The Johnny Carson Show | Podcast on Podbay

The Johnny Carson Show

Carson Entertainment Group

For 30 years, Johnny Carson reigned as the King of Late Night, entertaining the nation each night with celebrity interviews, hilarious monologues, and wacky comedy sketches. By opening the curtains for up-and-coming comedians, Johnny launched the careers of some of the biggest names in comedy including Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, and Ellen DeGeneres. Drawing from the official library of Johnny’s TV show, The Johnny Carson Show weekly podcast will feature entertaining clips selectively curated by Johnny’s Tonight Show producers. Join host and comedian Wil Shriner who will provide a behind-the-scenes look and insider’s view of the show and its guests. As timeless today as they were then, listen to the magic moments of yesteryear with laughs, conversation, and entertainment.

Charles Grodin & Kevin Nealon, who discusses his 1st Tonight Show appearance with Podcast Host Wil Shriner

Host Wil Shriner talks with Kevin Nealon about his first time on the Tonight Show as they listen to his second appearance on March 19, 1985.

May 31, 2020

41 min

Don Rickles is ruthless and Carnac is all knowing - 01/06/1976

In this episode Johnny jokes about mood rings, Tommy Newsom, the New Hampshire primary, and the LA Rams' recent loss. Carnac uses his divine powers, and no one is safe when Don Rickles shows up.

May 3, 2020

30 min

Teacher/Astronaut Christa McAuliffe talks with Johnny about her upcoming launch on the Space Shuttle Challenger

Christa and Johnny talk about how she was selected from more than 11,000 applicants to become the first teacher in space. She discusses her plans to teach lessons aboard the Space Shuttle and conduct experiments and demonstrate to the world the wonders of space.

Mar 22, 2020

18 min

Joan Rivers is on fire on the 25th anniversary of her first appearance on The Tonight Show

Joan Rivers has Johnny and the crowd rolling, as she visits the show on her 25th anniversary of her first appearance on The Tonight Show.

Mar 15, 2020

17 min

Oprah Winfrey begins her successful career, Jerry Seinfeld shares his fears, February 21, 1986

Oprah Winfrey is excited to make her Tonight Show debut after recently launching her talk show and being nominated for an Academy Award for The Color Purple. Jerry Seinfeld is funny as always as he talks about Halloween and being frightened of his father's thermosat.

Mar 8, 2020

20 min

Eddie Murphy and Ellen DeGeneres are hilarious early in their careers, 1987

Eddie Murphy reluctantly shows off his iconic and infectious laugh and Ellen Degeneres returns with a hilarious stand-up set about names and relationships early in her career, 1987.

Mar 1, 2020

27 min

Charles Grodin asks Johnny personal questions & Dom Irerra entertains with his stand-up set, 1986

Charles Grodin is back and grills Johnny with questions about his personal life, and Dom Irerra kills with his stand-up set in this episode from August 1, 1986.

Feb 23, 2020

41 min

Orson Welles, Robert Blake, and Dr. Wayne Dyer discuss show business and self-care, 1976

Orson Welles and Robert Blake promote their upcoming projects and discuss what it's like to work in television, while Dr. Wayne Dyer discusses his new book about promoting self-love and positive self-image.

Feb 16, 2020

50 min

Richard Pryor & Tim Conway have some laughs; Dr. Lendon Smith talks about pediatrics, 1979

Richard Pryor and Tim Conway can't stop laughing as Dr. Lendon Smith cannot stop talking, even without Johnny asking him a single question. January 12, 1979.

Feb 9, 2020

55 min

Jerry Seinfeld jokes about malls, earthquakes, & living in California, 1981

Jerry Seinfeld delivers a hilarious stand-up set about his experience living in Hollywood, mall shopping, and greeting cards in this show from July 22, 1981.

Feb 2, 2020

24 min