tonight i'm here with the best of the best, mikhail baryshnikov. as many of you knows, i'm part of the new cast of "dancing can the stars." a challenge that i'm thoroughly enjoying. it's also given me renewed respect for the art of dancing and what the art form requires from everyone who attempts it from the greats like mikhail baryshnikov to my humble contribution. we're glad you can join us. my conversations with mikhail baryshnikov coming up right now. ♪ >>> penned by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ >>> i've had the pleasure of speaking with misha, az he's called, three times over the last few years. his most acclaimed dancer of his generation to his defection from the soviet union back in 1974, to his commitment to passing on his artistry to new generations of dancers and actors. for all of this acclaim, he's amazingly enough been the object of pushback from audiences. in fact, he has been booed and if mikhail baryshnikov can be booed, i guess anyone can be booed. >> speaking of booing, i had the same exper

join me next time for a conversation with mikhail baryshnikov about his continuing search for autistic'll see you then. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> penned by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> the following kqed production was produced in high definition. [ ♪music ] >> yes, check, please! people. >> no! >> it's all about licking your plate. >> the food is just fabulous. >> i should be in psychoanalysis for the amount of money i spend in restaurants. >> i had a horrible experience. >> i don't even think we were at the same restaurant. >> and everybody, i'm sure, saved room for those desserts.