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GUESTS

  • Lance Reddick
    Friday, November 13, 2009
    Fringe co-star discusses his plan to act to help his music career and how he handles the constant rejection that comes with being in the business.
  • Tony Shalhoub
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009
    Three-time Emmy winner describes the audience appeal of Monk and assesses cable versus network TV.
  • Susie Essman
    Thursday, November 5, 2009
    Curb Your Enthusiasm star explains why she is so open in her new memoir and reflects on finding her voice doing stand-up.
  • Edward Norton
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    Actor-producer-activist shares the backstory of his new documentary, By the People, and talks about training for the New York Marathon.
  • Richard Belzer
    Wednesday, October 7, 2009
    Comedian-actor offers his take on the David Letterman scandal.
  • Michael C. Hall
    Monday, October 5, 2009
    Emmy-nominated actor compares his Dexter and Six Feet Under characters.
  • James Brown
    Thursday, October 1, 2009
    CBS Sports' broadcaster weighs in on the NFL season so far, including Michael Vick's return to the league, and explains the subtitle of his new book.
  • Adam Arkin
    Wednesday, September 30, 2009
    Emmy-winning actor-director reflects on finding success alongside his dad, compares acting with directing and talks about his latest TV and film projects.
  • Daryl Mitchell; Michael Strahan
    Thursday, September 24, 2009
    Co-stars of the new FOX sitcom Brothers discuss their childhoods, how they met and their chemistry.
  • David Duchovny
    Wednesday, September 23, 2009
    Actor-director talks about his Showtime series, Californication.
  • Forest Whitaker
    Monday, September 21, 2009
    Producer, director and Oscar-winning actor explains why he exec produced Brick City and discusses the issues addressed in the documentary.
  • Jenna Elfman
    Friday, September 18, 2009
    Golden Globe-winning actress explains why she's attracted to comedy and talks about growing up in L.A.
  • Matthew Weiner
    Friday, September 18, 2009
    Mad Men creator comments on weaving historical events of the ‘60s into the storyline of his show and describes how it is relatable to viewers.
  • Ken Burns
    Tuesday, September 15, 2009
    Award-winning filmmaker talks about his latest project, the six-part documentary The National Parks: America's Best Idea, and the impact of his work.
  • Mekhi Phifer
    Tuesday, September 1, 2009
    Actor discusses finding roles that show African Americans in a multi-faceted light.
  • Don Hewitt Tribute
    Wednesday, August 19, 2009
    Tavis remembers the award-winning producer and creator of 60 Minutes.
  • Dylan McDermott
    Monday, August 17, 2009
    Golden Globe-winning actor shares the vision he has for his career.
  • Gloria Reuben
    Thursday, August 13, 2009
    Emmy-nominated actress says divine intervention plays a big role in her life.
  • Jay Leno
    Tuesday, August 11, 2009
    Comedian talks about his youth in New England, the perceived rivalry with Letterman and why his show looks like America.
  • Jay Leno
    Monday, August 10, 2009
    Comedian-talk show host talks about whether his move to primetime will revolutionize late night TV and why he's taking the risk.
  • Timothy Hutton
    Wednesday, August 5, 2009
    Oscar-winning actor tells the story behind the character he plays in TNT's series, Leverage.
  • Lisa Kudrow
    Wednesday, July 8, 2009
    Emmy-winning actress talks about her Web series.
  • Ed McMahon Tribute
    Thursday, June 25, 2009
    Tavis pays tribute to the legendary TV showman.
  • Roseanne Barr
    Thursday, June 18, 2009
    Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedienne-actress reflects on her journey to Hollywood and the politics of the day that made her namesake show so popular.
  • Chris Noth
    Wednesday, June 17, 2009
    Actor comments on today's focus on money and talks about his return to the stage.
  • Mary McCormack
    Monday, June 15, 2009
    Actress talks about the premise of her new USA Network original series.
  • Larry King
    Thursday, June 11, 2009
    Emmy- and two-time Peabody Award-winning talk show host comments on his sense of betrayal when his father died.
  • Joe Scarborough
    Wednesday, June 10, 2009
    Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBCs Morning Joe, talks about redefining conservatism and the power of Rush Limbaugh in the GOP.
  • Kevin Bacon
    Monday, June 8, 2009
    Actor talks about connecting to his role in HBO's critically acclaimed film on the war in Iraq, Taking Chance, and whether there'll be a remake of Footloose.
  • Edie Falco
    Wednesday, June 3, 2009
    Emmy-winning actress talks about navigating celebrity life.
  • Norman Lear
    Tuesday, June 2, 2009
    Emmy-winning TV producer-writer discloses how he views his groundbreaking body of work.
  • Dr. William Baker
    Monday, May 11, 2009
    Broadcasting industry veteran explains why he's so focused on kindness and offers advice to Wall Street bosses and the president.
  • J.J. Abrams
    Friday, May 8, 2009
    Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning director-writer-producer discusses the challenge of staying focused.
  • Donald Faison
    Tuesday, May 5, 2009
    Actor explains how he was drawn to the profession and the challenge in doing comedy.
  • Tracey Ullman
    Friday, April 24, 2009
    Emmy-winning actress-comedienne comments on being a news junkie, becoming a U.S. citizen and finding humor in different situations.
  • Anika Noni Rose
    Thursday, April 23, 2009
    Tony-winning actress-singer describes her anti-glam role in her new series and comments on being Disney's first Black animated princess.
  • Anna Paquin
    Wednesday, April 15, 2009
    Oscar-winning actress describes her preparation for playing the title role in the Hallmark Hall of Fame film, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler.
  • Idris Elba
    Monday, April 13, 2009
    Actor talks about working with people who've influenced his career, his guest-starring role on TV and his role in the film Obsessed.
  • Jaime Pressly
    Tuesday, March 31, 2009
    Emmy-winning actress talks about being emancipated at age 15 and the importance of adults helping kids.
  • Bobby Cannavale
    Thursday, March 26, 2009
    Tony-nominated actor explains how New York City factored into his career decisions.
  • Simon Baker
    Monday, March 23, 2009
    The Mentalist star offers his thoughts on why his show is TV's most popular new drama.
  • Timothy Hutton
    Wednesday, March 18, 2009
    Oscar-winning actor tells the story behind the character he plays in TNT's series, Leverage.
  • Bill Paxton
    Monday, March 16, 2009
    Star of the HBO series Big Love comments on the possibility of being typecast and describes his new JFK series project.
  • Felicity Huffman
    Friday, March 13, 2009
    Oscar-nominated actress and Desperate Housewives star describes her role in the new film, Phoebe in Wonderland.
  • Noah Wyle
    Thursday, March 12, 2009
    ER star talks about the impact the long-running hit series has had on his life.
  • Ian McShane
    Tuesday, March 10, 2009
    Emmy-nominated actor talks about his new NBC series, Kings
  • Bryan Cranston
    Thursday, February 26, 2009
    Emmy-winning actor talks about his summer job as a minister.
  • Bill Maher
    Wednesday, February 25, 2009
    Comedian and talks show host gives his take on President Obama and comments on the danger of religion.
  • Garry Shandling
    Tuesday, February 3, 2009
    Multitalented comedian-actor talks about the humor in the recent presidential race and the current economic situation.
  • Stephen J. Cannell
    Tuesday, January 27, 2009
    TV writer-author explains the backstory of his famous corporate ID and describes the residual benefit of his overcoming dyslexia.
  • Carlos Bernard
    Friday, January 23, 2009
    Star of 24 explains how his show was actually helped by last year's writers' strike.
  • Eric Braeden
    Tuesday, January 13, 2009
    Emmy-winning actor discusses his experience with the racist past of the U.S. and the election of Barack Obama.
  • Laurence Fishburne
    Monday, January 12, 2009
    Award-winning actor explains why he enjoys his new role on CSI.
  • Mia Kirshner
    Tuesday, December 16, 2008
    L Word star and author of a new book explains why she feels her skills are more appropriate for a writing career than an acting career.
  • CCH Pounder
    Thursday, November 13, 2008
    Actress shares her thoughts on her long run on the The Shield coming to an end.
  • Jeff Henderson
    Tuesday, November 11, 2008
    Chef and former convicted felon explains how cooking at a Tavis Smiley Foundation event gave him the confidence to take the next steps in his culinary career.
  • Holland Taylor
    Monday, November 10, 2008
    Emmy-winning actress describes the significance of her unique name.
  • Victoria Rowell
    Friday, November 7, 2008
    Actress, author and activist explains why her life story is not just a foster care story.
  • Tommy Smothers
    Friday, November 7, 2008
    Outspoken comedy veteran discusses what he calls the illusion of freedom of speech in the U.S.
  • Jacques Pepin
    Wednesday, October 29, 2008
    French chef explains how he fell in love with cooking, got started on TV and his friendship with Julia Child.
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Monday, October 27, 2008
    Actress describes her childhood travels and what it was like to live in Sri Lanka, Colombia and Tunisia with her family.
  • David Alan Grier
    Wednesday, October 22, 2008
    Comedian-actor describes his new show as In Living Color with a graduate degree.
  • Richard Belzer
    Monday, October 13, 2008
    Actor-comedian describes how his Law & Order: SVU character and the show have impacted his view of police officers, crime and victims.
  • Dennis Haysbert
    Friday, October 3, 2008
    The Unit star describes his first meeting with one of his idols - Sidney Poitier.
  • Don Hewitt
    Thursday, October 2, 2008
    60 Minutes creator discusses how the first televised presidential debate impacted that year's election.
  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Friday, August 22, 2008
    Actor discusses how he became a child star and why he chose to continue acting as an adult.
  • Laura Ziskin
    Friday, August 15, 2008
    Producer discusses her experience as a breast cancer survivor and why she's hopeful that cancer can become a manageable disease.
  • Jon Hamm
    Friday, August 8, 2008
    Emmy-nominated actor describes his role on AMC's Mad Men and how the show enhances the network's brand.
  • Judy Reyes
    Thursday, August 7, 2008
    Actress explains the plot of her new Lifetime project, Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story.
  • Benjamin Bratt
    Monday, August 4, 2008
    Star of A&E's new series The Cleaner talks about diversity in Hollywood and how it has impacted his acting.
  • Holly Hunter
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008
    Saving Grace star discusses her "no agenda" lifestyle.
  • Kevin Nealon
    Friday, June 27, 2008
    Weeds star comments on the strange requests he gets from fans of the show.
  • Connie Britton
    Tuesday, June 24, 2008
    Friday Night Lights star discusses whether the show is too smart for its audience.
  • Hill Harper
    Friday, June 13, 2008
    Actor who is on Sen. Obama's National Finance Committee discusses the general election campaign.
  • Emily Procter
    Wednesday, June 11, 2008
    CSI: Miami star talks about the division in her large family between Sens. McCain and Obama for president.
  • Eric McCormack
    Friday, May 23, 2008
    Star of A&E's The Andromeda Strain discusses his advocacy for cancer research.
  • Barbara Walters
    Friday, May 16, 2008
    Groundbreaking broadcast journalist reflects on the chapter in her new memoir that was the hardest to write.
  • Kelsey Grammer
    Monday, May 12, 2008
    Back to You star discusses the challenge of getting the audience to accept his new role after two decades of playing Dr. Frasier Crane.
  • Judi Dench
    Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Tony- and Oscar-winning actress discusses what Shakespeare's work means to her career.
  • John Larroquette
    Friday, April 11, 2008
    Boston Legal star shares why he is comfortable publicly stating that Sen. Barack Obama is the president the U.S. needs.
  • Tracey Ullman
    Monday, March 24, 2008
    Award-winning comedy actress explains how she comes up with her characterizations.
  • Josh Radnor
    Thursday, March 13, 2008
    How I Met Your Mother star describes what makes his series smart.
  • Gabriel Byrne
    Tuesday, March 11, 2008
    Actor explains why his new HBO series, In Treatment, resonates with audiences.
  • Raven-Symone
    Thursday, February 28, 2008
    Actress-singer talks about growing up in front of the camera and making the transition to adulthood.
  • Saffron Burrows
    Monday, February 25, 2008
    British actress talks about the impact of England's civil rights movement.
  • Susan Sarandon
    Monday, February 11, 2008
    Oscar-winning actress describes the impact of filming her new project, the HBO film, Bernard and Doris.
  • Eva Longoria Parker
    Thursday, February 7, 2008
    Desperate Housewives star discusses the effect of the writers' strike on the television landscape.
  • Jeffrey Tambor
    Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    Actor reflects on why he chose to pursue a career in the entertainment business.
  • Drew Carey
    Monday, January 28, 2008
    Comedian comments on his hosting duties for two TV game shows.
  • Joe Mantegna
    Tuesday, December 11, 2007
    Actor comments on joining the cast of CBS' Criminal Minds.
  • Cesar Millan
    Monday, December 10, 2007
    Dog Whisperer talks about his new book, Be the Pack Leader.
  • Adrian Pasdar
    Tuesday, December 4, 2007
    Heroes star discusses the racial implications of his new Civil War musical, Atlanta.
  • Anne Heche
    Thursday, November 8, 2007
    Men in Trees star says soap operas are the best training ground for TV actors.
  • Ernest Borgnine
    Wednesday, November 7, 2007
    Legendary actor says continuing to work helps him stay young.
  • Swoosie Kurtz
    Wednesday, October 10, 2007
    Pushing Daisies star explains the origin of her distinctive name.
  • Jimmy Smits
    Monday, October 8, 2007
    Cane star discusses his decision to co-exec-produce the serialized saga of a Latino family.
  • Ken Burns
    Tuesday, October 2, 2007
    Emmy-winning filmmaker talks about his latest project, the acclaimed epic documentary on PBS, The War.
  • Tim Daly
    Wednesday, September 5, 2007
    Private Practice star talks about his new series.
  • Jon Hamm
    Wednesday, August 29, 2007
    Actor talks about his series, Mad Men, which looks at Madison Avenue advertising in 1960.
  • Bill Engvall
    Thursday, August 23, 2007
    Actor-comedian says his comedy is about family.
  • Natascha McElhone
    Tuesday, August 21, 2007
    Actress talks about her role in the new Showtime series, Californication.
  • Jane Seymour
    Thursday, August 16, 2007
    Actress-entrepreneur explains her need to be creative.
  • David Milch
    Thursday, August 9, 2007
    Writer-producer discusses his newest project, HBO's John From Cincinnati.
  • James L. Brooks
    Thursday, July 26, 2007
    Prolific producer of The Simpsons Movie reflects on his successful career.
  • S. Epatha Merkerson
    Wednesday, June 20, 2007
    Emmy-winning actress reflects on playing TV's longest-running African American character.
  • Katt Williams
    Friday, June 8, 2007
    Comedian-actor says the laugh comes from the struggle.
  • Bernie Mac
    Thursday, June 7, 2007
    Comedian-actor discusses his Hollywood success and his retirement from stand-up.
  • Dick Wolf
    Thursday, May 24, 2007
    The brain trust behind the L&O franchise talks about his new HBO movie, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.
  • Ian Somerhalder
    Tuesday, May 22, 2007
    Former Lost" star talks about his role in the Hallmark original movie, Marco Polo.
  • Bob Abernethy
    Tuesday, May 15, 2007
    Emmy-winning broadcast journalist talks about his new book.
  • David Alan Grier
    Tuesday, May 15, 2007
    Actor-comedian explains the premise behind his new comedy series.
  • Stephen Collins
    Thursday, May 10, 2007
    Actor discusses moving on from his hit series 7th Heaven.
  • Robert Wagner
    Wednesday, May 9, 2007
    Emmy-nominated actor reflects on his successful career.
  • Khandi Alexander
    Friday, May 4, 2007
    CSI: Miami star recounts her pre-actress career as a dancer-choreographer.
  • Emily Deschanel
    Thursday, May 3, 2007
    Bones star talks about the importance of recognizing one's talents.
  • Masi Oka
    Friday, April 27, 2007
    Actor discusses Asian stereotypes and his role on the hit TV series, Heroes.
  • Bill Moyers
    Monday, April 23, 2007
    Former White House press secretary-turned PBS host describes his new show, Bill Moyers' Journal.
  • Michael Chiklis
    Friday, April 20, 2007
    The Shield star talks about life after his starring role in the FX hit series.
  • Danny Schechter
    Thursday, April 12, 2007
    Emmy-winning producer and filmmaker says Americans have been losing jobs because they depend on free money.
  • Nick Cannon
    Monday, April 9, 2007
    Actor-musician talks about his newest projects.
  • Naveen Andrews
    Tuesday, April 3, 2007
    Lost star coming to Los Angeles from his native England was a lifesaver.
  • Ice Cube
    Monday, March 26, 2007
    Rapper-actor-producer muses on his rap persona vs. his "family-friendly" movie characters.
  • Mike Farrell
    Thursday, March 8, 2007
    Outspoken advocate talks about his memoir, Just Call Me Mike.
  • Chris Rock
    Wednesday, March 7, 2007
    Multitalented comedian discusses his new role as director of the new film, I Think I Love My Wife.
  • Bobby Moresco
    Friday, March 2, 2007
    Oscar-winning screenwriter-producer describes his new TV series.
  • Angela Bassett
    Friday, February 16, 2007
    Husband-and-wife actors discuss their latest collaboration, the memoir, Friends.
  • Courtney B. Vance
    Friday, February 16, 2007
    Husband-and-wife actors discuss their latest collaboration, the memoir, Friends.
  • Barry Levinson
    Friday, February 16, 2007
    Oscar-winning director describes character development in his films.
  • Idris Elba
    Wednesday, February 14, 2007
    British actor says America is big in every way - from the land to the personality types.
  • Audra McDonald
    Monday, February 5, 2007
    Tony-winning singer-actress reflects on her career and trusting her gut.
  • Chevy Chase
    Friday, January 19, 2007
    Former SNL star talks about his career and his unlikely friendship with President Gerald Ford.
  • Maura Tierney
    Tuesday, November 14, 2006
    ER star talks about the show's ratings resurgence.
  • Forest Whitaker
    Wednesday, September 27, 2006
    Actor-director-producer reflects on his role as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in his new film.
  • Royce Osborn
    Friday, August 18, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Royce Osborn
    Thursday, August 17, 2006
    Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
  • Isaiah Washington
    Friday, August 4, 2006
    Grey's Anatomy star and former counsel to Dr. Martin Luther King discuss investing in Africa.
  • John Wells
    Tuesday, August 1, 2006
    Producer-writer-director gives the backstory on his new TV series.
  • Jason Clarke
    Thursday, July 20, 2006
    Actor discusses his latest project, Showtime's new series, Brotherhood.
  • Royce Osborn
    Tuesday, March 7, 2006
    Filmmaker gives an update on returning to New Orleans after his family’s evacuation.
  • Jeff Garlin
    Monday, September 12, 2005
    Curb Your Enthusiasm exec producer and star says we need more comedy and less reality TV.
  • Royce Osborn
    Friday, September 9, 2005
    New Orleans-based filmmaker recounts his family’s evacuation from New Orleans.
  • Kelly Anderson
    Tuesday, August 3, 2004
    Filmmaker explores police misconduct.
  • Ryan Gosling
    Wednesday, March 31, 2004
    Actor-singer discusses his upcoming film.
  • David Milch
    Wednesday, March 31, 2004
    Emmy-winning writer talks about reviving the "western" genre on TV.

 

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Published November 20, 2009

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