Universal Syndication Has Told Television Stations and Networks That They

question 65

Multiple Choice

Universal Syndication has told television stations and networks that they cannot have the rights to play The Cosby Show reruns unless they also agree to take packages of Charlie Chan movies, Tony Orlando and Dawn, and Rin Tin Tin reruns. The stations and networks complain that Chan movies, Tony, and Rin Tin Tin reruns do not draw viewers and that they have trouble selling the ad time on such shows. Universal Syndication's requirement:

• A) is a tying arrangement that is a per se violation of federal antitrust law.
• B) is a tying arrangement that may be a violation of federal antitrust law.
• C) is one that it is free to impose so long as other syndicators are selling shows.
• D) none of the above

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