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The Dick Cavett Show 1968

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What is The Dick Cavett Show?

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks. The show originally aired on ABC daytime, titled This Morning, from March 4, 1968, to January 24, 1969, and later on ABC prime time and late night.

Type
TV series
Year
1968
Status
Ended
Episodes
470
Runtime
90 minutes
First aired
Jun 6, 1968
Last aired
Apr 22, 1995
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC, PBS, USA Network, CNBC
Genres
Talk
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The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks. The show originally aired on ABC daytime, titled This Morning, from March 4, 1968, to January 24, 1969, and later on ABC prime time and late night. The series combined several The Dick Cavett Show iterations on ABC, including ABC This. The show featured a range of guests, including Zero Mostel, Diahann Carroll, and psychiatrist Dr. David Hubbard. Season 1 of The Dick Cavett Show premiered on June 6, 1968. The show was directed by David Barnhizer and starred Dick Cavett, Ray Goulding, and Mort Sahl, among others. The Dick Cavett Show aired from 1968 to 1988, according to some sources, and from 1968 to 1995, according to others. The show is available to watch on various platforms, including Plex.

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“Dick Cavett's thoughtful interviews and sharp wit made for compelling television across multiple decades.”

Reasons to watch
  • Insightful celebrity interviews
  • Sharp writing and hosting
  • Historical cultural discussions
Keep in mind
  • Dated production values
  • Limited availability of episodes

You enjoy intelligent talk shows with deep conversations.

Suitable for general audiences interested in pop culture history.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 39 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 3 · 23 episodes
Season 4 · 357 episodes
Season 5 · 7 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What years did The Dick Cavett Show air?

The show aired in various forms from 1968 through 1995.

Which networks broadcast the show?

The show was broadcast primarily on ABC in different time slots.

Who were some recurring guests?

Guests included celebrities, politicians, authors, and cultural figures of the time.

Is the show available to stream anywhere?

Some episodes are available on platforms like Plex and other archival sites.

Was this a daily or weekly show?

The schedule varied, including daytime, prime time, and late-night slots.