S1.E1 ∙ Premiere of 'This Morning, Dick Cavett' with guests R. Buckminster Fuller, Patricia Neal, Jack Albertson, Pat McCormick, Jack E. Leonard
Tony Randall, Tony Bennett, Muhammad Ali, Gore Vidal, Angela Lansbury, The Lemon Pipers
Victor Buono, Dudley Moore, Joan Rivers, Lana Cantrell, Harry Blackstone Jr.
Melina Mercouri, Dionne Warwick, Rex Reed
Joan Fontaine, F. Lee Bailey, Milt Kamen,Sam and Dave
Geraldine Chaplin, Ethel Griffies,Michael J. Pollard
Melvyn Douglas, Noel Harrison, Gail Martin
Robert Ryan, Frank Buxton, Alan Burke
Pamela Mason, Dr. Montanari, Henny Youngman, Cab Calloway and Chris Calloway
Malcolm Muggeridge, Emily Yancy, John Forsythe, Pat McCormick, Ti-Grace Atkinson
Wayne Newton, Vince Edwards, Edie Adams,Joan Rivers, Louise Rohner, Alan Burke
Henry Morgan, Evelyn Lincoln, Norris and Ross McWhirter
Bergen Evans, Glen Campbell, Patti Deutsch
Lionel Hampton, Pat McCormick, Louis Nizer, Billie Jean King
Buffy Sainte Marie, Frankie Randall
Herschel Bernardi, Joan Rivers,Bert Stern,Christine Jorgensen
Ray Bolger, Phyllis Kirk, The George Shearing Quintet
Bill Medley, Zoe Caldwell, Pat McCormick, Chris & Peter Allen
Arlene Francis, Trini Robb, Angeline Butler, Richie Havens
Phyllis Kirk, Barbara Minkus
Eli Wallach, Dr. Timothy Leary, Sheilah Graham, Nina Simone
Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Woody Allen, Rex Reed,Dana Valery
Rich Little, Jack Gilford, Dick Schaap, Harriet Van Horne
Phyllis Newman, Roberta Peters, Cleveland Amory, Mills Brothers
Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Wes Montgomery, Wilbur J. Cohen
David Susskind, Tony Randall, David Parks, Rex Reed on the Oscars
Julie Harris, Della Reese, Craig Claiborne
Susan Strasberg, Lotte Lenya, Bobby Bryant, Mrs. Eugene McCarthy
Polly Bergen, Robert Hooks, Tom Poston, The Cowsills
Arlene Dahl, Myrna Loy, Robert Merrill, Henry Morgan
Betty Furness, Van Johnson, Dana Valery, Frankie Randall
Janis Paige, Ed McMahon, Terence Stamp, Bill Dozier
Betsy Palmer, Timothy Leary, Jacqueline Susann, Bill Dane, Spanky and Our Gang
Groucho Marx, Mel Brooks, Agnes Nixon, Sandler and Young
John Davidson, Pat Paulsen, Angeline Butler, Stewart Alsop
Ethel Griffies, John Barbour, Miriam Makeba, Prof. Paul Weiss
Susan Strasberg, Jack Gilford, Dick Schaap, James Brown and the Fabulous Flames
Jack Cassidy, Pat Carroll, Larry Hankin, Thalassa Cruso
Gig Young, Art Buchwald, Helen Gurley Brown, Senator Charles Percy of Illinois
Virginia Graham, Kaye Stevens, Soupy Sales, J. Anthony Lukas
Buddy Greco, Henry Morgan, Kenneth Tynan, Rex Reed
Joel Grey, Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding, Phyllis Kirk, Joseph E. Levine, Jefferson Airplane
Maureen Stapleton, Nancy Kulp, Theodore C. Sorensen, John Davidson, Fannie Flagg
Joe Williams, Norman Mailer, Madeline Kahn, John McGiver, Larry Hankin
Bob Hope, Alex Cord of The Invaders, Marianne Means, Jackie and Roy
Charlotte Curtis, Angeline Butler, Burt Bacharach, Godfrey Cambridge, Nathan Jacobson
Alejandro Rey of "The Flying Nun", Robert Klein, Richard Hayes, Dr. William Schultz, Thalassa Cruso
Sylvester J. (Pat) Weaver, Rich Little, Clive Barnes, Rita Gardner
Mort Sahl, Redd Foxx, Marilyn Child, Erma Bombeck
Ethel Merman, Robert Wagner, Milt Kamen,Cleveland Amory, The Brothers Four
Vivian Vance, Roddy McDowall, Jack Carter, Stewart Alsop, Peter, Paul and Mary
Neil Simon, Dyan Cannon, Noel Harrison, Ashley Montagu
Erroll Garner, Shari Lewis, Paul Weiss, Robert Klein, Rex Reed
Stirling Moss, Scott Carpenter, Arthur Prysock, Yousuf Karsh, Shelley Plimpton, Frank Buxton
Ethel Merman, Allen Dulles, Morey Amsterdam,Daniel Logan, Erroll Garner, Jackie and Roy
Flip Wilson, Irene Ryan, Anne Jackson, Diane and Dee Dee Warwick, Kenny Rankin, Bob Fass
Jacqueline Bisset, Peter Duchin, Richard Hayes, Richard Lorber and Ernest Fladell, Rev. Al Carmines
S.J. Perelman, Trini Lopez, Phil Foster, Frank Reynolds
Hal Holbrook, Hermione Gingold, Cy Coleman, Angeline Butler, Richard Schickel
Pat Hingle, Noel Harrison, Joan Rivers, Richard Kuh, Edith Efron
Jack Jones, Diana Sands, Larry Hankin, Arthur C. Clarke, Vanilla Fudge
Barbara Hancock, Ed Ames, David Steinberg, Kenny Rankin, Miss Washington Didi Anstett
James Mason, Pete Barbutti, Jackie and Roy
Tammy Grimes, Dick Gregory, Kenny Rankin, Marietta Tree
Victor Borge, Rich Little, Roman Polanski, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Harpers Bizarre
Groucho Marx, Rev. Al Carmines
Duke Ellington, Eartha Kitt, Robert Klein, Shepherd Mead, Michael Harrington
New York Mayor John Lindsay, Sam Levenson, Marilyn Lovell, Patrick Forbes
Joey Heatherton, Henry Morgan, Muriel Grossfeld, Dr. Ralph Abernathy, Chad Mitchell
Jean Seberg, Jack Valenti President of the MPAA, Lawrence Welk, Mort Sahl
Otto Preminger, Rona Barrett, Glen Campbell
Groucho Marx, Frank Buxton, Mel Torme
Inger Stevens, Redd Foxx, Noel Harrison, Ross Hunter
Andy Devine, George Burns, Malcolm Boyd
Marlo Thomas, Alejandro Rey, Louis Lomax, Lalo Schifrin
Steve Allen, Dorothy Manners, Busby Berkeley, Lee Hazelwood
Peter Fonda, Tom Smothers, Jack Cassidy
Don Knotts, Cliff Arquette as Charlie Weaver, Melvin Belli, Harry Ruby, The Lennon Sisters
Marlon Brando, Pat Paulsen, Joyce Haber, Lee Hazelwood, The Checkmates
Debbie Reynolds, Barbara McNair, Penelope Gilliat, Isaac Asimov
Julie and Tricia Nixon, David Eisenhower, Wally Cox, Jack Vaughn, and singer-actress Patachou
Patrick O'Neal, Robert Klein, John Glenn, Bobby Goldsboro, Angeline Butler
Robert Scheer, Madeline Kahn, Larry Hankin, Tommy James and the Shondells
William F. Buckley Jr., Robert Culp, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Jo Anne Worley, The Ohio Express
Joao Gilberto, Gloria Steinem, David Burns, Sallie Townsend, Virginia Erickson, Dr. Haim Ginott
Dick Gregory, Betsy Palmer, The Cowsills, Jeffrey Loria
Wilson Pickett, Reni Santoni, Joanne Carson,Senator Eugene J. McCarthy (D-Minn)
Jonathan Frid, Abbey Lincoln, Daniel Logan, The Association
Patty Duke, Pete Seeger, Larry Hankin, William Redfield, Rev. Fintan Kilbride
Imogene Coca, Wally Cox, Jerry Vale, Father Kilbride, Rocky Aoki
Fred Clark, Cleveland Amory, James Wechsler, John Hartford
Jack Cassidy guest hosts; Debbie Drake, Joan Baez, Jimmy Breslin, Kathryn and Arthur Murray
Tony Randall guest hosts; Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Richie Havens, Romain Gary
Tony Randall guest hosts; Joanne Woodward, Esther Tohbi, Gore Vidal, Drew Pearson
Bob and Ray guest host; Al Lohman, Roger Barkley
Bob and Ray guest host; Paul Lynde, Joe Lee Wilson, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Philippe Cousteau
Bob and Ray guest host; Kitty Carlisle, William Redfield, Dr. Haim Ginott
Bob and Ray guest host; Madeline Kahn, Tom Wolfe, The Four Tops
Bob and Ray guest host; Kitty Carlisle, Donald Pleasence, The Chambers Brothers
singer-actress Roz Kelly
Dustin Hoffman, Pamela Mason, Gloria Steinem, Jimmy Breslin
The Smothers Brothers
Barbara Rush, Hugh O'Brian, Rodney Dangerfield, Gerri Granger, Dorothy V. Bush
Robert Vaughn, Janis Ian, Frank Buxton, Bob and Ray
Alan Alda, Gerri Granger, Dick Schaap
Cliff Robertson, Mort Sahl, Barbara Walters, Martin Gabel
Skitch Henderson, Stirling Moss, Milt Kamen, Veruschka
Barry Nelson, Madeline Kahn,David Schoenbrun, Amanda Ambrose
Johnny Carson, William Redfield, Mary Stewart, cast members of "Hair"
Redd Foxx, Anne Jackson
Henry Morgan guest hosts; Hermione Gingold, Marty Ingels, Senator Edmund S. Muskie
Henry Morgan guest hosts; Peter Ustinov, Sheila MacRae, Charles Kramer
Dave Garroway guest hosts; Alejandro Rey, Mike Darrow
Wally Cox, Edward Albee, Peter Ustinov, Katy Winters, Hubert Humphrey, Vance Packard
Joan Rivers, Trevor Howard, Robert Shaw, Arthur Prysock
Alejandro Rey, Mary Pangalos, Howard Storm, Marc Connelly
Alan Arkin, Leon Jaroff, Zubin Mehta, Gerri Granger
Sandy Dennis, Gerry Mulligan, Pauline Kael, James Kavanaugh, Bob and Ray
Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Steele, Thomas Hoving, Thalassa Cruso
David Hemmings, Hubert H. Humphrey and his wife, Joe Williams, Ben Shahn
Tammy Grimes, Dave Garroway, William Redfield, Gordon Taylor, Spiro T. Agnew
Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Edward Villella, Rich Little, John Poister
Patricia Neal, Cleveland Amory, Peter Yarrow
Engelbert Humperdinck, Bob and Ray
Barry Sullivan, Jack Weston, Charles Sopkin, Astrud Gilberto, Leigh French
Dave Garroway, Betty Furness, Jack Gilford
Shirley Knight, Daniel Massey, Roger Fessaguet, Bob and Ray
Tony Curtis, Colleen Dewhurst, Victor Borge
ABC Emmy Submission
Dick's guests are director Woody Allen, US Gold Medalist Joe Frazier, actress Julie Harris & musician John Hartford
Robert Downey discusses his film "You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat," Gwen Verdon shows off her Broadway dance moves, writer Garson Kanin talks about Spencer Tracey, and Jimi Hendrix reveals the meaning of music.
Richard Attenborough discusses how being typecast lead to directing, Redd Foxx does stand-up, Patty Duke talks about meeting Helen Keller and "The Miracle Worker," and James J. Kilpatrick analyzes the Nixon presidency.
Nicol Williamson discusses walking out on a performance of "Hamlet," and Arlo Guthrie talks about his film "Alice's Restaurant."
Taped the day after the Woodstock festival ended, host Dick Cavett welcomed several big name acts that had just performed there, some still covered with mud. Recorded 'in the round' with a youthful audience, this show is a true time capsule of the time. Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests Jefferson Airplane, singer Joni Mitchell and singer-musicians Stephen Stills and David Crosby. Highlights: Jefferson Airplane perform "We Can Be Together" and "Somebody to Love". Stephen Stills performs "4 + 20". Joni sings "Chelsea Morning".
Groucho Marx discusses growing up with the Marx brothers, his letters in the Library of Congress, and nudity on the Broadway stage.
Eartha Kitt reveals the limitations on her autobiography, William Holden talks about wildlife preservation, and Rex Stout discusses his "Nero Wolfe" detective series.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor and star of Marcus Welby MD Robert Young, consumer advocate Ralph Nader and musician Jimi Hendrix.
Join Dick and his guests NFL star Joe Namath, comedienne Joan Rivers & US Rep Adam Clayton Powell
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests director Woody Allen, actress Ruth Gordon and film star Gina Lollobridgida.
Pat McCormick quips about starting a low IQ club, Bette Davis reveals how she made it in Hollywood, Jonathan Miller discusses the transition from a doctor to a director, and Buck Henry talks about writing "Catch-22." Then, Buck Henry and Pat McCormick play Ghet, an abstract strategy board game.
Jim Brown talks football and his film "Tick, Tick, Tick," Scott Gourlay and Skeeter Vaughn perform stunts, Little Richard discusses his influence on other artists, and Helen Gurley Brown gives a "Cosmo" test.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests producer Mel Brooks, film critic Rex Reed, actors Mark Frechette and Daria Halprin and Dr. Aaron Stern.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor Tony Curtis, mime Marcel Marceau, singer-songwriter Paul Simon, baseball players Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford.
Rose Kennedy discusses her response to family tragedy, Dr. Harry Gordon talks about the Special Olympics, Dizzy Dean reminisces about his baseball career, and Hollywood reporter Bob Thomas reveals behind the scenes knowledge about "Gone With the Wind."
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor Charlton Heston, baseball pitcher Jim Bouton and author Michael Crichton.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor George Peppard, blues musician B.B. King, actress Ruby Dee and lexicographer-educator Bergen Evans.
Adam Clayton Powell was a "no show"
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actress Debbie Reynolds, tennis great Pancho Gonzales, Senator and Mrs. Fred Harris of Oklahoma and the band Sly and the Family Stone.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes his only guest actor-writer-director Orson Welles.
Louis Armstrong discusses his love for music and his run in with Al Capone, comedian John Byner quips about Ed Sullivan and does his impression routine, William F. Buckley, Jr. discusses American culture and his book "The Governor Listeth."
Janis Joplin talks about sitting in the front of her limousine, Gloria Swanson discusses touring America to be in the play "Butterflies Are Free," Margot Kidder explains her back-up plan for acting, and Dave Meggyesy chats about his controversial memoir, "Out Of Their League," and the underbelly of football.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests US Navy Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher, cartoonist Al Capp and baseball player Denny McLain
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, actress Elsa Lancaster, actor Alain Delon, and country singer-musician Tex Ritter. Highlights: Stevie sings "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" and "I Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer."
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actors John Cassavetes, Peter Falk and Ben Gazzara. All were starring together in the film "Husbands".
Gina Lollobrigida showcases her photography, Liza Minnelli talks about singing her mother's songs, Johnny Sample reveals how to be a "dirty ballplayer", and Paul Harvey recites his memorable radio catchphrase.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor Maximilian Schell, actress Sally Field, Jazz musician Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong reminiscences about performing for dignitaries, Nora Ephron talks about Hollywood's influence on her childhood, Kaye Ballard remembers touring the Vatican, and Jack Barry discusses the quiz show scandals of the 1950s. Barry also shows a reel of First Lady Bess Truman unsuccessfully christening an airship.
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco talks about being the cornerman for world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali. Then, Lucy Ball, Lucie Arnaz, and Carol Burnett discuss their starts in showbiz, their families, and Dick Cavett's secret middle name.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actress Jane Fonda, singer Judy Collins, author-playwright Anthony Burgess and columnist Harriet Van Horne.
Ginger Rogers talks about Fred Astaire and the musical "Mame," Ruby Keeler discusses her Broadway musical "No, No, Nanette," Leonard Frey remembers meeting Gene Kelly, and Stanley Kaufman explains how jury duty lead to critiquing movies.
Lady Bird Johnson discusses life in the White House, the LBJ library, and the prospect of a female President. Then, columnist Harriet Van Horne speaks about the importance of an alert electorate and the My Lai massacre, and playwright John Guare talks about his play "The House of Blue Leaves."
Host Dick Cavett welcomes his only guest actor Robert Mitchum.
Christopher Plummer reveals thoughts on "The Sound of Music," Lynn Redgrave discusses the "SCUM Manifesto," Trevor Howard chats turning down "Cleopatra," and Patrick Campbell talks about his stammer.
Dick Cavett hosts from England. Laurence Harvey discusses the negative criticism for his role in "Child's Play," Adrienne Corri debates the strenuous nature of acting, Nicol Williamson jokingly takes over as host, and Eddie Chapman reveals his history as a double agent during World War II.
Groucho Marx jokes about clean comedy, zoologist Jim Fowler brings a sloth, and Truman Capote discusses his unfinished novel, "Answered Prayers."
Tony welcomes the former editor and chief of the New York Times Turner Catledge (1901-1983) for a lengthy discussion on the roles of media. Also appearing is American opera singer Enzio Flagello (1931-2009) who performs solo and later with Tony singing "Me and My Shadow". Tony also welcomes authors American comedy writer Jack Douglas (1908-1989) and his singer wife Reiko (1936-2013) stop in and discuss their latest novel "What Do You Hear from Walden Pond?" Finally, guitarists George Barnes (1921-1977) and Bucky Pizzarelli (1926-2020) entertain the crowd.
Dick Cavett returns after a two week vacation and welcomes guests comedienne Carol Burnett, undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau and Dr. Carlton Ray.
Kirk Douglas recalls being mistaken for Douglas Fairbanks, filming "Spartacus" with rubber weapons, and how a horse broke his nose.
Host Dick Cavet devotes the entire program to problems of returning Vietnam war veterans with former Navy Lieutenant John Kerry represented Vietnam Veterans Against the War. He was opposed by fellow Navy veteran John O'Neill, representing Vietnam Veterans for a Just Peace.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor Roger Moore, writer-organizer Saul David Alinsky and R&B singer-songwriter Big Mama Thornton.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests director Ingmar Bergman and actress Bibi Andersson. Filmed in Stockholm.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests musician Dizzy Gillespie, politician Averell Harriman and daredevil Evel Knievel.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests Baseball pitchers Vida Blue, Bob Feller and director Robert Altman.
Faye Dunaway reveals how the end of "Bonnie and Clyde" was filmed, director Frank Perry teaches the history behind his film "Doc," and occultist Raymond Buckland discusses witchcraft.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes his only guests singer-songwriter John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests comedian-voice actor Stan Freberg, politician Robert Citron. This episode also features three additional segments from John Lennon & Yoko Ono's appearance on September 11, 1971.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes solo guest singer-dancer-actor Fred Astaire.
Peter Ustinov tells stories about his childhood, his film career, and the war. He also shows off his impressive imitations of a car, a flute, and the many people he's met.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes solo guest director Woody Allen who plays the clarinet.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guest Senator Edmund Muskie (D-Me), Ambassador to the United States George Bush and actress Gloria Swanson.
Dick Cavett interviews legendary actress Bette Davis. The two-time Oscar winner reads a scene with Dick from "Dark Victory" (1939) and sings, "They're Either Too Young or Too Old" and "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte." Reflecting on a 43 year career, Miss Davis comments on notables like Errol Flynn ("He thought I was a fool for working so hard") and Greta Garbo ("It's my dying ambition to meet her") and recites her favorite line: "I'd love to kiss you, but I just washed my hair." Also, Whitney Stine, author of a recent Davis biography.
George Harrison jokes about his Beatles career, and Ravi Shankar discusses playing the sitar.
Solo guest Danny Kaye in an interview that aired in 1971. Kaye discusses his Broadway injury, learning to fence for "The Court Jester," and the process of animagic.
Host Dick Cavett presents a special Thanksgiving Show with Jim Henson and the Muppets.
Ryan O'Neal discusses working with Barbra Streisand in his film "What's Up Doc?," Hedgemon Lewis reveals boxing secrets, and "coroner to the stars" Dr. Thomas Noguchi talks his investigation process. Groucho Marx also makes a cameo.
Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews discuss film-making, their relationship, and showcase a Peter Sellers blooper reel from Edwards' private collection.
The Smothers Brothers quip about life after their CBS cancellation, George Burns reminisces about show-business, and nutrition expert Adelle Davis discusses the most important meal of the day and the organic movement. Dick Cavett also takes viewers behind-the-scenes of his cameo in western series "Alias Smith and Jones," including his make-up transformation.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor-comedian Groucho Marx, actress Debbie Reynolds, comedian Dan Rowan and Erin Fleming.
Governor of California Ronald Reagan discusses politics, conservation, and his film career. Bob Newhart quips about filming Catch-22.
Featured on "The Dick Cavett Show" is a panel of award winning directors, Mel Brooks, Frank Capra, Robert Altman, and Peter Bogdanovich. Each discusses their unique style of filmmaking, the state of Hollywood, and their respective projects such as "The Producers," "It Happened One Night," "The Last Picture Show," and "M*A*S*H."
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests baseball player Jackie Robinson and journalist George Plimpton.
Zero Mostel interrupts Dick Cavett's monologue to give advice, Diahann Carroll discusses criticisms of her television series, "Julia," and psychiatrist Dr. David Hubbard analyzes skyjackers.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests singer-actress Liza Minnelli, comedian Robert Klein, folksinger Pete Seeger and football player Gale Sayers.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guest director John Huston.
Alexis Smith talks about Broadway and the Tony Awards, Gloria Swanson reveals why she left Hollywood, Elsa Lanchester demonstrates pantyhose and recites poetry, and Jeanette Rankin, the first woman to hold national office in the United States, discusses women rights. Dick Cavett also does magic tricks with the help of chroma key, a visual effect technique.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guest actress Shirley MacLaine and musician-artists John Lennon & Yoko Ono. John sings "Woman Is The Nigger Of The World" and Yoko sings "We’re All Water" both with their band, Elephant's Memory.
Dick Cavett spends 90 minutes with legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock in a 1972 interview. Hitch discusses cinema, his life and career, and explains how he pulled off some "ingenious" special effects in his movies. He also discusses actors, screen violence and how he enjoys watching an audience "dipping their toe in the cold water of fear." Included are clips from his films "Psycho," "The Birds" & "Frenzy."
Dick Cavett demonstrates chroma key, a visual effects technique, William Holden talks about animal conservation and his film "The Revengers," Sammy Davis Jr. discusses the night club business and his guest appearance on "All in the Family," and Judith Crist criticizes the movie rating system.
Tommy Thompson teaches Dick Cavett to scuba dive, Art Carney shows off his false teeth and his suitcase of disguises, and Alexis Smith talks about her Broadway show, "Follies."
Musician Ray Charles performs and talks with Cavett. Actor Tony Randall and cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead also talk.
Dick Cavett explains chess, Catherine Mackin discusses being the first woman floor reporter at the Democratic and Republican presidential conventions, Arthur C. Clarke ponders science fiction and the ending of his work "2001: A Space Odyssey," and Rod Serling talks about "Night Gallery" and his film, "The Man."
Munich Olympians
Richard Attenborough talks about directing "Young Winston," the life of Winston Churchill, and getting Anne Bancroft to portray his mother. Then Charles Bronson discusses "The Valachi Papers" and working in the coal mines, Jill Ireland reveals how she met Bronson and doing an American accent, and Lana Cantrell talks about the music industry.
Susannah York talks about her film, "Images," Ralph Nader reveals whistle-blowing secrets, and Cesar Chavez discusses fasting and boycotts.
The Harlem Globetrotters show off their basketball moves, Bob Citron discusses volcanic eruptions, Ethel Merman talks about Broadway and her voice, and Agnes Moorehead remembers Orson Welles' strange directing practices for "Citizen Kane."
Jerry Lewis discusses how he creates a film, his time with Dean Martin, and learning from critics. Lewis also gives a behind-the-scenes look at "The Errand Boy" and answers audience questions.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor Marlon Brando, tribal leader Sam Cagey, Dr. Wallace Heath, Dennis Limberhand and Mervin Wright.
Norman Mailer discusses the life of Marilyn Monroe and the controversial book he wrote about her, "Marilyn."
Katharine Hepburn discusses her early acting career, a funny misunderstanding with Jack Barrymore, and how she quit smoking.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests Academy Award winning actress Katharine Hepburn in Part One of a two-part interview.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guest legendary actress Katharine Hepburn in Part 2 of his interview.
Kirk Douglas talks about being the only boy in a family of six sisters, appealing the rating for his film "Scalawag," and his health regime. Dudley Moore and Peter Cook discuss why they were kicked off an Australian show, violence on film, their comedy style, and their accents.
Jacques Cousteau discusses his four month expedition through Antarctica, Lillian Hellman talks about her book, "Pentimento," and the blacklisting era, and Dr. Frederick Dockstader showcases American Indian art.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes sole guest comedienne-actress Carol Burnett.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests singer-songwriter Paul Simon, poet-playwright Anthony Burgess, actress Barbara Howar, novelist Jerzy Kosinski and the Jessy Dixon Singers.
Bette Davis talks about her musical "The Corn Is Green," and Whitney Stine chats about writing Bette's biography. Later, Davis and Cavett perform a scene from "Dark Victory," and Bette answers audience questions.
Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests British actor Roy Dotrice and rocker David Bowie. Highlights: David performs "1984" and "Young Americans." Dick interviews David, then David performs "Footstompin'." The other number "Can You Hear Me" was not televised. Dotrice presents portions of his one-man show "Brief Lives" in which he portrays 17th century diarist John Aubrey.
Marshall Efron does a consumer spot on the cost of fun, Jackie Gleason remembers old Hollywood including, Humphrey Bogart and Marlene Dietrich, and the cast of "Upstairs Downstairs" quip about their series and perform sketches imagining America never broke from England.
Henry Winkler talks about the Fonz, getting into Yale, and working with Sally Field in "Heroes."
Writer Neil Simon talking about comedy in the theater and revising his work.
Art Garfunkel discusses the link between Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead" and architecture, his work in Simon & Garfunkel, and songwriting.
In part one of a two part interview, director Joseph Mankiewicz talks about casting "All About Eve," improvisation in film, and his memories of Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Spencer Tracey, and Rex Harrison. In part two, Mankiewicz discusses Marilyn Monroe's role in "All About Eve," being a Hollywood screenwriter, and his memories of Judy Garland, "Cleopatra," and Louis B. Mayer.
Carl Bernstein, John Dean, and Joseph DiMona discuss the Watergate scandal, including the Nixon tapes.
In part one of a two part interview, director Eliza Kazan reminisces about Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, Alfred Hitchcock directing from a limousine, and the genius of Marlon Brando. In part two, Elia Kazan discusses directing "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Death of a Salesman," and "King Lear."
In part one of a two part interview with Ingrid Bergman, Bergman discusses what makes a good director, continuing to surprise audiences, and how her son influenced her decision to write her story. In part two, Bergman discusses actor's good sides, how performing is a form of medicine, and not knowing the ending of "Casablanca" while filming.
Rex Harrison reminisces about his technique "in My Fair Lady," recounts the production woes of "Cleopatra," and recites poetry.
Gerald Ford discusses losing the 1976 election, pardoning Richard Nixon, and the memories in his autobiography, "A Time to Heal."
Anthony Perkins discusses his role in "Psycho," working with Alfred Hitchcock, and breaking into the business.
4 Parts
In part one of a two part interview, Myrna Loy discusses which acting roles she avoids, a statue of herself, and how she got started at Warner Brothers. In part two, Loy discusses her unique ears, her frequent co-star William Powell, and being pushed into a pool by director W. S. Van Dyke of "The Thin Man."
Placido Domingo discusses preserving his voice, how to use the diaphragm, and his opera beginnings.
Featured in "The Dick Cavett Show" is Bob Fosse, known for his unique style of dance and his influence on Broadway smashes, such as "Chicago" and "Cabaret."
Shelley Winters discusses the blacklisting days in Hollywood, "A Place in the Sun," advice her mother gave about Clark Gable, and her romance with Burt Lancaster.
Shelley Winters discusses tabloid romances, filming "The Night of the Hunter" with Charles Laughton, and the genius of Marlon Brando.
On the occasion of the release of Godard’s newest film, Sauve qui peut (la vie), two thirty-minute episodes of The Dick Cavett Show were filmed. Funny and introspective, the names — Lewis, Coppola, Schroeder, Scorsese, Hawks, Preminger, Bukowski — and profundities hurtle past at an astonishing clip.
On the occasion of the release of Godard’s newest film, Sauve qui peut (la vie), two thirty-minute episodes of The Dick Cavett Show were filmed. Funny and introspective, the names — Lewis, Coppola, Schroeder, Scorsese, Hawks, Preminger, Bukowski — and profundities hurtle past at an astonishing clip.
Famed talent agent Irving Lazar discusses Samuel Goldwyn, Jack Warner, and Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
In part one of a two part interview, George Cukor discusses Katharine Hepburn being "box office poison", working with Greta Garbo, the humor of Judy Garland, and the Hollywood Blacklist period, In part two, he discusses Shelley Winters' tell-all memoir, being fired from "Gone with the Wind," and Tallulah Bankhead.
Christopher Reeve discusses the development of his career, working out for "Superman," and Reeve Air.
Toni Morrison speaks about ghost stories, budgets cuts for the arts, and her novel "Tar Baby."
In part one of a two part interview, James Caan talks about throwing someone out a window in elementary school, his directorial debut "Hide in Plain Sight," and turning down the lead in Superman.In part two, James Caan discusses playing a madman in his film "Thief," being typecast, and riding rodeo.
Director Billy Wilder reveals his real name and talks about living in Berlin at its height and notables such as Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
In part one of a three part interview, Phil Silvers talks about Jack Benny, how he broke into show business, and knowing mobster Bugsy Siegel. In part two, Silvers talks about his time doing vaudeville, meeting the Pope with Frank Sinatra, and his USO memories. In the final part, Silvers talks about his Broadway show "Top Banana," Milton Berle's reaction, and a memorable live performance with a dog and Cary Grant.
Janet Leigh discusses her book "Psycho: Behind the Scenes of the Classic Thriller" and her insights into Anthony Perkins and Alfred Hitchcock.
Cher discusses her Broadway debut, television's "belly button barrier", and nightmares.
Lee Grant discusses being blacklisted and her documentary, "When Women Kill," and Malcolm Forbes talks about the importance of incentive for the growth of the economy.
Diahann Carroll discusses the challenge of relationships, the meaning behind racism, and her unique role in "Dynasty." Then, Jack Warden remembers Clark Gable, how breaking a leg made him an actor, and why he chose to do another television series, "Crazy Like a Fox."
Eva Marie Saint talks about her film "Nothing in Common", live TV flubs, working with Alfred Hitchcock, working with Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront," and a painful lunch with Montgomery Clift. Hinton Battle, Harold Nicholas, and Dulé Hill show-off their tap dancing skills and talk "The Tap Dance Kid."
Susan Lucci talks "All My Children," Mike Tyson demonstrates how to box, and Keith Hernandez discusses identifying pitches as they come.
Joe Garagiola talks about being on "The Today Show," his misheard comment about the Pope, and baseball.
Roy Scheider talks about broken noses, working with Bob Fosse in "All That Jazz," and being influenced by the style of Spencer Tracy.
Director Sydney Pollack talks about working with Robert Redford in his film "Havana," disliking the directing process, and the audience's level of film consciousness.
Director Sydney Pollack discusses Robert Redford's character in his film "Havana," the differences between acting and directing, being mistaken for Sidney Lumet, and the danger of filming "Out of Africa."
Gene Wilder discusses Richard Pryor, Gilda Radner, the difference between acting and reacting, and his first film role on "Bonnie and Clyde."
Terry Gilliam talks about filming "The Fisher King," being a part of the Monty Python comedy troupe, and petitioning for his film "Brazil."
Mickey Rooney discusses frequent co-star Judy Garland, a disastrous dress rehearsal for "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and his book, "Life Is Too Short."
Jackie Mason quips about politics, his obsession with stardom, and answering services.
Solo Calls
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. remembers his prank on Laurence Olivier, a date with Katharine Hepburn, and a remark by Eleanor Roosevelt.
John Candy discusses the end of SCTV, improvising for films, and watching himself on the big screen.
Joan Collins reminisces about the start of her career, theater stories, and her book about beauty.
Sid Caesar remembers the writers, the double-talk, and a live flub from his variety series, "Your Show of Shows."
Carl Reiner recalls working with Mel Gibson, a live TV flub on Sid Caesar's show, and how he went from Shakespeare to comedy.
Tom Selleck discusses acting tricks, working with Marlon Brando, and the violence on television.
Maureen Stapleton talks about a Broadway cab change, Marlon Brando, and her fear of heights.
Complete live performances of "Izabella", "Machine Gun", and "Hear My Train A Comin'. Jimi's insightful interviews with Cavett touched upon a variety of personal and professional issues ranging from his stint as a US Army paratrooper to his celebrated rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Woodstock Festival. These conversations with Cavett helped reveal the humor, passion, and intelligence of the man behind such rock classics as Are You Experienced and Electric Ladyland.
Robert Osborne interviews Dick Cavett about hosting The Dick Cavett Show. This was recorded around 2006 and included on "The Dick Cavett Show - Hollywood Greats" DVD set.
This interview was conducted around 2005 and included on "The Dick Cavett Show - John Lennon & Yoko Ono" DVD set.
The complete interview session included on "The Dick Cavett Show - John Lennon & Yoko Ono" DVD set. This expands the broadcast episode by approximately 30 minutes.
Groucho Marx, Bob Hope, Woody Allen, Pat McCormick, Jack Burns, Debbie Drake.
In conversation with director Robert Weide
Color kinescope from the morning version of the Dick Cavett Show
Dick Cavett takes a look at his early career as a writer and comedian
