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Today we are talking to a terrifically talented stage and screen performer who has appeared in dozens of film, TV and stage projects over the course of his forty-year career, the thoughtful and charming Treat Williams. In this all-encompassing conversation, Williams and I discuss the many stages of his career thus far, from his early roots co-starring alongside the likes of John Travolta and Marilu Henner in GREASE and OVER HERE! on Broadway in the 1970s, to leading the film adaptation of Terrence McNally's THE RITZ to headlining Milos Foreman's stirring film version of HAIR to starring in handful of other iconic films from his heydey at the top of the Hollywood heap - Steven Spielberg's 1941, Sergio Leone's ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA and Sidney Lumet's PRINCE OF THE CITY included - and even working with Woody Allen on the caustic HOLLYWOOD ENDING. In addition to sharing candid and observant behind-the-scenes stories from the sets of those landmark properties, Williams also reveals his role in the STAR WARS sequel THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and reflects on his brief time in London with Carrie Fisher, George Lucas and company. Plus, Williams shares his recollections of working with many of his most memorable theatrical collaborators, with some especially intriguing anecdotes surrounding his time spent playing Buddy in the 2001 Roundabout revival of Stephen Sondheim & James Goldman's FOLLIES - with some tales involving the man behind the musical, as well as the ghost of David Belasco - and his insights into his work with David Mamet on OLEANNA, BOBBY GOULD IN HELL, TEXAN and others. As if all of that were not enough - most pertinent of all - Williams gives us the 411 on his season-long arc on USA's hit nighttime drama WHITE COLLAR and imparts his enthusiasm for working with similarly multi-talented many-format star Matt Bomer and the rest of cast and crew while also revealing some details on where his dastardly character is headed in tonight's episode and all the way into 2013 when the show picks up after the hiatus coming up. Also, Williams sheds some light on his spate of upcoming projects. All of that and much, much more!

The 'Sweet 16' season of ABC's Emmy Award-winning talk show, THE VIEW continues with an exciting line up of celebrities, now through September 14th (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, ET), including Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson.

Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth just co-hosted the premiere episode of Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show, ANDERSON LIVE. The actress, who was recently injured while filming a scene for the CBS drama series 'The Good Wife,' joined Coooper on his newly reformatted show which returned today on September 10th. In the video below, Chenoweth catches up with Cooper about his summer break!

The 'Sweet 16' season of ABC's Emmy Award-winning talk show, THE VIEW continues with an exciting line up of celebrities including first-time guest Richard Gere ('Arbitrage'), actress Amy Adams ('Trouble with the Curve,' 'The Master') and Oscar winners Jennifer Hudson and Susan Sarandon.

FREUD'S LAST SESSION will celebrate its 200th performance on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport, in Chicago.

The 60th edition of the San Sebastian Festival will this year bestow its Donostia Awards on actors John Travolta, Ewan McGregor and Tommy Lee Jones and the Special 60th Anniversary Donostia Award going to director Oliver Stone. In 1969, Jones made his Broadway debut in John Osborne's A Patriot for Me. His other Broadway appearances include Four on a Garden and Ulysses in Nighttown.

Come on down to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, where the sultry Broadway hit Chicago heats up the stage through Oct. 7. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

A new season of ABC's Emmy Award-winning talk show THE VIEW begins live, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4-7 (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, ET), with celebrities including Glenn Close, Dwyane Wade, Kim Kardashian, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kirsten Dunst and her 'Bachelorette' co-stars Isla Fisher and Lizzy Caplan.

Below, check out a promo for the premiere of the newly reformatted daytime talk show ANDERSON LIVE. The trailer features host Anderson Cooper with Beyonce, one of the show's first guests! As previously reported, Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is set to co-host the premiere episode with Cooper on September 10th.

MNA Productions, Inc. has announced that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Friday, November 2, 2012. Tickets for THE LITTLE FLOWER are $40 - $50 and are on sale now via SmartTix.com (212-868-4444).

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth is set to co-host the premiere episode of Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show, ANDERSON LIVE. The actress, who was recently injured while filming a scene for the CBS drama series 'The Good Wife,' will join Coooper on his newly reformatted show which returns on September 10th.

ABC's Emmy Award-winning talk show THE VIEW returns live, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 (11:00a.m. - 12:00 noon, ET),. Slated to appear in the coming weeks: Oscar-winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson, reality star Kim Kardashian ('Keeping Up with the Kardashians'), professional basketball player Dwayne Wade (author, A Father First), actress Amy Adams and 'Bachelorette' stars Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher and Lizzy Caplan.

FREUD'S LAST SESSION will feature a post-show talkback discussion with Dr. Jeffrey W. Barbeau, Associate Professor of Theology in the Graduate School of Wheaton College; Dr. Tracy L. Caldwell, Associate Professor of Psychology at Dominican University; and Dr. Larry Arnhart, Presidential Research Professor of Political Science at Northern Illinois University, following the 1:00 p.m. performance today, August 19 at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport in Chicago. The scholars will discuss the thought-provoking themes addressed in the play, such as the existence of God and the meaning of life.

GPR Records will release a recording of Catherine Zeta-Jones narrating The Runaway Bunny, based on the best selling children's classic by Margaret Wise Brown. Also on the CD will be English Baritone Mark Stone singing Goodnight Moon and a special guest superstar narrating Poulenc's Babar, The Elephant. The CD will be released on November 15th, will be available at www.GPRRecords.com, Amazon, and iTunes.

Due to popular demand, the smash hit FREUD'S LAST SESSION today announced its final extension through November 11th at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport, in Chicago.

Actress Marilu Henner has won $25,000 on LIVE! WITH KELLY's Grilling with the Stars competition. She beat out eight other celebs, including semi-finalist R&B star Ashanti, by preparing a healthy meatless recipe designed to kickstart your memory and health.

FREUD'S LAST SESSION will feature a post-show talkback discussion with Dr. Jeffrey W. Barbeau, Associate Professor of Theology in the Graduate School of Wheaton College; Dr. Tracy L. Caldwell, Associate Professor of Psychology at Dominican University; and Dr. Larry Arnhart, Presidential Research Professor of Political Science at Northern Illinois University, following the 1:00 p.m. performance on Sunday, August 19 at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport in Chicago. The scholars will discuss the thought-provoking themes addressed in the play, such as the existence of God and the meaning of life.

According to USA Today, Anderson Cooper has announced that his syndicated talk show will have a new name and format when it returns for its second season.