Ed Asner
My thoughts on hearing of the death of Ed Asner at 91, plus audio from my archives of an on-air conversation I had with him several years ago, which you can listen to here.
Walter Yetnikoff
When I heard that former Columbia Records president Walter Yetnikoff died Sunday (just days before his 88th birthday), I remembered the conversation I had with him in 2004 — one of my all-time favorites. You can listen to it here.
Mike Sexton, “Life’s A Gamble”
I’m saddened to hear of the death last night of Mike Sexton, Poker Hall Of Fame and the game’s greatest ambassador. I had the privilege of having him on my radio show many times, so I’ve reposted our last conversation here (with links to earlier ones).
James Lipton, Inside The Actor’s Studio
I was sad to hear of the death today of James Lipton, longtime host of “Inside The Actor’s Studio,” at age 93. Here’s an interview I did with him several years ago about the show and his life.
Charles Brandt, “I Hear You Paint Houses”
Before you see Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” (with DeNiro, Pacino, Pesci, et al), listen to my interview with the man who wrote the book the movie’s based on.
Valerie Harper
When I heard Friday of the death of Valerie Harper at age 80, I went to my archives to dig out this revealing conversation I had with her in February, 2006.