James Lipton, the longtime host of Inside the Actors Studio, has died today at the age of 93

[basquebromance]

We've lost a great one, my friends!

James Lipton, Scholarly Host Of ‘Inside The Actors Studio,' Dies At 93 | HuffPost

 

[22lcidw]

He was serious on those programs. But Robin Williams got him to break stride a bit. RIP...Mr. Lipton!

 

[rightwinger]

He was very incisive in his interviews
Always enjoyed him

 

[mdk]

One of a kind. His program started back when Bravo was mainly a channel for high culture. Now it’s mostly shows about bored, rich women scream fighting at dinner and/or on vacation.

 

[basquebromance]

Enjoyed his humor, intelligence and his knowledge of the Arts

 

[bluzman61]

He was serious on those programs. But Robin Williams got him to break stride a bit. RIP...Mr. Lipton!

His "interview" with Robin Williams was wonderful. Robin actually got James to crack up with laughter. Mr. Lipton was very studious and intellectual, I learned things about acting I didn't know from listening to him. He will be missed by many.

 

[Lysistrata]

Lipton was a genius interviewer who knew his subject well. His interview with Robin Williams was priceless I will never forget Robin borrowing a scarf from an audience member and doing an incredible improve that had me in stitches and that I will never forget. Lipton knew how to get the best out of the folks he interviewed. RIP to a cultural hero.

 

[Picaro]

A bit of a pompous asshole but a great interviewer in spite of that. RIP

He wasn't above spoofing himself, either, which he did in a couple of movies and a TV commercial.

 

[basquebromance]

 

[basquebromance]

"even gays will oppose gay marriage when James Lipton marries Ice T to become James Lipton Ice T"

 

[Vastator]

He was a great one. He’ll be missed...

 

[basquebromance]

Will Ferrell impersonates Lipton!