Firing Line
★ 8.2/101966–199934 Seasons
Firing Line was an American public affairs show founded and hosted by conservative William F. Buckley, Jr., founder and publisher of National Review magazine. Its 1,504 episodes over 33 years made Firing Line the longest-running public affairs show in television history with a single host. The erudite program, which featured many of the most prominent intellectuals and public figures in the United States, won an Emmy Award in 1969.
Status
Ended
Language
English
First Aired
Apr 4, 1966
Last Aired
Jan 1, 1999
Seasons
34
Episodes
35
Status
Ended
Language
English
First Aired
Apr 4, 1966
Last Aired
Jan 1, 1999
Seasons
34
Episodes
35
Episodes
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