1959-07-24, , 15 min.
The famous kitchen debate between Vice President Richard Nixon and Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
1960-09-26, ABC/NBC/CBS, 57 min.
Televised on all three networks. The first of four nationally televised debates between Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy, Republican and Democratic nominees for President of the United States. Domestic and internal matters are discussed including race relations, agriculture, the federal debt, education, Communism and social security. Posing questions to Nixon and Kennedy are news correspondents Sander Vanocur, Stuart Novins, Robert Flemming and Charles Warren. Moderator for this historical event is Howard K. Smith.
1960-09-26, WBBM, 75 min.
The first 1960 presidential debate between Republican Vice-President Richard M. Nixon and Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy.Telecast from WBBM-TV in Chicago.
Howard K. Smith is moderator. Panelists: Sander Vanocur, Charles Warren, Stuart Novins, Robert Fleming.
1960-09-26, CBS, min.
Live coverage of the 1960 presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice-President Richard Nixon.
Also included are the presidential debates of 10-07-1960, 10-13-1960, and 10-21-1960, all CBS-TV.
Thus is the 1st television debate among presidential candidates.
1960-10-07, ABC/NBC/CBS, 60 min.
Televised on all networks. Frank McGee moderates as the two Presidential candidates exchange views in Cleveland, Ohio. Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy contrast Republican and Democratic philosophies in this live telecast. Topics include Cuba, V-2 policies, Civil Rights, U.S. prestige, unemployment, the Economy, Red China and the Soviet Union. Guest panelists asking questions on this second great debate are Alvin Spivak, Harold R. Levy, Paul Niven and Edward P. Morgan.
1960-10-07, NBC, min.
The second presidential debate between Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy. Held at WRC-TV in Washington D.C.
Moderator: Frank McGee
Panelists: Edward P. Morgan, Alan Spivak, Paul Niven, Harold Levy.
1960-10-07, NBC, min.
NBC newsman Frank McGee is the moderator for the second Nixon-Kennedy presidential debate telecast live from Washington DC.
1960-10-13, ABC/NBC/CBS, 60 min.
Televised on all networks. Bill Shadel moderates this third great debate between Senator John F. Kennedy, who is telecast live from New York, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, who is telecast live from Los Angeles. The panelist-interviewers are Frank McGee, Charles Von Fremd, Douglas Kater, and Roscoe Drummond. Topics include Berlin, Formosa, Indo China, espionage, religion, Labor Security, agriculture, economic growth, tax reform, aid to Third World countries and American prestige.
1960-10-21, ABC, min.
The fourth and final presidential debate between Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy, held at ABC studios, in New York City.
Moderator: Quincy Howe
Panelists: Walter Cronkite, Frank Singiser, John Edwards, John Chancellor.
1960-10-21, ABC/NBC/CBS, 60 min.
Televised on all three networks. Quincy Howe moderates this final fourth debate between Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy. The subject is Foreign Policy and the topics include Latin America, Fidel Castro, the space race, the Soviet Union, nuclear testing, future Summit conferences and Communism as a threat. The panelists asking questions are John Edwards, Frank Singiser, John Chancellor and Walter Cronkite.
1962-09-06, , min.
A debate between Edward Kennedy and Edward McCormack for the Democratic nomination of Senator from Massachusetts.
1962-10-01, KCBS, 00 min.
Former Vice President and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Richard M. Nixon debates the 1962 California Gubernatorial election with his Democratic opponent and current California Governor, Edmund G. (Pat) Brown.
1964-10-18, ABC, 30 min.
A simulated radio debate between President Johnson and Barry Goldwater(actual speeches edited in debate format).
1965-10-31, , min.
Six candidates, all running for the office of New York City mayor, meet in a TV debate.
Major candidates include Congressman John V. Lindsay, city comptroller Abraham D. Beame, and journalist William F. Buckley, Jr.
1966-01-30, , 13 min.
A panel discussion on civil rights.
1968-03-10, CBS, min.
1968-03-11, NBC, 180 min.
NBC Radio coverage, featuring Secretary of State Dean Rusk, testifying with critics about the war in Viet Nam. Rusk fields questions by Senators opposed to the Viet Nam War. Dean Rusk, William Fulbright, others.
1968-03-12, NBC, 60 min.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee debate about the war in Viet Nam.
1968-03-12, NBC, 180 min.
NBC Radio coverage, featuring Secretary of State Dean Rusk, testifying with critics about the war in Viet Nam. Rusk fields questions by Senators opposed to the Viet Nam War. Dean Rusk, William Fulbright, others.
Part of broadcast #6241, which began on March 11, 1968.
1970-05-12, , min.
Senators George McGovern, Mike Mansfield, and Charles Goodell participate in an end the Vietnam war debate.
1970-10-22, , min.
A Senatorial debate between Richard Ottinger, Charles Goodell, and James L. Buckley to fill the New York State Senatorial seat left by the death of Robert F. Kennedy
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1970-11-01, WNBC, 60 min.
A New York State Senatorial debate between the three candidates; Congressman Richard Ottinger, Senator Charles Goodell, and James L. Buckley.
Bill Haley is moderator.
1972-03-04, , min.
Live coverage of the Democratic Presidential debate.
1972-10-06, WNET, 30 min.
October 5th,1969-May 23rd,1974-January 26th,1978- September 9th, 1979 (PBS)
Public Affairs program presented as a series of debates. In early years it was moderated by former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis. When the series returned it was hosted by Marilyn Berger.
Pre-election debate, second of five.
1973-03-09, , min.
1973-03-12, , min.
A debate on pornography with different points of view.
Debating are Rabbi Julius Newman and Father Malcolm Boyd.
Moderator: Paul Harvey.
1973-03-12, , min.
A debate related to the effectiveness of current director of the FBI, Pat Gray. Phone calls from the public are taken.
1973-06-17, CBS, 45 min.
New York City Mayoral debate between candidates Herman Badillo and Abraham Beame.
Ralph Penza moderator
1973-06-22, WNEW, 14 min.
The campaign managers in the 1973 New York City Mayoral race debate.
1973-06-22, , min.
Democratic Mayoral hopefuls Abraham Beame and Herman Badillo.
1976-09-23, WGY, 60 min.
The first of three Presidential debates between incumbent President Gerald R. Ford and the Democratic candidate Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia from the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. This was the first Presidential debate in sixteen years and the first that an incumbent President participated in. The moderator is Edwin Newman. Live radio coverage.
Please note: Due to technical difficulties, the debate lasted 60 minutes instead of the scheduled 90 minutes.
Please see #9181 for details.
1976-09-23, NBC, 60 min.
The first of three Presidential debates between incumbent President Gerald R. Ford and the Democratic candidate Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia from the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. This was the first Presidential debate in sixteen years and the first that an incumbent President participated in. The moderator is Edwin Newman.
Please note: Due to technical difficulties, the debate lasted 60 minutes instead of the scheduled 90 minutes.
1976-09-24, NBC, 15 min.
A summary of the first Presidential debate between incumbent President Gerald R. Ford and the Democratic challenger, Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia. John Chancellor and David Brinkley report.
1976-10-06, NBC, min.
The second Presidential debate between President Gerald R.Ford and Democratic challenger Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia. The moderator is Pauline Fredericks.
1976-10-06, , min.
Second presidential debate between Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter and President Gerald Ford. Post-debate commentary.
1976-10-06, CBS, 15 min.
Analysis of the recently concluded second Presidential debate between President Gerald R. Ford and Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter. Walter Cronkite reports
1976-10-06, NBC, 15 min.
An analysis of the second debate between President Gerald R. Ford and Democratic Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter.
1976-10-15, , 30 min.
The 1976 Vice Presidential debate between Democrat Walter Mondale and Republican Robert Dole. This a 30-minute excerpt of a 90-minute debate.
1976-10-15, WGY, min.
Radio broadcast of the 1976 Vice-Presidential debate between Democrat Walter Mondale and Republican Robert Dole.
1976-10-15, , min.
Republican Robert Dole and Democrat Walter Mondale meet in a vice-presidential debate.
1976-10-16, NBC, min.
The first and only 1976 presidential debate between Republican Senator Robert Dole and Senator Walter Mondale, Democrat, of Minnesota.
1976-10-22, NBC, 90 min.
The third and final Presidential debate between President Gerald R. Ford and Democratic challenger Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia. The moderator is Barbara Walters.
1977-04-20, CBS, 60 min.
Comparison of the United States and Soviet military preparedness and capabilities. Weapons are assessed that could give the United States the edge.
1980-10-28, , min.
The second and final debate between President Jimmy Carter and Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, sponsored by The League Of Women Voters, days before the presidential election.
Comments following debate.
1980-12-22, WNEW, min.
Dr. Martin Abend of the 10:00 news engages in a live debate.
More information will be provided upon request.
Note: Dr. Martin Abend appeared on the local 10:00 channel 5 news in New York City where he offered commentary on various news topics of the day.
1981-02-20, WNEW, min.
Dr. Martin Abend in a debate on the handling of American hostages in Tehran.
WNEW-TV Channel 5, New York City.