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I recently bought a couple of the old Firing Line episodes with William F. Buckley interviewing Tom Wolfe (on modern architecture) and Malcolm Muggeridge (on the culture of the left). Just watched the Wolf episode.
I am stunned.
So mature, so lacking in ersatz showmanship, and so edifying. It is very much like enjoying a dinner with two very learned people.
And no big applause from the audience at any point. They simply listen respectfully.
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Paul E. More| 2.7.09 @ 5:32PM
Thanks to Mr. Baker for this information. I was unaware that one could purchase DVDs of Firing Line.
Alan Brooks| 2.7.09 @ 11:56PM
am reluctant to comment, for fear a troll will follow up using my name. but we have to take risks.
what I'd like to view would be WFB putting Gore Vidal in his place: words to the effect of "shut up you queer before I bop you one".
if a troll follows this comment up, ignore it.