The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

Ended First aired 06/Jun/1968 United States English 12 season(s) 473 episode(s)
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

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Season 12 · Season 12
5 episode(s) · Air date: 17/Apr/1989
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Season 11 · Season 11
6 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Sep/1986
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Season 10 · Season 10
8 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Sep/1985
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Season 9 · Season 9
3 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Sep/1974
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S9E7
David Bowie
Air date: 05/Dec/1974 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests British actor Roy Dotrice and rocker David Bowie. Highlights: David performs "1984" and "Young Americans." Dick interviews David, then David performs "Footstompin'." The other number "Can You Hear Me" was not televised. Dotrice presents portions of his one-man show "Brief Lives" in which he portrays 17th century diarist John Aubrey.

Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests British actor Roy Dotrice and rocker David Bowie. Highlights: David performs "1984" and "Young Americans." Dick interviews David, then David performs "Footstompin'." The other number "Can You Hear Me" was not televised. Dotrice presents portions of his one-man show "Brief Lives" in which he portrays 17th century diarist John Aubrey.

S9E1
Paul Simon, Anthony Burgess, Barbara Howar, Jerzy Kosinski
Air date: 05/Sep/1974 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests singer-songwriter Paul Simon, poet-playwright Anthony Burgess, actress Barbara Howar, novelist Jerzy Kosinski and the Jessy Dixon Singers.

Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests singer-songwriter Paul Simon, poet-playwright Anthony Burgess, actress Barbara Howar, novelist Jerzy Kosinski and the Jessy Dixon Singers.

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Season 7 · Season 7
4 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Jun/1973
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Season 6 · Season 6
16 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Sep/1971
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S6E174
Alfred Hitchcock
Air date: 08/Jun/1972 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Dick Cavett spends 90 minutes with legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock in a 1972 interview. Hitch discusses cinema, his life and career, and explains how he pulled off some "ingenious" special effects in his movies. He also discusses actors, screen violence and how he enjoys watching an audience "dipping their toe in the cold water of fear." Included are clips from his films "Psycho," "The Birds" & "Frenzy".

Summary

Dick Cavett spends 90 minutes with legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock in a 1972 interview. Hitch discusses cinema, his life and career, and explains how he pulled off some "ingenious" special effects in his movies. He also discusses actors, screen violence and how he enjoys watching an audience "dipping their toe in the cold water of fear." Included are clips from his films "Psycho," "The Birds" & "Frenzy".

S6E42
George Harrison, Mick Jones, Gary Wright & Wonderwheel, Ravi Shankar
Air date: 23/Nov/1971 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests singer-songwriter-musician George Harrison, musician Ravi Shankar and Gary Wright & the Wonderwheel.

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests singer-songwriter-musician George Harrison, musician Ravi Shankar and Gary Wright & the Wonderwheel.

S6E39
Bette Davis
Air date: 17/Nov/1971 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Dick interviews legendary actress Bette Davis. The two-time Oscar winner reads a scene (with Dick) from "Dark Victory" (1939) and sings, "They're Either Too Young or Too Old" and "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte". Reflecting on a 43 year career, Miss Davis comments on notables like Errol Flynn ("He thought I was a fool for working so hard") and Greta Garbo ("It's my dying ambition to meet her") and recites her favorite line: "I'd love to kiss you, but I just washed my hair." Also Whitney Stine, author of a recent Davis biography.

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Dick interviews legendary actress Bette Davis. The two-time Oscar winner reads a scene (with Dick) from "Dark Victory" (1939) and sings, "They're Either Too Young or Too Old" and "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte". Reflecting on a 43 year career, Miss Davis comments on notables like Errol Flynn ("He thought I was a fool for working so hard") and Greta Garbo ("It's my dying ambition to meet her") and recites her favorite line: "I'd love to kiss you, but I just washed my hair." Also Whitney Stine, author of a recent Davis biography.

S6E21
Mort Sahl, B.B. King, Don Meredith, Veruschka von Lehndorff
Air date: 03/Mar/1972
Summary

Dick Cavett hosts; guests include model Veruschka von Lehndorff, blues musician B.B. King, humorist Mort Sahl, and football sportscaster Don Meredith.

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Dick Cavett hosts; guests include model Veruschka von Lehndorff, blues musician B.B. King, humorist Mort Sahl, and football sportscaster Don Meredith.

S6E9
John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Robert Citron, Stan Freberg
Air date: 24/Sep/1971 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests comedian-voice actor Stan Freberg, politician Robert Citron. This episode also features three additional segments from John Lennon & Yoko Ono's appearance on September 11, 1971.

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests comedian-voice actor Stan Freberg, politician Robert Citron. This episode also features three additional segments from John Lennon & Yoko Ono's appearance on September 11, 1971.

Season 5 · Season 5
7 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Sep/1970
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S5E11
John Cassavetes, Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara
Air date: 21/Sep/1970 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actors John Cassavetes, Peter Falk and Ben Gazzara. All were starring together in the film "Husbands".

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actors John Cassavetes, Peter Falk and Ben Gazzara. All were starring together in the film "Husbands".

Season 4 · Season 4
357 episode(s) · Air date: 29/Dec/1969
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S4E38
Stevie Wonder, Elsa Lanchester, Alain Delon, Tex Ritter
Air date: 11/Aug/1970 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, actress Elsa Lancaster, actor Alain Delon and Country singer-musician Tex Ritter. Highlights: Stevie sings "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" and "I Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer".

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, actress Elsa Lancaster, actor Alain Delon and Country singer-musician Tex Ritter. Highlights: Stevie sings "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" and "I Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer".

S4E35
Janis Joplin, Gloria Swanson, Margot Kidder, Dave Meggyesy
Air date: 03/Aug/1970 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests legendary actress Gloria Swanson, rocker Janis Joplin, actress Margot Kidder and author Dave Megessey. Highlights: Janis Joplin performs "My Baby" with the Full Tilt Boogie and "Half Moon".

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests legendary actress Gloria Swanson, rocker Janis Joplin, actress Margot Kidder and author Dave Megessey. Highlights: Janis Joplin performs "My Baby" with the Full Tilt Boogie and "Half Moon".

S4E31
Debbie Reynolds, Sly & The Family Stone, Pancho Gonzales, Sen. Fred Harris
Air date: 13/Jul/1970 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actress Debbie Reynolds, tennis great Pancho Gonzales, Senator and Mrs. Fred Harris of Oklahoma and the band Sly and the Family Stone.

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actress Debbie Reynolds, tennis great Pancho Gonzales, Senator and Mrs. Fred Harris of Oklahoma and the band Sly and the Family Stone.

S4E12
Mel Brooks, Mark Frechette, Daria Halprin, Dr. Aaron Stern, Rex Reed
Air date: 06/Apr/1970 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests producer Mel Brooks, film critic Rex Reed, actors Mark Frechette and Daria Halprin and Dr. Aaron Stern.

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests producer Mel Brooks, film critic Rex Reed, actors Mark Frechette and Daria Halprin and Dr. Aaron Stern.

Season 3 · Season 3
23 episode(s) · Air date: 16/May/1969
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S3E21
Robert Young, Ralph Nader, Jimi Hendrix
Air date: 09/Sep/1969 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor and star of Marcus Welby MD Robert Young, consumer advocate Ralph Nader and musician Jimi Hendrix.

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests actor and star of Marcus Welby MD Robert Young, consumer advocate Ralph Nader and musician Jimi Hendrix.

S3E19
Groucho Marx
Air date: 05/Sep/1969 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests Groucho Marx. Highlights: Groucho reminisces with anecdotes, ad libs, and demonstrates his singing prowess...a style all its own performing "Lydia".

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests Groucho Marx. Highlights: Groucho reminisces with anecdotes, ad libs, and demonstrates his singing prowess...a style all its own performing "Lydia".

S3E16
Jefferson Airplane, Joni Mitchell, Crosby & Stills, Grace Slick
Air date: 19/Aug/1969 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Taped the day after the Woodstock festival ended, host Dick Cavett welcomed several big name acts that had just performed there, some still covered with mud. Recorded 'in the round' with a youthful audience, this show is a true time capsule of the time. Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests Jefferson Airplane, singer Joni Mitchell and singer-musicians Stephen Stills and David Crosby. Highlights: Jefferson Airplane perform "We Can Be Together" and "Somebody to Love". Stephen Stills performs "4 + 20". Joni sings "Chelsea Morning".

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Taped the day after the Woodstock festival ended, host Dick Cavett welcomed several big name acts that had just performed there, some still covered with mud. Recorded 'in the round' with a youthful audience, this show is a true time capsule of the time. Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests Jefferson Airplane, singer Joni Mitchell and singer-musicians Stephen Stills and David Crosby. Highlights: Jefferson Airplane perform "We Can Be Together" and "Somebody to Love". Stephen Stills performs "4 + 20". Joni sings "Chelsea Morning".

S3E6
Robert Downey Sr., Garson Kanin, Gwen Verdon, Jimi Hendrix
Air date: 07/Jul/1969 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests director Robert Downey, dancer-actress Gwen Verdon, playwright Garson Kanin and musician Jimi Hendrix.

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Host Dick Cavett welcomes guests director Robert Downey, dancer-actress Gwen Verdon, playwright Garson Kanin and musician Jimi Hendrix.

Season 1 · Season 1
39 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Jun/1968
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S0E1
Complete Collection of Jimi Hendrix Appearances
Air date: — · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

Complete live performances of "Izabella", "Machine Gun", and "Hear My Train A Comin'. Jimi's insightful interviews with Cavett touched upon a variety of personal and professional issues ranging from his stint as a US Army paratrooper to his celebrated rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Woodstock Festival. These conversations with Cavett helped reveal the humor, passion, and intelligence of the man behind such rock classics as Are You Experienced and Electric Ladyland.

Summary

Complete live performances of "Izabella", "Machine Gun", and "Hear My Train A Comin'. Jimi's insightful interviews with Cavett touched upon a variety of personal and professional issues ranging from his stint as a US Army paratrooper to his celebrated rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Woodstock Festival. These conversations with Cavett helped reveal the humor, passion, and intelligence of the man behind such rock classics as Are You Experienced and Electric Ladyland.

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