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: Jay Leno - Letterman | PBS (#1761)
Comedian-talk show host reflects on his relationship with David Letterman and the perceived rivalry. 01:36
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Tavis Smiley | Maxwell: Wednesday, 8/5 | PBS
Maxwell explains his 8-year absence and his new CD trilogy and talks about touring. 13:45
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Tavis Smiley | Timothy Hutton: Wednesday, 8/5 | PBS
Oscar-winning actor tells the story behind the character he plays in "Leverage". 10:45
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Tavis Smiley | Raphael Saadiq: Friday, 7/31 | PBS
Neo-soul singer-songwriter performs a track from his Grammy-nominated CD. 03:14
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Tavis Smiley | Lamont Dozier: Friday, 7/31 | PBS
Full Program: Grammy-winning songwriter-producer reflects on the 50th anniversary of Motown. 18:58
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Tavis Smiley | Ashford and Simpson: Thursday, 7/30 | PBS
Full Program: Legendary singing and songwriting duo tell the stories of how they met. 23:22
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Tavis Smiley | Berry Gordy (Part 2): Monday, 7/28 | PBS
Full Program: Motown Records founder recalls working with young Michael Jackson and young Stevie Wonder. 23:28
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Tavis Smiley | Lionel Richie: Wednesday, 7/29 | PBS
Full Program: Prolific singer-songwriter discusses the early days of Motown. 22:30
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Tavis Smiley | Berry Gordy (Part 1): Monday, 7/27 | PBS
Full Program: Motown Records founder Berry Gordy recounts building life around Hitsville U.S.A. 22:30
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Tavis Smiley | Joan Baez: Friday, 7/24 | PBS
Full Program: Joan Baez shares how she got into music and humanitarian advocacy. 22:29
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Tavis Smiley | Prince Part 2 | PBS
Prince explains the genesis of several of the tracks on his new project. 15:04
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Tavis Smiley | Bria Valente (r): Tuesday, 7/21 | PBS
Full Program: Bria Valente shares how she's trying to do something that's not being done today in music. 07:33
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Tavis Smiley | Prince Part 1 | PBS
Full Program: Part 1 of an exclusive conversation with music icon Prince. 23:03
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Tavis Smiley | Tracey Ullman (r): Friday, 7/17 | PBS
Full Program: Actress-comedienne Tracey Ullman comments finding humor in different situations. 20:09
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Tavis Smiley | Darryl Strawberry (r): Tuesday, 7/14 | PBS
Full Program: Former baseball All Star Darryl Strawberry opens up about his past. 23:49
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Tavis Smiley | Dr. Michael Roizen: Thursday, 7/9 | PBS
Michael Roizen says the U.S. healthcare discussion needs to include lifestyle treatment. 10:38
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Tavis Smiley | Peter Peterson: Thursday, 7/9 | PBS
Peter Peterson says the U.S. debt threatens the future of the American dream. 15:36
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Tavis Smiley | Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade: Friday, 7/10 | PBS
Dr. Olopade, explains the research, efforts and resources available to fight cancer. 08:52
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Tavis Smiley | Diahann Carroll & Jessica Queller: Friday, 7/10 | PBS
Breast cancer survivors Diahann Carroll and Jessica Queller share their experiences. 16:04
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Tavis Smiley | Mayor-elect James Young: Wednesday, 7/8 | PBS
Philadelphia, MS mayor comments on the issues his city faces. 11:54
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