The Carson Podcast

Mark Malkoff

4.9 (12)
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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.

01/09/2022

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.

1h 10m
07/07/2022

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…

2h 19m
16/06/2022

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…

2h 20m
09/06/2022

Barry Gibb

Barry Gibb discusses Carson, Bee Gees, brother Andy, Streisand, McCartney, Dolly, Letterman, Leno, Hope, Burns, & being knighted by Prince Charles.

59 min
02/06/2022

Tina Sinatra

Tina Sinatra discusses Johnny Carson, her famous father, Don Rickles, Sammy Davis Jr, Suzanne Pleshette, David Janssen, and Dean Martin.

55 min
26/05/2022

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…

1h 23m
19/05/2022

Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett returns to discuss Johnny Carson, working with Carson on The Garry Moore Show, the Carson appearance discussing her daughter’s substance abuse issue, Carol Wayne, & Jimmy…

40 min
12/05/2022

Jan Schwarz

Jan Schwarz discusses her 15 years at the Tonight Show, her Carson interactions, working with Bobby Quinn, Carson’s loyalty, the issues with sketch rehearsals, &…

1h 17m

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12 Ratings

Bless you Mark Malkoff

18/11/2021

twenty6dollars

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Superb podcast

09/05/2020

Simbababy

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

09/03/2016

lunchboxpurejoy

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 !
Here's Johnny: Fascinating and funny

31/08/2014

Preston 521

This podcast is a wonderful collection of anecdotes and insights about Johnny Carson and the Tonight Show. It's a brilliant idea, because every comedian and writer remembers their time with Carson with tremendous clarity, detail and humour. Addictive listening.

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.