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 | Chris Noth: Wednesday, 6/17 | PBS
Actor talks about his play and being perpetually identified as Mr. Big. 13:18
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Tavis Smiley | Ali Sethi: Wednesday, 6/17 | PBS
Author discusses the cultural and economic differences among Pakistanis. 10:34
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Francis Ford Coppola: Apocalypse Now | PBS
Legendary filmmaker discusses the stressful production of the classic, Apocalypse Now, and explains how his wife shot a documentary of the process. 02:37
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Francis Ford Coppola | PBS
Francis Ford Coppola describes what it was like in the beginning and the experience of directing, The Godfather. 02:11
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Tavis Smiley | Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller: Tuesday, 6/16 | PBS
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller reflect on their introduction to music. 14:02
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Tavis Smiley | Marina Nema: Tuesday, 6/16 | PBS
Iranian writer weighs in on the outcome of the election in her native country. 10:28
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TAVIS SMILEY | How to Get More From Your Subjects | PBS
PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley discusses how he elicits openness and honesty from his guests. This video is a part of the YouTube Reporters' Center. 03:05
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Tavis Smiley | Mary McCormack: Monday, 6/15 | PBS
Actress talks about the premise of her new series, In Plain Sight. 10:15
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Tavis Smiley | Karen Bass: Monday, 6/15 | PBS
California Assembly Speaker talks about the proposed cuts of the governor. 12:39
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Tavis Smiley | Della Reese: Friday, 6/12 | PBS
Della Reese talks about her historic guest-hosting for Johnny Carson. 14:31
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Tavis Smiley | Colson Whitehead: Friday, 6/12 | PBS
Award-winning writer Colson Whitehead discusses his new book, Sag Harbor. 12:37
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Tavis Smiley | Larry King: Thursday, 6/11 | PBS
Full Program: Larry King comments on his childhood and what he learned from being poor. 24:03
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Tavis Smiley | Sharon Jones: Wednesday, 6/10 | PBS
Soul singer talks about meeting James Brown. 10:15
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Tavis Smiley | Joe Scarborough: Wednesday, 6/10 | PBS
TV host weighs in on the similarities between Presidents Reagan and Obama. 12:54
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TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Larry King | PBS
Award-winning broadcaster explains his feeling that his father betrayed him when he died. 02:24
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Tavis Smiley | Nia Vardalos: Friday, 6/5 | PBS
Nia Vardalos, star the new film "My Life in Ruins" discusses her writing process. 11:21
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Tavis Smiley | Azadeh Moaveni: Friday, 6/5 | PBS
Tavis talks with journalist Azadeh Moaveni, author of "Lipstick Jihad." 11:30
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Tavis Smiley | Vernon Jordan: Thursday, 6/4 | PBS
Full Program: Vernon Jordan discusses the future of capitalism and how President Obama is doing. 25:58
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Tavis Smiley | Paul Ingrassia: Wednesday, 6/3 | PBS
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist offers his take on how GM lost its way. 10:18
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Tavis Smiley | Edie Falco: Wednesday, 6/3 | PBS
Emmy-winning actress Edie Falco talks about navigating celebrity life. 13:26
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