Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin interviews legendary songwriter Paul Williams, who at 84 is working on a stage adaptation of 'Pan's Labyrinth.' Williams recounts his career, from being discovered by Robert Duvall to writing hits for the Carpenters and 'Rainbow Connection' for the Muppets.

Alec Baldwin interviews conductor and bassoonist Anthony Parnther, who leads the San Bernardino Symphony and works on major film scores.

Alec Baldwin discusses the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live with SNL writer Steve Higgins and Susan Morrison, author of a biography on Lorne Michaels.

Alec Baldwin interviews author and theater director Isaac Butler about his book 'The Method' and his nuanced views on the three great acting teachers.

Alec Baldwin interviews Neal Shapiro, president of WNET, about his career in broadcast journalism and the challenges facing public broadcasting amid threats to federal funding.

Alec Baldwin interviews Susan Lucci about her iconic role as Erica Kane on All My Children, her career, and her long marriage.

Alia Mohamed, founder and CEO of Open Igloo, tells Alec Baldwin that she created the platform in 2020 after standing outside buildings to ask residents "How's the landlord?

Alec Baldwin opens by correcting Maggie Gyllenhaal's Wikipedia page, which wrongly credits Martin Scorsese with directing her Uncle Vanya.

Alec Baldwin interviews Hrishikesh Hirway about his journey from growing up in an Indian household to becoming a renowned podcast host and composer.

Alec Baldwin interviews Mickey Dolenz, drummer and vocalist of The Monkees, in this archival episode from 'Here's the Thing.' Dolenz explains that the Monkees was not an attempt to replicate the Beatles but 'a television show about an imaginary group that wanted to be the Beatles,' which he says explains the show's resonance with kids who were hungry for success.

Alec Baldwin interviews Karina Canellakis, chief conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and the first woman to hold principal conductor roles at both the London Philharmonic and the Berlin Radio Symphony.

Anjelica Huston says Nick Roeg made The Witches "subversive and so fun and naughty and smart."

Former state senator Daniel Squadron and journalist Melissa Walker discuss their civic engagement initiative, the States Project, and react to the recent New York City mayoral election.

Alec Baldwin interviews legendary musician Tommy James about his career, the evolution of the music industry, and his timeless hits.

Alec Baldwin interviews conductor Anthony Parnther about his career scoring major films and his unusual path to playing the bassoon.