CBS Cable (TNN & CMT) now part of MTV

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 16 May 2000 9:55 am

According to the latest press releases, the recent CBS merger with Viacom will combine CBS cable's operations of TNN and CMT with those of Viacom owned MTV. No mangement changes at TNN or CMT, but Viacom is only interested in revenues generated by its MTV operations. It will be interesting to see how this affects Country Music on cable and the TV broadcast of the Opry in particular.

Pat Jenkins · Post by **Pat Jenkins** » 17 May 2000 9:00 am

Any ideas as to when this will be a done deal? I've been hearing about it for a few weeks now, very curious as to any changes that might take place...Pat

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 17 May 2000 7:20 pm

The deal is done.CBS is no longer listed on the NY Stock Exchange. 2 key CBS Cable exec's have been let go. Viacom is a huge company, so anything can happen as far as Country Music programming is concerned. It'll take 'em a short while to institute any changes..

Pat Jenkins · Post by **Pat Jenkins** » 18 May 2000 8:36 am

Thanks so much for the info...we'll keep our eyes open...Pat

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 18 May 2000 10:51 am

Bob, If the CBS/TNN thing had happened before you retired, you could have transferred to Nashville...