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Season 2 |
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Season 3 |
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Season 4 |
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Season 5 |
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Season 6 |
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Season 7 |
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Season 8 |
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Season 9 |
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Season 10 |
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Season 11 |
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Season 12 |
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| 189 :12x02 - Teri Hatcher (Sep/18/2006) | | Teri Hatcher reviews her life experiences and professional endeavors. Among the topics: being a Bond girl; auditioning for "Desperate Housewives"; and studying at the American Conservatory Theater under the tutelage of Annette Bening. In addition, Hatcher showcases her singing ability and demonstrates ballet positions. | | Guest Stars: Teri Hatcher as Herself | | Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 190 :12x04 - Al Pacino (Oct/02/2006) | | In a two-hour interview, Al Pacino provides an overview of his life, career and vivid film roles. Pacino reflects on his upbringing in New York City as a “borderline shy” child; his stage and film breakthroughs; working with Marlon Brando in “The Godfather”; and his Oscar-winning performance in “Scent of a Woman.” Clips from “The Godfather,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Scarface” and “Heat” round out the show. | | Guest Stars: Al Pacino as Himself | | Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 179 :12x07 - Martin Lawrence (Jan/22/2006) | | James Lipton interviews stand-up comedian, TV star and film actor Martin Lawrence, headliner of the 1992-97 sitcom "Martin" and star of the "Bad Boys" films and 1996's "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate," which he also wrote and directed. | | Guest Stars: Martin Lawrence (1) as Himself | |
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| 180 :12x08 - Liza Minnelli (Feb/05/2006) | | James Lipton chats with singer-dancer-actress Liza Minnelli, an Oscar winner for 1972's "Cabaret," an Oscar nominee for 1969's "The Sterile Cuckoo," and the daughter of entertainment legends Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli. | | Guest Stars: Liza Minnelli as Herself | |
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| 183 :12x11 - Tom Hanks (May/14/2006) | | Tom Hanks becomes the interview series' first repeat guest (his first appearance was in December 1999). The Oscar winner for 1993's "Philadelphia" and 1994's "Forrest Gump" details his life and craft in a chat with host James Lipton. | | Guest Stars: Tom Hanks as Himself | |
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| 184 :12x12 - Don Cheadle (May/21/2006) | | Don Cheadle, Best Actor Oscar nominee for 2004's "Hotel Rwanda" and four-time Emmy nominee, details his rise in the entertainment world in an interview with James Lipton. | | Guest Stars: Don Cheadle as Himself | |
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| 185 :12x13 - Tim Allen (May/28/2006) | | Tim Allen, star of the sitcom "Home Improvement" and filmdom's "Galaxy Quest" and "The Santa Clause," traces his life and career in an interview with host James Lipton. | | Guest Stars: Tim Allen (1) as Himself | |
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| 186 :12x14 - Dustin Hoffman (Jun/18/2006) | | James Lipton welcomes the series' 200th guest---Dustin Hoffman, Best Actor Oscar winner for 1979's "Kramer vs. Kramer" and 1988's "Rain Man." Hoffman reflects on his life, his indelible film roles, his audition for "The Graduate" and his motivation to become an actor. | | Guest Stars: Dustin Hoffman as Himself | |
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Season 13 |
| 191 :13x01 - Forest Whitaker (Dec/11/2006) | | Actor, producer and director Forest Whitaker sheds light on his career endeavors and personal life in an interview with James Lipton. Whitaker chats about his feature-film directorial debut for 1995's “Waiting to Exhale” and playing Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in 2006's “The Last King of Scotland.” | | Guest Stars: Forest Whitaker as Himself | Director: Jeff Wurtz Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 192 :13x02 - Eddie Murphy (Dec/18/2006) | | The life, craft, words and wisdom of actor-comedian Eddie Murphy, who got his big break on “Saturday Night Live,” starred in the “Beverly Hills Cop” film franchise and lent his voice to the “Shrek” movies. | | Guest Stars: Eddie Murphy (1) as Himself | Director: Jeff Wurtz Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 193 :13x03 - Matt Damon (Jan/08/2007) | | Actor-writer-producer Matt Damon, star of such films as “The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999), “The Bourne Identity” (2002) and “The Good Shepherd” (2006), and Oscar-winning cowriter of 1997's “Good Will Hunting,” discusses his life and career in an interview with host James Lipton. | | Guest Stars: Matt Damon as Himself | Director: Jeff Wurtz Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 194 :13x04 - Diana Ross (Feb/19/2007) | | Singer-actress Diana Ross, Oscar nominee for 1972's “Lady Sings the Blues” and star of 1978's “The Wiz,” offers a retrospective of her life and career in an expanded two-hour interview. Ross also sings “Baby Love” and “Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To).” James Lipton hosts. | | Guest Stars: Diana Ross as Herself | Director: Jeff Wurtz Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 195 :13x05 - Chris Rock (Mar/12/2007) | | Emmy winner Chris Rock, ex-“Saturday Night Live” player and star of 2005's “The Longest Yard,” recaps his life and career in an expanded interview with host James Lipton. Topics include Rock's experience hosting the 77th annual Academy Awards. | | Guest Stars: Chris Rock as Himself | Director: Jeff Wurtz Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 196 :13x06 - Mark Ruffalo (Mar/19/2007) | | Actor Mark Ruffalo, star of the 2007 film “Zodiac,” recaps his life and career. Included: his stage roots; his roles in the films “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “13 Going on 30”; and facing a health scare. Host: James Lipton. | | Guest Stars: Mark Ruffalo as Himself | Director: Jeff Wurtz Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 198 :13x08 - Kyra Sedgwick (Jun/11/2007) | | Emmy-nominated Kyra Sedgwick, star of TV's “The Closer,” reflects on her life and career, detailing her childhood in New York City, her family lineage, her marriage to actor Kevin Bacon, and her work with Tom Cruise and director Oliver Stone in 1989's “Born on the Fourth of July.” Clips: “Lemon Sky,” “Something to Talk About” and “The Closer.” | | Guest Stars: Kyra Sedgwick as Herself | Director: Jeff Wurtz Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 199 :13x09 - Michelle Pfeiffer (Aug/06/2007) | | Actress Michelle Pfeiffer, three-time Oscar nominee (for “Love Field,” “The Fabulous Baker Boys” and “Dangerous Liaisons”), traces her personal life and career endeavors, including her thespian work in 1983's “Scarface” and 1992's “Batman Returns.” James Lipton hosts. | | Guest Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer as Herself | Director: Jeff Wurtz Writer: James Lipton | |
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| 200 :13x10 - Charlie Sheen (Sep/17/2007) | | Charlie Sheen, star of 1986's “Platoon” and an Emmy nominee for TV's “Two and a Half Men,” shares perspective about his life, career and craft in an interview with host James Lipton. | | Guest Stars: Charlie Sheen as Himself | |
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| 201 :13x11 - Billy Crystal - 2nd Visit (Oct/08/2007) | | Emmy-winning actor and comic Billy Crystal, star of the films “When Harry Met Sally...” (1989), “City Slickers” (1991) and “Analyze This” (1999), offers a retrospective of his life and career in a chat with host James Lipton. | | Guest Stars: Billy Crystal as Himself | |
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| 202 :13x12 - Anthony Hopkins - 2nd Visit (Oct/15/2007) | | Wales-born actor Anthony Hopkins, Oscar winner for 1991's “The Silence of the Lambs” and three-time Oscar nominee (for 1993's “The Remains of the Day,” 1995's “Nixon” and 1997's “Amistad”), retraces his life and career in an interview with host James Lipton. | | Guest Stars: Anthony Hopkins as Himself | |
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| 203 :13x13 - Alec Baldwin (Oct/22/2007) | | James Lipton interviews Alec Baldwin. Baldwin offers backstage anecdotes about the Emmy-winning series “30 Rock,” and talks about acting with an all-star cast in 2006's “The Departed.” | | Guest Stars: Alec Baldwin as Himself | |
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| 204 :13x14 - Halle Berry (Oct/29/2007) | | Halle Berry, who scored an Oscar for 2001's “Monster's Ball” and an Emmy for the 1999 cable movie “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” recaps her cinematic oeuvre, including Spike Lee's “Jungle Fever.” James Lipton hosts. | | Guest Stars: Halle Berry as Herself | |
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| 205 :13x15 - John Cusack (Dec/03/2007) | | John Cusack, star of 1999's “Being John Malkovich” and 2000's “High Fidelity,” outlines his life and film career in an interview with host James Lipton. Also discussed: Cusack's roles in 1989's “Say Anything...” and 2007's “War, Inc.” | | Guest Stars: John Cusack as Himself | |
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Season 14 |
| 206 :14x01 - Sarah Jessica Parker (May/19/2008) | | James Lipton interviews Emmy winner Sarah Jessica Parker as she sums up her life and career, including her experience of playing Carrie Bradshaw on "Sex in the City" and offers insight into the upcoming movie of the same name. | | Guest Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker as Herself | |
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| 207 :14x02 - Mike Myers (Jun/16/2008) | | Comic actor, Mike Myers from Saturday Night Live fame is this episodes guest. Mike speaks in depth about the characters he has played on the big screen, including Shrek, The Love Guru, and the Austin Powers franchise. | | Guest Stars: Mike Myers (1) as Himself | |
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Season 15 |
| 209 :15x01 - Goldie Hawn (Nov/03/2008) | | James discusses the career of Goldie Hawn with the Oscar Award winning actress, who retraces the steps she took and talks about her books, her tattoos and the death of her mother. Films highlighted include "Sugarland Express" from (1974) and "The First Wives Club" (1996). | | Guest Stars: Goldie Hawn as Herself | |
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| 215 :15x07 - Conan O'Brien (Jan/26/2009) | | Late night talk show host Conan O'Brien is interviewed by James Lipton. The former writer for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons talks about his life experiences and career path. | |
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| 222 :15x14 - Family Guy (Sep/14/2009) | | This episode features the cast and crew behind the animated TV series, Family Guy. Includes interviews with Seth MacFarlane (voice of Peter, Stewie, Brian and Quagmire), Alex Borstein (voice of Lois), Mike Henry (voice of Cleveland), and Seth Green (voice of Chris). | |
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Season 16 |
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