Liza Minnelli recalls why the film, “Citizen Kane,” spoke to her in such a powerful way. Minnelli discusses the brilliance of the movie’s director, Orson Welles, and the unique camera angles that helped the film to stand out.
Betty White discusses the evolution of talk shows. She gives her firsthand accounts of what it was like to be on the Tonight Show with both Jack Paar and Johnny Carson, once he took over. White explains the differences between the two hosts, why they were effective, and a few … Continue reading
TV host David Letterman details the close working relationship he had with Johnny Carson and shares a favorite memory he has of their time together. Regis Philbin also shares a fond memory of Carson. Carson made his last TV appearance on the “Late Show with David Letterman” on May 13, … Continue reading
Jerry Stiller, well-known for his role on the sitcom Seinfeld, describes the type of actor and comedian that Jerry Seinfeld is. Stiller recalls the unique ideas that Seinfeld uses to help make things just that much funnier, as well as how he loves to surround himself with the funniest people … Continue reading
Merv Griffin interviews the great surrealist painter Salvador Dali in December of 1965 about his art, his methods, and the philosophy behind his life.
Actor Anthony Hopkins describes what roller coaster ride his life was as a heavy drinker and explains why he’s just as thankful for his time drinking as he is for his eventually sobriety.
Beloved author, poet, and teacher Maya Angelou describes the magnificence of her mother, even though trying to describe her mother is like trying “to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.” Angelou recalls one time in particular when her mother saved her from an abusive relationship.
Actor Ted Danson recalls the real drinks he used to make on Cheers and discusses the cultural success of a show set in a bar. Danson also recalls his favorite scene from the show and describes how the rehearsals were different from the live taping.
Bill Cosby performs a comedy skit about the hilarious character traits that all mothers have including how mad they get about a messy room. His mother, Anna Pearl Cosby, playfully comments on his jokes, claiming that her son is “a young person who is trying to be successful at his … Continue reading
Kirk Cameron and his siblings describe their family dynamic as they explain that they’re a normal family with normal problems. Kirk discusses his growing appreciation for being able to see his mom on his television sets. By the end, the siblings break out into a rap that honors their mom … Continue reading
