Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall discusses his career, the challenges he faced hosting "The Arsenio Hall Show," and his new memoir, "Arsenio." He reflects on feeling pressure from Paramount to make his show more palatable to white audiences while also facing criticism from the Black community for not being Black enough. Hall recounts an incident where Queer Nation activists confronted him about the lack of openly gay guests on his show, highlighting the complexities of representation. He shares stories about his friendship with Jay Leno, including a time they rescued a couple from a burning house, and reflects on his relationships with Richard Pryor and other artists who appeared on his show, like Tupac and Magic Johnson.