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The eponymous HBO interview show On the Record with Bob Costas begins its second season on Thursday. In turn, we decided to get the 50-year-old Costas on the record.

SI: Actress Marilu Henner told you in an interview that she lost her virginity the night of Apollo II's lunar landing. If you interview Don Zimmer, promise us you won't ask him about his first time.

Costas: Interestingly, Zim lost his when Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic.

SI: In this era of cross-branding, will you do a cameo on Six Feet Under or Oz?

Costas: No. I'm holding out for Taxicab Confessions.

SI: Is Fear Factor the end of civilization or just an entertaining show?

Costas: Let's put it this way: Whatever it is, it isn't NBC's best shot at a Peabody.

SI: How does an announcing team of Madden, Michaels and Costas sound?

Costas: On one hand, I don't take up that much room in the booth. On the other hand, there's probably not room in any booth for the three of us.

SI: How much XFL memorabilia do you have?