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S15 E25 The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Patrick Swayze (10/13/87)

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PG

42m

Oct 12, 1987

Patrick Swayze discusses Dirty Dancing, plus Johnny interviews A. Whitney Brown and Alexandra Paul.

Season 15, 54 Episodes

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Susan Sarandon (5/9/74)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Susan Sarandon (5/9/74),

Movie icon Susan Sarandon talks about her bad luck, plus Jack Palance and Joanna Cassidy stop by.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Adrienne Barbeau (12/12/74)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Adrienne Barbeau (12/12/74),

Adrienne Barbeau has received some strange Christmas presents! Plus, Johnny interviews Richard Harris and Bob Hope.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - George Peppard (7/7/76)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - George Peppard (7/7/76),

George Peppard gets relatable when he reveals that he doesn't like himself when he looks in the mirror. Plus, Charles O. Finley talks about orange baseballs, Geoffrey Bourne discusses his book and Charlie Callas does standup.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - George Miller (4/7/78)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - George Miller (4/7/78),

George Miller does standup, Robert Mitchum talks about his marijuana conviction, and Dick Van Patten and stuntman Dennis Madalone appear.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Sally Field (2/20/79)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Sally Field (2/20/79),

Sally Field details her relationship with Burt Reynolds. Plus, Buddy Hackett reveals his arguing strategy with his wife.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - James Woods (1/8/81)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - James Woods (1/8/81),

James Woods has some marriage advice. McLean Stevenson and Bum Phillips also have something to say about wives and matrimony.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Albert Brooks (4/9/81)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Albert Brooks (4/9/81),

Albert Brooks talks puppy love, Susan Sarandon talks clam shucking and Carnac the Magnificent works his magic.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - James Woods (10/8/81)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - James Woods (10/8/81),

James Woods talks body casts, Peter Billingsley plans to quit acting when he turns 18 and Martin Mull takes an audience poll.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Hulk Hogan (6/15/82)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Hulk Hogan (6/15/82),

Hulkomania takes over The Tonight Show! How do George Miller and Brooke Shields follow that??

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Sally Field (12/17/82)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Sally Field (12/17/82),

Sally Field wants to shed her "cute little girl" image. Plus, things get Christmassy on the Tonight Show set.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Brooke Shields (5/17/83)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Brooke Shields (5/17/83),

Brooke Shields discusses Sahara, Albert Brooks goes on a mild tirade and Johnny jokes about President Reagan.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Carrie Fisher (7/29/83)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Carrie Fisher (7/29/83),

Carrie Fisher talks Return of the Jedi and Garry Shandling gets more than a few laughs.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Susan Sarandon (1/13/84)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Susan Sarandon (1/13/84),

Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, and Carol Wayne all stop by the couch, and Johnny talks about Playboy.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ed Begley Jr. (2/23/84)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ed Begley Jr. (2/23/84),

Ed Begley Jr. discusses starting out in the business. Suzanne Pleshette and Michael Davis also appear.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Farrah Fawcett (9/27/84)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Farrah Fawcett (9/27/84),

Small screen icon Farrah Fawcett discusses her new TV movie, and Ryan O'Neal is obsessed with her.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ed Begley, Jr. (9/28/84)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ed Begley, Jr. (9/28/84),

Ed Begley Jr. returns and is joined by Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom's Kate Capshaw and comedian Bobby Kelton.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - John Lithgow (12/11/84)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - John Lithgow (12/11/84),

John Lithgow and Buddy Hackett stop by the couch, plus Johnny talks about the Christmas season.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Arnold Schwartzenegger (8/22/85)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Arnold Schwartzenegger (8/22/85),

Arnold can't help but talk about his workout habits and Johnny jokes about killer bees. Ed Begley Jr. and Ginger McLamb also appear.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ted Danson (9/19/85)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ted Danson (9/19/85),

Ted Danson has a hit show on his hands in Cheers and Courteney Cox enjoys being single in this episode.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Garry Shandling (2/27/86)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Garry Shandling (2/27/86),

Garry Shandling does a standup routine and inventor Joe Newman talks with Johnny.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Sean Penn (10/9/86)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Sean Penn (10/9/86),

Sean Penn has a special message for his wife Madonna and Richard Pryor talks about his new Ferrari.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Rosanna Arquette (11/7/86)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Rosanna Arquette (11/7/86),

It's a fear-themed episode as Rosanna Arquette discusses her phobia of critics, plus Oprah Winfrey and Alan Thicke also reveal their fears.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Danny DeVito (3/12/87)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Danny DeVito (3/12/87),

Danny DeVito appears on the couch, as well as Rohan Varavadekar and Calvin Trillin.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Don Johnson (9/25/87)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Don Johnson (9/25/87),

Don Johnson is a surprise guest in this episode, which also features David Brenner and Dale Robertson.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Patrick Swayze (10/13/87)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Patrick Swayze (10/13/87),

Patrick Swayze discusses Dirty Dancing, plus Johnny interviews A. Whitney Brown and Alexandra Paul.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Christopher Reeve (11/2/88)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Christopher Reeve (11/2/88),

Superman himself flies onto the Tonight Show couch when Christopher Reeve talks to Johnny. Melanie Mayron and Jonathan Zachary also appear.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Michael J. Fox (11/3/88)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Michael J. Fox (11/3/88),

Michael J. Fox talks Family Ties and marriage, Larry Miller does standup and Harry Lorayne will test your memory.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Danny DeVito (12/9/88)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Danny DeVito (12/9/88),

Danny DeVito has to cut off his ponytail for a role, Richard Benjamin stops by and Johnny jokes about the NBC Christmas party.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Isabella Roselini (2/1/89)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Isabella Roselini (2/1/89),

Isabella Rossellini talks about being raised in France and Italy, plus Martin Short is ready to cook a goose.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Fred Savage (2/2/89)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Fred Savage (2/2/89),

A 12-year-old Fred Savage "Kind-Of-Sorta" has a girlfriend, plus future host Jay Leno stops by and Brian Gillis does magic

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Jason Bateman (9/27/89)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Jason Bateman (9/27/89),

A young Jason Bateman joins Johnny but might be upstaged by Florence Hodges, a 93-year-old hospital volunteer who shares her amazing stories.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Jennifer Grey (2/2/90)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Jennifer Grey (2/2/90),

Jennifer Grey talks about her famous parents. And Carl Reiner talks about his friends Mel Brooks and Steve Martin, and also about....his dog Homer.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Dabney Coleman (5/2/90)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Dabney Coleman (5/2/90),

Vodka and Russia are twin themes on this fun episode: Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff talks about his recent trip home; and Dabney Coleman talks about one of his first jobs--in a vodka commercial!

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Judge Reinhold (5/4/90)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Judge Reinhold (5/4/90),

Judge Reinhold discusses a nude scene in his latest movie; and Rita Rudner does her brand of stand-up comedy.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - John Larroquette (5/10/90)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - John Larroquette (5/10/90),

John Larroquette tells Johnny how to deal with autograph seekers. Then Johnny tries to do a split with Olympian Kurt Thomas.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - John Larroquette (3/20/91)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - John Larroquette (3/20/91),

John Larroquette is always a fun guest and for his latest appearance he discusses, hair loss, playing the saxophone, and...The Weasel Awards. Don't ask!

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Barry Levinson (11/14/91)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Barry Levinson (11/14/91),

96-year-old George Burns says he smokes 15-20 cigars a day. Director Barry Levinson discussed his iconic film "Diner."

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Melanie Griffith (1/29/92)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Melanie Griffith (1/29/92),

Imagine hearing about Dakota Johnson when she was a baby! Dakota's mom Melanie Griffith is Johnny's guest this week, and she talks about her new baby and her marriage to Don Johnson.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Kevin Bacon (1/31/92)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Kevin Bacon (1/31/92),

Kevin Bacon talks about this new kid and Amanda Plummer talks about her famous parents

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Michael Douglas (2/21/92)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Michael Douglas (2/21/92),

What a star-studded show!! Elizabeth Tylor and Michael Douglas join Johnny. Nuff said?!

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Michael Keaton (5/14/92)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Michael Keaton (5/14/92),

Jokes are the theme on this show, with Martin Short, Terri Garr, and Michael Keaton. Lotsa fun!

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Adrienne Barbeau (12/20/73)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Adrienne Barbeau (12/20/73),

Actress Adrienne Barbeau worked as a secretary before landing on Broadway in Grease and then getting cast in TV hit Maude.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Christopher Reeve (7/26/79)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Christopher Reeve (7/26/79),

Superman himself Christopher Reeve describes taking acting classes with Robin Williams. Meanwhile, Diahann Carroll reflects on her low-cut dress and dressing to please men.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Susan Sarandon (11/20/81)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Susan Sarandon (11/20/81),

Oscar winner and activist Susan Sarandon, who got her big break in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, recalls her first communion.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Emmanuel Lewis (5/5/83)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Emmanuel Lewis (5/5/83),

TV actor Emmanuel Lewis admits he watches The Tonight Show only once in a blue moon.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - John Ritter (3/2/84)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - John Ritter (3/2/84),

Comic actor John Ritter whines about doing commercials, being student body president at Hollywood High, and getting his star on The Walk-of-Fame.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Olivia Newton-John (11/12/76)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Olivia Newton-John (11/12/76),

Grammy magnet Olivia Newton-John sings 2 of her numerous chart-topping tunes and fills in Johnny on growing up down under in Australia.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Patrick Duffy (2/12/80)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Patrick Duffy (2/12/80),

Dallas heartthrob Patrick Duffy says he always dreamed of becoming a TV star but now he wants to change his nice guy image. Also reveals his love for off-road racing.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ricky Schroder (11/19/80)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ricky Schroder (11/19/80),

10-year-old TV star Ricky Schroder (Silver Spoons) chats about his Mexico vacation, spending his earnings, and his 2 girlfriends! Also tells Johnny the questions he does not like to be asked.

Johnny Carson - The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ricky Schroder (11/9/82)

The Johnny Carson Show: Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Ricky Schroder (11/9/82),

12-year-old TV star Ricky Schroder (Silver Spoons) shows off his skill juggling plastic eggs. Then Johnny gives it a try, unaware that Ricky swapped the plastic ones for real eggs. What a mess!

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Johnny Carson

Comedy

PG

19 Seasons

1h 5m

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