Video: Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley, the first African American to have his own signature talk show on NPR, hosts a new late-night television talk show - a hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, featuring interviews with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and real people.
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TAVIS SMILEY | Stevie Wonder | December 16, 2010 | PBS
The legendary singer shares who came up with the title for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours." 01:09
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TAVIS SMILEY | Esperanza Spalding | February 25, 2009 | PBS
A look back at the Grammy Award-winning musician's first national TV appearance, which was on our show when she performed, "Look No Further." 03:49
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TAVIS SMILEY | Khaled Hosseini | May 21, 2013 | PBS
The best-selling author shares why he's so fascinated with the country Afghanistan. 01:55
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TAVIS SMILEY | Emeli Sande | May 21, 2013 | PBS
The Scottish singer shares why she wants her music to speak to people. 01:57
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TAVIS SMILEY | Talib Kweli | May 17, 2013 | PBS (#2905)
The rapper shares how, as an artist, he believes he has to be a leader for his fans. 02:10
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TAVIS SMILEY | Peter Blair Henry | May 16, 2013 | PBS (#2904)
The economist & NYU business school dean explains there's no easy road for the public to trust the U.S. government— specifically when it comes to balancing t... 01:54
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TAVIS SMILEY | Cortlan Wickliff | Airing Week of May 13, 2013 | PBS
Cortlan Wickliff is about to make history as one of only two Black men to finish Harvard Law School at just 22 years of age. In this clip, the phenom talks a... 01:32
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TAVIS SMILEY | Mother's Day Tribute | May 10, 2013 | PBS
In recognition of this Mother's Day, we highlight several "Tavis Smiley" guests, including Jay Leno, Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder, who spoke about their moms. 07:30
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Tavis Smiley | Director Tom Shadyac | PBS (#2895)
Full Program: Successful director-producer recounts events that prompted him to downsize his life. 26:46
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Tavis Smiley | Actor Chadwick Boseman | PBS (#2890)
Full Program: The actor explains the challenge of playing the lead role in the feature biopic "42." 26:46
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TAVIS SMILEY | Molly Ringwald | April 24, 2013 | PBS (#2888)
Actress-singer Molly Ringwald discusses the experience of recording "The Breakfast Club" soundtrack in honor of the late filmmaker John Hughes. 01:30
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TAVIS SMILEY | Mary Williams & Jane Fonda | April 23, 2013 | PBS (#2887)
The writer and her famous actress-activist mom express that their story is an opportunity to love and find the courage to save oneself. 03:20
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Tavis Smiley | Rock band Heart | PBS (#2885)
Full Program: The Wilson sisters reflect on their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 26:46
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TAVIS SMILEY | Senator Bernie Sanders | April 15, 2013 | PBS (#2881)
Sen. Bernie Sanders addresses today's tragedy at the Boston Marathon. 02:24
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Tavis Smiley | Musician Stephen Stills | PBS (#2875)
Full Program: One of rock music's most enduring figures reflects on his five decades in the business. 26:46
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TAVIS SMILEY | Jeremy Piven | April 2, 2013 | PBS (#2872)
Award-winning actor explains how he is reexamining his process for accepting the roles that he plays. 01:43
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Tavis Smiley | L.A. Kitchen founder-president Robert Egger | PBS (#2870)
Full Program: The pioneering president of D.C. Central Kitchen describes his new L.A. Kitchen concept. 26:46
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Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports: "Education Under Arrest" | PBS
Full Program: A narrative of what is working on the frontlines of reform in juvenile justice. 54:22
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TAVIS SMILEY | Thandie Newton | March 27, 2013 | PBS (#2868)
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TAVIS SMILEY | Antoine Fuqua & Angela Bassett | March 21, 2013 | PBS (#2864)
"Olympus Has Fallen" director Antoine Fuqua shares how tighter gun control laws may be necessary. 02:04
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