9.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Meeting of Minds (1977)
Meeting of Minds (1977)
Overview
The show featured guests who played significant roles in world history. Guests would interact with each other and host Steve Allen, discussing philosophy, religion, history, science, and many other topics. As nearly as was possible, the actual words of the historical figures were used. The show was fully scripted, yet the scripts were carefully crafted to give the appearance of spontaneous discussion among historic figures. Typically, each episode would be split into two parts, broadcast separately, with most or all of the guests introduced over the course of the first part, and the discussions continuing into the second part. A total of 24 episodes were produced.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
9.3
Overview
The show featured guests who played significant roles in world history. Guests would interact with each other and host Steve Allen, discussing philosophy, religion, history, science, and many other topics. As nearly as was possible, the actual words of the historical figures were used. The show was fully scripted, yet the scripts were carefully crafted to give the appearance of spontaneous discussion among historic figures. Typically, each episode would be split into two parts, broadcast separately, with most or all of the guests introduced over the course of the first part, and the discussions continuing into the second part. A total of 24 episodes were produced.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Meeting of Minds is rated as neutral because its core format is a moderated debate among diverse historical figures, explicitly designed to explore and balance competing philosophical and political viewpoints without endorsing a specific ideology.
The movie features traditional casting choices for its historical figures, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on philosophical discussions among these figures, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features historical figures. Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan, both historically of East Asian/Mongolian descent, are portrayed by a white actor, Leon Askin, which constitutes a race swap.
The series provides a platform for numerous Christian historical figures to articulate their faith with depth, nuance, and intellectual seriousness, treating their beliefs with respect within the context of historical discourse.
When Jewish historical figures or discussions of Judaism occur, the show presents these perspectives with intellectual respect and allows for nuanced articulation of the faith's principles.
The historical discussion series 'Meeting of Minds' features various historical figures debating their ideas and philosophies. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes explicitly depicted or explored within the show's narrative or character portrayals.
The television series 'Meeting of Minds' is a historical drama featuring discussions among famous historical figures. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the show's content, leading to a classification of N/A for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show features actors portraying real historical figures. All historical figures are portrayed by actors of the same gender as the historical figure, with no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
9.0
9.5
Critic Ratings
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