of the 21st century-- astrophysicist, hayden planetarium director, and nova science now host neil degrasse tyson. i'm maria hinojosa. this is one on one. neil degrasse tyson, thank you so much for being with us. >> it's about time you had me on the show. >> hinojosa: just in case people don't know who you are... >> okay. >> hinojosa: but of course, everybody knows. you are the most famous astrophysicist in the country... african american astrophysicist. you are the director of the hayden planetarium in new york city. you're the host of nova science now. and you write books, and you dance, too. >> i once danced. not much anymore. that was an earlier chapter in my life. and odd that you would mention my ethnicity there. and i say that because i once thought about that. and i realized that i may be the most visible scientist of any discipline, of any ethnicity, of any skin color, in america today. and the reason why i went through that mental exercise was because there i am trying to bring the frontier of science to the public, and i said, "i don't want to do that alone. i want some others th

. >> can i just say that i made fun of neil degrasse tyson fans on this show and i was stripped of myk page. and it was a wake-up call. and i learn mid lesson. and i'm glad. i'm glad. >> did you really lose your facebook page? >> for that quote i said. and i deserved every second of it. >> can you believe that? that is absolutely -- i mean, you -- whoever, you cannot be proud of actually that. that is so pathetic. >> that what passes for getting results these days. >> exactly. pay attention to your family. >> i don't want to listen to spotify pro. i'm glad they shut it down. >>> coming up, a $4 million bed. that must be some bed. nice one, captain obvious. you're fired. >> tonight's sponsor is the look. we know what it takes to make a pop star. the look. the only reality-based singing competition judged purely on appearance. our judges are in a soundproof booth so talent never comes into play. the look, watch us on mute. fighting constipation by eating healthier, drinking plenty of water, but still not getting relief? try dulcolax laxative tablets. dulcolax is comfort-coated for gentl