King's guest for this edition is comedian Whoopi Goldberg, who discusses the following topics, among others: her acclaimed performances in the films, "Ghost" and "The Color Purple"; the origin of her name; an early job as a funeral parlor cosmetician; Mike Nichols's interest in and support of her career; the growth of her characters and the way she uses them to address social and personal issues; the legacy of black performers in show business; and her work with Comic Relief. Includes footage of "Direct From Broadway . . . Whoopi Goldberg."