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The Dick Cavett Show

1968 – 1995Show11 seasons470 episodes

Talk
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A nostalgic, campy talk series about show business and pop culture, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · comfort watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

11 seasons · 470 episodes · best: S2E73 "Episode #2.73" 9.4

Episodes

9.3
9.4
7.9
8.1
7.6
8.6
8.4
7.4

Story

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

Feels like

  • Late-Night Talk Show Icon
  • Cultural Zeitgeist Capture
  • Witty & Provocative Interviews
  • Nostalgic 70s/80s Vibe
  • Satirical Social Commentary
  • Showbiz Insider Perspective
  • Unfiltered Celebrity Moments
  • Intellectual Humor
  • Counterculture Reflection
  • Comfortable Background Chatter

Cast

24 of 585 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Barnhizer
Written by
Raymond Siller, Robert Cunniff, Dana Axelrod
Produced by
John Gilroy, Tony Converse, Robin Breed

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 6, 1968 · April 22, 1995 · Ended

First aired
June 6, 1968
Last aired
April 22, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
11 seasons · 470 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Friendly Rivalry, Improv, Un-Cancelled +3

  • Friendly Rivalry
  • Improv
  • Un-Cancelled
  • Swapped Roles
  • Studio Audience
  • Precision F-Strike

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dick Cavett Show?"

Questions about The Dick Cavett Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Dick Cavett Show worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.3). Season 9 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.4 against 9.4 for the best season.

Which season of The Dick Cavett Show is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 9.4. Season 9 is the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is Episode #2.73 (season 2, episode 73) at 9.4, and the lowest is Kenneth Tynan and Jack Hawkins (season 5, episode 159) at 6.4.

How long does it take to watch The Dick Cavett Show?

705 h

About 705 hours: 470 episodes in 11 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1968 to 1995.

Is The Dick Cavett Show plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Dick Cavett Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.