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: Amerie | PBS
Grammy-nominated singer reflects on working with Lil Wayne. 01:00
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Max Cleland | PBS
Former US senator and Army vet weighs in on the Ft. Hood attack. 01:44
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - America I AM | PBS
Tavis discusses his exhibit, "America I AM: The African American Imprint," and gives a preview of its Los Angeles installation. 02:55
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Tavis Smiley | Lee Eisenberg: Thursday, 11/5/09 | PBS
Author Lee Eisenberg describes differences between men and women in compulsive buying. 12:55
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Tavis Smiley | Nomi Prins: Tuesday, 11/3/09 | PBS
Journalist Nomi Prins examines the backstory of America's financial situation. 08:55
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Tavis Smiley | The Swell Season: Tuesday, 11/3/09 | PBS
The Swell Season shares the story of how their name came to be. 14:15
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Tavis Smiley | Robert Wagner: Wednesday, 11/4/09 | PBS
Actor Robert Wagner talks about his newly released memoir, "Pieces of My Heart". 13:25
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Tavis Smiley | Adam Nagourney: Wednesday, 11/4/09 | PBS
Adam Nagourney analyzes yesterday's election results. 10:33
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Susie Essman | PBS
Curb Your Enthusiasm star talks about people approaching her on the street and asking her to yell at them. 01:50
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Tavis Smiley | Madeleine Albright: October 28, 2009 | PBS
Madeleine Albright weighs in on the situations in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. 11:05
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Tavis Smiley | Tim McGraw: Wednesday, 10/28/09 | PBS
Singer Tim McGraw explains the importance of lyrical content in country music. 12:02
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Tavis Smiley | Nicholas Kristof: Tuesday, 10/27 | PBS
New York Times' columnist Nicholas Kristoff shares a standout story on empowering women. 12:42
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Tavis Smiley | Haleh Esfandiari: Tuesday, 10/27 | PBS
Haleh Esfandiari describes the circumstances around her imprisonment in Iran. 11:20
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Tavis Smiley | Robin D. G. Kelley: Monday, 10/26 | PBS
Historian Robin D. G. Kelley shares stories from his new biography of Thelonious Monk. 11:22
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Tavis Smiley | Malcolm Gladwell: Monday, 10/26 | PBS
Malcolm Gladwell explains his motivation for writing and assesses his body of work. 12:11
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - Fighting Cancer | PBS
Tavis reflects on the loss of his wonderful friend, Sheryl Flowers, and emphasizes the need for African Americans to check themselves to catch cancer before it's too late. 03:47
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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 | RZA: Thursday, 10/22 | PBS
Wu-Tang Clan founder The RZA explains the title of his new memoir, "The Tao of Wu." 09:22
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Tavis Smiley | Anthony Edwards: Thursday, 10/22 | PBS
Anthony Edwards describes his efforts to build the first children's hospital in Kenya. 13:34
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Tavis Smiley | Bob Herbert: Wednesday, 10/21 | PBS
NY Times' columnist Bob Herbert talks about the growing backlash over Wall Street bonuses. 10:01
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