1.   Today television networks face increasing competition from cable programming.

2.   Among the reasons MediaOne was willing to be acquired is that it will reduce the cost the combined company pays for cable programming.

3.   Analysts also contend that CBS needs to find a way to get into cable programming, a field in which ABC, NBC and Fox are all quite active.

4.   And two titans of pop culture are divvying it up, pitting in the ring two of the more daring pioneers of cable programming.

5.   At first, the companies will offer cable programming similar to what is available now.

6.   Back when he was the king of cable, he had enormous clout, controlling cable systems and cable programming through his control of TCI.

7.   A satellite dish assures good reception of network and cable programming, with CNN and ESPN current favorites.

8.   Along with their close relation, the niche drama, these shows make up an increasing percentage of cable programming.

9.   Both are in the movie business and cable programming.

10.   But under the proposed deal, Malone would lose his control over Turner Broadcasting, a leading supplier of cable programming.