Summary: Late night PBS, “the best interviewer around today” works his craft around an old oak table encapsulated in a black silhouette. His interviewees are the very best of the business – every business – from performance entertainers to politicians to scientists.

You may know: Everyone!  William Buckley, Toni Morrison, Salaman Rushdie, Björk, Barack Obama, John Grisham, Serena Williams.

Mr Thesaurus: acclaimed, smart, premier (interviewer), engaging, no frills, great, fascinating, well-read.

Awards: Emmy, Image Award (nominated), 1996, 1999.

Time Slot: PBS, Weeknights, 11:30PMET

The Best Show You’re Not Watching: 9/10

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