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S8 E2 Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (1/18/77)

Talk Show

TV-PG

58 minutes

Jan 17, 1977

Meet the “mahvelous” Billy Crystal, beloved for playing the first openly gay character on an American TV show (Soap) and hosting more Academy Awards than anyone except Bob Hope.Featuring: Billy Crystal, Johnny Carson

Season 8, 32 Episodes

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/14/73)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/14/73),

Charles Grodin is Johnny’s guest, and “Welcome Back Kotter” star Gabe Kaplan pokes fun at his hometown Brooklyn and his high school days, upon which Kotter was based.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (1/18/77)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (1/18/77),

Meet the “mahvelous” Billy Crystal, beloved for playing the first openly gay character on an American TV show (Soap) and hosting more Academy Awards than anyone except Bob Hope.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Gallagher (5/9/79)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Gallagher (5/9/79),

Prop comic Gallagher joins Johnny. Chevy Chase also gets major laughs for his imitation of Gerald Ford.

TV-PG 1h 2m 1979

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Garry Shandling (3/18/81)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Garry Shandling (3/18/81),

The genius behind the Larry Sanders Show and his namesake program, The Garry Shandling Show, Gary delivers huge laughs over laundromats, dinner with his dad, and visiting friends with who have babies.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Lewis (3/27/81)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Lewis (3/27/81),

Years before his buddy Larry David cast him in Curb Your Enthusiasm, comic Richard Lewis did breakthrough stand up with stories about trying to cure his herpes and loading up on vitamins.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Betty White (8/14/81)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Betty White (8/14/81),

Eight-time Emmy winner, Betty White wanted to be a forest ranger, but that gig was off-limits to women in the early 1940s. She turned to writing and was the first woman to produce a sitcom.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Eddie Murphy (1/1/82)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Eddie Murphy (1/1/82),

Actor/Comedian Eddie Murphy shows an SNL clip in which he impersonates Bill Cosby. Shares his observation that there are no black people in Beverly Hills.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Pryor (2/9/83)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Pryor (2/9/83),

The king of stand up, Richard Pryor discusses his recent trip to Zimbabwe and daily life since quitting drugs and alcohol.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Eddie Murphy (6/24/83)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Eddie Murphy (6/24/83),

Eddie Murphy discusses his hero Richard Pryor and talks about his film Trading Places.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (7/22/83)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (7/22/83),

Chevy Chase not only promotes his movie, National Lampoon’s Vacation but brings a tennis racquet on stage and demonstrates his serve.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (12/9/83)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (12/9/83),

Frequent guest Charles Grodin discusses his movie The Lonely Guy, which also stars Steve Martin. Also featured are radio legends, Bob & Ray.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/8/84)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/8/84),

Charles Grodin talks about working with “tough guy” Charles Bronson. Stand-up comedian Brad talks about the challenges of dating when you’re 6’9”.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - David Letterman (7/13/84)

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - David Letterman (7/13/84),

Fellow late-night host David Letterman stops by to talk about muggings in New York and earthquakes in Los Angeles. Scot Morris also stops by.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Louie Anderson (11/20/84)

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Louie Anderson (11/20/84),

For his first appearance on The Tonight Show, Louie Anderson pays tribute to his parents and his home state, Minnesota. Also appearing is Robert Blake.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Steven Wright (12/12/84)

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Steven Wright (12/12/84),

The king of dry humor, Steven Wright talks about everything from his girlfriend to filming a small part in his first movie.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (5/30/85)

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (5/30/85),

To celebrate turning 40 Chevy Chase joins Johnny to talk about his new movie, Fletch.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (11/29/85)

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (11/29/85),

This turbo-charged episode featured the comedy triumvirate of David Letterman, Chevy Chase, and Dan Aykroyd. So many jokes, so little time.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Father Guido Sarducci (2/28/86)

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Father Guido Sarducci (2/28/86),

Father Guido Sarducci stops by the set to talk about his pet dog and start his own church. Plus, Rube Goldberg contest winner Robin Barnett and legendary film critics Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert make appearances.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Steven Wright (5/28/86)

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Steven Wright (5/28/86),

Steven Wright brings his signature monotone to the show and Rose Gries discusses being the oldest Avon Lady. Plus Johnny jokes about air quality and notes the human brain has gotten smaller.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (6/11/86)

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (6/11/86),

Billy Crystal does impressions and sounds off on cable TV vs. satellite dishes, Arnold Schwarzenegger works out for an hour a day and Michael Ammar does card tricks with all of them.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (12/12/86)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (12/12/86),

Comedy superstar Chevy Chase stops by to talk about having perfect pitch and guest hosting the show. Siskel & Ebert reveal their favorite Chevy Chase movie.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dana Carvey (3/11/87)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dana Carvey (3/11/87),

The Church Lady makes an appearance on the show when Dana Carvey stops by and does impressions. Plus, Christopher Reeve talks Superman and Frank Olivier does a juggling/comedy act.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Ellen DeGeneres (5/21/87)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Ellen DeGeneres (5/21/87),

Ellen DeGeneres does stand-up and Eddie Murphy talks Beverly Hills Cop II. Jane Leeves also stops by.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (6/25/87)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (6/25/87),

Dan Aykroyd talks Dragnet and Bobby Kelton performs stand-up. Helen Shaver also appears and Johnny takes on last night's stupid audience in the monologue.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Jon Lovitz (9/1/87)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Jon Lovitz (9/1/87),

Saturday Night Live's Jon Lovitz talks growing up in The Valley and living in New York. Plus, Paul Sorvino stops by and Abbe Jaye shows off her talents as a nose flutist.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dana Carvey (5/12/88)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dana Carvey (5/12/88),

Dana Carvey discusses his Saturday Night Live characters and being vaguely famous. Also appearing are author Joe Garagiola and pranksters David Teitelbaum and Jack Saltzberg.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (5/26/88)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (5/26/88),

Chevy Chase is afraid of snakes and spiders! Plus, John Sutter and Thalassa Cruso stop by and Johnny jokes about a supermarket sushi shoplifter.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Martin Short (1/31/90)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Martin Short (1/31/90),

Comic icon Martin Short discusses Canadian Football and does a few impressions, while Cathy Ladman and Bonnie Hunt also stop by.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dave Thomas (6/1/90)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dave Thomas (6/1/90),

Witness Dave Thomas' Bob Hope and Andrew Dice Clay impressions. Plus: Buddy Hackett tells jokes and Teresa Ganzel also appears.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (9/5/90)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (9/5/90),

Johnny isn't interested in what Charles Grodin has to say, but you might be. B.B. King and Amy Yasbeck also grace the couch.

Johnny Carson - Comic Legends Of The '80s - John Candy (5/17/91)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - John Candy (5/17/91),

John Candy stops by with screen icon Maureen O'Hara. Plus, Jim Valvano appears and Johnny gives up smoking in the monologue.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - John Candy (5/17/91)

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - John Candy (5/17/91),

John Candy stops by with screen icon Maureen O'Hara. Plus, Jim Valvano appears and Johnny gives up smoking in the monologue.

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Johnny Carson

Talk Show

TV-PG

17 Seasons

1 hour 5 minutes

Johnny Carson is the undisputed King of Late Night Television. “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” ran for over 30 years and created the blueprint for every television host working today. The absolute best episodes are now available!

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