Mini-Episode #113: Remembering Johnny Carson, Part 1 with Mark Malkoff
May 25, 2017•25 min
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Summary
Gilbert Gottfried and Frank Santopadre welcome Mark Malkoff of the Carson Podcast to delve into the legacy of Johnny Carson. They explore fascinating aspects of The Tonight Show, from the challenges of child guests and popular urban legends to the unfortunate erasure of early episodes and Carson's shy, complex personality. The conversation also highlights the tumultuous relationship between Carson and his producer Freddy DeCordova, extraordinary on-air mishaps, and a detailed look at the iconic first episode with Groucho Marx, Mel Brooks, and Tony Bennett.Episode description
This week: Mel Brooks takes on Tony Bennett! Ed Ames performs a "bris." The mystery of the Zsa Zsa Gabor story! And Johnny turns down "The King of Comedy"!
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