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 | Ledisi: Wednesday, 9/2 | PBS
Singer Ledisi reflects on becoming a top artist without getting major radio play. 11:39
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Tavis Smiley | George Foreman: Thursday, 9/3 | PBS
George Foreman discusses handling financial success and the value of education. 11:48
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Tavis Smiley | Fred Kaplan: Thursday, 9/3 | PBS
Journalist Fred Kaplan describe some of the revolutions that made '59 such a pivotal year. 12:42
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Tavis Smiley | Terence Blanchard: Friday, 9/4 | PBS
Musician Terence Blanchard explains his feelings about the response to Hurricane Katrina. 13:30
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Tavis Smiley | Doug Pray: Monday, 8/31 | PBS
Filmmaker Doug Pray comments on the advertising industry. 10:56
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Tavis Smiley | Robert Baer: Monday, 8/31 | PBS
Robert Baer weighs in on the U.S. Attorney General's decision to investigate the agency. 11:56
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Tavis Smiley | Mekhi Phifer: Tuesday, 9/1 | PBS
Mekhi Phifer discusses finding roles that show African Americans in a multi-faceted light. 10:58
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Tavis Smiley | Eric Sundquist: Thursday, 8/27 | PBS
UCLA professor Eric Sundquist assesses the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 11:19
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Tavis Smiley | Ron Williams: Thursday, 8/27 | PBS
Ron Williams explains his opposition to the public option of the healthcare reform. 11:42
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Tavis Smiley | Josh Charles: Friday, 8/28 | PBS
Musician Josh Charles explains his love for the Crescent City. 09:50
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Tavis Smiley | Douglas Brinkley: Friday, 8/28 | PBS
Douglas Brinkley discusses the progress of his city's post-Katrina rebuilding efforts. 12:54
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - "I Have a Dream" | PBS
Tavis reflects on the anniversary of Dr. King's famous speech. He also responds to Twitter comments. 03:33
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Tavis Smiley | Vernon Jordan: Wednesday, 8/26 | PBS
Civil rights attorney reflects on his personal friendship with the late senator. 07:27
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Tavis Smiley | Rep. John Lewis: Wednesday, 8/26 | PBS
Georgia Rep. John Lewis discusses the legacy of the U.S. Senate's "liberal lion". 10:38
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Tavis Smiley | Reba McEntire: Tuesday, 8/25 | PBS
Grammy-winning country artist Reba McEntire reflects on her success. 11:18
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Tavis Smiley | Dean Koontz: Tuesday, 8/25 | PBS
Author Dean Koontz describes his difficult childhood and the choice to be happy. 12:13
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - Hurricane Katrina | PBS
Tavis discusses the rebuilding of New Orleans and tells a personal story about Hurricane Katrina. 03:19
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Tavis Smiley | Quentin Tarantino: Monday, 8/24 | PBS
Filmmaker explains what it means to be a storyteller and why it makes his movies unique. 23:41
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Tavis Smiley | Stan Brock: Friday, 8/21 | PBS
Stan Brock talks about his recent health clinic experience in Los Angeles. 14:13
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Tavis Smiley | Alexis Bledel: Friday, 8/21 | PBS
Actress Alexis Bledel reflects on her transition from modeling to acting. 08:43
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