In 1979, following a nearly three-year hiatus, PBS announced that Bill Moyers Journal would return for a second series, which would cover a broader range of issues in depth.

This included election coverage and documentary footage from several U.S. states, among them Florida, Texas, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and Nevada.

In addition, among its pop-culture coverage, the Journal reported on the 25th anniversary of the premiere of the long-running NBC talk program The Tonight Show.

Moyers concluded with an interview with writer Barry Lopez and a personal reflection on his relationship to journalism.

[10][11][12] Hughes has produced, directed, and written documentaries for Bill Moyers (with cinematographer Maryse Alberti),[13][14] PBS Frontline and ABC News' Turning Point.