What model did the Carnegie Commission suggest for federal support of public broadcasting?

The Carnegie Commission recommended a tax on television sets as a model for federal support of public broadcasting. This approach was rooted in the idea that public broadcasting should be funded in a way that reflects the societal benefit it provides. A tax on TV sets was seen as a way to generate a steady stream of revenue specifically designated for public broadcasting services, ensuring that they could operate independently and fulfill their commitment to serve the public interest.

This model aimed to establish a sustainable funding mechanism that could support quality programming without relying solely on commercial advertising or private donations. By applying a tax directly linked to the ownership of television sets, the Carnegie Commission sought to create a system where viewers, as consumers of broadcast content, would contribute to the public broadcasting system that benefits all audiences through diverse and educational programming.