Tavis Smiley . Entertainment & Sports | PBS

Lisa Kudrow

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:30:04 PST

Emmy-winning actress talks about her Web series.

Jeremy Remmer

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:30:04 PST

Actor discusses his role in the critically acclaimed new film The Hurt Locker.

Bill Pullman

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:30:04 PST

Actor compares acting in the theater to doing movies.

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:04 PST

Oscar-nominated actress discusses engaging Jordanians in the message of her new film.

Paul Giamatti

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Oscar-nominated actor talks about playing quirky characters, his production company and his new feature film.

Francis Coppola

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Tavis continues his conversation with the celebrated filmmaker.

Francis Coppola

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

In an extended conversation, one of the masters of modern cinema looks back at his classic films and talks about his childhood bout with polio.

Nia Vardalos

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Writer-actress compares screenwriting to acting and talks about her new film.

Mandy Moore

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Singer-actress discusses the evolution of her music and the impact of her recent marriage on choices she makes in the future.

Ed Asner

Thu, 21 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Legendary actor-activist reflects on discrimination and anti-Semitism, the roots of his outspokenness and the lessons to be learned from his new film.

Common

Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Hip-hop artist-turned-actor describes his new music and talks about his desire to build a long career in acting.

Steve Zahn

Fri, 15 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Actor talks about the appeal of the script for his new film and the connection between longevity as an artist and telling the truth.

Brendan Gleeson

Fri, 15 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Into the Storm star gives his take on Winston Churchill, the larger-than-life figure he plays in an HBO film.

Antonio Villaraigosa

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Los Angeles mayor comments on accountability for investing more in young people and education.

Baron Davis

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

NBA All Star explains why he wanted to tell the Crips and Bloods film story.

Stacy Peralta

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Filmmaker describes his attempt to tell the Crips and Bloods story by featuring gang members who speak for themselves.

J.J. Abrams

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning director-writer-producer discusses the challenge of staying focused instead of doing what people pressure him to do and what's missing in his career.

Donald Faison

Tue, 05 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Actor explains how he was drawn to the profession and the challenge in doing comedy.

Anika Rose

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:30:04 PST

Tony-winning actress-singer describes her anti-glam role in her new series and comments on being Disney's first Black animated princess.

Idris Elba

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:30:04 PST

Actor talks about working with people who've influenced his career, his guest-starring role on TV and his role in the film Obsessed.

Berry Gordy

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:30:04 PST

Tavis revisits his conversation about Michael Jackson with the Motown Records founder.

The Homemade Jamz Blues Band

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:30:04 PST

Tavis talks with the Tupelo, MS-based trio, which is the youngest blues band to sign with a major record label.

Cornel West

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Princeton University professor assess Michael Jackson's cultural and social legacy.

Michael Dyson

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Georgetown University professor assess Michael Jackson's cultural and social legacy.

Berry Gordy

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Motown Records founder reflects on his relationship with Michael Jackson, before the child, who was like a son to him, became an international music superstar.

Mary Mary

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Tina Campbell of Mary Mary reflects on the 10-year career of the Grammy-winning contemporary gospel duo.

Femi Kuti

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Internationally acclaimed Nigerian musician explains the reasons he fights the same fight as his father and the struggle to create his own way.

Jerry Leiber; Mike Stoller

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Pioneering songwriting and producing duo reflect on their introduction to music, how they became partners and on their vast catalogue.

Della Reese

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Actress-singer-minister talks about her historic guest-hosting for Johnny Carson and how she navigates her career.

Sharon Jones

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Soul singer reflects on the interruptions in her career and navigating her way through people saying she couldn't be successful.

Nanci Griffith

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter talks about courting controversy in her songwriting and also performs.

Mandy Moore

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Singer-actress discusses the evolution of her music and the impact of her recent marriage on choices she makes in the future.

Common

Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Hip-hop artist-turned-actor describes his new music and talks about his desire to build a long career in acting.

Steve Martin

Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Multitalented Emmy- and Grammy- winner talks about how he came to love the banjo and demonstrates two styles of playing.

Earth, Wind & Fire

Mon, 18 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Members of the legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire reflect on their career and performing at the White House.

Maxwell

Thu, 14 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Neo-soul singer explains his 8-year absence and his new CD trilogy and talks about touring.

Steve Earle

Wed, 13 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter explains how he found his way to sobriety and why his new CD is a tribute to his late friend and mentor, Townes Van Zandt.

Ziggy Marley

Mon, 04 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter shares why he made an album aimed at children and talks about fulfilling his father's dream.

Prince

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:30:04 PST

In part 2 of his exclusive conversation with Tavis, Prince explains how his new project has been successful without radio airplay and describes his ideal radio station.

Bria Valente

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:30:04 PST

Singer shares how she responded to the challenge of creating something that's not being done today in music.

Luma Mufleh

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:30:04 PST

Inspirational soccer coach explains how her team of refugees--the Fugees--came to be and shares some personal stories of the young team members.

Bill Russell

Fri, 22 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Baron Davis

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

NBA All Star explains why he wanted to tell the Crips and Bloods film story.

Darryl Strawberry

Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:04 PST

Former baseball All Star opens up about why he chose to tell all in his new memoir, Straw: Finding My Way.

Mike Krzyzewski

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:30:04 PST

Head of the Duke University men's basketball program, describes his coaching style and speculates on what can be expected from his team.

Dara Torres

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:30:04 PST

Olympic gold medalist talks about her battle with bulimia, shares how she stays focused and offers advice on making a comeback.

Seth Davis

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:30:05 PST

Sports writer explains what made the '79 NCAA championship game so transformative.

Tony Dungy

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:30:05 PST

Super Bowl-winning coach talks about the need to reinforce good behavior in players at an early age.

Michael Phelps

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:30:05 PST

Olympic gold medalist discusses his childhood ADHD diagnosis and overmedicating children.

Alonzo Mourning

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:30:05 PST

NBA all-star discusses how faith will help him through the disappointment if he's not able to return to basketball.

David Zirin

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:30:05 PST

Sportswriter says that sports and politics do not exist in different worlds.

Joey Cheek

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:30:05 PST

Olympic gold medalist and Team Darfur co-founder describes the role of the U.S. in the Darfur genocide.

David Maraniss

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:30:05 PST

Pulitzer Prize-winner and "Rome 1960" author says "the old days" weren't that good for African American and women athletes.

Oscar De La Hoya

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:30:05 PST

Olympic gold medalist and six-time world boxing champion talks about his new memoir.

Mark Bowden

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:30:05 PST

The Best Game Ever author discusses the role racial discrimination played in the NFL in the early days.

Myles Brand

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:30:05 PST

NCAA president discusses the state of college athletics, including the lack of coaches of color.

Jerome Bettis

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:30:05 PST

Former NFL star discusses his new autobiography, 'The Bus.'

Gary Sheffield

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:30:05 PST

Baseball All Star recounts how he titled his new memoir, Inside Power.

Della Britton Baeza, David Robinson

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 02:30:05 PST

Jackie Robinson's son, David Robinson, and Della Britton Baeza, CEO of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, discuss the legacy of the Hall of Famer who broke baseball's color barrier 60 years ago.

Jonathan Eig

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:30:05 PST

Opening Day author Jonathan Eig discusses the life and times of major league baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson.

Lisa Kudrow

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy-winning actress talks about her Web series.

Ed McMahon Tribute

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Tavis pays tribute to the legendary TV showman.

Roseanne Barr

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedienne-actress reflects on her journey to Hollywood and the politics of the day that made her namesake show so popular.

Chris Noth

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actor comments on today's focus on money and talks about his return to the stage.

Mary McCormack

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actress talks about the premise of her new USA Network original series.

Larry King

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy- and two-time Peabody Award-winning talk show host comments on his sense of betrayal when his father died.

Joe Scarborough

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

MSNBC's "Morning Joe" host talks about redefining conservatism and the power of Rush Limbaugh in the GOP.

Kevin Bacon

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actor 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.

Edie Falco

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy-winning actress talks about navigating celebrity life.

Norman Lear

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy-winning TV producer-writer discloses how he views his groundbreaking body of work.

William Baker

Mon, 11 May 2009 02:30:05 PST

Broadcasting industry veteran explains why he's so focused on kindness and offers advice to Wall Street bosses and the president.

J.J. Abrams

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning director-writer-producer discusses the challenge of staying focused instead of doing what people pressure him to do and what's missing in his career.

Donald Faison

Tue, 05 May 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actor explains how he was drawn to the profession and the challenge in doing comedy.

Tracey Ullman

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy-winning actress-comedienne comments on being a news junkie, becoming a U.S. citizen and finding humor in different situations.

Anika Rose

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:30:05 PST

Tony-winning actress-singer describes her anti-glam role in her new series and comments on being Disney's first Black animated princess.

Anna Paquin

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:30:05 PST

Oscar-winning actress describes her preparation for playing the title role in the Hallmark Hall of Fame film, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler.

Idris Elba

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actor talks about working with people who've influenced his career, his guest-starring role on TV and his role in the film Obsessed.

Jaime Pressly

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy-winning actress talks about being emancipated at age 15 and the importance of adults helping kids.

Bobby Cannavale

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:30:05 PST

Tony-nominated actor explains how New York City factored into his career decisions.

Simon Baker

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:30:05 PST

The Mentalist star offers his thoughts on why his show is TV's most popular new drama.

Lisa Kudrow

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy-winning actress talks about her Web series.

Berry Gordy

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:30:05 PST

Tavis revisits his conversation about Michael Jackson with the Motown Records founder.

The Homemade Jamz Blues Band

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:30:05 PST

Tavis talks with the Tupelo, MS-based trio, which is the youngest blues band to sign with a major record label.

Jeremy Remmer

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actor discusses his role in the critically acclaimed new film The Hurt Locker.

Bill Pullman

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actor compares acting in the theater to doing movies.

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:05 PST

Oscar-nominated actress discusses engaging Jordanians in the message of her new film.

Berry Gordy

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Motown Records founder reflects on his relationship with Michael Jackson, before the child, who was like a son to him, became an international music superstar.

Paul Giamatti

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Oscar-nominated actor talks about playing quirky characters, his production company and his new feature film.

Ed McMahon Tribute

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Tavis pays tribute to the legendary TV showman.

Femi Kuti

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Internationally acclaimed Nigerian musician explains the reasons he fights the same fight as his father and the struggle to create his own way.

Francis Coppola

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Tavis continues his conversation with the celebrated filmmaker.

Francis Coppola

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

In an extended conversation, one of the masters of modern cinema looks back at his classic films and talks about his childhood bout with polio.

Roseanne Barr

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedienne-actress reflects on her journey to Hollywood and the politics of the day that made her namesake show so popular.

Chris Noth

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actor comments on today's focus on money and talks about his return to the stage.

Jerry Leiber; Mike Stoller

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Pioneering songwriting and producing duo reflect on their introduction to music, how they became partners and on their vast catalogue.

Mary McCormack

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actress talks about the premise of her new USA Network original series.

Della Reese

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actress-singer-minister talks about her historic guest-hosting for Johnny Carson and how she navigates her career.

Sharon Jones

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Soul singer reflects on the interruptions in her career and navigating her way through people saying she couldn't be successful.

Nanci Griffith

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter talks about courting controversy in her songwriting and also performs.

Kevin Bacon

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:05 PST

Actor 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.