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Charlie Rose and Lara Logan interview George Clooney for "Person to Person"
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Hosts Charlie Rose and Lara Logan launch "Person to Person" from New York City with a visit to the Los Angeles home of big screen idol George Clooney.

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Charlie Rose and Lara Logan interview George Clooney for "Person to Person"
George Clooney had just won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in "The Descendants" when "Person to Person" came to visit. He welcomed Charlie and Lara into his home, coffee cup in hand, to begin his guided tour.

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A peek inside George Clooney's refrigerator during his "Person to Person " tour
The tour starts in the kitchen with a peek inside his refrigerator. It's all salads and juice for a reason. Clooney said his 2012 New Year's resolution was "to eat better and to do one of those cleanses." And, he joked, "I was really glad I did that."

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

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"Person to Person" with Charlie Rose and Lara Logan airs Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

George Clooney takes "Person to Person" into his kitchen
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Clooney bought the house during his "ER" days. He says there is a difference between a house and a home. A house is a place to just live in, but "a home is a place where your family and friends are a part of."

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"Person to Person" with Charlie Rose and Lara Logan airs Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

George Clooney gives "Person to Person" a tour of his L.A. home
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CBS News' "Person to Person" crew, seen here adjusting Clooney's microphone, got a personalized grand tour from the Oscar-winning actor. (He was nominated for two more Oscars this year!) Clooney splits his time between this home in Los Angeles and his summer home in Lake Como, Italy.

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

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George Clooney gives "Person to person" a tour of his L.A. home
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While leading the CBS crew around his home, Clooney shared some tidbits about his childhood.

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

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Clooney family photo (1966)
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George Clooney, seen here with his family in a 1966 photo, lived in a series of homes in Ohio and Kentucky when he was a kid. He said, "I went to five schools before I was in eighth grade." Clooney's dad, Nick, was a TV news anchor.

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Clooney family photo (1971)
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Clooney's parents, shown here with their children in 1971, spent 30 years paying off their home. "And so, it's one of those things that, was always to me - it was a sign of making it...being able to own your own home," he said.

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George Clooney gives "Person to Person" a tour of his L.A. home
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Clooney is a Cincinnati Bengals football fan and likes to watch games with his friends in this room. But, when he was a kid, he wanted to be a baseball player. Charlie Rose wondered what position he would have played. Clooney replied, "the bench."

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Among Clooney's treasured possessions are some neckties belonging to President Kennedy
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Among Clooney's treasured possessions are some neckties belonging to President John F. Kennedy.

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

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George Clooney gives "Person to Person" a tour of his L.A. home
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Clooney decorated his bar with pictures from both his and Frank Sinatra's versions of "Ocean's Eleven."

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

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George Clooney's image on a Maker's Mark bottle in his bar
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Maker's Mark fans take note: The ultimate personalized bourbon bottle for the Kentucky-born actor.

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George Clooney gives "Person to Person" a tour of his L.A. home
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A model of Clooney's character from "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" adorns the bar. "That was a fun movie to do. It was a big flop, believe it or not, but it was a really well-liked movie," said Clooney.

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George Clooney gives "Person to Person" a tour of his L.A. home
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George Clooney's interest in journalism is influenced by his father Nick Clooney's long career in news. In fact, one of the reasons Clooney wrote and directed the film "Good Night, and Good Luck" about Edward R. Murrow - the original host of "Person to Person" - was because his father was a great admirer of the CBS newsman.

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George Clooney gives "Person to Person" a tour of his L.A. home
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George and his father, Nick Clooney, attended a gala hosted by Walter Cronkite. In this autographed photo, George poses with network news anchors, from left, Tom Brokaw, Walter Cronkite, Brian Williams, Dan Rather, and Barbara Walters.

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A Rosemary Clooney record is among the mementos gracing George Clooney's bar
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An old 45 rpm record of Clooney's aunt, legendary singer Rosemary Clooney, is displayed on the edge of a bookcase. "She was a big, big, big part of our lives, and she is dearly missed."

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Rosemary Clooney appeared with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis on The Colgate Comedy Hour circa 1955.
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Rosemary Clooney appeared with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis on "The Colgate Comedy Hour." This photo is from 1955.

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At work with Warren Buffett
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George Clooney shows off his wine collection during a tour of his L.A. home
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Clooney has an impressive wine cellar, and some advice on how to order wine in a restaurant. "Don't order the most expensive 'cause then you'd be a jerk. Find something in the middle, pretend you know what it is, and say: 'This is a fine wine.'"

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At work with Warren Buffett
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

George Clooney gives "Person to Person" a tour of his L.A. home
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Clooney says watching movies in his screening room is one of his favorite things to do. He recently installed a 3D projector so he could watch 3D movies...

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

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George Clooney ties on 3D glasses durign his "Person to Person" tour of his L.A. home
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...but he wasn't so sure he could ever get used to the look.

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

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Photos: At work with Warren Buffett
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Geoege Clooney and Einstein
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Clooney shares his home with Einstein, a dog he rescued from a shelter. To make sure Einstein would like him right from the start, Clooney says he had a secret trick: rubbing meatballs on his shoes!

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At work with Warren Buffett
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

A photo of George Clooney's beloved pet pig, Max
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This is a photo of Max, the pet pig Clooney had for 18 years. Max even slept in bed with the actor, that is, until Max got too big. The pig eventually grew to 250 pounds. Clooney admits he could make some jokes but said, "I'm not gonna."

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"Person to Person" with George Clooney

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Photos: At work with Warren Buffett
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Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

George Clooney gives "Person to Person" a tour of his L.A. home
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Clooney, a serious practical joker, recalled some of his best pranks for "Person to Person." Click here for the story of one prank that took more than five years to set up the punch line.

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

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Photos: At work with Warren Buffett
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

George Clooney poses with "Person to Person" producers and crew
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And that's a wrap! Clooney, center, posed with "Person to Person" producers & crew. Then they packed up their lights, cameras, and miles of cable and went on their next house call.

"Person to Person" with George Clooney

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At work with Warren Buffett
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews
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