Meet the Guests of Season 10
Gene SIMMONS
Gene Simmons burst onto the music scene as “The Demon” in the band KISS, which he co-founded. He ranks number 12 in Roadrunner’s 50 Best Frontmen in Metal History and has been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While Simmons is still a respected musician, he's also become a successful businessman and a reality TV star, with such hit series as “My Dad the Rock Star”, “Mr. Romance”, “Rock School” and “Gene Simmons' Family Jewels”. On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with Rock and Roll legend Gene Simmons.
Jim LEHRER
Jim Lehrer’s name is synonymous with television journalism. With his partner of over 20 years, Robert MacNeil, he helped redefine the evening newscast and brought the in-depth discussion of current affairs the American audience hungered for. A former Marine, he has been called the "Dean of Moderators" for having conducted almost a dozen presidential debates. He has received an Emmy Award, a National Humanities medal, and in 1999 he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with the executive editor and former anchor for PBS’ News Hour, Jim Lehrer.
Kate WALSH
Kate Walsh began her career acting in Chicago before entering the New York City theatre scene of the late 80’s. Television soon beckoned and the audience began to take notice when she joined the cast of The Drew Carey Show. But it has been as Dr. Addison Montgomery on both “Grey’s Anatomy” & “Private Practice” that she has truly captured the nation’s attention. Outside of acting, she lives just as busy a life – she has launched her own fragrance called “Boyfriend”, is a spokesperson for the Narcolepsy Network, on the board of Planned Parenthood, and is working with Oceana. On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with Kate Walsh.
Greg GORMAN
Greg Gorman is one of the top photographers working today - known primarily for his celebrity portraits, nudes and movie poster images. His iconic shots have appeared on the covers of Esquire, GQ, Interview, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair, to name but a few. He has published a dozen books, won multiple awards, and conducts sold out photography seminars across the globe. On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with famed photographer Greg Gorman.
Loretta DEVINE
Native Houstonian Loretta Devine has taken Broadway and the silver screen by storm, grabbing the nation’s attention with her breakout role as Lorrell in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls. That role led to a film career that has included featured appearances in Waiting to Exhale, What Women Want and Crash. After spending some time in television series like “Boston Public”, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Eli Stone”, she lit up the silver screen once again in Tyler Perry’s “For Colored Girls.” On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with Loretta Devine.
Bill MOYERS
Bill Moyers served as White House Press Secretary in the Johnson Administration from 1965 to 1967. He was a news commentator on television for ten years. But today, Moyers is probably best known for his extensive involvement with public television, producing documentaries and news journal programs. He has received over thirty Emmy Awards as well as becoming well known as a critic of the media. On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with Emmy and Peabody lifetime award winner, Bill Moyers.
Alana STEWART
Alana Stewart emerged in the 70's as a model and actress, with appearances in print, commercials and on TV. It was her enduring friendship with Farrah Fawcett that changed her life forever. Her documentary "Farrah's Story" gave viewers an intimate look inside Fawcett's battle with cancer. On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with actor, model, filmmaker and president of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, Alana Stewart.
Kim ZIMMER
Kim Zimmer originally replaced Kathleen Turner on the daytime soap opera The Doctors, and then appeared with her in the iconic film “Body Heat.” She spent two tours of duty on “One Life To Live”, but is best known for her role as Riva Shayne on CBS’ daytime soap opera “Guiding Light.” She has recently published her autobiography “I’m Just Saying….” And she continues to work in film, television and on the stage. On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with Emmy Award winner Kim Zimmer.
Yolanda ADAMS
Acclaimed singer, music producer, actress and radio host, Yolanda Adams has conquered the gospel charts. Since she started her career in 1991, she has sold over 4.5 million gospel albums in the U.S. alone, and was named the #1 Gospel Artist of the last decade by Billboard magazine. Today, she hosts her own radio show, heads up her own fashion line and has written the best-selling book “Points of Power.” On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with Yolanda Adams.
Martin SHEEN & Emilio ESTEVEZ
After working together in the critically acclaimed films “The War at Home” and “Bobby”, Martin Sheen once again acts under his son Emilio Estevez’s direction in the movie “The Way”. Entertainment is the family business, with Sheen appearing in iconic films like “Apocalypse Now”, “The American President”, and “The Departed”, as well as the Emmy award-winning TV Series “The West Wing.” Estevez was an original member of the ‘80’s group of actors known as “The Brat Pack” – starring in such films as “The Outsiders”, “St. Elmo’s Fire”, and “The Breakfast Club” – before evolving into a producer and director of his own projects. On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with Father and Son Martin Sheen & Emillio Estevez.
Larry FLYNT
Larry Flynt’s has lived the kind of life movies are made of – and his story has been told on the big screen in The People vs. Larry Flynt. But his real life has proven even more surprising then the screen version. Flynt has been heralded as a staunch fighter for free speech and the 1st Amendment, run for political office, and authored a book on American history, he is also a pornographer, strip club owner, and former inmate. On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with Larry Flynt.
Marsha MASON
Not only was Marsha Mason married to playwright Neil Simon – she also took many of his plays to the big screen, starring in “The Goodbye Girl”, “Chapter Two”, and “Only When I Laugh.” Her other films include “Cinderella Liberty,” “Heartbreak Ridge,” and “Nick of Time.” She is a successful businesswoman, having sold herbs to companies before starting a line of bath and body products called “Resting in the River.” On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with Marsha Mason.
Charlaine HARRIS
It turns out that this unassuming housewife, and mother of three, actually has some very scary stories to tell. As an author in the “Urban fantasy” genre, Charlaine Harris has been penning bestselling novels for over twenty years Harris is best known for her Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire series – which has led to the popular HBO series “True Blood.” On this episode of InnerVIEWS, Ernie sits down with New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris.
