CSPAN Washington This Week December 18, 2011
>> richard norton smith, "the contenders," 14 weeks -- what was your idea? >> first and foremost, it was the stories -- personal stories within the historical context of these 14 individuals. each of them had the unique experience and made a unique contribution to the story of the country. above all else, it was a chance to, in some cases, remake the acquaintance with some people who unjustly by and large had been forgotten. >> when you look back at the 14 week series, what is your broad thought about what you saw? >> because of the fantastic job done by a lot of people behind the sc...