About this season
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
Episodes (6)
1. Matthew McConaughey
6.0Aired 20 February 2014 • 60 min
Matthew McConaughey reflects on his life and career. McConaughey discusses his break into film with 1993's "Dazed and Confused", his decision to play riskier characters, and his preparation for the film "Dallas Buyers Club."
2. The Cast of How I Met Your Mother
Aired 27 March 2014 • 60 min
James Lipton interviews the cast of TV's "How I Met Your Mother," including Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel and Cobie Smulders.
3. Mariska Hargitay
Aired 22 September 2014 • 60 min
James Lipton interviews Mariska Hargitay, who discusses growing up as the daughter of Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, auditioning for roles, and working with George Clooney and Anthony Edwards on "ER."
4. Sting
Aired 23 October 2014 • 60 min
Lipton sits down with world-renowned musician, actor, author and composer Sting to discuss everything from his time with The Police to his forthcoming Broadway musical The Last Ship,
5. Neil Patrick Harris
Aired 12 February 2015 • 60 min
James Lipton interviews Neil Patrick Harris, who casts light on his multidimensional career, how he reinvented himself after starring in TV's "Doogie Howser, M.D." and how he prepared for his role in Broadway's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."
6. Jim Parsons
Aired 18 June 2015 • 60 min
Parsons delves into his Houston theater roots that have stayed with him throughout his career, his consistent connection to his late father which he experiences in his everyday life, and what he deems his perfectly “boring” relationship with partner Todd Spiewak.