Charlie Rose (talk show)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | September 30, 1991 |
| Founder | Charlie Rose |
| Defunct | December 31, 2017 |
| Fate | Distribution agreements terminated following sexual misconduct accusations; show ended |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Charlie Rose (executive producer, executive editor, presenter) |
| Products | Television interview and talk programs (Charlie Rose, Charlie Rose: The Week) |
| Owner | Charlie Rose, Inc. |
Charlie Rose, also referred to as The Charlie Rose Show, is a U.S.-based television interview and talk program. Charlie Rose served as the executive producer, executive editor, and presenter. The show aired in syndication on PBS from 1991 through 2017 and was owned by Charlie Rose, Inc. Its guest roster included intellectuals, authors, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business executives, scientists, and prominent public figures.
History
The program debuted on September 30, 1991. Originally produced by WNET for local broadcast, it later aired on Bloomberg Television with a one-week delay; Bloomberg also provided the recording facilities. The set was characterized by its minimalist design centered around an oak round table that Rose personally acquired and used from the very beginning.[1]
Financial support was mainly derived from corporate sponsors and philanthropic foundations. The show faced scrutiny over its failure to disclose its list of donors in underwriting announcements.[2]
In 2010, Rose collaborated with co-host Eric Kandel to introduce The Brain Series, which showcased discussions with leading neuroscientists and experts; this series was subsequently made available on DVD.[3]
Starting May 7, 2012, the program transitioned to high definition broadcasts, accompanied by a refreshed set design and updated graphics.
October 2014 saw the launch of a recurring segment titled "Al Hunt on the Story", featuring interviews conducted by Hunt; his inaugural guest was Secretary of State John Kerry.[4]
Production took place at 731 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, which also houses Bloomberg Television and Bloomberg L.P..[5]
In February 2017, substitute hosts stepped in while Rose underwent heart surgery; he intended to resume hosting duties in March.[6]
On November 20, 2017, following accusations of sexual misconduct by former employees of Charlie Rose, Inc., broadcasters including WNET, Bloomberg Television, and PBS halted distribution of the program. Bloomberg removed reruns within an hour. The following day PBS and Bloomberg officially terminated their distribution agreements and severed ties with Rose,[7] effectively ending the show's run.
By November 29, staff members were notified that their compensation would continue through December 2017 but that contracts would be terminated starting January 2018; access to Bloomberg's premises for retrieving personal belongings was revoked on December 8.[8]
On December 4, PBS announced that Amanpour, hosted by Christiane Amanpour, would temporarily fill the time slot left vacant by Charlie Rose.[9] This interim programming ultimately evolved into Amanpour & Company.
Show musical theme
The theme music for Charlie Rose, which remained in use until the show's cancellation, was composed exclusively by David Lowe and David Shapiro—the latter being the father of Ben Shapiro.
Charlie Rose: The Week
Charlie Rose: The Week debuted on PBS on July 19, 2013, as a half-hour program that showcased interviews from recent broadcasts along with occasional exclusive features. It took over the Friday evening slot previously held by the discontinued series Need to Know. On November 20, 2017, both WNET and PBS terminated the show in response to sexual harassment accusations, subsequently removing all related content and archives from their online platforms.
See also
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