But the new plan addresses the financing of independent programming only vaguely.

If the merger is approved, it would (and should) come with conditions regarding space for public service and independent programming.

The station was affiliated with NBC, but also carried independent programming.

Over the past few years, Channel 4 has become a beacon internationally for the best in independent and provocative programming.

In addition to helping integrate graduate students with the campus, it provides independent programming open to both graduates and undergraduates.

Affiliates are TV stations affiliated with networks however they seek independent and original programming as well.

In addition, a large bulk of independent programming comes from series that have been produced originally for the independent stations.

All right, think of it this way: I'm a solid three-dimensional projection with independent programming.

It started as an independent with general entertainment programming.

Traditionally, independent programming was sold directly to local stations, one at a time and for cash.