Fred Roggin
Fred Roggin discusses his Carson appearances, receiving a phone call from Carson, going on with guest host Jay Leno, Bob Hope, Tommy Lasorda, & appearing…
May 20, 2021•44 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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Episodes
Carol Silverman
Carol Silverman discusses working at NBC Burbank, Johnny Carson, Stump The Band, Steve Martin, Welcome Back Kotter, Joan Rivers, Midnight Special with the Bee Gees,…
May 13, 2021•49 min
Leslie Bennetts
Leslie Bennetts discusses her book about Joan Rivers “Last Girl Before Freeway”, the Carson/Rivers falling-out debacle, the person responsible for their feud, Rivers’ FOX late night show,…
May 08, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Diane Schuur
Diane Schuur discusses her 11 Carson appearances, Carson drummer Ed Shaughnessy, Quincy Jones conducting her, being friends with Frank Sinatra, & working with Ray Charles.
Apr 30, 2021•52 min
Ruta Lee Returns
Ruta Lee returns to discuss her book “Consider Your A** Kissed” with stories about Carson, Frank Sinatra, Marlene Dietrich, Raymond Burr, Debbie Reynolds, & Shecky…
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Roy Blount Jr.
Roy Blount Jr. discusses his Carson appearances, talking to Johnny during commercials, Letterman’s green room, Gilda Radner, Garry Shandling, & Dick Cavett.
Apr 15, 2021•49 min
Jack Jones
Jack Jones discusses his Carson appearances, pranking Ed McMahon, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sullivan, & The Love Boat.
Apr 08, 2021•51 min
Chris Haston
NBC photographer Chris Haston discusses Carson’s dislike of being photographed by himself, taking photos of Carson and Fred de Cordova, Bette Davis, George Burns, &…
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Betty Buckley
Betty Buckley discusses her Carson appearances, friendship with John Belushi, her role in Brian De Palma’s “Carrie”, working with Bob Fosse in “Pippin”, Elaine Stritch,…
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Paul Block Returns Again
Paul Block returns again to discuss being a talent coordinator on Carson’s Tonight Show, Buddy Rich, Glen Campbell and Carl Sagan.
Mar 19, 2021•50 min
Vince Calandra Returns
Vince Calandra returns to discuss being a guest booker on the Ed Sullivan Show as well as on Joan River’s FOX late night show, Paul…
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Carson Writers Round Table
Carson writers round table with Tony DeSena, Andrew Nicholls, & Darrell Vickers discussing writing for Johnny Carson. Topics include Carnac bits, favorite jokes Johnny used, a bit that…
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 25 min
John R. Holmes
John R. Holmes discusses working on Carson’s Tonight Show, going to Johnny’s Malibu home, stealing Dave Letterman’s truck, Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, Brandon Tartikoff, &…
Feb 25, 2021•53 min
Vince Calandra
Vince Calandra discusses being a talent booker on The Ed Sullivan Show, booking The Beatles on Sullivan, standing in for George Harrison during rehearsal, &…
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Diahn W. McGrath
Diahn W. McGrath discusses her Carson appearances, being on Get Smart, I Spy, and The Andy Griffith Show, Jean Harlow’s former mansion, Bob Einstein, & Pablo…
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Ray Dewey
Ray Dewey discusses working as NBC Director of Broadcast Standards, his involvement in Carson’s show, occasional things being bleeped out, Fred de Cordova, and Doc…
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Deb Roccaforte
Deb Roccaforte discusses working on Carson’s NY Tonight Show, booking guests for The Mike Douglas Show, Bette Midler, Paul Williams, Ginger Rogers, Paul Anka, George…
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Sue Raney
Sue Raney discusses her appearances singing on Carson’s Tonight show, dining with Johnny at Jilly’s, opening up for Don Rickles in Las Vegas, Doris Day,…
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Jeff Wald
Jeff Wald discusses his famous past clients such as Tiny Tim and Helen Reddy going on Carson’s show, socializing with Johnny, Carol Wayne, George Carlin, Frank Sinatra…
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Gary Null
Gary Null discusses photographing Carson’s Tonight Show, his 40 years at NBC, Elvis Comeback Special, traveling with Bob Hope, Redd Foxx, & John Wayne.
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Wendy Perl
Wendy Perl discusses photographing Carson and The Tonight Show, working at NBC, Bob Hope’s 90th Birthday, Joan Rivers, Brandon Tartikoff, & being in the audience for…
Dec 31, 2020•57 min
Ed. Weinberger
Ed. Weinberger discusses writing for Carson’s Tonight Show, Carson’s difficulty playing the Fountainelblue in Miami, The Mary Tyler Moore Show episode based on him, &…
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 36 min
Ed Sommerfeld
Ed Sommerfeld discusses managing Rodney Dangerfield and why he had trouble originally getting booked on Carson, Joan Rivers, David Frye, Judy Garland, & booking acts…
Dec 17, 2020•59 min
Emily Marshall Returns Again
Emily Marshall returns for a 3rd episode to discuss working on The Tonight Show, Doc Severinsen, Tommy Newsom, & writing for The Bob Newhart Show.
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Garth Ancier
Garth Ancier discusses his time at FOX during Joan Rivers’ late night show, working at NBC with Brandon Tartikoff, & trying to get Rosie O’Donnell…
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Steve Binder
Steve Binder discusses directing Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Elvis Comeback Special 1968, Diana Ross Live in Central Park, Petula Clark Special with Harry Belafonte, &…
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Sam Haskell
Sam Haskell discusses his visits to Carson’s Tonight Show, a funny Johnny encounter, being an agent at William Morris for 26 years, his famous clients…
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr
Emily Marshall Returns
Emily Marshall returns to discuss working on The Tonight Show, Carson being highly sensitive, Joan Rivers, Carson anniversary parties, & Ed McMahon’s unusual bathroom.
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 16 min
The Amazing Kreskin Returns
The Amazing Kreskin Returns to discuss Johnny Carson, Dave Letterman, Joan Rivers, & co-hosting The Mike Douglas Show.
Nov 05, 2020•55 min
Rory O’Connor Returns
Rory O’Connor returns to discuss Carson, working on The Tonight Show, Johnny’s microphone being auctioned, Dean Martin, & working on CPO Sharkey with Don Rickles.
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min
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