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Tavis Smiley Monday, April 14, 2008 | PBS

Apr 14, 2008

Tavis Smiley Monday, April 14, 2008 | PBS

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Bill Press is an award-winning commentator and columnist. He's also a political insider. His career in broadcasting, politics and government spans more than two decades. A former MSNBC contributor, he co-hosted CNN's The Spin Room and Crossfire. Press began his career as a political commentator on television in Los Angeles, before leaving to run for statewide office and serving as chair of the California Democratic Party for three years. He's the author of Bush Must Go and, his latest, Trainwreck. Also, actor Benjamin McKenzie will be on.

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Wednesday, April 2, 2008 | PBS

Apr 2, 2008

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Wednesday, April 2, 2008 | PBS

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Over the course of a very full life, Harry Belafonte has been an actor, producer, singer, music composer and arranger. He was TV's first Black producer, the first Black performer to win an Emmy and the first recording artist to have a million-selling album. He's also known for his passionate commitment to civil and human rights issues. Belafonte was a confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and raised money to release imprisoned civil rights protesters. He was also involved in the anti-apartheid movement.

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Wednesday, March 26, 2008 | PBS

Mar 26, 2008

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Wednesday, March 26, 2008 | PBS

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Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel discusses his decision to retire and his new book, America: Our Next Chapter. Actor-director David Schwimmer reflects on dealing with the fame and notoriety of being on the hit comedy, Friends.

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Thursday, March 13, 2008 | PBS

Mar 13, 2008

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Thursday, March 13, 2008 | PBS

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Geraldo Rivera weighs in on the downfall of New York's Governor Spitzer and the state of the Hispanic community in America. How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radner describes what makes his series smart.

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | PBS

Mar 11, 2008
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Tavis Smiley . Archives . Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | PBS

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Count Me In co-founder Nell Merlino talks about impediments to women entrepreneurs' growing their businesses. Actor Gabriel Byrne explains why his new HBO series, In Treatment, resonates with audiences.

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Friday, March 7, 2008 | PBS

Mar 7, 2008
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Tavis Smiley . Archives . Friday, March 7, 2008 | PBS

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March 7, 2008 original airdate January 08, 2008 Two-time Oscar-winning actor-turned-director Denzel Washington says sharing ideas with young actors and collaborating makes directing more fun than acting. DENZEL!

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Friday, February 29, 2008 | PBS

Feb 29, 2008
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Tavis Smiley . Archives . Friday, February 29, 2008 | PBS

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Journalist Samantha Power explains why she wrote about the late U.N. High Commissioner, Sergio de Mello, in her new book. Actor Eric Bana tells why he finds it excruciating to look at his work on film.

Actor Heath Ledger Is Found Dead - City Room - Metro - New York Times Blog

Jan 22, 2008
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Actor Heath Ledger Is Found Dead - City Room - Metro - New York Times Blog

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At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. The police said they did not suspect foul play and said they found pills near body.