Pat Robertson - Archive Interview Part 5 of 5

In his 5-part oral history interview, televangelist Pat Robertson describes founding his ministry and creating the Christian Broadcast Network (CBN). He speaks about his early years pursuing a law degree at Yale, after which he discovered his calling and enrolled in the New York Theological Seminary. Robertson discusses his work with the underprivileged and his vision to spread the Gospel through television. He describes buying his first TV station in Virginia, where he was a jack-of-all-trades, working in front of and behind the cameras. He talks about the growth of the network and the initiation of "The 700 Club", a daily show featuring Christian themes. He also describes the use of satellite technology and syndication in the network's continued growth. He talks about the controversy surrounding electronic ministries in the 1980s and the losses suffered by the religious broadcasting community in their wake. Additionally, he discusses the spin-off of The Family Channel, the creation of Regent University, and his political campaigns.

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