
3 votes
1977–1981
4 seasons
~1h 0m/ep
The show featured guests who played significant roles in world history. Guests would interact with each other and host Steve Allen, discussing philosophy, religion, history, science, and many other topics. As nearly as was possible, the actual words of the historical figures were used. The show was fully scripted, yet the scripts were carefully crafted to give the appearance of spontaneous discussion among historic figures. Typically, each episode would be split into two parts, broadcast separately, with most or all of the guests introduced over the course of the first part, and the discussions continuing into the second part. A total of 24 episodes were produced.
Created by Steve Allen
Season 1
6 episodes · 1977
Season 2
6 episodes · 1978
Season 3
6 episodes · 1979
Season 4
6 episodes · 1981
Status
Ended
First aired
January 10, 1977
Last aired
May 3, 1981
Seasons
4
Episodes
24
Networks
PBS
Language
English

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