Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia

Tribute to Connie Francis Joe Sibilia plays clips from his 2017 interview with Connie Francis from his days on Hofstra University's WRHU-FM. Guest: Petri Hawkins Byrd , Judge Judy's longtime bailiff, actor, comedian, emcee, and activist Topic: His 25 seasons on "Judge Judy," his comedy and acting career Joe also discusses the end of the CBS "Late Show" franchise.   See omnystudio.com/listener...

Monologue: Joe Sibilia's animation Guests: Walter Williams , creator of "Mr. Bill"  Topic: The genesis of Mr. Bill on "Saturday Night Live" Phil Orbanes , Board Game Historian, former Parker Bros. Executive, and the author of "Monopoly X" Topic: His new book, Monopoly's role in World War II, celebrity board games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monologue : Joe Sibilia's childhood obsession with Paul Winchell (ventriloquist, inventor, voice of Tigger in Disney's "Winnie-the-Pooh" cartoons) Guest: Burt Dubrow , Legendary Television Producer who created "The Jerry Springer Show" and "The Sally Jessy Raphael Show" Topic: His early television experiences, seeing Jim Henson's "Rowlf" on "The Jimmy Dean Show" live, Shari Lewis, his friendship w...

Monologue: Going to the movies Guests: Matt Singer , Author of "Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever" Topic: The lives and careers of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert Dr. Douglas Howard and Dr. Jake Van Dyke , Founders of Dr. Phytos Topic: Getting nostalgic about pets, and how Dr. Phytos can help yours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monologue: Meeting with Marc Summers Guests: Ed Begley Jr. , Actor and Environmentalist Topic: His new movie "Don't Tell Larry," his storied acting career Michael Seth Starr , author of "Nothin' Comes Easy: The Life of Rodney Dangerfield"  Topic: His new biography of Rodney Dangerfield Michael N. Connors, Esq. , host of "Ask the Lawyer" on AM 970 The Answer and Attorney at Connors & Sulli...

Monologue : Joe's chance to sit behind Johnny Carson's desk at the Paley Center Guests: John Davidson , Singer, Television Host, Actor, and Entertainer Topic: His storied career in Las Vegas, game show hosting, guest hosting "The Tonight Show" 87 times Squire Fridell , Actor best known for portraying Ronald McDonald in commercials from 1984 to 1991 and the proprietor of GlenLyon Winery in Glen Ell...

Monologue: Celebrity workout videos Guests: Elaine LaLanne , The First Lady of Physical Fitness, author of "Pride and Discipline: The Legacy of Jack LaLanne," and co-host of the "LaLanne 'Pass it On' Podcast" Topic: Her beginnings in television in 1948, her life and marriage to Jack LaLanne,  her current workout routine. Taylor Mason , Comedian and Ventriloquist appearing at the WMCA Pastors...

Monologue:  Joe's mom on "The Price is Right" in 1993 Guests: George Gray , Announcer of "The Price is Right" George Gray talks with Joe Sibilia about his favorite game show growing up, working with Bob Barker, the challenges of pronouncing names on "Price," the qualities of a great announcer and host, and co-hosting the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Howard Smith , Johnny Carson's friend and neig...

Monologue: How Joe Sibilia booked Marc Summers on his show Guest: Marc Summers, Host of "Double Dare" on Nickelodeon, "Unwrapped" on Food Network, and "Marc Summers Unwraps" Joe Sibilia and Marc Summers talk about Marc's beginnings as a page at CBS Television City, working with Bob Barker on "Truth or Consequences," getting fired from "The Joker's Wild," Double Dare and the ensuing reboot, "U...

Nostalgia Tonight 5-18-25 Monologue: Anthony Sullivan's greatest hits, Joe meets Billy Mays, Grandpa's informercial obsession, Tree IV Guest: Anthony Sullivan , television pitchman best known as the face of OxiClean and the co-host of the Discovery Channel series "Pitchmen" Celebrity Encounter: Marshall Lichterman and Regis Philbin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nostalgia Tonight 5-11-25 Monologue: Joe's childhood production of "Peter Pan," Barney the Dinosaur visits Joe's birthday party, Grandpa's hot dog cart Guests: Sandy Duncan , Star of Stage & Screen best remembered as Broadway's "Peter Pan" "Grill 'Em Up Ellie" O'Donnell , Official Oscar Mayer Hotdogger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nostalgia Tonight 5-4-25 Monologue:  Joe's former teachers-turned-TV hosts Nick Kessler and Brian Fulmer Guests: Fred Schneider , Singer-Songwriter & Founding Member of The B-52s Nick Kessler & Brian Fulmer , Co-Hosts of "Road Trip Masters" on Pluto TV and Tubi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nostalgia Tonight 4-27-25 Monologue: Joe's old cars, Wildwood boardwalk and Joe's addiction to the crane game Guests: Danny Koker , star of "Counting Cars" on the History Channel and owner of Count's Kustoms Michael Gabriele , author of "The History of Diners in New Jersey" and "Stories from New Jersey Diners" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nostalgia Tonight 4-20-25 Monologue : "Here Comes Peter Cottontail," Barcade, Nostalgic Italian Dinners Guests : Bradley Clarke, Host of "The Game Show Starring Bradley Clarke" Neil O'Brien, Author of "After Disney" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nostalgia Tonight 4-13-25 Monologue: Radio Isn't Dead, Embracing older technology, Remembering Jay North and "Dennis the Menace," Max Weinberg's Birthday Guest: Bruce Vilanch, comedy writer, "Hollywood Squares" panelist, and the author of "It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time" Celebrity Encounter: Steve Jenne and Richard Nixon (and Nixon's sandwich) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Nostalgia Tonight 4-6-25 Guest: Rick Harrison, star of "Pawn Stars" on the History Channel and the owner of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, NV Celebrity Encounter: Angelo Fusaro & Johnny Carson Tribute to Joe's grandparents, Edwin and Joan Whelpley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.