Category: The Tonight Show
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Behind The Desk
If, like me, you’re a little obsessed with the late night shows in the US, then set aside a couple of days because CNN has a multi-part documentary called The Story Of Late Night. And if that isn’t enough for you, there’s an accompanying podcast called Behind The Desk, which is hosted by Bill Carter.…
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Ghostbusters Tonight
The official Johnny Carson channel recently put this video up. It marks the first appearance of Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray on The Tonight Show, and it’s good watching. I love Dan’s staccato way of talking, and when Bill comes on being all laconic, it’s a lovely contrast. Johnny is a well-known skeptic, so his…
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Kate McKinnon’s Impressions
A few interviews with the always brilliant Kate McKinnon, in which she explains the process of impressions.
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Think We’ll See Any UFOs?
Here’s the full appearance of David Letterman on a 1992 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Nice to see a full(ish) episode out in the wild too, complete with local TV adverts. So be sure to stay for the second segment. Shame it cuts off, because there’s a nice bit afterwards about Dave’s…
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A Person In His Throat
A lovely appearance by Jim Henson, Doctor Teeth, and Kermit on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, broadcast on the 18th March 1975.
