October 5th,1969-May 23rd, 1974 January 26th, 1978-September 9th, 1979.
One of PBS's most popular public affairs programs. The Advocates was mostly a series of debates, usually presented live. Former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis served as moderator in its first years. Early in 1978 the show returned with Marilyn Berger as moderator.
Discussion about a possible pullout in Vietnam.