"Television" The Promise of Television (TV Episode 1988)
An interview with Tom Wolfe is shown.- A brief clip of Buckley interviewing guests on Firing Line is shown.
- Various clips of Firing Line episodes with Norman Mailer, Noam Chomsky, Alan Ginsberg, Godfrey Cambridge, and Muhammed Ali.
- Johnny refers to William F. Buckley's show as an example of a true talk show
"The Bob Newhart Show" Last TV Show (TV Episode 1973)
Howard mentions Buckley as one of public television's "interesting people.""The Bob Newhart Show" Still Crazy After All These Years (TV Episode 1976)
Bob Newhart is shocked to learn that his inept neighbor Howard is watching William Buckley's show.- Mentioned by Johnny as he introduces William F. Buckley
- Mentioned by Johnny as he introduces Jeff Greenfield
"Saturday Night Live" Robin Williams/Adam Ant (TV Episode 1984)
A segment spoofs the show.- Robin Williams as the Genie does his impression of William F. Buckley Jr.
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