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 | Guest: Danny Glover | PBS
Actor-activist discusses the Oscar-nominated documentary Trouble the Water, which he executive produced. 03:52
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Mickey Rourke | PBS
Guest: Mickey Rourke 05:37
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Sean Penn | PBS
Oscar nominee says that an actor shouldn't take roles that are just going to reaffirm what they've already built in their toolbox. 02:39
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 1/22/09 | PBS
Tavis shows what his day is like at his radio studio and office. 04:29
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Michael Bloomberg | PBS
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg lists Hillary Clinton's qualifications as Secretary of State. 01:25
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Maya Angelou | PBS
Celebrated author reflects on why Obama will be an amazing leader for the country. 03:14
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 1/15/09 | PBS
Tavis talks about the upcoming inauguration and the special show next week with highlights from past interviews with President-elect Obama. 06:37
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Akon | PBS
Akon discusses the mishap during the release of his collaboration with Michael Jackson. 02:19
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Berry Gordy | PBS
Berry Gordy tells Tavis what it was like working with Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson as children before they were famous. 03:33
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 1/8/09 | PBS
ttp:// www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/s... Tavis talks about why we can "Expect More" in 2009 on his 6th season at PBS. Check out Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/s...... 05:01
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: will.i.am | PBS
Will.i.am tells his story about Berry Gordy and his son. 04:07
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 12/17/08 | PBS
Tavis gives a behind-the-scenes look at his appearance on the WGBH show "Basic Black." 03:13
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Michael Phelps | PBS
During an interview with Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, Tavis gets a surprise visit from Dustin Hoffman. 04:57
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Odetta | PBS
In her last television appearance, Odetta performs the song "Keep on Moving it On." 02:35
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Quincy Jones | PBS
Iconic producer does a little show and tell from his new book the "The Complete Quincy Jones." 05:48
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 12/2/08 | PBS
Tavis explains the meaning behind his closing line, "Keep the faith." 02:17
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 11/13/08 | PBS
Tavis reflects on the election and his experiences leading up to this historical moment. 04:50
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Dr. Norman Francis | PBS
Dr. Norman Francis, President of Xavier University, describes the high expectations Sen. Obama faces. 02:49
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TAVIS SMILEY | Dawn on Election Day | PBS
Inglewood voters hit the polls before dawn and wait in the rain to cast their ballots.For more web exclusive election videos visit: www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/s... Video Your Vote: www.youtube.com/videoyourvote... 01:55
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TAVIS SMILEY | Not Just Any Election | PBS
Voters in Inglewood, California reflect on how much of an impact this election has and the meaning one can draw from it. 02:07
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