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In 1971, the " Point / Counterpoint " segment was introduced, featuring James J. Kilpatrick and Nicholas von Hoffman ( later Shana Alexander ), a three-minute debate between spokespeople for the political right and left, respectively.

This segment pioneered a format that would later be adapted by CNN for its Crossfire show.

This ran until 1979, when Andy Rooney, whose commentaries were already alternating with the debate segment since late 1978, replaced it.

Rooney remained with the program as a regular until his last show on October 2, 2011.