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Tavis talks with multitalented Chris Rock, director and star of the new film, I Think I Love My Wife.

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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.

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Former Saturday Night Live star Chevy Chase talks about his career and his unlikely friendship with President Gerald Ford.

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Tavis revisits his conversations with comedian-actors Mo'Nique and Katt Williams.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tavis revisits his conversations with Grammy-winning song stylist Nancy Wilson and legendary blues songstress Etta James.

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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.

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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.

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Shows July 2007

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image from Monday, July 2

Monday, July 2

Tavis talks with multitalented Chris Rock, director and star of the new film, I Think I Love My Wife.


image from Tuesday, July 3

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.


image from Wednesday, July 4

Wednesday, July 4

Former Saturday Night Live star Chevy Chase talks about his career and his unlikely friendship with President Gerald Ford.


image from Thursday, July 5

Thursday, July 5

Tavis revisits his conversations with comedian-actors Mo'Nique and Katt Williams.


image from Friday, July 6

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.


image from Monday, July 9

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.


image from Tuesday, July 10

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.


image from Wednesday, July 11

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."


image from Thursday, July 12

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.


image from Friday, July 13

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.


image from Monday, July 16

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.


image from Tuesday, July 17

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.


image from Wednesday, July 18

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.


image from Thursday, July 19

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.


image from Friday, July 20

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.


image from Monday, July 23

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.


image from Tuesday, July 24

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.


image from Wednesday, July 25

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.


image from Thursday, July 26

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.


image from Friday, July 27

Friday, July 27

Tavis revisits his conversations with Grammy-winning song stylist Nancy Wilson and legendary blues songstress Etta James.


image from Monday, July 30

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.


image from Tuesday, July 31

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.