B.J. Thomas discusses his Carson appearances, Burt Bacharach, recording “Raindrops” & singing it at the 1970 Academy Awards, Elvis Presley, & a memorable Ed Sullivan appearance. Link: https://apple.co/322CW8x
David Newell, Fred Rogers’ co-worker & friend, discusses Mister Rogers’ being a guest on Carson, Johnny’s Mister Rogers parodies, & Rogers paying a surprise visit to Eddie Murphy.
Shelly Schultz discusses being an original Carson talent booker, discovering an unknown Joan Rivers, & finally booking Ethel Merman. Link: https://apple.co/2mV7gm5
Steve Purcell discusses directing the Tonight Show backstage video that aired on Johnny’s final show, being with Carson pre-show in his office, & visiting Johnny’s Malibu home. Link: https://apple.co/2kSjoDD
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. Link: https://apple.co/2mepNtb
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 Presley in 1956’s
Art Metrano discusses his Carson appearances, a funny Mel Brooks story, & why his friendship with Rodney Dangerfield ended. Link: https://apple.co/347QTnb
Mimi Hines discusses her Johnny appearances, getting a big break on Jack Paar, her friendship with Paul Lynde, & opening for Tony Bennett at the Copacabana. link: https://apple.co/2KZTMh6
Tracy Newman discusses her Johnny appearances, being managed by Ed McMahon, Rodney Dangerfield, writing on Ellen DeGeneres’ sitcom Ellen, & working with Bob Newhart. link: https://apple.co/2Ml9sys
Johnny Dark discusses being with Carson in Las Vegas, his 4 Tonight Shows with guest hosts, Andy Kaufman, Dave Letterman, Robin Williams, & Bob Uecker. link: https://apple.co/2YBwXde
