Mei Man: I drew Superman during the Great Depression

Chapter 258 Ending the Radio Drama?
"I heard that RCA has spent a lot of effort in public relations recently?"

Inside the labs of the Messenger TV factory in Brooklyn.

Ferro Farnsworth vaguely expressed his uneasy thoughts. As the media attack and defense of Colin's "Daily Courier" and American Radio Corporation became more and more fierce, even Ferro felt the pressure from the media.

This overwhelming media offensive can easily shake people like Ferro Farnsworth who have never experienced it.

He was afraid that if the "Daily Courier" lost in it, then he and the TV patent party represented by Ke Lin would fall into a very unfavorable situation.

"Don't worry, Mr. Ferro Farnsworth."

Seeing the uneasy expression on Ferro Farnsworth's face, Colin immediately spoke to him to comfort him.

"We are the one in the favour. Radio America's approach is just to gain a little advantage in public opinion before the patent lawsuit officially begins."

In fact, some of the overwhelming news reports in the newspapers came from the "Daily Courier" under Colin.

Including when he was interviewed by reporters before, he also held his own purpose.

Radio Corporation of America intends to gain an advantage through public relations battles, and Colin also upholds a similar idea, and even further, he also intends to expand the popularity of TV through this media offensive and defensive battle, and lay a solid foundation for the TV he promotes in the future. Industry paves the way.

After all, under normal circumstances, it often takes years of publicity work to promote the development of an industry.

Even the radio, which has been popularized to thousands of households, has actually gone through more than ten years of hard work and development since its development.

Therefore, if Ke Lin wants to promote the development of the TV industry in a short period of time, he naturally needs some special means.

And in this, there is nothing more appropriate than his patent lawsuit with RCA.

Through this patent lawsuit, Ke Lin has succeeded in reaching the point where more than half of the citizens in New York City know about the TV patent, and as the two sides attack and defend in the media, this number is still expanding, even if only ten of them One-tenth, no, one-percent of the people are willing to accept the emerging machine of television, which is a considerable number.

This is also the reason why Ke Lin is willing to be interviewed by reporters.

Newspapers need news topics, and he needs to maintain the popularity of advertisements to let more people know the details of this patent lawsuit and the most critical invention of the television.

On this point, although Colin and RCA did not make it clear, they both cooperated and maintained a tacit understanding.

In many business competitions, a suitable opponent is sometimes more important than a partner.

Although the two parties have serious differences on the patent of televisions, this does not mean that they cannot cooperate tacitly on other matters.

After all, whether it is for Colin or RCA, they are very optimistic about the prospects of future TV sets.

Perhaps influenced by Colin's composure, Ferro Farnsworth's original uneasiness was slightly reduced, and then he brought the topic back to the invention of the television.

"Before, the idea about the picture tube that you mentioned, Ke Lin, may be a possibility, but we still need to look for materials..."

"There is no need to worry too much, black and white TV is the mainstream at present."

……

After finishing talking with Ferro Farnsworth, come out of the factory's laboratory.

"CBS Radio."

Colin got into the car, and Louise cooperatively told the driver of the next destination.

During this period of time, the public opinion war between Colin and RCA has become a household name.

Even the attitude of CBS Radio has become reserved because of this.

The Radio Corporation of America has a huge influence on radio, and the most critical part of the radio station is the signal receiving station.

However, recently, after learning that NBC was in contact with Colin again, CBS Radio obviously became a little anxious.Relying on the popularity of the "Superman Adventure" radio drama, the radio station managed to overwhelm NBC in terms of ratings. If Colin left CBS and went to NBC, it would not only represent Colin's departure alone, but also the departure of "Superman Adventure". The Adventures of Superman falls apart as an entire radio play.

This obviously caused extremely unfavorable changes to the development of CBS radio station.

This is also the reason why CBS immediately invited Colin to meet after hearing the news.

Colin was not surprised that CBS wanted to meet him.

After all, he arranged for someone to release this news.

The purpose is to force CBS Radio to make an early decision. In the future, if he wants to promote the development of television, radio is obviously an indispensable part.

Of course, even if the final result of the negotiations between CBS Radio and him is not as expected, Colin will not feel worried.

His contact with NBC is not some deceitful fake news.

……

"Mr Colin."

Once again on CBS Radio with William Paley, this time with a less relaxed look on his face.

He was instructed by the top management of CBS radio station to keep Colin.

"Sorry to bother you under these circumstances..."

The lawsuit between Colin and the radio company was also reported by the news station under CBS, so in the first sentence of the meeting, William Paley first expressed his apology.

"You're welcome, even if we don't meet, I will arrange for someone to send the script of the new episode to the radio station."

While speaking, Colin gestured to Louise Walton who was beside him, and the latter quickly took out the prepared script.

"The Mystery of the Wax Man"

On the script that Colin took out, William Paley saw the name of the latest episode of "Superman Adventures" radio drama.

In the plot of this episode, a boy wearing a red uniform and a cloak with the letter R printed on it appeared. He claimed to be Batman's assistant Robin. He came to Metropolis to seek Superman's help because Batman disappeared. up.

This is the first time that Batman is mentioned in "The Adventures of Superman", and it is also the first time that Batman has appeared in a radio drama.

As the head of CBS Radio, William Paley is also listening to the content of the "Superman Adventures" radio drama.

Looking at the latest radio drama script written in front of him, William Paley suppressed the thought of flipping through his heart, and turned his attention back to the conversation with Colin in front of him.

"So, this time, William, why are you looking for me?"

Although, Colin knew very well in his heart that William Paley or the CBS he represented behind him made an appointment to meet him.

But on the surface, he still asked with a puzzled expression.

"Is it because the cooperation proposal made before has been studied and judged?"

Hearing Colin mention the fact of cooperation, the expression on William Paley's face became even more bitter.

If possible, William Paley naturally hoped that the TV cooperation could be delayed, at least until the patent litigation between Colin and RCA was resolved before CBS could make a decision.

But obviously, Colin in front of him didn't intend to give them such time.

"Regarding the matter of cooperation, CBS has already launched heated discussions within CBS. I believe it will not take long for Mr. Ke Lin to give a satisfactory reply."

Thinking of this, William Paley gave a reply after consideration.

From William Paley's words, Colin was able to roughly see the cooperative attitude of CBS. He nodded and did not entangle in this matter, so as not to be too aggressive, but changed the subject and returned to above the question of meeting.

Seeing that Colin didn't ask more questions about the cooperation, William Paley breathed a sigh of relief, and then raised his spirits and scanned the script of the radio drama in front of him, and asked Colin in a probing tone: "From now on So far, the radio drama "The Adventures of Superman" has broadcast 1 episodes on CBS radio, and its ratings have always occupied the No.[-] position of the radio drama, and it has also brought good advertising revenue..."

"It can be said that in the radio drama cooperation of "Superman Adventure", the radio station has been working hard to cooperate with you, Mr. Colin. Whether it is your previous changes to the radio drama series or the promotion at the end, CBS radio station has nothing to do with it. any complaints."

After careful consideration, William Paley decided to use the emotional card in his cooperation with Colin on "The Adventures of Superman".

"I am also grateful for the cooperation and assistance of CBS Radio Station. The success of "Superman Adventure" is not only due to me alone, but also the efforts of CBS and the dubbing Mercury Troupe. Without them, there would be no current "Superman Adventure" "The success of the radio drama."

Since William Paley wanted to play the emotional card, Colin naturally cooperated with the opponent.

In front of William Paley, he expressed his gratitude, and at the same time vaguely revealed his current predicament.

"However, as you know, William, in order to be able to complete the creation of the weekly "Superman Adventures" radio drama, I also expended a lot of energy. After all, I have more than just radio dramas in my hands. The operation of the company and the creation of comics are also time-consuming and labor-intensive tasks, especially in the recent period, things in the media have involved a lot of my energy, and I have begun to feel a little powerless."

With Ke Lin's current physical fitness, there will be no such problems as he said.

But this did not prevent him from telling William Paley in front of him as a reason.

It is not clear about Colin's real situation, but from a realistic point of view, William Paley was indeed persuaded by Colin.

After all, if he was on the other side's side, he would have to be responsible for so many things every day, and it would indeed not be an easy task.

Seeing the touched expression on William Paley's face, Colin smiled inwardly, and said with a difficult expression on the surface.

"So, even if there is no meeting this time, I actually plan to find a time to contact CBS Radio Station. Regarding the broadcast of the follow-up "Superman Adventures" radio drama, it may be forced to end."

"What, end, absolutely not!"

When he heard that Colin wanted to end "The Adventures of Superman", William Paley objected immediately.

"Sorry, Mr. Colin, I was a little too excited when I heard such news suddenly."

It wasn't until after that that he came to his senses and apologized to Colin, but he still said firmly in his attitude.

Taking a deep breath and suppressing his emotions, William Paley looked at Colin in front of him. Although he didn't know the real reason why the other party ended the radio drama, he thought of the impact once "The Adventure of Superman" stopped broadcasting on CBS radio station. William Paley was troubled by the commercial interests he received, especially the problems between advertisers, and the subsequent impact on radio listeners.

The "Superman Adventures" radio series must not end, at least not at his hands.

What's more, once the "Superman Adventure" radio drama is broadcast on CBS radio station and other radio stations, such as NBC, the impact on CBS will be unprecedentedly huge.

Suppressing this terrifying possibility, William Paley tried his best to restrain his emotions, and asked Colin, "Mr. Colin, have you already made a decision or have you decided to end the radio drama "The Adventures of Superman"?" ..."

"This is just my personal opinion at the moment."

Fortunately, the answer given by Colin reassured William Paley a little, at least it was not something that had been determined.

"Since this is the case, I hope that you, Mr. Colin, can think about it again. After all, CBS Radio and your cooperation have always been very pleasant. I hope that this happy cooperative relationship will not only be in the present, but will also be maintained in the future. Even, this kind of cooperative relationship can not only be limited to radio dramas, as you mentioned before, Mr. Ke Lin, the cooperation on TV is also a direction..."

"Regarding the issue of TV patents, in fact, CBS Radio has questioned lawyers and determined that RCA's approach has no legality under the condition of formal patent protection. Therefore, even if the radio station cooperates with you , will not be affected too much.”

CBS Radio, End of Show Talk.

William Paley watched the back of Colin leaving, and the smile that had been hanging on the corner of his mouth gradually faded.

Regardless of whether Colin's claim that he wants to end "The Adventures of Superman" is true or not, he has already expressed his attitude, and CBS Radio must respond. Otherwise, the "Adventures of Superman" radio drama may really be because ended for this reason.

"TV..."

However, thinking of what Colin had been mentioning intentionally or unintentionally during the conversation, the expression on William Paley's face began to become a little helpless again.

He sighed silently before putting away the expression on his face.

Anyway, he has already done what he should do, and the next thing is for the CBS radio executives to discuss.

(End of this chapter)