391 episodes
The Carson Podcast Mark Malkoff
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- Comedy
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4.9 • 12 Ratings
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Host 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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Robert Smigel and Dana Carvey
Robert Smigel and Dana Carvey discuss their Carson sketches on Saturday Night Live, Carvey’s 5 Johnny appearances, and their thoughts on Carson’s 30-year run.
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James Comisar
TV Curator, James Comisar, discusses Carson personally giving him the famous Carnac turban, how he got Carson’s full Tonight Show set, & the amazing TV artifacts in his Comisar Collection.
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Gabe Kaplan
Gabe Kaplan discusses his 40 appearances on Carson’s Tonight Show, 18 times guest hosting the Tonight Show, how going on Carson led to Welcome Back Kotter, Battle of the Network Stars and Robert Conrad, friendship with Howard Cosell, Bob Hope, & Groucho Marx.
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Barry Gibb
Barry Gibb discusses Carson, Bee Gees, brother Andy, Streisand, McCartney, Dolly, Letterman, Leno, Hope, Burns, & being knighted by Prince Charles.
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Tina Sinatra
Tina Sinatra discusses Johnny Carson, her famous father, Don Rickles, Sammy Davis Jr, Suzanne Pleshette, David Janssen, and Dean Martin.
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Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis discusses his Carson appearances, nearly getting banned, an awkward airplane flight involving Carson, going on Letterman’s NBC show, David Brenner’s advice & Larry David.
Customer Reviews
Bless you Mark Malkoff
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Superb podcast
Mark does such a terrific job of reliving the glory years of the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Listening each week is a beautiful step back in time. Mark’s attention to detail, raw enthusiasm and delivery make this a podcast not to be missed. Other interviewers could learn so much from Mark and the gem of a podcast that he has produced. 10/10 from Peter down under.
A Snapshot of A Golden Age
This was a real find. The rich flow chart of comedy and the rise to the top is endlessly interesting
Who would have guessed Uncle Joey from full house missed out on SNL due to Dana Carvey !