“‘People are watching you.’ This was a constant refrain from my mother, reminding me that actions have ramifications. How I represent myself mattered. Now more that ever, my mother’s mantra echos in my mind,” the actor said.
“It’s a wonderful privilege and enormous responsibility to be seen on network television, because now I have what people refer to as a platform,” Brown continued. “People aren’t just watching, they want to hear what I have to say, which has begged the question, what do I want to say? Whether with my acting or as producer with my new production company Indian Meadows, or with any charitable organization I choose to partner with, or whether I’m home with family and friends, my hope is to entertain, educate and edify. If I can make people laugh, encourage to them to think, and inspire them to be a better version of themselves, I consider myself blessed to live a life worth living.” He also thanked the broadcasters for “what you do to improve the lives of your viewers and listeners every day.”
An address by FCC chairman Ajit Pai opened the presentation. Pai emphasized that two years ago, when he was appointed to his post, he began a review of broadcasting rules to identify outdated regulations and make changes to help broadcasters keep pace with the times. “We have issued a total of 11 orders and are still working on additional measures,” he said.
He received applause as he asserted that “broadcasters should and will be a allowed to complete without having to beg the FCC for permission.” That includes its next-gen broadcasting system, a big focus at this year’s NAB Show.