E-mail a friendDecember 5, 2005
Tavis talks with Warren Riley, the newly appointed Police Superintendent in New Orleans, and revisits his conversation with actor John Travolta.
Warren Riley
Warren Riley became New Orleans Police Superintendent in '05. He's a 24-year police vet who ran the department after the departure of the former superintendent. Riley rose through the ranks, serving as assistant commander of community policing and deputy chief of operations during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He grew up in New Orleans' Gert Town neighborhood and has a master's degree in criminal justice. Taking the helm at a troubled time, Riley acknowledged immediate challenges.
John Travolta
John Travolta
Oprah calls John Travolta her 'dream guy.' After dropping out of high school in New Jersey to pursue acting, he made his Broadway debut in Rain and had his first taste of fame on the sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter. He segued from TV to film stardom in Saturday Night Fever, a signature film of the late '70s. Following a self-imposed exile of several years, Travolta returned to the A-list in Pulp Fiction, which earned him a new generation of fans. He's also worked as a musician and released several albums.