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 | Morgan Freeman: Thursday, 12/10/09 | PBS
Full Program: Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman talks about how he came to portray Nelson Mandela. 22:47
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Tavis Smiley | Yo-Yo Ma: Tuesday, 12/8/09 | PBS
Full Program: Yo-Yo Ma reflects on discovering the cello and how he engages with young people. 20:43
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Tavis Smiley | Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. : Monday, 12/07/09 | PBS
Full Program: Activist weighs in on the effects of current federal policy on much of Black America. 22:12
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Tavis Smiley | Viggo Mortensen: Monday, 11/30/09 | PBS
Full Program: Actor shares how he was able to maintain emotional fragility in the film, "The Road". 23:08
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Tavis Smiley | 50 Cent: Friday, 11/20/09 | PBS
Full Program: 50 Cent discusses his early years, the competition in hip-hop,and his new CD-DVD project. 24:26
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Tavis Smiley | Andre Agassi: Thursday, 11/19/09 | PBS
Full Program: Former tennis champ Andre Agassi describes the success of his college prep academy. 23:28
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Tavis Smiley | Paul Mooney: Wednesday, 11/18/09 | PBS
Full Program: Comedian talks about working with Richard Pryor and using race in his stand-up material. 24:01
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Tavis Smiley | Harry Connick, Jr.: Tuesday, 11/17/09 | PBS
Full Program: Singer-actor Harry Connick, Jr. discusses whether a musical tradition can be preserved. 23:00
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Tavis Smiley | Bruce Feiler: Thursday, 11/12/2009 | PBS
Full Program: Author Bruce Feiler talks about his critically acclaimed book on the life of Moses. 22:13
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Tavis Smiley | Kris Kristofferson: Monday, 11/2/09 | PBS
Full Program: Singer-actor talks about being musically challenged and the heroes that became friends. 23:41
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Tavis Smiley | Dr. Ruth Simmons: Friday, 10/29/09 | PBS
Full Program: Dr. Ruth Simmons discusses changing leadership for women and the relevance of HBCUs. 24:12
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Tavis Smiley | Andy Williams: Friday, 10/23 | PBS
Full Program: Legendary entertainer Andy Williams reflects on highlights of his career. 21:50
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Tavis Smiley | Sheila E. and Pete Escovedo: 10/15 | PBS
Full Program: Father-daughter musicians discuss playing together as a family. 24:33
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Tavis Smiley | Serena Williams: Wednesday, 10/14 | PBS
Full Program: Tennis star reflects on what she would do once her tennis career was over. 24:26
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Tavis Smiley | Richard Belzer: Wednesday, 10/7 | PBS
Full Program: Comedian-actor Richard Belzer shares his experiences with the late George Carlin. 23:44
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Tavis Smiley | Dr. Cornel West: Thursday, 10/8 | PBS
Full Program: Princeton professor Dr. Cornel West reflects on what love has meant through his life. 24:37
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Tavis Smiley | BeBe and CeCe Winans: Friday, 10/2 | PBS
Full Program: Gospel duo BeBe and CeCe Winans describe their faith journey over the past 15 years. 19:46
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Tavis Smiley | Michael Moore: Tuesday, 9/29 | PBS
Full Program: Filmmaker Michael Moore discusses the price Americans pay for their love of capitalism. 23:01
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Tavis Smiley | R. Dwayne Betts: 9/17: Thursday | PBS
Full Program: Author R. Dwayne Betts reflects on his time in prison and the importance of books. 23:37
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Tavis Smiley | Ted Kennedy, Jr. - Wednesday, 9/16 | PBS
Full Program: Ted Kennedy, Jr. reflects on growing up in a political family and his father. 23:53
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