An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Charlie Rose has gained a reputation as "the best interviewer today." His PBS program has become a nightly ritual for millions of Americans and provided viewers with what broadcast journalist Morley Safer has called "the last refuge of intelligent conversation on television." Guests of Charlie Rose have included the most pre-eminent figures from the worlds of politics, literature, and sports including Nelson Mandela, Yitzhak Rabin, Jean Bertrand Aristide, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Newt Gingrich, Maya Angelou, Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese.

Charlie Rose first entered television journalism full-time in 1974, when he became the managing editor of the PBS series Bill Moyers' International Report. He later worked with Moyers on two other series: Bill Moyers Journal and U.S.A.: People and Politics. From 1984 to 1990 he anchored Nightwatch, the CBS television network's late-night interview series, and in the process attracted a cult following for his in-depth conversational style. In 1991, Charlie Rose debuted, and then gained national syndication in 1993. In addition to hosting the show, Rose has served as its executive editor and, for most of its existence, executive producer as well.

Known for his natural interviewing style and voracious curiosity, Rose brings a vast wealth of knowledge to the lecture podium for a special look at the captivating people and events that define the American scene.