In this collection of papers, 10 social researchers and mental health specialists review and assess the state of the art in relevant areas of their expertise to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the role of television as a teacher. An overview of issues, findings, and recommendations by Elizabeth J. Roberts is followed by nine papers on more specific topics: (1) "The Properties of Television and Its Effects on Children," by Alberta E. Siegel; (2) "Interpersonal Factors Mediating Viewing and Effects," by Aimee Dorr; (3) "Processes Involved in Children's Learning from Television: A Review of Research," by Tannis MacBeth Williams; (4) "Television and Social Values," by George Comstock; (5) "The Effects of Television on Institutionalized Children," by Eli A. Rubinstein; (6) "Television Drama and Commercials: A Report on Content and Context with Emphasis on Women and Girls," by Muriel G. Cantor; (7) "The Educational Use of Production Variables and Formative Research in Programing," by Keith W. Mielke; (8) "The Impact of Educational Television upon Young Children Around the World," by Wayne H. Holtzman; and (9) "Public Influence and Television Programing," by Richard I. Feinbloom. References are listed for each paper and a list of national media reform groups is attached. (LMM)