Supreme Court interpretations of the First Amendment have allowed congressional regulation of broadcasting. This report discusses governmental regulation of the mass communication media, especially in the area where restrictions are most numerous--television. Specifically, the following topics are examined: Supreme Court litigation regarding broadcasting, early regulation of broadcasting by federal agencies, the role of the executive branch in policy formation, the establishment of the Office of Telecommunications Policy (OTP), actions taken by Clay T. Whitehead (the first director of the OTP), OTP legislation before Congress, and the demise of a bill which would have necessitated a strict review process for broadcasting-license renewal. Although movement has been made to abolish the OTP, it is hoped that, under a new administration, and with a permanent director, the organization can smooth its relations with Congress and become effective in telecommunications policy formulation for the private sector. (KS)