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Critic at Large (1948)

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Author and critic John Mason Brown, who once commented that "some television programs are so much chewing gum for the eyes," offered this intellectual alternative in 1948-1949. It consisted of an informal living-room discussion on the arts with two or three guests, of the caliber of author James Michener, producer Billy Rose, publishrer Bennet Cerf, and critic Bosley Crowther. The subjects ranged from modern art to new novels, films, the theater and fashions.

First Air Date
August 18, 1948
Seasons
1
Episodes
35
Rating
7.0/10 (2 votes)
Network: ABC
Production: ABC
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Author and critic John Mason Brown, who once commented that "some television programs are so much chewing gum for the eyes," offered this intellectual alternative in 1948-1949. It consisted of an informal living-room discussion on the arts with two or three guests, of the caliber of author James Michener, producer Billy Rose, publishrer Bennet Cerf, and critic Bosley Crowther. The subjects ranged from modern art to new novels, films, the theater and fashions.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired8/18/1948
Last Aired4/27/1949
Seasons1
Episodes35
LanguageEnglish
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35

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30m

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1948

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Critic at Large about?

Author and critic John Mason Brown, who once commented that "some television programs are so much chewing gum for the eyes," offered this intellectual alternative in 1948-1949. It consisted of an info…

How many seasons does Critic at Large have?

1

How many episodes does Critic at Large have?

35

Is Critic at Large still running?

No, it ended in 1949.

When did Critic at Large first air?

August 18, 1948

What genre is Critic at Large?

Talk