About this season
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
Episodes (15)
1. Forest Whitaker
Aired 11 December 2006 • 60 min
Forest Whitaker is profiled and interviewed about his career.
2. Eddie Murphy
Aired 18 December 2006 • 60 min
The comedic actor discusses his huge successes, his big break and his ever-aspirational outlook on life.
3. Matt Damon
6.0Aired 8 January 2007 • 60 min
The writer/actor and all-around nice guy discusses how he slowly but surely rose to fame with persistance and support from friends and family, becoming one of the best-paid and most admired performers in the business.
4. Diana Ross
Aired 19 February 2007 • 60 min
Singer and actress Diana Ross is interviewed about her career.
5. Chris Rock
Aired 12 March 2007 • 60 min
Robert Lipton interviews comedian/actor Chris Rock about his career and background.
6. Mark Ruffalo
10.0Aired 19 March 2007 • 60 min
Host Robert Linton talks to Mark Ruffalo about his various roles.
7. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Aired 4 June 2007 • 60 min
James Lipton interviews Julia-Louis Dreyfus about her various acting roles.
8. Kyra Sedgwick
Aired 11 June 2007 • 60 min
Actress Kyra Sedgwick is interviewed about her career and movie & TV roles.
9. Michelle Pfeiffer
10.0Aired 6 August 2007 • 60 min
James Lipton looks back at Pfeiffer's career. She returns to the screen after a 5 year absence with a role in the remake of Hairspray, and delves into the execution of her other well-loved characters.
10. Charlie Sheen
Aired 17 September 2007 • 60 min
James Lipton talks to Charlie Sheen about his various film and TV roles.
11. Billy Crystal (II)
10.0Aired 8 October 2007 • 60 min
Actor/comedian Billy Crystal makes a second visit to the show to talk with James Lipton about his work in films.
12. Sir Anthony Hopkins (II)
10.0Aired 15 October 2007 • 60 min
Acclaimed actor and proud owner of a knighthood, Sir Anthony Hopkins returns to talk to James Lipton about his continually successful career on screen and stage.
13. Alec Baldwin (II)
8.0Aired 22 October 2007 • 60 min
James Lipton talks to Alec Baldwin about his career since his original 1994 appearance on the show, and his recent foray into television.
14. Halle Berry
Aired 29 October 2007 • 60 min
This actress, often voted high on "most beautiful people" lists, discusses her difficult upbringing and her perserverance to get into showbizness despite opposition.
15. John Cusack
10.0Aired 3 December 2007 • 60 min
The coolly charismatic actor recounts events from his interesting 25-year career, including his penchant for delivering soulful monologues in the rain.