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 | Lisa Kudrow: Wednesday, 7/8 | PBS
Actress discusses the freedom of Internet media and her new web series, "Web Therapy." 11:19
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 7/8/09 | PBS
Tavis discusses the passing of former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and the legacy he left behind. 04:11
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Tavis Smiley | Roger Cohen: Wednesday, 7/1 | PBS
New York Times columnist Roger Cohen weighs in on Iran's recent election. 11:13
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Tavis Smiley | Bill Pullman: Thursday, 7/2 | PBS
Actor Bill Pullman compares acting in the theater to doing movies. 11:05
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - Fighting Cancer | PBS
Tavis reflects on the passing of his radio show executive producer Sheryl Flowers due to breast cancer. He asks us to not wait until cancer touches someone close to us, but to get serious about fighting ... 04:06
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Tavis Smiley | Debo Adegbile: Thursday, 7/2 | PBS
Debo Adegbile talks about the Voting Rights Act. 11:20
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Tavis Smiley | Shohreh Aghdashloo: Wednesday, 7/1 | PBS
Actress discusses the message of her new film, "The Stoning of Soraya M." 12:05
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - Michael Jackson Tribute | PBS
Tavis discusses Michael Jackson's legacy and his regret over never getting to see the "King of Pop" perform live. 03:56
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson | PBS
Dr. Dyson talks about Michael Jackson having to work harder as an African American as his music was not seen as an organic product of American culture. 04:00
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Tavis Smiley | Dr. Michael Eric Dyson & Dr. Cornel West: 6/30 | PBS
Full Program: Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson assess Michael Jackson's cultural and social legacy. 21:50
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Tavis Smiley | Berry Gordy: Monday 6/29 | PBS
Full Program: Berry Gordy reflects on his relationship with Michael Jackson before he was a superstar. 24:55
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Tavis Smiley | Paul Giamatti: Friday, 6/26 | PBS
Paul Giamatti talks about playing quirky characters. 12:47
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Tavis Smiley | Katty Kay: Friday, 6/26 | PBS
Katty Kay discusses the choice between career and family. 10:29
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Tavis Smiley | Femi Kuti: Wednesday, 6/24 | PBS
Femi Kuti explains the reasons he fights the same fight as his father. 14:03
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Tavis Smiley | Mary Mary: Thursday, 6/25 | PBS
Tina Campbell of Mary Mary talks about their strategies in what gets put on the CD. 11:27
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Tavis Smiley | Francis Ford Coppolla: Tuesday, 6/23 | PBS
Full Program: Francis Ford Coppola looks back at The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now. 22:10
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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 6/24/09 | PBS
Tavis offers his opinions on healthcare in America and asks viewers to join the discussion on this complex issue. 03:25
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Tavis Smiley | Luma Mufleh: Friday, 6/19 | PBS
Inspirational soccer coach Luma Mufleh explains how her team of refugees came to be. 12:09
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Tavis Smiley | Roseanne Barr: Thursday, 6/18 | PBS
Full Program: Roseanne Barr reflects on her journey to Hollywood and what made her show so popular. 21:49
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Tavis Smiley | Rick Steves: Friday, 6/19 | PBS
Rick Steves says Americans shouldn't worry about their national image when travelling. 12:00
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