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Argus Hamilton

Published November 21, 2019

Argus Hamilton discusses his 14 Carson appearances, Nancy Reagan’s request to Fred de Cordova, Freddie Prinze, Helen Kushnick, Paul Mooney, Wayne Newton, & Mitzi Shore.

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Milt Larsen

Published November 14, 2019

Milt Larsen co-founder of The Magic Castle discusses Johnny being a longtime member, Johnny’s magic abilities, & Cary Grant.

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James Drury

Published September 5, 2019

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 Presley in 1956’s Love Me Tender.

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Art Metrano

Published August 29, 2019

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

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Tracy Newman

Published August 15, 2019

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

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Johnny Dark

Published August 8, 2019

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

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John Twomey

Published August 1, 2019

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

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Paul Gertner

Published July 25, 2019

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

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Rick Andreoli

Published July 18, 2019

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.