Scroll on for some of his most memorable moments.
In reality, Parkinson and a studio audience were eagerly waiting.
Mirren replied: What do you mean, In quotes?
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Asked about the interview in 2016, Parkinson refused to apologize for his remarks.
There is no need to apologize, not at all.
Theres no problem, its not World War III for Gods sake.
Mirren did appear again on the show.
So why do it?
Ryan shifted awkwardly in her chair and Parkinson commented on her body language.
If you were me, what would you do now?
Just wrap it up, Ryan joked.
Rod Hull and Emu
An interview that is woven into the fabric of British television folklore.
Parkinsons 1976 encounter with Rod Hull featured the comedians feathered friend, Emu, getting to know his host.
Connolly seized his moment, telling a TV audience of millions his famous dead wife joke.
I never looked back from that moment, Connolly later reflected.
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton spoke candidly about her relationship with plastic surgery in 2001.
Were you always bunched up at the top, Parkinson asked.
Ive always had bigguns, Parton replied.
Orson Welles
Parkinson was granted a rare interview with Orson Welles in 1974.
#OnThisDay1945: Steve Martin was born.
