• Mariska Hargitay on 26 Seasons as "Olivia Benson" and Her Character's Impact
    Jan 12 2025

    Willie sits down with Mariska Hargitay, also known as "Olivia Benson" on one of the longest running prime-time dramas in the history of television: "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". They look back on 26 seasons, her electric chemistry with co-star Christopher Meloni, and how the show inspired her to create the Joyful Heart Foundation.

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    51 mins
  • Lisa Kudrow on New Netflix Series, "No Good Deed"
    Jan 5 2025

    Willie sits down with Lisa Kudrow to talk about her starring role in the new Netflix series, "No Good Deed," alongside Ray Romano. She also reflects on her time starring in “Friends,” one of the most popular and enduring shows in the history of television.

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    39 mins
  • Carol Burnett on Her Latest Role in "Palm Royale" (March 2024)
    Dec 22 2024

    Willie sat down with the legendary Carol Burnett to talk about her new series "Palm Royale" on Apple TV+, and her rise from a difficult childhood to become one of the funniest and most influential people in American culture. (Original broadcast date March 31, 2024)

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    53 mins
  • Billy Crystal Opens up About ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Legacy
    Dec 15 2024

    Willie gets together with Billy Crystal in NYU Tisch's "Jack Crystal Theater" named for his late father. Billy opens up about his time in film school at NYU and about his professor, the legendary film director Martin Scorsese. They chat about the enduring legacy of "When Harry Met Sally" and about his acclaimed new series, "Before."

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    52 mins
  • Colman Domingo on His Oscar-Nominated Role in "Rustin" (January 2024)
    Dec 8 2024

    Willie sat down with actor Colman Domingo to talk about his long road to the Hollywood spotlight, which began on stage and continued with major projects like, "Fear the Walking Dead," "Euphoria," and his acclaimed performance in "Rustin." (Original broadcast date January 21, 2024)

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    58 mins
  • Billy Joel Reflects on His Record-Breaking Residency and His Biggest Hits (August 2024)
    Dec 1 2024

    Willie sits down with Billy Joel in his Sag Harbor home as he wraps up his decade-long residency at New York's Madison Square Garden. He talks about a half-century of writing and playing some of the most famous songs in the history of music. (Original broadcast date August 18, 2024.)

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    42 mins
  • Kacey Musgraves on Latest Album, "Deeper Well" (March 2024)
    Nov 24 2024

    Willie sat down with 7-time Grammy winner, Kacey Musgraves, ahead of the release of her latest album, "Deeper Well". They got together at Electric Lady Studios to talk about the inspiration behind the album, her process writing those beautiful songs, and finding success while bucking convention in Nashville. (Original broadcast date March 10, 2024.)

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    54 mins
  • Hugh Grant on His Chilling New Film, "Heretic"
    Nov 17 2024

    Hugh Grant talks to Willie Geist about his new film, “Heretic” and about reprising the role of Daniel Cleaver in the upcoming fourth “Bridget Jones” film. They also discuss Grant's relationship with fame and how he’s creating better boundaries and protections in the industry.

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    33 mins