November 14th, 1972- April 16th, 1976
February 5th, 1979- June 21st, 1981
Magazine series hosted by Bill Moyers who served as President Lyndon Johnson's press secretary during the 1960's. From 1972-1976, Moyers focused on life in America. After, the focus was on international issues. Bill Moyers later hosted a half hour interview series, "The World Of Ideas" with Bill Moyers, September 12th, 1988- November 18th, 1988, focusing on single topics with single guests. Cinematographer Phil Gries shot twelve half hour episodes in that series.
On today's show, Bill Moyers interviews philosopher Mortimer J. Adler.