![]() ![]() Why was socialism failing in countries around the world? What is the purpose of markets and how do they work? ![]() Airing on PBS, the series featured Friedman in various locations around the world as he asked important questions about markets, liberty, and economics. The one-hour TV program debuted in January 1980 in conjunction with the release of Friedman’s book (also titled Free to Choose). So he persuaded the Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman, along with his wife Rose, to launch a film project that became one of the most popular economic shows in history: Free To Choose. In 1977, Bob Chitester decided to try something bold.Ī long time owner and general manager of a pair of public broadcasters in Erie, Pennsylvania-the NPR station WQLN-FM and the PBS channel WQLN-TV-Chitester decided he wanted to create something different. ![]()
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