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 studio interviewing NBC janitors, and writing for Jimmy J.J. Walker alongside Jay Leno and David Letterman.
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John
July 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm
This was an incredible conversation and invaluable insight into behinds the scenes at The Tonight Show from someone who not only grew up on the set but broke through the curtin!
Well done
Marie Susa
October 31, 2016 at 2:23 pm
Byron Allen….I really enjoyed your story and your relationship with Johnny Carson….you are indeed a one of kind. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Best of Luck