51.   Klein believes the outlook is bright due partly to the explosive growth of low-cost films made by independent producers.

52.   Larry Josephson, an independent producer of programs for public radio, said he had been consulted about the changes and approved of them.

53.   Karen Michel, associated with National Public Radio, independent producer.

54.   MacNeil said he would pursue his other careers, as a writer of fiction and nonfiction and as an independent producer and an anchor of television specials.

55.   Like Dover, Sohn predicts that programming will preclude opportunities for independent producers.

56.   MCA President Sidney Sheinberg is negotiating a contract as an independent producer at MCA, executives say.

57.   Mindy Affrime, an independent producer, signed on to the project and began trying to raise money.

58.   Mexico, which has been an independent producer of oil for decades, has often suffered when oil prices stay low for long periods.

59.   Most analysts, like Driscoll, remain wary about the prospects for the independent producers until the end of the year.

60.   Most independent producers are under seige.