The infamous feud between novelist Norman Mailer and writer Gore Vidal comes to a head in a battle of wit, sarcasm, and condescension with the audience and Janet Flanner (reluctantly) in the front row.

Who do you think "won" this clash?

Date aired December 1st, 1971 Gore Vidal, Norman Mailer, Janet Flanner


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