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The Pierre Berton Show

1962 · 10 seasons

A calm, intelligent host draws out famous figures in unhurried conversation, making history feel immediate and human.

Genres
Talk
Overview
The Pierre Berton Show was a television show hosted by Pierre Berton. It ran from 1962 to 1973, and Berton regularly interviewed important artists, actors, and other public figures. His iconic interviews included Malcolm X in 1965, Lenny Bruce in 1966, and the only known interview with Bruce Lee in 1971. When CTV launched, a Pierre Berton show quickly followed, aiming to compete with CBC's late-night news. Initially on CTV, it later shifted to CHCH Hamilton due to scheduling conflicts, continuing its acclaimed interviews syndicated by Screen Gems. Despite its brief CTV run, it relocated to Hamilton after CTV adjusted its lineup to rival CBC's 11:00 PM news.
How it feels
Earnest, warm and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Media, celebrity, art, politics
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action0
Horror0
Humour3
Realism10
Romance0
Tension2
Darkness2
Complexity4
Emotional weight3

Cast

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Details

Genres
talk
Created by
Pierre Berton, Ross Maclean
Starring
Pierre Berton, Lenny Bruce, Bruce Lee
Length
10 seasons, 12 episodes
Network
CHCH-DT
Country
Canada
Languages
English

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