Tavis Smiley (2004)
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Tavis Smiley features a unique mix of news and pop culture to combine for one thought-provoking and entertaining program. A hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, it features interviews with artists, activists, newsmakers, politicians and everyday people. Since its first season, the show has won four NAACP Image Awards for "Outstanding Television, News, Talk, or Information (Series or Special)." Taped at KCET studios, Tavis Smiley is the first West Coast talk show for PBS and is produced by The Smiley Group Inc./TS Media Inc. in association with KCET/Hollywood.
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1
Kristin Scott Thomas, Don Guter
Episode 2
Stephen J. Cannell, Janis Kearney
Episode 3
Sen. Roland Burris, M.I.A.
Episode 4
Mickey Rourke
Episode 5
Danny Boyle
Episode 6
Dr. Martin Indyk, Viola Davis
Episode 7
Garry Shandling
Episode 8
Sean Penn
Episode 9
Danny Glover, Q-Tip
Episode 10
Ashford & Simpson
Episode 11
Suze Orman
Episode 12
Melissa Leo, Carlos Moore