Sad news to hear that Phyllis Diller passed away—she brought laughter to so many. I'll remember her fondly and this interview I did with her on my show.

Gore Vidal, R.I.P.

Of the thousands of people I've interviewed, Gore Vidal stands near top of list for being a guest on TV who looked great, entertained, raised pulses and ratings. His assertion: 'There is not one human problem that could not be resolved if people would simply do as I advise,' was a line he uttered that I will never forget.