Nixon, Lennon, Fonda, Ali: How David Frost Booked, Charmed, Probed World’s Biggest Newsmakers & Stars – Doc Talk Podcast

deadline.comPublished: 4/29/2025

Summary

Sir David Frost, a Television Hall of Fame inductee, conducted over 10,000 interviews throughout his remarkable 50-year career. His most famous interview was with former President Richard Nixon, which inspired a play by Peter Morgan and a film featuring Frank Langella and Michael Sheen. The new MSNBC documentary "David Frost Vs" explores his legendary conversations, including Nixon's historic interview, as well as notable talks to John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Elton John, Muhammad Ali, Jane Fonda, and others. Executive producer Wilfred Frost shares family history, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and reflections on his father’s career.