Firing Line

Firing Line (1966-1999) was a public affairs show founded and hosted by conservative William F. Buckley, Jr.. Its 1,504 episodes over 33 years made Firing Line the longest-running public affairs show in television history with a single host.

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Buckley and his producer, Warren Steibel, used various methods over the years of bringing an extra perspective to the show. In the early years there would often be a panel of questioners. In 1977 the panel was replaced by an "examiner" who played a larger part in the proceedings. Examiners varied, with Jeff Greenfield, Michael Kinsley, Harriet Pilpel, and Mark J. Green appearly most frequently. When the show was shortened to 30 minutes in 1988, the role of examiner was eliminated, but there was often a moderator, whose role was similar to that of the moderator in a formal debate. The moderator would introduce both host and guest, and then ask the opening question.

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Public affairs: Public affairs is a catch-all term that includes public policy as well as public administration, both of which are closely related to and draw upon the fields of political science as well as economics....

William F. Buckley, Jr.: William Frank Buckley Jr. (born November 24, 1925), an American author and journalist, founded National Review, a prominent conservative political magazine, in 1955, and the award-winning television show Firing Line in 1966. He often is credited as the godfather of modern American conservatism....

Warren Steibel: Warren Steibel (1925-2002) was a producer and director who worked in the television and film industry throughout his career, and is perhaps best remembered for his long friendship with William F. Buckley Jr., both of whom collaborated on the production of Firing Line from April 1966 until its final ...

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