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 | Michelle Monaghan: Tuesday, 10/20 | PBS
Michelle Monaghan explains the excitement of playing a strong independent character. 10:47
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Tavis Smiley | Vali Nasr: Tuesday, 10/20 | PBS
Vali Nasr explains the value of a vibrant middle class for stability in the Middle East. 13:07
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Tavis Smiley | Michael Chabon: Monday, 10/19 | PBS
Author expresses the need for parents to protect the innocence of their children. 12:25
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Tavis Smiley | Amb. Michael Oren: Monday, 10/19 | PBS
Ambassador Michael Oren comments on Iran's nuclear ambitions. 11:23
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - Economic Recovery? | PBS
Tavis discusses the current state of the economy and whether the government is doing enough for average Americans. 03:21
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Tavis Smiley | Joshua Bell: Friday, 10/16 | PBS
Violin virtuoso Joshua Bell responds to purist critics. 12:16
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Tavis Smiley | Dr. Terrence Roberts: Friday, 10/16 | PBS
Dr. Terrence Roberts reflects on being a member of the Little Rock Nine. 11:10
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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 | Sen. Bill Nelson: Tuesday, 10/13 | PBS
Sen. Bill Nelson explains the timeline for reform and when Americans will feel the impact. 12:04
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Tavis Smiley | James Ellroy: Tuesday, 10/13 | PBS
Novelist James Ellroy explains the influence of his personal narrative on his characters. 13:31
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Sen. Bill Nelson | PBS
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson talks about bipartisanship on the health care bill, and the public option. 02:47
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Tavis Smiley | Aaron S. Williams | PBS
Aaron S. Williams recounts why he joined the Peace Corps as a volunteer. 10:31
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Tavis Smiley | Michael Sheen: Monday, 10/12 | PBS
Actor Michael Sheen previews the storyline of his new film, "Damned United". 13:10
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 10/12/09 | PBS
Tavis talks with his good friend, Dr. Cornel West, about his new book, "Brother West". 02:43
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Tavis Smiley | Karen Armstrong: Friday, 10/9 | PBS
Religious scholar Karen Armstrong says quarreling about religion is counterproductive. 10:56
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Tavis Smiley | Nick Hornby: Friday, 10/9 | PBS
Novelist Nick Hornby explains what makes a literary work authentic. 11:48
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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 | Richard Belzer: George Carlin | PBS
Comedian-actor shares a story of how George Carlin touched him during his life. 02:35
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