Defined the Sunday public-affairs interview format still central to U.S. politics coverage.
Why it matters
Episode guide
584 episodes across 14 seasons — season-by-season catalog (titles and dates, not a recap dump).
At a glance
Journalists question public figures in a panel format that became the template for Sunday morning political TV. Running continuously since 1947, it was already an institution by the 1950s. Every modern 'this week in politics' desk still works in its shadow.
Network & studio
- NBC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1950s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Defined the Sunday public-affairs interview format still central to U.S. politics coverage.
Creators
Martha Rountree · Lawrence E. Spivak
Key cast
- Lawrence E. Spivak as Panelist / moderator
- Martha Rountree as Creator / moderator
- Ned Brooks as Moderator
Flash facts
- Premiered on NBC television in 1947 after a radio start; longest-running U.S. TV program.
- Co-created by Martha Rountree and Lawrence E. Spivak.
- Established the Sunday political interview/panel franchise model.
FAQ
What network aired Meet the Press?
Meet the Press is associated with NBC (1947–present).
Why is Meet the Press in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1950s?
Defined the Sunday public-affairs interview format still central to U.S. politics coverage.
Who are the key names behind Meet the Press?
Creators and principals include Martha Rountree, Lawrence E. Spivak.
Official & further reading
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