TV legend set for new chat show podcast from beyond the grave as AI will recreate his distinctive voice
10/25/2024 01:46 PM
SIR Michael Parkinson will continue as the chat show king from beyond the grave — thanks to Artificial Intelligence.
The technology will be used to recreate Parky's distinctive voice as he quizzes famous names for a podcast.
His son Michael has given his backing to the project for which a string of potential interview subjects have been identified.
An insider told The Sun: "The fact that a bizarre project like this is being pursued is a measure of just how adored Parky was and how missed he now is.
"Although it sounds strange, using AI like this will keep the memory of the grand inquisitor alive and remember him for doing what he did best — grilling famous people."
Proud Yorkshireman Sir Michaeldied after a brief illness last August aged 88.
He found fame presenting his TV talk show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982, and 1998 to 2007.
He hosted other chat shows and programmes in the UK and abroad.
In his early years he interviewed some of the world's biggest stars including Bing Crosby, Bette Davis, Muhammad Ali, Helen Mirren and Billy Connolly.
His many other memorable telly moments include his clash with Rod Hull and his aggressive puppet Emu in 1976 and his infamously frosty interview with actress Meg Ryan in 2003.
