Emily Marshall
Emily Marshall discusses working on the Tonight Show, Carson doing 2 of her jokes on air, her marriage to Doc Severisen, & working for Fred…
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 21 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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Nick Prueher
Nick Preuher discusses working at Letterman on CBS, Letterman wanting to know things about Carson, Peter Lassaly, Steve Martin, Bruce Willis, Isabella Rossellini, & Richard Simmons.
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Bob Uecker 300th Episode
Bob Uecker for the 300th episode joins Mark to discuss his over 60 Johnny Carson appearances, his friendly relationship with Johnny, & Carson at first…
Oct 08, 2020•57 min
Gary Lee Boas
Gary Lee Boas, author of “StarStruck: Photos From a Fan”, discusses his fan photos taken in the 60’s & 70’s (including Carson) and the stories behind them…
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 56 min
Rudy Gatlin
Rudy Gatlin of The Gatlin Brothers discusses their Carson appearances, Fred de Cordova, Arnold Palmer, Glen Campbell, Hee Haw, & Kenny Rogers.
Sep 24, 2020•51 min
Rory O’Connor
Rory O’Connor discusses working on The Tonight Show, George Carlin not being let past NBC security, an odd Carson encounter, George Burns, John Wayne, & Orson…
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Gene Perret
Gene Perret discusses being Bob Hope’s headwriter, Carson appearing on Hope’s 90th Birthday Special on NBC, & writing for The Carol Burnett Show and Laugh-In.
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Abbe Jaye
Abbe Jaye discusses her memorable Carson appearance, how she convinced the show to book her, & appearing with guest host Joey Bishop.
Sep 07, 2020•33 min
Bruce Vilanch
Bruce Vilanch discusses writing for Bette Midler on Carson’s penultimate show, writing for The Oscars, Billy Crystal, Madeline Kahn, Paul Lynde, Midnight Special, Nell Carter, &…
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Myra Richman
Myra Richman discusses working at The Tonight Show in NY, Ella Fitzgerald, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Joan Rivers, Dick Cavett, Tommy Newsom, & the unusual gift Carson gave…
Aug 27, 2020•48 min
Justin Martell
Tiny Tim biographer Justin Martell discusses Tiny Tim’s Carson appearances including 40 million viewers tuning into his wedding to Miss Vicki. The new documentary Tiny Tim: King For A Day…
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 22 min
John Byner
John Byner discusses his Carson appearances, Orson Welles wanting him to be a guest, Fred de Cordova, The Carol Burnett Show, Jackie Mason’s Ed Sullivan…
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Ruta Lee
Ruta Lee discusses going on Carson, doing films with The Rat Pack and Fred Astaire, her friend Phyllis Diller, The Twilight Zone & Rod Serling,…
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Ken Kragen
Ken Kragen discusses his role in “The Late Shift” as well as managing frequent Carson guests including Kenny Rogers, Burt Reynolds, Harry Chapin, & The…
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Jim Mulholland
Jim Mulholland discusses writing for Carson in NY & Burbank, writing Carson’s material whenever he hosted the Oscars, writing on The Dean Martin Show, &…
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett discusses Carson’s show being a huge break, being a guest on Carson’s final month in May 1992, & his fun with John Candy on…
Jul 16, 2020•56 min
Joel Tator
Joel Tator discusses producing & directing Tom’s Snyder’s “Tomorrow”, Carson’s involvement with the show, George Carlin, Orson Welles, & John Lennon.
Jul 11, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Jon Macks
Jon Macks discusses at 15 yrs old sending jokes to Carson, Ed McMahon’s generosity, & his 22 yrs as monologue writer on Leno’s Tonight Show.
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Lesley Ann Warren
Lesley Ann Warren discusses Johnny Carson, working with Mel Brooks on Life Stinks, Milton Berle, David Brenner, Mission Impossible, being on The Muppet Show, & Fred MacMurray.
Jun 25, 2020•30 min
Debbie Feder
Former Carson staffer Debbie Feder discusses working on The Tonight Show, assisting guest hosts such as Diana Ross and David Letterman, & a staff memo from Fred…
Jun 18, 2020•31 min
Melba Moore
Melba Moore discusses going on The Tonight Show, Ed McMahon knowing her father, The Carol Burnett Show, David Frost, Night of 100 Stars, & Jerry Lewis.
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Rita Rudner
Rita Rudner discusses her numerous Carson appearances, Letterman, & Sam Kinison.
Jun 11, 2020•47 min
Carl Reiner Returns Again
Carl Reiner returns for a 3rd appearance sharing stories about Johnny Carson, Ernie Kovacs, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Shelley Winters, & takes listener questions.
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Wil Shriner
Wil Shriner discusses his Carson appearances, Fred de Cordova, being on Letterman’s morning show 26 times, Joan Rivers, John Denver, & Debbie Reynolds.
May 28, 2020•2 hr 6 min
Nick Bernstein Returns and Brian Gersten
Nick Bernstein, CBS VP of late night west, returns to the podcast. Director Brian Gersten discusses Carson’s involvement in his documentary “The Great Toilet Paper…
May 21, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Gina Hemphill-Strachan
Gina Hemphill-Strachan discusses working on The Tonight Show, meeting guests including Letterman and Bette Midler, & being the granddaughter of Olympic legend Jesse Owens.
May 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Nick Bernstein
Nick Bernstein discusses his 11 years at NBC working for Rick Ludwin, Rick’s relationship with Carson, and Rick’s involvement with Leno, Conan, & SNL.
May 07, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Bill Carter Returns Again
Bill Carter in his 3rd episode discusses Carson’s advice to Lorne Michaels & Dick Ebersol, Carson phoning Conan, & NBC agonizing over picking Leno or…
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Bill Boggs and Jane Rothchild
Host Bill Boggs discusses interviews with frequent Carson guests. Jane Rothchild talks working on Carson in NY. Bill Boggs’ latest book is now available for…
Apr 23, 2020•53 min
Rob Burnett
Rob Burnett discusses Johnny’s 1994 cameo on Letterman, dining with Carson, & his years at Letterman.
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 25 min
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