His father was the noted psychologist and speech scientist, Wendell Johnson, lead researcher of the controversial Monster Study.

service he chaired the National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting in Washington, and ran for Congress from Iowa's Third Congressional District.

In 1972 Canadian filmmaker Red Burns, who'd served on the National Film Board of Canada (NFB)'s Challenge for Change and George C. Stoney, who'd likewise served a guest role, worked with Johnson to make the FCC Public-access television cable TV requirements.

In the book "How to Talk Back to Your Television Set," Johnson discusses prototype community media.

For general sources and verification see, e.g.: Who's Who in America (past and current editions); University of Iowa College of Law Faculty listing;[1] "Articles About Nicholas Johnson"[7] (including New York Times archives (search on "Nicholas Johnson," especially, e.g., "From: 01-01-1963 To: 12-31-1980").