Relationship : Marriage 4 June 1964 (Carrie Nye) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1974 (Autobiography, "Cavett")
Misc. : Retain professional help 1982 (Started medication for depression)
Crime : Law suit 1997 (Sued for $35 million)
Mental Health : Psychotic episode 20 January 1997 (Manic-depressive episode) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Financial : Lose significant money 18 March 1997 (House burned down) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Misc. : Trauma from Nature 18 March 1997 (House destroyed by fire) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Death:Death of Mate 14 July 2006 (First wife, Carrie Nye) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Relationship : Marriage 2010 (Martha Rogers)
American talk-show host, a born natural with intellect, humor, tattle and interaction; continuous TV exposure from the 1960s to 2000s. He struggled with black depression until helped by medication in early 1982. His turn-of-the-century two story house, designed by Stanford White, was destroyed by a fast-moving fire on 18 March 1997 in Montauk, New York. At the same time, a producer sued him for $35 million for leaving his new syndicated radio show on 20 January after two weeks because of a manic-depressive episode. Recovered, he had expected to return in March 1997. Cavett has co-authored two books with Christopher Porterfield, Cavett (1974), his autobiography, and Eye on Cavett (1983). Cavett currently writes a blog, published by The New York Times, entitled "Talk Show: Dick Cavett Speaks Again." He married actress Carrie Nye on 4 June 1964. Nye died on 14 July 2006 after suffering from lung cancer. In 2010, Cavett married author Martha Rogers in New Orleans, Louisiana. From this marriage, Cavett has two step-children. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Dick Cavett (born November 19, 1936, in Kearney, Nebraska) is an American former television talk show host, comedian, and writer known for his conversational style and in-depth interviews with prominent figures from the arts, politics, and literature. His television career spanned five decades, with his most well-known programs airing on ABC, PBS, and USA Network.
While Cavett is no longer a regular presence on television, he remains active. He has written articles and essays for publications such as The New York Times and has been a guest on various programs. He is also known to engage with fans through social media, particularly on Twitter where he provides humorous and insightful commentary.
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Cavett was married to actress Carrie Nye from 1964 until her death in 2006. He has been open about his struggles with depression and has advocated for mental health awareness.
Dick Cavett is considered one of the most intelligent and influential talk show hosts in television history. His conversational style, combined with a genuine curiosity about his guests, produced memorable and often insightful interviews. He remains a respected figure in the entertainment industry and continues to engage with audiences through his writing and occasional appearances.
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