Meeting of Minds 1977
What is Meeting of Minds?
Meeting of Minds is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 10, 1977
- Networks
- PBS
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.7/10
- Format
- 4 seasons · 24 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- PBS
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Meeting of Minds is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by PBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 4 seasons and 24 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Historical icons debate timeless ideas with host Steve Allen in a cleverly scripted talk show.”
- Authentic excerpts of famous figures' words
- Engaging cross‑disciplinary debates
- Hosted by veteran entertainer Steve Allen
- Fully scripted may feel less spontaneous
- Episodes are split into two separate parts
Watch it if you enjoy scholarly conversations that bring history’s great minds together.
The series is intellectually focused and best suited for viewers comfortable with academic dialogue.
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What is the format of Meeting of Minds?
Each episode introduces historical figures in the first half and then stages a scripted discussion among them with host Steve Allen.
Who hosts the series?
The show is hosted by television personality Steve Allen.
How are the dialogues written?
Scripts are crafted to use the actual recorded words of the historical figures as closely as possible.
Are the historical guests portrayed by actors?
Yes, actors portray the significant figures, delivering scripted lines that reflect their real statements.
How are episodes broadcast?
Episodes are typically split into two parts that are aired separately.
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