5 Firing Line moments that are still relevant today | William F. Buckley | American Masters | PBS

Official website: http://www.pbs.org/americanmasters | #AmericanMastersPBS William F. Buckley, Jr. hosted Firing Line for 33 years. During his tenure as host, he debated a number of influential public figures on topics ranging from comedy to imperialism. This compliation shows Buckley in conversation with five of his most memorable guests on matters that are still important today. Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr. See how the author and commentator, one of the foremost public intellectuals in American history, galvanized the modern conservative movement. Chapters: 00:05 - Groucho Marx and Buckley on what kind of jokes are culturally appropriate 02:21 - Allen Ginsberg on drugs, spirituality and art 05:11 - Norman Mailer on the differences between Republicans and Democrats 08:47 - Noah Chomsky and Buckley on American imperialism 12:21 - Huey P. Newton defends the rhetoric of the Black Panther Party Subscribe to the American Masters channel for more clips: http://bit.ly/1JmUCu5 Enjoy full episodes of your favorite American Masters films: http://www.pbs.org/americanmasters FOLLOW AMERICAN MASTERS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanmasters X: https://twitter.com/PBSAmerMasters Instagram: https://instagram.com/pbsamericanmasters TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbsamericanmasters FOLLOW PBS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbs/ X: https://twitter.com/PBS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PBS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbs Shop: http://www.shop.pbs.org/ ___________________________________ Now in its 38th season on PBS, American Masters illuminates the lives and creative journeys of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape—through compelling, unvarnished stories. Setting the standard for documentary film profiles, the series has earned widespread critical acclaim: 28 Emmy Awards—including 10 for Outstanding Non-Fiction Series and five for Outstanding Non-Fiction Special—two News & Documentary Emmys, 14 Peabodys, three Grammys, two Producers Guild Awards, an Oscar, and many other honors. To further explore the lives and works of more than 250 masters past and present, the American Masters website offers full episodes, film outtakes, filmmaker interviews, the podcast “American Masters: Creative Spark,” educational resources, digital original series and more. The series is a production of The WNET Group.