About the program: A conversation-oriented and different program that takes you to a journey deep into human experiences and the world of books, movies, music, etc. By inviting distinguished guests from the world of art, literature, philosophy, poetry, science, sports, etc., this program deals with the influential moments of life. Here in the present life is a little bit of yesterday, a little bit of tomorrow and a lot of today...
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.
A group of humorists, comedians, artists, sitting around a table to comment on news, facts, curiosities of the day. At the head of the table Riccardo Rossi, conductor, moderator, referee, prompter.
We're bringing new voices to daytime TV. Former American Idol standout Kimberley Locke and the renowned Dr. Steve Salvatore are Doctor and The Diva! Hot topics, celebrity interviews, health news, food, fashion, fitness and plenty of fun: the best parts of every daytime TV show all in one.