Washkevich, Victor2017-06-202017-06-2019581958b14811224https://hdl.handle.net/2144/22544Thesis (M.S.)--Boston UniversityThe purpose of this study is (l) to present in chronological sequence the various types of network television news programs that appeared between the years 1948-1957; (2) to evaluate the quality or news presentation on these programs by examination of their format and change in format; and (3) to determine in which area, if any, television news, as reflected in the network programs examined, is superior to the other existing news disseminating media.en-USBased on investigation of the BU Libraries' staff, this work is free of known copyright restrictions.Network televisionNetwork newsNewscastThesis/Dissertation