E-mail a friendJune 8, 2009
Businessman, former pro basketball great and newly-elected Detroit Mayor Dave Bing discusses how he translates his NBA career into a plan for leading a troubled city. Actor Kevin Bacon talks about connecting to his role in HBO's critically acclaimed film on the war in Iraq, Taking Chance, and whether there'll be a remake of Footloose.
Mayor Dave Bing
Mayor Dave Bing
Mayor Bing talks about the changing needs of Detroit and the need for the city to be run like a business. (1:39)
Full interview. (9:40)
Dave Bing came from modest beginnings to being named one of the top 50 players in NBA history and elected to basketball's Hall of Fame. He launched his career at Syracuse University—where he majored in economics and marketing—and played 12 NBA seasons, most of them with the Detroit Pistons. After retiring, he entered the business world, founding The Bing Group, and became one of the most successful African American execs in the nation. Recently, Bing won a special election as Detroit's mayor.
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon
Taking Chance star discusses how a film about the remains of fallen servicepeople actually changed policy. (3:01)
Full interview. (12:35)
Actor Kevin Bacon's body of work includes an extensive range of supporting characters and starring roles. The Philadelphia native began his career on the New York stage and made his film debut in Animal House. His turn as a rebel dancer in Footloose was a breakthrough role. Equally skilled at comedy and drama, Bacon alternates between the stage and screen. He added director to his skill set with Losing Chase and, along with his older brother, has a successful country-folk rock band, The Bacon Brothers.