The Open Mind (1956)
The Open Mind (1956)
Plot.
This public affairs talk show is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across politics, media, technology, the arts, and all realms of civic life. First broadcast in 1956, it explores challenges of the digital age, American politics and emerging issues.
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Cast & Crew.
Richard Heffner
Creator
Alexander Heffner
Himself
Malcolm X
Self
Wyatt Tee Walker
Self
James Farmer
Self
Eugene McCarthy
Self - Senator
Media.
Details.
Release Date
May 1, 1956
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
92
Running Time
30m
Content Rating
TV-G
Genres
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This TV Show Is About.
Talk Show
Wiki.
The Open Mind is a nationally broadcast public affairs interview program. It is the longest running program in the history of American public television and was first broadcast in May 1956. Its creator, Richard Heffner, engaged in a "thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas" across politics, media, technology, the arts and realms of civic life, and was host until his death on December 17, 2013. Alexander Heffner, Richard Heffner's grandson, took over as the program's host in 2014.