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S12 E4 Hollywood Icons Of The '50s - Elia Kazan (8/17/78)

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PG

1h 4m

Aug 16, 1978

Two-time Oscar-winning director Elia Kazan (On the Waterfront and Gentleman’s Agreement) explains why writing his novel, Acts of Love, was harder than filmmaking.

Season 12, 14 Episodes

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '50s - Charlton Heston (5/22/74)

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One of the world’s greatest filmmakers, Orson Welles (Citizen Kane) discusses his radio, theatre and movie career which spanned over 5 decades.

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Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart admits he would rather play the accordian in the movies than sing and dance. He’s joined by Tracy Austin, the youngest tennis player ever invited to Wimbledon.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '50s - Elia Kazan (8/17/78)

Hollywood Icons Of The '50s - Elia Kazan (8/17/78),

Two-time Oscar-winning director Elia Kazan (On the Waterfront and Gentleman’s Agreement) explains why writing his novel, Acts of Love, was harder than filmmaking.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '50s - Charlton Heston (2/14/79)

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Oscar winner James Stewart (Philadelphia Story) chats about his holiday shopping and plans for Christmas. He talks about getting older and his new hearing aid.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '50s - Shelley Winters (6/20/84)

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Two-time Oscar winner Shelley Winters reveals her distaste for marriage once the honeymoon ends. She also discusses writing her memoirs.

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Johnny chats with Shelley Winters.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '50s - Bette Davis (1/7/88)

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Superstar Bette Davis comments on her Kennedy Center award and President Reagan. She and Johnny compare notes on quitting smoking. Comedian Martin Short does celebrity impressions.

Johnny Carson - Hollywood Icons Of The '50s - Jimmy Stewart (9/7/89)

Hollywood Icons Of The '50s - Jimmy Stewart (9/7/89),

Hollywood great Jimmy Stewart reads a poem about his beloved dog, Boe. Then animal trainer Jim Fowler introduces Johnny to a tightly wound 220 pound python.

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Oscar winner Jimmy Stewart describes an evening at the celebrity-fave nightclub when teenager Judy Garland showed up and sang for the gang.

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Two-time Oscar winner Elizabeth Taylor chats about her new perfume, addiction programs, her seven husbands, and her most marriage to construction worker Larry Fortensky.

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Screen star and two-time Tony winner Lauren Bacall talks about her new play, life in LA, and quitting smoking for the fifth time.

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