Artist Interviews
By: Louise Palanker
Bee Gees David Sanborn Rod Stewart Sting Martin Short Bob Hope Paul Simon Bill Cosby Whitney Houston
Bill Murray
Gloria Estefan Tina Turner Gladys Knight Jon Bon Jovi Norman Lear George Carlin Julio Iglesias
Donny Osmond Journey Beach Boys Huey Lewis Moody Blues Chicago Michael Bolton
Michael Hutchence Michael Moore Peter Cetera Jon Lovitz & Dana Carvey
Robert Palmer Willie Nelson Martin Sheen

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Bee Gees

Bee Gees - 1993

Interviewed by: Barry Krutchik & Louise Palanker

Barry, Robin and Maurice discuss their album, "Size Isn't Everything," writing, creativity, love, lust, matadors, bulls, etc. (time-36:21)

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Maurice Gibb, followed by Barry Gibb - 1988

Interviewed by: Tony Hudson & Louise Palanker

Maurice and Barry both express their frustration with American radio.

Maurice talks about his brothers, his kids and trousers that leave nothing to the imagination.

Barry delves into his music, movie soundtracks, his family and inventive uses of toilet paper. (time-52:50)

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Think of Mo and cry. Think of Mo and smile. See Mo walking by. Think of Mo awhile.

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David Sanborn - 1987

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

David's new album is called, Closer. Back in the day here, he was talking about A Change of Heart, which remains one of my favorites just as he remains one of the coolest people I've ever interviewed.

P.S. By way of full disclosure, I did use a taste of Dave's music in Nick-Cam, so I may owe him some money and/or he may owe me a Cease and Desist. (time-35:00)

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Sting

 

Sting - 1985

Interviewed by: Tony Hudson and Louise Palanker

Sting explores dreams, blue turtles, setting someone free, laundry, and large groups of naked women. (time-12:02)

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Martin Short

 

 

 

Martin Short - 1988

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

Marty talks about his animated cartoon series, The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley, various characters, his HBO specials, and upcoming projects which by now have already happened. (time-25:47)

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God has Hope. We love you, Bob. Entertain the soldiers in Heaven.

Bob Hope

 

Bob Hope - 1994

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

In this interview, you can actually hear me turning red as Bob answers questions I have not asked regarding an NBC "clips" special.

Also, Bob sings "When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you." Thanks to the memories, we will, Bob. (time-11:38)

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Paul Simon

 

Paul Simon - 1986

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

Paul explores the birth of Graceland and why we can call him Al. (time-49:09)

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Bill Cosby

 

Bill Cosby - 1990

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

Is "Ghost Dad" a great movie? Let Bill decide. Also why your kids should go to college if they don't want to end up working in the pudding factory. (time-23:59)

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Whitney Houston

 

Whitney Houston - 1985

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

Whitney talks about her life, her music, her taste in men... (later to be challenged by her choice of Bobby Brown as a mate.) (time-12:37)

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Bill Murray - 1988

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

"Scrooged" is the main topic as Bill peels and eats an apple, walks around the room and celebrates his brothers, busses that accommodate the handicapped and night blooming jasmine. The guy is pure charm. Enjoy. (18:38)

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Gloria Estefan - 1987

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

Her latest release was "The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," as Glo talks about her husband, Emilio, her son, Najib and her new top billing in Miami Sound Machine. (time-30:43)

 

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Tina Turner - 1984

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

On the brink of her huge re-emergence, Tina talks about her childhood, her mother, her solo career and crazy nights with Mick Jagger, as she delicately avoids mentioning why she left Ike. (9:34)

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Gladys Knight - 1987

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

Riding the wave of her newest hit, "Love Overboard," Gladys discusses her music, her family and specifically, her son, Shanga and their shared love of professional wrestling. (36:40)

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Jon Bon Jovi - 1987

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and a gaggle of love-giddy interns

I must have let every female staffer join me here, because the result is a fairly disjointed interview that probably left Jon very eager to excuse himself in search of safe harbor. (time-15:29)

 

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Norman Lear - 1992

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

This man is a hero of mine so it was an honor to speak with him. At the time, he was producing "The Powers That Be," an excellent political satire which was pre-maturely cancelled by the NBC powers that were. He talks here about his life, his career and his creative process. (time-20:20)

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George Carlin - 1993

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

The man is a genius, so listen to the interview. It will be time well spent away from what you really should be doing. Oh, and the seven words are all here... in a row. (time-21:08)

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Julio Iglesias - 1984

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

We visited Julio at 1100 Bel Air Place to discuss his album and other intriguing topics such as women, excercise, and "The Bitch Boys." Whether you can fully understand him is not the point. Soak in whatever wisdom you can, for this interview will be the topic of schollarly debate for generations to come. (time-47:12)

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Donny Osmond - 1989

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

One of Donny's first interviews after the release of "Soldier of Love," Donny speaks here about his "comeback," his childhood and his love of music. This guy is just as cool as you would hope him to be. (time-33:02)

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Journey - 1986

Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker, Tony Hudson and Sharon Steiner

We travelled by plane, train, trolley, subway and taxi to find Steve, Jon, and Neal Schon in an unmarked factory warehouse, rehearsing for a tour. Enjoy this. They are fun and loud, even when they' talk. (time-46:23)

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Beach Boys' Mike Love - 1989

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

Mike was in a prone position throughout this interview. He talked. I listened, nodded and asked him, "how does that make you feel?" The session brought to the surface intense feelings of rivalry between Mike and Mick Jagger. It was very cleansing,. (time-8:51)

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Huey Lewis - 1985

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker, Rick Dees, Sharon Steiner, Big Ron O'Brian

Yes, tragically, Huey was gang-interviewed. Possibly, because this was one of my first interviews and I was not trusted by the KIIS jocks. (Justifiable since I sucked). Additioinally, there was a deep " Huey love" permeating the station, but, you know what? A little "us time" for me and Huey would have meant a lot to him... OK, to me. (time-25:01)

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Moody Blues - 1986

John Lodge, Justin Hayward

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Sharon Steiner

I love this band. John and Justin are very cool and very mysterious and very polite about being asked questions they would have to be sick of answering. (time-15:39)

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Chicago - 1986

Jason Scheff, Walt Parazaider, Jimmy Pankow

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Sharon Steiner

Chicago is production assistant, Sharon Steiner's favorite band so she was very interested in how "new guy" Jason Scheff was fitting in. As this interview and history shows us, he fits in just fine. (time-15:58)

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Michael Bolton - 1988

 

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

This interview marks my historic first meeting with building-mate and good friend, Diane Warren. Michael's advice to us... "You two should hang out. You're both nuts." (time-47:42)

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Michael Hutchence - 1987

 

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

Despite some tremendously lame questions, Michael remained a gentleman. He is one of the kindest people I have ever met. (time-11:27)

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Michael Moore - 1995

 

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Mary Lyons

This conversation took place during the TV Nation days. We journalists had to double up. (he's pretty popular) and I got to share him with Mary Lyons from AP. (she's pretty cool) (time-19:17)

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Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer- 1987

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Sharon Steiner

In Tribute
(time-22:52)

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Dana Carvey & Jon Lovitz

Dana Carvey and Jon Lovitz-1989

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

I had the chance to spend a day on the set of Saturday Night Live. It was amazing, as illustrated by this interview with two of the funniest men on earth. Three, if you count the cameo appearance by Kevin Nealon.
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Peter Cetera

Peter Cetera - 1987

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

After leaving Chicago and enjoying a huge hit with "The Glory Of Love," Peter talked to us about corners and windows and fears and challenges and teeth. (time-38:46)

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Willie Nelson - 1985

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

This interview took place on Willie's tour bus in the Tonight Show parking lot. The hum of the bus and the smoke inside the bus were equally thick. Hopefully, you can hear well enough to enjoy. (time-24:10)

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Martin Sheen - 2000

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker

One of the most intelligent, magnetic people I've ever met. It's worth putting up with me to listen to Mr. Sheen speak. (I'm not kissing up. It's really true. (time-35:47)

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