In February, Harry Connick Jr. made his first appearance on our show. Now, he is back with a special message about colon cancer. Plus, he gives us his thoughts on the cancellation of his daytime talk show “Harry” and what’s up next for him.
Video Content: Harry Connick Jr. (2018)
In this special interview, SIDEWALKS host Veronica Castro talks to Harry Connick Jr. about the importance of timely screening for colon cancer for adults age 50 and older, details about The New 50 campaign, and his wife Jill’s recovery from breast cancer.
Mini-Biography:
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Harry Connick Jr. is a true entertainer, from singer, actor to TV host. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Connick is ranked among the top 60 best-selling male artists in the United States. In his Wikipedia listing, it states he has sold over 28 million albums worldwide, had seven top 20 US albums, and ten number-one US jazz albums with his Christmas album, “When My Heart Finds Christmas,” as his best-selling album in the United States and “Only You” (2004) as his highest-charting album. As an actor, Connick has been seen in films, including “Memphis Belle,” “Copycat,” “Independence Day,” “Hope Floats,” “Basic,” “Bug,” “P.S. I Love You,” “New in Town,” and “Dolphin Tale.” On TV, Connick had recurring roles as Leo Markus on NBC’s “Will & Grace” and Executive A.D.A. David Haden in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” He was an “American Idol” judge on seasons 13-15 of the Fox version with Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban.
Interview Credits:
Recorded: April 10, 2018
Host / Producer: Veronica Castro
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: Exact Sciences