Barry Diller on Rupert Murdoch’s risk appetite: “I’m dealing with a crazy person”

Barry Diller reveals he was "fraudulently" brought into 20th Century Fox, which was near bankruptcy under owner Marvin Davis. His solution: bring in Rupert Murdoch. What followed was one of the most audacious gambles in media history — Murdoch agreed in five minutes to bet his entire company on launching a fourth television network. Diller also shares how Home Alone's box office revenue literally saved News Corp from collapse, and admits he introduced Murdoch to Roger Ailes — though he had nothing to do with Fox News. #fox #homealone #rupertmurdoch Want the full story behind the interview? Grab Barry Diller’s memoir Who Knew: https://amzn.to/419FKAV (affiliate link) Become a member to watch full episodes and get exclusive access to content: https://bit.ly/3q4TjAb Subscribe to watch the latest interviews: http://bit.ly/1R1Fd6w Episode debuted nationwide in 2026.

I can't forgive him: Barry Diller on the tragedy of his sadistic, heroin-addict brother
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I can't forgive him: Barry Diller on the tragedy of his sadistic, heroin-addict brother

New tariffs target imports tied to forced labor as trade policy takes effect
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New tariffs target imports tied to forced labor as trade policy takes effect

One dead, 15 hurt after van plows into crowd at Berlin Pride Parade
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One dead, 15 hurt after van plows into crowd at Berlin Pride Parade

Isaac Asimov's Vision Of The Future | Letterman
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Isaac Asimov's Vision Of The Future | Letterman

Mick Jagger Can’t Name One Good Thing About Getting Older | The Interview
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Mick Jagger Can’t Name One Good Thing About Getting Older | The Interview

Barry Diller on Indiana Jones and the hypocrisy of George Lucas
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Barry Diller on Indiana Jones and the hypocrisy of George Lucas

How Malibu Became America’s Most Exclusive Beach Town
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How Malibu Became America’s Most Exclusive Beach Town

Barry Diller: If you’re hiring from the outside, you’ve failed
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Barry Diller: If you’re hiring from the outside, you’ve failed

Bill Murray | Howard Stern Interview
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Bill Murray | Howard Stern Interview

Kyle MacLachlan: “My career definitely took a hit” | The Louis Theroux Podcast
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Kyle MacLachlan: “My career definitely took a hit” | The Louis Theroux Podcast

Goldman Sachs Pushed Him Out. Then He Built Billions. | The WSJ Money Interview
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Goldman Sachs Pushed Him Out. Then He Built Billions. | The WSJ Money Interview

Inside the home former Disney CEO spent 30 years building
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Inside the home former Disney CEO spent 30 years building

The Rise and Fall of America's Most Glamorous Desert City: Palm Springs, California
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The Rise and Fall of America's Most Glamorous Desert City: Palm Springs, California

Why Does Time Stop at the SPEED OF LIGHT? Feynman's Mind-Blowing Truth
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Why Does Time Stop at the SPEED OF LIGHT? Feynman's Mind-Blowing Truth

URGENT UPDATE - Iran War Expert: A Mass Casualty Attack Is Coming! | Robert Pape
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URGENT UPDATE - Iran War Expert: A Mass Casualty Attack Is Coming! | Robert Pape

Caroline Kennedy Remembers JFK, Jacqueline and JFK Jr. | David Letterman
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Caroline Kennedy Remembers JFK, Jacqueline and JFK Jr. | David Letterman

An in-depth interview with the late Sir Alex Younger, the longest-serving MI6 chief | The Economist
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An in-depth interview with the late Sir Alex Younger, the longest-serving MI6 chief | The Economist

Barry Diller while chairman of Paramount: Drug-filled parties 3-4 nights per week
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Barry Diller while chairman of Paramount: Drug-filled parties 3-4 nights per week

When Ray Liotta Met Real Life Goodfellas | Letterman
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When Ray Liotta Met Real Life Goodfellas | Letterman

At 93, Michael Caine Reveals The 5 People He Loved The Most
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At 93, Michael Caine Reveals The 5 People He Loved The Most