Report No. GN95-2             GENERAL ACTION               February 7, 1995


         NAACP DENIED REVIEW OF TWO ORDERS IN THE INVESTIGATION OF
      FOX TELEVISION, INC.; RAINBOW BROADCASTING DENIED PARTICIPATION

     The Commission has denied the NAACP's application for review
that challenged two orders of the Mass Media Bureau regarding
procedures to be followed in the investigation of Fox Television,
Inc.  The Commission also denied Rainbow Broadcasting, Inc.'s
request to intervene as a party to the investigation.  This
proceeding began when a petition to deny was filed in response to
Fox's application to renew the license of for Station WNYW-TV,
New York, NY.

     In its application for review, the NAACP sought termination
of the investigation and designation of Fox's renewal application
for hearing.  Rainbow asked to participate in the investigation. 
Both petitioners challenged subsidiary aspects of the
investigation.

     The Commission stated that its authority to conduct
investigations such as this is well-established, and that an
investigation will better assist the Commission in determining
whether further administrative action is warranted.  Thus, the
investigation should not be terminated.  The Commission stated
further that it has not yet made a determination as to whether
this proceeding will be designated for hearing.

     With respect to Rainbow, the Commission stated that Rainbow
has failed to show the usefulness of its participation in the
investigation.   Rainbow did not initiate the issues involved but
has merely reiterated the issues raised by the NAACP.   Moreover,
granting Rainbow's request to participate in this proceeding
would delay the investigation, the Commission said.

     The FCC pointed out that, prior to any Commission decision,
Rainbow will have the opportunity to comment informally on the
investigation materials.


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     Action by the Commission February 6, 1995,  by Memorandum
Opinion and Order (FCC 95-40).  Chairman Hundt, Commissioners
Quello, Barrett, Ness, and Chong.

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     News Media contact: Patricia A. Chew at (202) 418-0500.
     Office of General Counsel contact: David S. Senzel at (202)
418-1760.