Dick Cavett | Born 1936

Dick Cavett is one of the talk show hosts who stood out because of his ability to have conversations with his guests. Even celebrities who were uncomfortable giving interviews felt at ease while on his show. Among these are Katharine Hepburn and Marlon Brando. Before his meteoric rise as a talk show host, Cavett earned his degree from Yale University.

Cavett was one of the few TV hosts who knew how to balance conversations in his show. People tuned in every night to listen to his interviews with various celebrities. He even had Groucho Marx on his show several times. In fact, Muhammad Ali and Cavett had one of those rare friendships. It is not surprising that Cavett is still receiving heaps of praises from various social media sites. For sure, his investments in his career have bloomed further after several decades.