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The Big Interview with Dan Rather
Thought-provoking, in-depth interviews with some of the most talented artists from across the entertainment industry. Watch all-new episodes of The Big Interview Wednesdays at 8/7c!
Check out the full season schedule:
| 10/2 | Brian Johnson |
| 10/9 | Cheap Trick |
| 10/16 | Chicago |
| 10/23 | Bret Michaels |
| 10/30 | Alice Cooper |
| 11/6 | Little Big Town |
| 11/13 | Bob Costas |
| 11/20 | David Byrne |
| 11/27 | America |
| 12/4 | Bryan Cranston |
| 12/11 | Yes’ Jon Anderson |
| 12/18 | The Marshall Tucker Band |
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Schedule
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Mon, Nov 18th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Simon CowellAs we near the launch of The X-Factor UK on AXS-TV, we meet the mind behind the highly successful reality program. Simon Cowell is a one-of-a-kind media entrepreneur and he has a lot to tell Dan Rather.
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Mon, Nov 18th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Ringo StarrIn the 100th episode of The Big Interview with Dan Rather, two legends sit down together as Ringo Starr discusses what it was like as a Beatle, and the struggles and successes of his life since.
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Tue, Nov 19th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Roger WatersRock and roll legend, and one of the founders of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters talks with Dan about his music, his politics and his upcoming tour.
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Tue, Nov 19th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Rod StewartRod Stewart is still rocking out fifty years into his career: he has a hit Las Vegas residency, continues to pack arenas around the world, and has a new album out. He's left his mark on rock & roll, and he talks to Dan Rather about his life and legacy.
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Wed, Nov 20th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Gregg AllmanA conversation with the music legend known as one of the architects of southern rock from his home in Georgia.
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Wed, Nov 20th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Toby KeithCountry's $500 Million Man Toby Keith celebrates the 25th anniversary of his breakout hit "Should've Been A Cowboy," and shares with Dan Rather the stories behind his great successes.
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Premiere Wed, Nov 20th 8:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - David ByrneThe former Talking Heads frontman sits down with Dan Rather to talk about his many creative endeavors and decades-long career.
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Wed, Nov 20th 10:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - David ByrneThe former Talking Heads frontman sits down with Dan Rather to talk about his many creative endeavors and decades-long career.
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Thu, Nov 21st 12:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - David ByrneThe former Talking Heads frontman sits down with Dan Rather to talk about his many creative endeavors and decades-long career.
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Thu, Nov 21st 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Ringo StarrIn the 100th episode of The Big Interview with Dan Rather, two legends sit down together as Ringo Starr discusses what it was like as a Beatle, and the struggles and successes of his life since.
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Thu, Nov 21st 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Lynyrd SkynyrdDan Rather meets with legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd to discuss the band's history and legacy as they embark on a farewell tour.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Steven Van ZandtDan Rather sits down with New Jersey's own rock and roller Steven Van Zandt to talk music, Bruce Springsteen and the Sopranos.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - KansasDan Rather sits down with 3 members of the progressive rock band Kansas forty years after the release of their iconic song "Dust in the Wind."
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Mon, Nov 25th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Steve PerryFormer lead singer of Journey Steve Perry opens up to Dan Rather about why he walked away from the spotlight at the height of his career and what brought him back to music now.
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Mon, Nov 25th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Joan BaezDan Rather sits down with folk trailblazer and human rights activist Joan Baez to discuss her music, past loves, and recent decision to step away from the stage.
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Tue, Nov 26th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - The Doobie BrothersStill rockin' down the highway after all these years, The Doobie Brothers take time for a backstage conversation about their incredible run.
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Tue, Nov 26th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Dan AykroydComedic genius Dan Aykroyd talks with Dan Rather about everything from Ghostbusters to his early days on SNL and the loss of his friend and fellow comedian, John Belushi.
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Wed, Nov 27th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - The DoorsThe two surviving members of The Doors, John Densmore and Robby Krieger, reminisce about their music, the sixties, and the life and death of Jim Morrison.
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Wed, Nov 27th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Buddy GuyGuitar legend Buddy Guy reflects on his life, career, and the blues on this episode of The Big Interview with Dan Rather.
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Premiere Wed, Nov 27th 8:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - AmericaDan Rather interviews Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, the founding duo of the band America, about their irresistible hits and long life on the road.
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Wed, Nov 27th 10:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - AmericaDan Rather interviews Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, the founding duo of the band America, about their irresistible hits and long life on the road.
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Thu, Nov 28th 12:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - AmericaDan Rather interviews Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, the founding duo of the band America, about their irresistible hits and long life on the road.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Paul ShafferMusician, television personality, and radio host Paul Shaffer, best known for being Late Show host David Letterman's longtime bandleader, sits down with Dan Rather for a wide-ranging conversation.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Brian SetzerBrian Setzer sits down with Dan Rather to discuss the Stray Cats, the Brian Setzer Orchestra, and his love for forgotten genres of music.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Kenny LogginsDan Rather sits down with 70s superstar and 80s "Soundtrack King" Kenny Loggins to talk songwriting, soul searching, and the stories behind some of the biggest hits for the big screen.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Ricky SkaggsFew country and bluegrass musicians are as revered as Ricky Skaggs, who speaks with Dan Rather about growing up under the tutelage of legends, and then becoming one himself.
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Wed, Dec 4th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Billy Ray CyrusBilly Ray Cyrus opens up about the highs and lows of his career, from living in his car to performing at the Grammys to watching the careers of daughters Noah Cyrus and Miley Cyrus take off.
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Wed, Dec 4th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Kenny LogginsDan Rather sits down with 70s superstar and 80s "Soundtrack King" Kenny Loggins to talk songwriting, soul searching, and the stories behind some of the biggest hits for the big screen.
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Premiere Wed, Dec 4th 8:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Bryan CranstonEmmy and Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston sits down with Dan Rather for a candid conversation.
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Wed, Dec 4th 10:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Bryan CranstonEmmy and Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston sits down with Dan Rather for a candid conversation.
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Thu, Dec 5th 12:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Bryan CranstonEmmy and Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston sits down with Dan Rather for a candid conversation.
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Thu, Dec 5th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Rush's Geddy LeeA fascinating conversation with one of rock & roll's all-time greats. Rush's Geddy Lee welcomes Dan into his home.
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Thu, Dec 5th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Dickey BettsDickey Betts is responsible for some of the Allman Brothers Band's biggest hits. The Ramblin' Man speaks with Dan Rather about coming out of retirement and carrying on the band's legacy.
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Fri, Dec 6th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Robert PlantDan Rather sits down with Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin's legendary frontman, for a thoughtful conversation touching on Plant's most personal lyrics and the stories behind some of rock's most lasting hits.
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Fri, Dec 6th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Steve PerryFormer lead singer of Journey Steve Perry opens up to Dan Rather about why he walked away from the spotlight at the height of his career and what brought him back to music now.
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Mon, Dec 9th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Florida Georgia LineOne of the hottest groups in country music sit down with Dan Rather to talk about whether their music is really country.
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Mon, Dec 9th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Paul StanleyDan Rather sits down with legendary frontman Paul Stanley of KISS where he dishes on everything from his love of painting to how KISS became one of the most successful rock bands in music history.
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Tue, Dec 10th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Sammy HagarThe Red Rocker has a life of fame and fortune outside of music. Plus, his life and times with Van Halen.
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Tue, Dec 10th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Cyndi LauperGrammy, Emmy, and Tony award-winning musician Cyndi Lauper chats with Dan Rather about her groundbreaking career.
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Wed, Dec 11th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Kid RockThe original American badass, Kid Rock sits down with Dan at his Tennessee mountaintop "Trouble-wide" motor home.
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Wed, Dec 11th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - ForeignerIn their first interview together in over 20 years, Foreigner's founding member Mick Jones and original lead singer Lou Gramm sit down for an exclusive interview with Dan Rather to discuss music, their falling-out and what the future holds.
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Premiere Wed, Dec 11th 8:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - YES' Jon AndersonDan Rather sits down with one of the most recognizable voices of progressive rock, Jon Anderson of YES.
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Wed, Dec 11th 10:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - YES' Jon AndersonDan Rather sits down with one of the most recognizable voices of progressive rock, Jon Anderson of YES.
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Thu, Dec 12th 12:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - YES' Jon AndersonDan Rather sits down with one of the most recognizable voices of progressive rock, Jon Anderson of YES.
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Thu, Dec 12th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Peter FramptonClassic Rock legend Peter Frampton describes the ups and downs of his career and sings one of the hits that made him an icon.
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Thu, Dec 12th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - REO SpeedwagonREO Speedwagon (Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall, Dave Amato, & Bryan Hitt) sits down with Dan Rather to talk about making hits and the keys to their ongoing success.
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Fri, Dec 13th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview Special Edition - Keith UrbanDan catches up with country music superstar Keith Urban on his "Ripcord" tour.
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Fri, Dec 13th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Billy Bob ThorntonAcademy award-winning actor, writer, director and musician Billy Bob Thornton sits down with Dan Rather for an insightful conversation about movies, music, and why he has moved from the silver screen to the small screen.
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Sat, Dec 14th 1:10 PM ETThe Big Interview - Roger WatersRock and roll legend, and one of the founders of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters talks with Dan about his music, his politics and his upcoming tour.
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Mon, Dec 16th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Billy GibbonsThe legendary frontman for ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons joins Dan for a look back at the band’s more than 40 years together.
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Mon, Dec 16th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Carl and Rob ReinerIconic father-and-son filmmakers Carl and Rob Reiner share stories from some of their biggest hit movies and television shows, as well as their views on politics today and the secret to good comedy writing.
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Tue, Dec 17th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Neil YoungMusic legend Neil Young sits down for a rare and candid interview about his career, his music and his environmental activism.
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Tue, Dec 17th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Travis TrittDan Rather talks to country music superstar Travis Tritt about what country music was, is, and should be.
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Wed, Dec 18th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Olivia Newton-JohnStill with the magical voice, the star of Grease sits down with Dan and we go backstage before her sold out Las Vegas performance.
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Wed, Dec 18th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Boz ScaggsDan Rather gets the lowdown on the life and career of singer/songwriter Boz Scaggs.
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Premiere Wed, Dec 18th 8:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - The Marshall Tucker BandSouthern rock pioneer Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band gets personal with Dan Rather about his upbringing, his drive to perform and the darker moments of life on the road.
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Wed, Dec 18th 10:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - The Marshall Tucker BandSouthern rock pioneer Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band gets personal with Dan Rather about his upbringing, his drive to perform and the darker moments of life on the road.
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Thu, Dec 19th 12:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - The Marshall Tucker BandSouthern rock pioneer Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band gets personal with Dan Rather about his upbringing, his drive to perform and the darker moments of life on the road.
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Thu, Dec 19th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Carl and Rob ReinerIconic father-and-son filmmakers Carl and Rob Reiner share stories from some of their biggest hit movies and television shows, as well as their views on politics today and the secret to good comedy writing.
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Thu, Dec 19th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Paul ShafferMusician, television personality, and radio host Paul Shaffer, best known for being Late Show host David Letterman's longtime bandleader, sits down with Dan Rather for a wide-ranging conversation.
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Fri, Dec 20th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Kiefer SutherlandKiefer Sutherland's talents go far beyond acting and he's got a new album to prove it.
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Fri, Dec 20th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Brian JohnsonBrian Johnson, the former lead singer of AC/DC, sits down with Dan Rather to talk about his rock & roll legacy and life in the spotlight.
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Mon, Dec 23rd 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Quentin TarantinoDan is invited to the private screening room of one of the most outspoken, controversial, and most respected directors of our time, Oscar winner Quentin Tarantino.
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Mon, Dec 23rd 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Cheap TrickPower pop icons Robin Zander, Tom Petersson, and Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick sit down with Dan Rather to talk about their early success, signature hits, and why after 45 years together, they're still touring and making new music.
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Tue, Dec 24th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Oliver StoneDan Rather sits down with Academy Award winning director Oliver Stone. From his service in Vietnam, to his brief time behind bars in an American prison, Stone talks about how his personal experiences shaped his legendary film making career.
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Wed, Dec 25th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Carol BurnettEmmy award-winning entertainer Carol Burnett is television royalty. In a candid conversation, she talks about her legendary career, the state of the television industry as well as the highs and lows of a life in the spotlight.
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Thu, Dec 26th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Jane LynchEmmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Jane Lynch opens up about her late break into Hollywood stardom. From movies to television to life off-screen, Lynch has a unique take on all of it.
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Thu, Dec 26th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - ChicagoDan Rather chats with Robert Lamm and Lee Loughnane of the legendary rock band Chicago about the longevity of their career and unforgettable music.
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Fri, Dec 27th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - Bryan CranstonEmmy and Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston sits down with Dan Rather for a candid conversation.
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Fri, Dec 27th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Bret MichaelsSinger, songwriter, and Reality TV star, Bret Michaels talks to Dan Rather about the challenges of living life with type 1 diabetes, his early songs with Poison and his successful solo career.
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Sat, Dec 28th 3:10 PM ETThe Big Interview - Phil CollinsLegendary singer-songwriter Phil Collins sits down with Dan Rather to talk about his anticipated return to the music scene, his record breaking success and a possible future partnership with Adele.
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Mon, Dec 30th 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - YES' Jon AndersonDan Rather sits down with one of the most recognizable voices of progressive rock, Jon Anderson of YES.
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Mon, Dec 30th 3:00 PM ETThe Big Interview - Alice CooperAlice Cooper, The Godfather of Shock Rock, sits down with Dan Rather for a candid interview discussing the highs and lows of his career and why he feels his best music is yet to come.
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Tue, Dec 31st 9:00 AM ETThe Big Interview - The Marshall Tucker BandSouthern rock pioneer Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band gets personal with Dan Rather about his upbringing, his drive to perform and the darker moments of life on the road.