Television
Dick Cavett is not the first name that pops to mind when contemplating the 40th anniversary of President Nixon’s resignation, but it does have the attraction of providing a completely new angle on a familiar if still-fascinating story.
Aug. 8, 2014
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Nov. 18, 2010
Entertainment & Arts
Dick Cavett, the veteran talk show host, will play himself in the Los Angeles premiere of a play based on the long-running feud between Lillian Hellman and Mary McCarthy.
Nov. 18, 2014
HBO’s “Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes” shows Muhammad Ali’s greatness in the ring and showmanship on the talk show couch with host Dick Cavett.
Feb. 11, 2020
Dick Cavett still has a lot to say
Dec. 6, 2010
Dec. 8, 2010
Awards
Dick Cavett is bringing his library of talk shows back to TV.
Jan. 18, 2016
July 5, 2008
In his new book, “Brief Encounters,” a collection of his New York Times columns, professional raconteur Dick Cavett shares stories about his brushes with showbiz greats, including a surprise phone call from Marlene Dietrich and meeting with John Lennon and Yoko Ono during one of their bed-ins for peace.
Oct. 11, 2014
Unlike today’s mostly promotional late-night talk shows, “The Dick Cavett Show,” which ran from 1968-74 on ABC and later on public television, had a history of controversial, even combustible, moments.
Feb. 7, 2015