Shows July 2007
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Monday, July 2
Tavis talks with multitalented Chris Rock, director and star of the new film, I Think I Love My Wife.
Tuesday, July 3
Comedian-actor Bernie Mac, one of the stars of Ocean's Thirteen, discusses his Hollywood success, the transition into feature films and his retirement from stand-up.
Wednesday, July 4
Former Saturday Night Live star Chevy Chase talks about his career and his unlikely friendship with President Gerald Ford.
Friday, July 6
Veteran comic-political commentator-talk show host Bill Maher, reflects on season five of his HBO series, Real Time, and weighs in on the presidential campaign, racism and news channels.
Monday, July 9
Walter Isaacson, vice chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, talks about the recovery of New Orleans and his new biography, Einstein. Singer-songwriter Lily Allen reflects on unexpected fame.
Tuesday, July 10
Iranian author Marina Niemat recounts her experiences as a Prisoner of Tehran. Actor Luke Wilson reveals his interest in photography and talks about his new film, The Wendell Baker Story.
Wednesday, July 11
Gospel and R&B singing legend Mavis Staples recounts writing freedom songs after meeting Dr. Martin Luther King and also performs a song from her new CD, "We'll Never Turn Back."
Thursday, July 12
Khaled Hosseini, author of A Thousand Splendid Suns, reflects on his transition from M.D. to successful novelist. Country music star Toby Keith talks about his dream of longevity and performs a song from his new CD.
Friday, July 13
Oscar-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme talks about his decision to film a documentary on post-Katrina New Orleans. Musicians Chick Corea and Bela Fleck explain the teamwork behind their new album and also perform.
Monday, July 16
Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 1, "Hurricane Winter," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans residents Antoinette K. Doe, Pastor Mel Jones and Brandon Darby.
Tuesday, July 17
Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 2, "Guardians of the Flame," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans resident Herreast Harrison and her daughter, Cherice Harrison-Nelson.
Wednesday, July 18
Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 3, "Holy Cross Summer," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans resident Carolyn Parker and her young adult children, Rashaan and Kyrah Julian.
Thursday, July 19
Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 4, "I'm Back," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans ministers Mel Jones and James Gibson, who are leading the city's spiritual rebirth.
Friday, July 20
Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 5, "Sixteen Months Gone," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans residents Malik Rahim and Robert Green, Sr.
Monday, July 23
U.S. Marine combat pilot Vernice Armour talks about being a role model to future generations. Eboo Patel, founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, discusses building a movement with young people at the center.
Tuesday, July 24
Journalist Carl Bernstein discusses his new biography of Sen. Hillary Clinton. Actor-screenwriter Dan Futterman talks about the weight of his role in the new film, A Mighty Heart.
Wednesday, July 25
Voting technology expert Lawrence D. Norden says the U.S. doesn't spend enough money on elections. Actor-comedian Tim Conway shows he's still as funny as ever.
Thursday, July 26
NPR correspondent and author of China Road, Rob Gifford, discusses China's rising global influence. James L. Brooks, producer of The Simpsons Movie, reflects on his successful career.
Friday, July 27
Tavis revisits his conversations with Grammy-winning song stylist Nancy Wilson and legendary blues songstress Etta James.
Monday, July 30
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Moore can't understand why the public is divided on his films. Oscar-nominated actor-activist Don Cheadle discusses his role in the new film, Talk to Me.
Tuesday, July 31
Sherman Alexie reflects on his journey from poverty on an Indian reservation to accomplished author. Actor Masi Oka discusses Asian stereotypes and his role on the hit TV series, Heroes.






















