Nick Bernstein

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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 Returns Again

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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Bill Boggs and Jane Rothchild

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

Rob Burnett discusses Johnny’s 1994 cameo on Letterman, dining with Carson, & his years at Letterman.

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Kliph Nesteroff

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 Returns

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

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

Michael Bayouth discusses being an NBC graphic designer for Carson, Midnight Special, & David Copperfield.

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Donna Theodore

Singer Donna Theodore discusses her 50 plus Carson appearances & opening up for Johnny in Las Vegas.

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Bruce Merrin


Bruce Merrin discusses working with Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Michael Landon, & Jackie Robinson.

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