Bob Askey
Bob Askey discusses attending college with Johnny, seeing television for the first time at Johnny’s parents home, his friendship with Dick Carson, and Carson’s first wife Jody.
Sep 12, 2019•49 min
The Carson Podcast
Mark Malkoff talks with guests about legendary talk show host Johnny Carson. Guests include stand-up comics who debuted on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, individuals that worked on the show, frequent guests, and top entertainers that were influenced by Carson.
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James Drury
Actor James Drury discusses his 1968 Johnny appearance, starring for 9 years in NBC’s The Virginian, a 1967 Bob Hope special, & working with Elvis…
Sep 05, 2019•50 min
Art Metrano
Art Metrano discusses his Carson appearances, a funny Mel Brooks story, & why his friendship with Rodney Dangerfield ended.
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Mimi Hines
Mimi Hines discusses her Johnny appearances, getting a big break on Jack Paar, her friendship with Paul Lynde, & opening for Tony Bennett at the…
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 37 min
Tracy Newman
Tracy Newman discusses her Johnny appearances, being managed by Ed McMahon, Rodney Dangerfield, writing on Ellen DeGeneres’ sitcom Ellen, & working with Bob Newhart.
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Johnny Dark
Johnny Dark discusses being with Carson in Las Vegas, his 4 Tonight Shows with guest hosts, Andy Kaufman, Dave Letterman, Robin Williams, & Bob Uecker.
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 22 min
John Twomey
John Twomey discusses playing songs with his hands for Johnny, his numerous Tonight Show appearances, and conversing with Johnny on the Tonight Show set.
Aug 01, 2019•52 min
Paul Gertner
Paul Gertner discusses his 3 Johnny appearances, doing magic with Carson at his home, and writing the forward to Paul’s book.
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Rick Andreoli
Former NBC graphic artist Rick Andreoli discusses making the “More to Come” artwork, Johnny mentioning him on air, and his phone chat with William Paley.
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr
Mimi Kennedy
Mimi Kennedy discusses her Johnny appearances, Fred de Cordova, 3 Girls 3, Sid Caesar, Jimmy Stewart, SNL, & Flip Wilson.
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Mindy Rickles
Mindy Rickles discusses her legendary father Don Rickles, how he have Johnny lots of credit for his career, Bob Newhart, & her standup.
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Joan Klein
Joan Klein discusses being Johnny’s assistant in Burbank, Johnny & Joanna throwing her a bridal shower, & notes to her from Carson.
Jun 27, 2019•27 min
Ron Gallela
Mark takes listeners behind the scenes of the podcast. Also Ron Gallela famed paparazzi photographer tells tales about celebrity icons.
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Chris Korman
Chris Korman joins Mark to discuss his father actor Harvey Korman, his dad’s relationship with Carson, & getting a present from Johnny.
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Christopher Mitchum
Actor Christopher Mitchum discusses his Carson appearance which resulted in John Wayne (his friend and mentor) never speaking to him again, his films including Big…
Jun 06, 2019•57 min
Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried discusses frequent Carson guests, his one issue with Johnny’s Tonight Show, Letterman, and his brief time on SNL.
May 30, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Wayne Federman
Wayne Federman discusses being present at the Friars Club Salute to Johnny Carson, seeing Johnny ‘s act live, working out of Johnny’s old studio, co-producing…
May 23, 2019•1 hr 12 min
David Wright
David Wright discusses working on The Tonight Show, chatting with guests Lucille Ball and Jack Lemmon backstage, and meeting Carson for the first time.
May 16, 2019•53 min
Mort Sahl
Mort Sahl discusses getting Jim Garrison booked on Carson, guest hosting the Tonight Show, and writing for John F. Kennedy.
May 09, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Gail Parent
Gail Parent discusses her Johnny appearances, writing for The Carol Burnett Show, and working with Barbra Streisand.
May 02, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Park Overall
Park Overall discusses her Johnny appearances, James Garner, Betty White, and Mike Nichols.
Apr 25, 2019•59 min
Herbie J Pilato
Herbie J Pilato discusses being an NBC page for the Tonight Show, Ed McMahon, Paul McCartney on Carson, and his new book about Mary Tyler…
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Tom Dreesen
Tom Dreesen returns to discuss Johnny, Ed McMahon, David Letterman, and Frank Sinatra.
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Dr. Robert Ballard
Dr. Robert Ballard joins Mark to discuss his 3 Johnny appearances, Carson’s curiosity during commercials, and his 1985 discovery of the Titanic in the North Atlantic…
Apr 04, 2019•46 min
Bill Kirchenbauer
Bill Kirchenbauer discusses his Johnny appearances, going on with guest host George Carlin, and Fernwood 2 Night.
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 53 min
Michael Gray
Michael Gray discusses his 10 years as stage manager on The Tonight Show, his routine that Johnny loved at the anniversary party, and working on…
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Stephen Cox
Author Stephen Cox joins Mark to discuss his book “Here’s Johnny”, how he landed a rare interview with Carson, getting access to backstage at The…
Mar 14, 2019•2 hr 14 min
Paul Marr
Paul Marr joins Mark to discuss doing cue cards for Johnny for 10 years, being a musical guest on The Tonight Show, working with Jay…
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Martina Arroyo & Earl Rose
Martina Arroyo joins Mark to discuss her 14 Johnny appearances in NY & Burbank. Earl Rose then talks about his 20 years at the Tonight…
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Linda Zimmerman
Linda Zimmerman joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show, the talent department, Shirley Wood, Fred de Cordova, and Jerry Lewis.
Feb 21, 2019•44 min
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