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 DateMay 1, 1956
StatusReturning Series
Seasons2
Episodes92
Running Time30m
Content RatingTV-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.