Intelligent commentary, critique, and analysis of “American Masters” The Incomparable Mr. Buckley will surely populate this space — my own short-and-crude take is that the documentary was generally okay (loved the Pat Buckley attention); ignored totally WFB’s fight against antisemitism; (also: Was there even a passing image of or reference to Brent Bozell?); but pooped the party via an overtly ideological, January 6-obsessed ending that sought to connect dots between Bill’s legacy and public buffoonery (which is a hallmark of the Antifa/BLM Left). Pathetic.
One particular bright spot in the program was the quick image of Malcolm Muggeridge flashing on the screen. Let’s take that as an opportunity, as many may have forgotten that some of Bill’s most beloved Firing Line episodes are his interviews of the great British wise man. You deserve to enjoy these wonderful discussions, so here are three.
The first, from 1968, discusses “The Culture of the Left”:
The second, from 1978, is “Muggeridge Revisited.” Revisit him, here.
The third, from 1980, poses the question, “How Does One Find Faith?” Voila:
