The Carson Podcast

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Tony DeSena May 14, 2014

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Writer Tony DeSena talks to Mark about how Johnny Carson personally called to offer him a job, the differences between writing for Carson and…

Rich Little May 05, 2014

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Impressionist Rich Little joins Mark to discuss his Carson appearances, why he thinks the Tonight Show stopped booking him, and guest hosting the night Dick…

Al Jean Apr 30, 2014

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The Simpsons Executive Producer Al Jean talks to Mark about his stint writing for Carson, why Johnny hated doing Carnac the Magnificent, and Johnny’s 1993…

Mark Schiff Apr 23, 2014

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Comedian Mark Schiff talks about initially being told he wasn’t right for the Tonight Show, his numerous Carson appearances, and why he feels Rodney Dangerfield…

Carol Burnett Apr 16, 2014

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Comedy legend Carol Burnett talks to Mark about first meeting Johnny Carson pre-Tonight Show, her favorite Carson appearances, and Johnny finding comfort watching The Carol…

Bob Einstein Apr 09, 2014

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Bob Einstein sits down with Mark to discuss his numerous appearances going on Carson as Super Dave Osborne, Jay Leno’s manager being irate over one of his…

Dick Cavett Mar 31, 2014

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Dick Cavett talks to Mark about the transition from writing for Jack Paar to Johnny Carson, meeting Johnny for the first time as a child in a…

Marshall Brickman Mar 26, 2014

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Marshall Brickman talks to Mark about being Johnny Carson’s head writer, being promoted to head writer because no other writer wanted the job, and inventing…

Byron Allen Mar 19, 2014

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Byron Allen talks to Mark about making his stand-up debut on Carson at 18 years-old, sitting as a teenager at Johnny’s desk in an empty…

Martin Mull Mar 12, 2014

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Martin Mull talks about his memorable Carson appearances, the terror of guest hosting the Tonight Show, and Johnny’s thoughts on Fernwood 2 Night.