it's a very well thought out question, and nine times out of ten, the guest can't answer it, which makes it very amusing and fun, because you don't get into the whole thing going everywhere he wants you to go, you make them come to that question, and that is very philosophical. that is socratic. and i love that. i think that is terrific. >> tucker: i really appreciate that. the basics are what matters to me. i'm a very basic person. don mclean, it is an honor to have you on tonight. thank you so much. i can't tell you the number of times i've thought about you alone in the car, and it's great to finally meet you. thanks very much. >> well, thank you for having me. >> mark: i'm glad don mclean mentionedin "wonderful baby," tt is a great song. fred astaire made a terrific version of that. hasn't been a holly jolly christmas for the creepy porn lawyer. when he was on cnn every day, he came over like a supremely mega lawyer. the prosecutors now say that was all a sham. all of that coming up next. ♪