Meeting of Minds

EndedIMDb 8.7/10

Documentary·1977·4 Seasons

The show featured guests who played significant roles in world history. Guests would interact with each other and host Steve Allen, discussing philosophy, religion, history, science, and many other topics. As nearly as was possible, the actual words of the historical figures were used. The show was fully scripted, yet the scripts were carefully crafted to give the appearance of spontaneous discussion among historic figures. Typically, each episode would be split into two parts, broadcast separately, with most or all of the guests introduced over the course of the first part, and the discussions continuing into the second part. A total of 24 episodes were produced.

Starring: Steve Allen

Episodes

Season 4
Catherine the Great/Oliver Cromwell/Daniel O'Connell, Part 1

S04 | E01

Catherine the Great/Oliver Cromwell/Daniel O'Connell, Part 1

1981-03-29

Catherine the Great/Oliver Cromwell/Daniel O'Connell, Part 2

S04 | E02

Catherine the Great/Oliver Cromwell/Daniel O'Connell, Part 2

1981-04-05

Leonardo da Vinci/William Blake/Niccolo Paganini, Part 1

S04 | E03

Leonardo da Vinci/William Blake/Niccolo Paganini, Part 1

1981-04-12

Leonardo da Vinci/William Blake/Niccolo Paganini, Part 2

S04 | E04

Leonardo da Vinci/William Blake/Niccolo Paganini, Part 2

1981-04-19

Margaret Sanger/Mahatma Gandhi/Adam Smith, Part 1

S04 | E05

Margaret Sanger/Mahatma Gandhi/Adam Smith, Part 1

1981-04-26

Margaret Sanger/Mahatma Gandhi/Adam Smith, Part 2

S04 | E06

Margaret Sanger/Mahatma Gandhi/Adam Smith, Part 2

1981-05-03

All Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

6 ep · 1977

Season 2

Season 2

6 ep · 1978

Season 3

Season 3

6 ep · 1979

Season 4

Season 4

6 ep · 1981

Cast

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Self - Host

Details

First Aired
1977-01-10
Last Aired
1981-05-03
Status
Ended
Network
PBS
Production
Creator
Steve Allen