The Last Word (American TV series)

The Last Word
Created byHubbell Robinson
Written by
Directed byLaMar Casselli
Presented byBergen Evans
Country of originUnited States
Production
Producers
  • Fred Freed
  • Bill Weinstein
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseJanuary 6, 1957 (1957-01-06) –
October 18, 1959 (1959-10-18)
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The Last Word is an American television talk show about the English language that was broadcast on CBS. It debuted on January 6, 1957,[1] and ended on October 18, 1959.[2] As the series neared its end, The New York Times said, "Despite its susceptibility to periodic cancellations, the program has become an authority on good English usage."[3] Audio of episodes was broadcast on CBS Radio.[4][5] The program won a Peabody Award in 1957.

  1. ^ "The Last Word". Variety. January 16, 1957. p. 30. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
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  4. ^ Hughes, Alice (February 7, 1957). "Wrong or Right Words Debated". The Star Press. Indiana, Muncie. p. 12. Retrieved May 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Seen and Heard" (PDF). Broadcasting. February 3, 1958. p. 18. Retrieved May 22, 2023.