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S14 E8 Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (9/26/74)

Talk Show

TV-PG

59 minutes

Sep 25, 1974

Decked out in head-to-toe leather, Burt Reynolds shares a clip from The Longest Yard. Comic genius Dom DeLuise discusses his dog’s issues and Honeymooners star Art Carney plays “September Song.”Featuring: Johnny Carson

Season 14, 45 Episodes

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bruce Dern (12/14/72)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bruce Dern (12/14/72),

‘The use of “Bruce,”’ grouses actor Bruce Dern is Hollywood-speak for a “delicate” actor. Contrast that non-PC barb with the stories of early TV variety show pioneer Ed Sullivan.

TV-PG 1h 2m 1972

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Diane Keaton (12/28/72)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Diane Keaton (12/28/72),

Diane Keaton talks about Christmas in her childhood. Gene Hackman also appears.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Ricardo Montalban (8/1/73)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Ricardo Montalban (8/1/73),

Remember Ricardo Montalban’s “rich Corinthian leather?” The king of kitsch (Fantasy Island, 3 Planet of the Apes movies and Star Trek tv series and movie) reveals his obsession with bullfighting!

TV-PG 1h 3m 1973

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (10/2/73)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (10/2/73),

No one rocks a polyester leisure suit like sex god Burt Reynolds. Comic Buddy Hackett’s orgasm-sneeze makes for really compelling TV. Master complainer Don Rickles rounds out the show.

TV-PG 1h 1m 1973

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Peter Falk (10/5/73)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Peter Falk (10/5/73),

Catch a rack of iconic rumpled raincoats worn by 4-time Emmy winner Peter Falk in his detective show Columbo. Dallas star Victoria Principal chats about quitting booze and cigarettes.

TV-PG 1h 3m 1973

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Gene Hackman (3/21/74)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Gene Hackman (3/21/74),

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman shows a watery clip from ocean liner disaster flick Poseidon Adventure. Also on this episode is Diane Keaton.

TV-PG 1h 2m 1974

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Jim Henson (5/24/74)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Jim Henson (5/24/74),

Even celebs like Suzanne Pleshette go to the dentist and suffer from ordinary phobias. Of course, Jim Henson’s Muppets are the exception; they have perfect teeth!

TV-PG 1h 2m 1974

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (9/26/74)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (9/26/74),

Decked out in head-to-toe leather, Burt Reynolds shares a clip from The Longest Yard. Comic genius Dom DeLuise discusses his dog’s issues and Honeymooners star Art Carney plays “September Song.”

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Lilly Tomlin (2/20/75)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Lilly Tomlin (2/20/75),

Lily Tomlin describes her Detroit childhood, creating a character by working a check-out counter and her career as a shoplifter.

TV-PG 1h 4m 1975

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Michael Caine (12/5/75)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Michael Caine (12/5/75),

Oscar clubbers Michael Caine and Sean Connery share a clip from their movie The Man who would be King. Connery announces he’s retiring from James Bond movies and Caine says he’s now a wine merchant.

TV-PG 1h 1m 1975

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (3/2/77)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (3/2/77),

Burt Reynolds shows his vacation videos and talks about moving in next door to Barbra Streisand.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bruce Dern (3/30/77)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bruce Dern (3/30/77),

Oscar winner Bruce Dern talks about getting his big break and his neighbor Robert Redford. Psychiatrist Sam Dunkell analyzes dreams and sleeps positions.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Peter Falk (5/20/77)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Peter Falk (5/20/77),

Columbo Star Peter Falk discusses the series’ ties to the Mensa Society. Heavyweight champion and civil rights activist Muhammad Ali shows a clip from The Greatest.

TV-PG 1h 5m 1977

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Mark Hamill (11/29/77)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Mark Hamill (11/29/77),

Luke Skywalker, a.k.a. Mark Hamill, chats about the making of the iconic movie Star Wars and working with the legendary Alec Guiness.

TV-PG 1h 1m 1977

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Cloris Leachman (2/1/78)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Cloris Leachman (2/1/78),

Who’s racked up more Emmys than anyone except Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Carl Reiner? Cloris Leachman. She talks to Johnny about growing up in Des Moines and doing live TV.

TV-PG 1h 2m 1978

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Goldie Hawn (2/22/78)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Goldie Hawn (2/22/78),

The bikini’d star of Laugh-in and Oscar winner Goldie Hawn talks about giving birth. And what’s the big deal with King Tut? Buck Henry, who created Get Smart and wrote The Graduate has some thoughts.

TV-PG 1h 5m 1978

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bruce Dern (3/2/78)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bruce Dern (3/2/78),

Even stars get stiffed. Ask Bruce Dern. Comedian Robert Klein reports on making a movie with Burt Reynolds, and Dr. Carl Sagan bashes Star Wars for strangling science.

TV-PG 1h 4m 1978

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (8/2/78)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (8/2/78),

Pin up guy Burt Reynolds grouses about look-a-likes who impersonate him at public functions. Susan Sarandon demos relaxation techniques and reads Johnny’s palm.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Angie Dickinson (4/4/79)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Angie Dickinson (4/4/79),

Rat pack darling Angie Dickinson chats about self-defense training. Johnny practices the Heimlich maneuver on her with coaching from its developer, Dr. Henry Heimlich.

TV-PG 1h 2m 1979

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (6/21/79)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (6/21/79),

Celebrities at the pump; Burt Reynolds talks about waiting for his turn. He also fesses up to coveting an Oscar. Jimmy Carter’s mom, Miss Lillian, admits she doesn’t like sleeping at the White House.

TV-PG 1h 3m 1979

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bruce Dern (12/20/79)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bruce Dern (12/20/79),

Acting icon Bruce Dern talks about working with Ann-Margret on Middle Age Crazy, and David Letterman scores laughs describing his visit to a nude beach and his dog’s love life.

TV-PG 1h 2m 1979

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Angie Dickinson (12/30/80)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Angie Dickinson (12/30/80),

Actress Angie Dickinson, who’s made over 50 films, chats about New Year’s Eve parties, New Year’s resolutions, her first date and coping with depression.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Alan Alda (5/19/81)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Alan Alda (5/19/81),

M*A*S*H* star Alan Alda discusses his career and the impact of celebrity on his life. Comedian David Brenner riffs on healthy food, controlling his weight and eating in New York.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bo Derek (7/24/81)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Bo Derek (7/24/81),

TV star Michael Landon gets sentimental over Bonanza; watching episodes dubbed in Japanese and promoting the show at county fairs. Actress Bo Derek talks about vine-swinging for Tarzan, the Ape Man.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Angie Dickinson (7/31/81)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Angie Dickinson (7/31/81),

Show biz veteran Angie Dickinson talks about men who whistle at women, Tommy Lasorda chats about losing weight, and Dom DeLuise dishes on doing an off-Broadway play with Barbra Streisand.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - John Travolta (8/6/81)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - John Travolta (8/6/81),

Actor/pilot John Travolta on flying lessons, dropping out of high school and getting his first part. Humorist Erma Bombeck complains that “housewives” on commercials don’t look like housewives.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (2/11/82)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (2/11/82),

Heartthrob Burt Reynolds chats about his Cosmo centerfold and comedian Richard Lewis jokes about his dandruff, driving in LA and growing up in New Jersey.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Roger Moore (3/30/82)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Roger Moore (3/30/82),

With five Bond movies under his belt, Sir Roger Moore says he’ll keep going. Having just won the Oscar for Reds, Maureen Stapleton wonders aloud how it will impact her career.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Jodie Foster (3/4/83)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Jodie Foster (3/4/83),

Yale student and movie star Jodie Foster chats about college life, John Hinckley and working with Peter O’Toole. Tim Conway describes the brochure he asks his prospective dates to read.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Donald Sutherland (5/13/83)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Donald Sutherland (5/13/83),

Autograph hounds watch out: Donald Sutherland has a policy on handling signature seekers. Comic actor Martin Mull answers his fan mail and shows off his artwork.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Cloris Leachman (5/9/84)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Cloris Leachman (5/9/84),

Eight-time Emmy winner Cloris Leachman reveals her favorite prize --mother of the year -- awarded by a club in New York. 91year old Olympic athlete Abel Kivat discusses how he keeps in shape.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Miss Piggy (7/12/84)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Miss Piggy (7/12/84),

The epitome of beauty and elegance, Miss Piggy extols the joys of learning French. Comedian Howie Mandel covers his seat with plastic because he says he wants to feel like he’s at his mom’s.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Peter Fonda (1/4/85)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Peter Fonda (1/4/85),

Actor/screenwriter Peter Fonda opens up about being compared to his father and sister. Charles Nelson Reilly recalls his dad pouring cheap bourbon into fancy bottles to hide their poverty.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Candice Bergen (3/21/85)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Candice Bergen (3/21/85),

Soon-to-be star of Murphy Brown, Candice Bergen chats about her marriage and how rude the French are. Comic actor Tim Reid says he was fired from show for not being “black enough.”

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Sylvester Stallone (5/21/85)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Sylvester Stallone (5/21/85),

Rocky said, “Life is about…how many you can take.” Despite his huge successes with Rocky and Rambo, Sly Stallone has taken a lot. He talks about early struggles and his flagging career.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Gary Busey (8/23/85)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Gary Busey (8/23/85),

Oscar nom’d for playing the title role in The Buddy Holly Story, Gary Busey has acted in over 150 movies. He talks about his early rocker days playing in a band at Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Angie Dickinson (1/2/86)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Angie Dickinson (1/2/86),

Catch outrageous flirting as Angie Dickinson denies rumors about her and singer Julio Iglesias. Then she gets all sweet and cozy on Johnny. “We are not strangers,” she tells the audience.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (11/5/86)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (11/5/86),

The always virile Burt Reynolds reflects on his 1973 Cosmo poster, and his five-year romance with actress Loni Anderson. The maturing boy-toy-turned-movie-star is penning his autobiography.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - George C. Scott (11/3/87)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - George C. Scott (11/3/87),

The first actor to refuse an Oscar, George C. Scott for the title role in Patton, chats about his love of theatre, the many bombs in which he’s appeared, and turning 60 years old.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (2/25/88)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (2/25/88),

Taking up the pen, Burt Reynolds discusses his work on his autobiography. He comments on his streak of box office flops. Burt warmly welcomes Eddy Edwards, Britain’s one-man Olympic Ski Jumping team.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Cybill Shepherd (6/8/89)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Cybill Shepherd (6/8/89),

SNL alum Martin Short admits he was a singer before taking up comedy. Shows a clip from his HBO special. Model-turned-TV-star, Cybill Shepherd talks about her kids, breastfeeding and divorce.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Leonard Nimoy (4/3/91)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Leonard Nimoy (4/3/91),

Star Trek’s Dr. Spock -- Leonard Nimoy – presents Johnny with a pair of Vulcan ears. Comic Bill Maher goes off on the sexual revolution, women’s rights and his current romance.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Sylvester Stallone (5/2/91)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Sylvester Stallone (5/2/91),

Sylvester Stallone reflects on being recognizable worldwide and issues in his private life. Actor Orson Bean recalls the early days of TV and makes fun of daytime talk show topics.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - George Segal (11/8/91)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - George Segal (11/8/91),

Oscar nom’d George Segal demonstrates playing an old man using prosthetics, glasses and gait. Comedian Drew Carey riffs on his high school reunion, driving a Yugo and his love of bad food.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (3/12/92)

Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Burt Reynolds (3/12/92),

Whipped cream anyone? Burt Reynolds shows a clip of him squirting whipped cream down Johnny’s trousers. Burt then shoves a can in his own pants and sprays his crotch.

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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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