Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Mythologist Joseph Campbell presents his ideas about comparative mythology and the ongoing role of myth in human society.

In this beloved 1988 PBS series, mythologist and storyteller Joseph Campbell joins journalist Bill Moyers to explore what enduring myths can tell us about our lives. In each of six episodes, Moyers and Campbell focus on a character or theme found in cultural and religious mythologies. Campbell argues that these timeless archetypes continue to have a powerful influence on the choices we make and the ways we live.

Released shortly after Campbell's death on October 30, 1987, The Power of Myth was one of the most popular TV series in the history of public television and continues to inspire new audiences.

Series details

• Title: Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: History
• Premiere date: 1988-06-21
• Final broadcast date listed: 1988-06-26
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: PBS America
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 34640
• IMDb ID: tt0296362
• TVDB ID: 79505

Cast and credited roles

• Bill Moyers — Journalist
• Joseph Campbell — Mythologist

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 1988-06-21; final listed air date 1988-06-26; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

Adapted from Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.