Henry Thomas: ’E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’

3/24/2026

It Happened In Hollywood

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The star of the beloved sci-fi film from 1982 looks back on how a tearful, instinctive audition won him screen immortality and childhood superstardom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Henry Thomas: ’E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’

It Happened In Hollywood

More episodes from "It Happened In Hollywood"

Andrew McCarthy: ‘Pretty in Pink’

Henry Thomas: ’E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’

Jane Alexander & Lynne Littman: ‘Testament’

Mira Nair: 'Salaam Bombay!'

Larry Smith: 'Eyes Wide Shut'

William Petersen: 'Manhunter'

Adrian Lyne: ‘Jacob’s Ladder’

Patty McCormack: ‘The Bad Seed’

Philippe Rousselot: ‘Diva’

Rob Reiner: ‘This is Spinal Tap’