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S9 E12 Comic Legends Of The '90s - Tom Arnold (7/20/90)

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PG

41 minutes

Jul 19, 1990

Roseanne star Tom Arnold chats about his nervousness to be on the show. His wife and co-star Roseanne Barr also appears and they talk about their marriage and kids.Starring: Johnny Carson

Season 9, 16 Episodes

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Robin Williams (10/14/81),

In his very first appearance on The Tonight Show, Robin admits he was a geeky kid, discusses herpes and cocaine, and makes fun of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Jerry Seinfeld (4/6/82),

Comic great and sometimes skier Jerry Seinfeld talks about keeping warm on the slopes and decorating his living room with mirrors. Also appearing in this episode is Dallas star Victoria Principal.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Paul Reiser (4/9/82),

Comic/actor Paul Reiser says that material goods are more important than health, and British actress Lynn Redgrave comments on Margaret Thatcher and the Falklands war.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Robin Williams (7/22/82),

Robin discusses the cancellation of his hit TV series Mork and Mindy, and his new movie, The World According to Garp.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Bill Maher (8/31/82),

Catch Bill Maher’s first appearance on The Tonight Show. He dishes on President Reagan and VP George Bush. Neil Simon and Joe Garagiola also appear.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Jim Carrey (11/24/83),

In his first appearance on the show, Jim Carrey impersonates Elvis, Jack Nicholson, E. T., and all of the Muppets. Also visiting Johnny are Robert Blake and Bud Greenspan.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Howie Mandel (11/28/84),

Comic Howie Mandel incites hilarity discussing his wife, his family, and his upcoming birthday. Also guesting are actress Mimi Kennedy and humorist Calvin Trillin.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Kevin Nealon (3/19/85),

SNL star Kevin Nealon tells a story about getting a live lobster and setting it free – in a forest. Charles Grodin and Linda Thorsen are also on the show.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Bob Saget (5/5/89),

Full House dad Bob Saget explains his attempts at trying to improve his appearance. He also comments on the various people he meets at his gym.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Bill Maher (11/3/89),

Stand-up comic Bill Maher describes growing up half Jewish and half Catholic. Actor James Woods talks about his recent wedding at the Graystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Paul Reiser (12/7/89),

TV star and stand-up comic Paul Reiser tells Johnny what he says to people, so they’ll think he’s listening to them when he really isn’t.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Tom Arnold (7/20/90),

Roseanne star Tom Arnold chats about his nervousness to be on the show. His wife and co-star Roseanne Barr also appears and they talk about their marriage and kids.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Robin Williams (9/19/91),

Comic genius Robin Williams rips into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and teams up with comedian Jonathan Winters for a hysterical dog and cat routine.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Jeff Foxworthy (11/7/91),

Author and comedian, Jeff Foxworthy chats about his bestselling book, You Might be a Redneck if…. Also on the show is Dallas star, Patrick Duffy.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Drew Carey (1/10/92),

Comedian and actor Drew Carey talks about cold weather and global warming. Fellow guests are David Steinberg and Regis Philbin.

Comic Legends Of The '90s - Keenan Ivory Wayans (1/16/92),

Comedian Keenan Ivory Wayans recalls how his first appearance on the show, in 1986, was the highlight of his career.

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Johnny Carson

Comedy

PG

19 Seasons

1 hour 5 minutes

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