Nick Bernstein discusses his 11 years at NBC working for Rick Ludwin, Rick’s relationship with Carson, and Rick’s involvement with Leno, Conan, & SNL.
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Bill Carter in his 3rd episode discusses Carson’s advice to Lorne Michaels & Dick Ebersol, Carson phoning Conan, & NBC agonizing over picking Leno or Letterman.
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Host Bill Boggs discusses interviews with frequent Carson guests. Jane Rothchild talks working on Carson in NY.
Bill Boggs’ latest book is now available for preorder on Amazon & Barnes and Noble
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Rob Burnett discusses Johnny’s 1994 cameo on Letterman, dining with Carson, & his years at Letterman.
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Comedy historian, Kliph Nesteroff, discusses Johnny in NY, Jerry Vale being upset with Carson, The Jerry Lewis Show, Flip Wilson, & Don Adams.
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Bill Carter (author of “The Late Shift”) discusses interviewing Johnny for his book, Carson hosting the Oscars, & why Carson going from 90 to 60 minutes was a good thing.
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Bill Carter (author of “The Late Shift) discusses the current late night hosts, Carson’s 1991 surprise retirement announcement, & Johnny’s 1993 final monologue.
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Michael Bayouth discusses being an NBC graphic designer for Carson, Midnight Special, & David Copperfield.
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Singer Donna Theodore discusses her 50 plus Carson appearances & opening up for Johnny in Las Vegas.
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Bruce Merrin discusses working with Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Michael Landon, & Jackie Robinson.
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