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S1 E8 The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Pete Sampras (9/14/90)

Talk Show

TV-PG

42 minutes

Sep 13, 1990

Tennis star Pete Sampras celebrates his first major title at the US Open. Knick named 'pistol Pete' for his powerful serve, Sampras says his victory over Andre Agassi will not change him.Featuring: Johnny Carson, Pete Sampras

Season 1, 7 Episodes

Season 1 (7 Episodes)

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Caitlyn Jenner (7/20/78)

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Caitlyn Jenner (7/20/78),

Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner says she’s now into tennis and working hard on her talk/variety show America Alive. Next up: hosting the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Bob Uecker (6/25/81)

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Bob Uecker (6/25/81),

Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker complains about his modest player’s salary compared to today’s whooping paydays. Also jokes that he’s the only player paid NOT to do product endorsements.

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Bjorn Borg (7/23/82)

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Bjorn Borg (7/23/82),

Tennis great Bjorn Borg rolls a clip from his 5th Wimbledon victory. Chats about going pro at 15 and how he keeps his cool on the court while other players throw tantrums.

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Bob Uecker (2/12/85)

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Bob Uecker (2/12/85),

Johnny’s favorite baseball player Bob Uecker talks about his New TV series Mr. Belvedere, collecting baseball cards, and his various commercial endeavors.

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Joe Garagiola (3/19/87)

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Joe Garagiola (3/19/87),

Baseball star Joe Garagiola shows his first contract, with the St. Louis Cardinals, to prove the paltry players’ payback in the day compared to fat checks handed to today’s pros.

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Joe Garagiola (9/16/87)

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Joe Garagiola (9/16/87),

Baseball legend Joe Garagiola demonstrates how players put more spin on the ball by scuffing it with a cork. Also shows a fascinating clip of great mistakes in baseball.

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Pete Sampras (9/14/90)

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes - Pete Sampras (9/14/90),

Tennis star Pete Sampras celebrates his first major title at the US Open. Knick named 'pistol Pete' for his powerful serve, Sampras says his victory over Andre Agassi will not change him.

Details

The Johnny Carson Show: Athletes

Talk Show

TV-PG

1 Season

59 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.

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