The Carson Podcast

David Newell, Fred Rogers’ co-worker & friend, discusses Mister Rogers’ being a guest on Carson, Johnny’s Mister Rogers parodies, & Rogers paying a surprise visit…

Shelly Schultz discusses being an original Carson talent booker, discovering an unknown Joan Rivers, & finally booking Ethel Merman.

Steve Purcell discusses directing the Tonight Show backstage video that aired on Johnny’s final show, being with Carson pre-show in his office, & visiting Johnny’s…

Bob Askey discusses attending college with Johnny, seeing television for the first time at Johnny’s parents home, his friendship with Dick Carson, and Carson’s first wife Jody.

Actor James Drury discusses his 1968 Johnny appearance, starring for 9 years in NBC’s The Virginian, a 1967 Bob Hope special, & working with Elvis…

Art Metrano discusses his Carson appearances, a funny Mel Brooks story, & why his friendship with Rodney Dangerfield ended.

Mimi Hines discusses her Johnny appearances, getting a big break on Jack Paar, her friendship with Paul Lynde, & opening for Tony Bennett at the…

Tracy Newman discusses her Johnny appearances, being managed by Ed McMahon, Rodney Dangerfield, writing on Ellen DeGeneres’ sitcom Ellen, & working with Bob Newhart.

Johnny Dark discusses being with Carson in Las Vegas, his 4 Tonight Shows with guest hosts, Andy Kaufman, Dave Letterman, Robin Williams, & Bob Uecker.

John Twomey discusses playing songs with his hands for Johnny, his numerous Tonight Show appearances, and conversing with Johnny on the Tonight Show set.

Paul Gertner discusses his 3 Johnny appearances, doing magic with Carson at his home, and writing the forward to Paul’s book.

Former NBC graphic artist Rick Andreoli discusses making the “More to Come” artwork, Johnny mentioning him on air, and his phone chat with William Paley.

Mimi Kennedy discusses her Johnny appearances, Fred de Cordova, 3 Girls 3, Sid Caesar, Jimmy Stewart, SNL, & Flip Wilson.

Mindy Rickles discusses her legendary father Don Rickles, how he have Johnny lots of credit for his career, Bob Newhart, & her standup.

Joan Klein discusses being Johnny’s assistant in Burbank, Johnny & Joanna throwing her a bridal shower, & notes to her from Carson.

Mark takes listeners behind the scenes of the podcast. Also Ron Gallela famed paparazzi photographer tells tales about celebrity icons.

Chris Korman joins Mark to discuss his father actor Harvey Korman, his dad’s relationship with Carson, & getting a present from Johnny.

Actor Christopher Mitchum discusses his Carson appearance which resulted in John Wayne (his friend and mentor) never speaking to him again, his films including Big…

Gilbert Gottfried discusses frequent Carson guests, his one issue with Johnny’s Tonight Show, Letterman, and his brief time on SNL.

Wayne Federman discusses being present at the Friars Club Salute to Johnny Carson, seeing Johnny ‘s act live, working out of Johnny’s old studio, co-producing…

David Wright discusses working on The Tonight Show, chatting with guests Lucille Ball and Jack Lemmon backstage, and meeting Carson for the first time.

Mort Sahl discusses getting Jim Garrison booked on Carson, guest hosting the Tonight Show, and writing for John F. Kennedy.

Gail Parent discusses her Johnny appearances, writing for The Carol Burnett Show, and working with Barbra Streisand.

Park Overall discusses her Johnny appearances, James Garner, Betty White, and Mike Nichols.

Herbie J Pilato discusses being an NBC page for the Tonight Show, Ed McMahon, Paul McCartney on Carson, and his new book about Mary Tyler…

Tom Dreesen returns to discuss Johnny, Ed McMahon, David Letterman, and Frank Sinatra.

Dr. Robert Ballard joins Mark to discuss his 3 Johnny appearances, Carson’s curiosity during commercials, and his 1985 discovery of the Titanic in the North Atlantic…

Bill Kirchenbauer discusses his Johnny appearances, going on with guest host George Carlin, and Fernwood 2 Night.

Michael Gray discusses his 10 years as stage manager on The Tonight Show, his routine that Johnny loved at the anniversary party, and working on…

Author Stephen Cox joins Mark to discuss his book “Here’s Johnny”, how he landed a rare interview with Carson, getting access to backstage at The…

Paul Marr joins Mark to discuss doing cue cards for Johnny for 10 years, being a musical guest on The Tonight Show, working with Jay…

Martina Arroyo joins Mark to discuss her 14 Johnny appearances in NY & Burbank. Earl Rose then talks about his 20 years at the Tonight…

Linda Zimmerman joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show, the talent department, Shirley Wood, Fred de Cordova, and Jerry Lewis.

Leslie Gates joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show, Fred de Cordova, Bobby Quinn, and the Tonight Show control room.

Dyan Cannon joins Mark to discuss her Carson appearances, Johnny playing drums at parties at her Malibu home, and Johnny being there for her during…

Jon Hookstratten joins Mark to discuss doing work for Carson Productions, his famous father Ed Hookstratten being Johnny’s lawyer, and his father’s clients such as…

Janet Galea joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show, the offices after Jack Benny’s passing, attending Doc’s wedding, and working with Paul Lynde…

Paul Block returns to join Mark to discuss working as a Tonight Show talent coordinator, Dick Shawn’s infamous 1974 appearance when Rich Little hosted, and…

Harry Thomason joins Mark to discuss Bill Clinton’s 1988 Johnny appearance, why Fred de Cordova initially wouldn’t book Clinton, and working with Burt Reynolds.

Bill Scheft returns to join Mark to discuss Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Author Scott Ryan then talks about his book, The Last Days of…

Elliot Manakides joins Mark to discuss being Johnny’s driver in NY, traveling with Carson to Las Vegas, Judy Garland, and the reason he stopped working…

Peter Isacksen joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearance, working with Don Rickles on C.P.O. Sharkey, and his friendship with Pat McCormick.

Pam Alexander joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show as a receptionist, assisting in the talent department, and being Johnny’s personal assistant.

Bobby Goldsboro joins Mark to discuss his 24 Tonight Show appearances, Ed McMahon opening up for him in Las Vegas, and his friendship with Burt…

Richard Chesterfield joins Mark to discuss Johnny frequenting his Malibu restaurant and Carson showing up with Frank Sinatra. Publicist Howard Bragman discusses representing Doc Severinsen…

Doc Severinsen joins Mark to discuss Johnny, working as Tonight Show bandleader, filling in for Ed McMahon, and the origins of his flashy outfits.

Charles Fox joins Mark to discuss writing music for The Tonight Show and his legendary TV themes. Vanna White discusses her Johnny appearances, Dick Carson, and Merv…

Angie Dickinson joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, Frank Sinatra guest hosting The Tonight Show, her friendship with Charles Nelson Reilly, and first meeting…

Perry Massey joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show as commercial producer in New York, his first encounter with Johnny, and Jack Paar…

Claudia McMahon joins Mark to discuss her father Ed McMahon, Johnny staying at their place in Philadelphia, and her visits to The Tonight Show.