The Carson Podcast

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, &…

Vince Calandra discusses being a talent booker on The Ed Sullivan Show, booking The Beatles on Sullivan, standing in for George Harrison during rehearsal, &…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Gary Null discusses photographing Carson’s Tonight Show, his 40 years at NBC, Elvis Comeback Special, traveling with Bob Hope, Redd Foxx, & John Wayne.

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…

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, &…

Ed Sommerfeld discusses managing Rodney Dangerfield and why he had trouble originally getting booked on Carson, Joan Rivers, David Frye, Judy Garland, & booking acts…

Emily Marshall returns for a 3rd episode to discuss working on The Tonight Show, Doc Severinsen, Tommy Newsom, & writing for The Bob Newhart Show.

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…

Steve Binder discusses directing Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Elvis Comeback Special 1968, Diana Ross Live in Central Park, Petula Clark Special with Harry Belafonte, &…

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…

Emily Marshall returns to discuss working on The Tonight Show, Carson being highly sensitive, Joan Rivers, Carson anniversary parties, & Ed McMahon’s unusual bathroom.

The Amazing Kreskin Returns to discuss Johnny Carson, Dave Letterman, Joan Rivers, & co-hosting The Mike Douglas Show.

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.

Emily Marshall discusses working on the Tonight Show, Carson doing 2 of her jokes on air, her marriage to Doc Severisen, & working for Fred…

Nick Preuher discusses working at Letterman on CBS, Letterman wanting to know things about Carson, Peter Lassaly, Steve Martin, Bruce Willis, Isabella Rossellini, & Richard Simmons.

Bob Uecker for the 300th episode joins Mark to discuss his over 60 Johnny Carson appearances, his friendly relationship with Johnny, & Carson at first…

Gary Lee Boas, author of “StarStruck: Photos From a Fan”, discusses his fan photos taken in the 60’s & 70’s (including Carson) and the stories behind them…

Rudy Gatlin of The Gatlin Brothers discusses their Carson appearances, Fred de Cordova, Arnold Palmer, Glen Campbell, Hee Haw, & Kenny Rogers.

Rory O’Connor discusses working on The Tonight Show, George Carlin not being let past NBC security, an odd Carson encounter, George Burns, John Wayne, & Orson…

Gene Perret discusses being Bob Hope’s headwriter, Carson appearing on Hope’s 90th Birthday Special on NBC, & writing for The Carol Burnett Show and Laugh-In.