The Last Word (American TV series)

The Last Word
Created byHubbell Robinson
Written by
Directed byLaMar Casselli
Presented byBergen Evans
Country of originUnited States
Production
Producers
  • Fred Freed
  • Bill Weinstein
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseJanuary 6, 1957 (1957-01-06) 
October 18, 1959 (1959-10-18)

The Last Word is an American television talk show about the English language that was broadcast on CBS. It debuted on January 6, 1957, and ended on October 18, 1959. As the series neared its end, The New York Times said, "Despite its susceptibility to periodic cancellations, the program has become an authority on good English usage." Audio of episodes was broadcast on CBS Radio. The program won a Peabody Award in 1957.