Remembering Michael Parkinson, a popular history of the 20th century

Michael Parkinson was the king of the chat show in the UK and interviewed some 2,000 people. His work resulted in a library of interviews functioning as a "popular history of the 20th century."

MICHAEL PARKINSON and his wife Mary arrive at a memorial service for former broadcaster David Frost in London, in 2014.

MICHAEL PARKINSON and his wife Mary arrive at a memorial service for former broadcaster David Frost in London, in 2014.

(photo credit: Luke MacGregor/Reuters)

ByMARION FISCHEL

AUGUST 21, 2023 01:11