December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC)
Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte:an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields.
Guests: Gloria Swanson, Edmund Muskie, George Bush.
US stand on India-Pakistan conflict upheld by Senator Hugh Scott. Senator Edmund Muskie is endorsed for president by Senator John Tunney. William Rehnquist, Supreme Court nominee, vows to support school desegregation decision.
Hosts: Howard K. Smith and Harry Reasoner.
