Call Me Ted
“As a small, independent programmer I was concerned that our access to quality entertainment product would be vulnerable. Like the networks, the SuperStation relied on Hollywood suppliers for most of our series and I could easily foresee a time when the studios, under pressure from the broadcast networks, would either hike our license fees so high that we would no longer have a profitable business or start cable networks of their own and compete with us using their own programming. If we could m...erge with a preexisting studio, we’d at least guarantee a steady supply of product from our partner.
My most promising discussions along these lines were with Kirk Kerkorian, who owned control of MGM/UA. Kirk was based in Los Angeles, and he was curious enough about my company to fly to Atlanta for our initial meeting. I liked him. He was an astute, clever businessman who seemed to have the Midas touch when it came to investing and trading in industries ranging from airlines to entertainment to hotels (he was one of the most visionary and successful developers of Las Vegas).MoreLess
My most promising discussions along these lines were with Kirk Kerkorian, who owned control of MGM/UA. Kirk was based in Los Angeles, and he was curious enough about my company to fly to Atlanta for our initial meeting. I liked him. He was an astute, clever businessman who seemed to have the Midas touch when it came to investing and trading in industries ranging from airlines to entertainment to hotels (he was one of the most visionary and successful developers of Las Vegas).MoreLess
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