People's Platform (1948)
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How it feels
This is a public affairs series where panelists discuss current issues. It started on radio and later had a TV version. Different people hosted it over the years.
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What happens
People's Platform is an American radio and television public affairs series. The radio version aired on the CBS Radio network from July 20, 1938 to August 10, 1952. It was initially moderated by creator Lyman Bryce, and featured four panelists who debated the issues of the day. Dwight Cooke later moderated the show from 1946 until the end of its run. A concurrent television version, hosted by Quincy Howe, ran on the CBS Television network from August 17, 1948 to August 11, 1950. Charles Collingwood and Dwight Cooke were also moderators. The TV version originally ran on Tuesday nights. After a single Friday night broadcast (January 7, 1949), the program aired on Mondays at various times. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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