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S8 E31 Comic Legends Of The '80s - John Candy (5/17/91)

Talk Show

9+

38 minutes

16 May 1991

John Candy stops by with screen icon Maureen O'Hara. Plus, Jim Valvano appears and Johnny gives up smoking in the monologue.Featuring: John Candy, Johnny Carson

Season 8, 22 Episodes

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/14/73)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/14/73),

Charles Grodin is Johnny’s guest, and “Welcome Back Kotter” star Gabe Kaplan pokes fun at his hometown Brooklyn and his high school days, upon which Kotter was based.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (1/18/77)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (1/18/77),

Meet the “mahvelous” Billy Crystal, beloved for playing the first openly gay character on an American TV show (Soap) and hosting more Academy Awards than anyone except Bob Hope.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Gallagher (5/9/79)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Gallagher (5/9/79),

Prop comic Gallagher joins Johnny. Chevy Chase also gets major laughs for his imitation of Gerald Ford.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Garry Shandling (3/18/81)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Garry Shandling (3/18/81),

The genius behind the Larry Sanders Show and his namesake program, The Garry Shandling Show, Gary delivers huge laughs over laundromats, dinner with his dad and visiting friends with who have babies.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Lewis (3/27/81)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Lewis (3/27/81),

Years before his buddy Larry David cast him in Curb Your Enthusiasm, comic Richard Lewis did breakthrough stand up with stories about trying to cure his herpes and loading up on vitamins.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Betty White (8/14/81)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Betty White (8/14/81),

Eight-time Emmy winner, Betty White wanted to be a forest ranger, but that gig was off limits to women in the early 1940s. She turned to writing and was the first woman to produce a sitcom.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Eddie Murphy (1/1/82)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Eddie Murphy (1/1/82),

Actor/Comedian Eddie Murphy shows an SNL clip in which he impersonates Bill Cosby. Shares his observation that there are no black people in Beverly Hills.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Pryor (2/9/83)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Pryor (2/9/83),

The king of stand up, Richard Pryor discusses his recent trip to Zimbabwe, and daily life since quitting drugs and alcohol.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (7/22/83)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (7/22/83),

Chevy Chase not only promotes his movie, National Lampoon’s Vacation, but brings a tennis racquet on stage and demonstrates his serve.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (12/9/83)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (12/9/83),

Frequent guest Charles Grodin discusses his movie The Lonely Guy, which also stars Steve Martin. Also featured are radio legends Bob & Ray.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/8/84)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/8/84),

Charles Grodin talks about working with “tough guy” Charles Bronson. Stand-up comedian Brad talks about the challenges of dating when you’re 6’9”.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (12/12/86)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (12/12/86),

Comedy superstar Chevy Chase stops by to talk about having perfect pitch and guest hosting the show. Siskel & Ebert reveal their favorite Chevy Chase movie.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dana Carvey (3/11/87)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dana Carvey (3/11/87),

The Church Lady makes an appearance on the show when Dana Carvey stops by and does impressions. Plus, Christopher Reeve talks Superman and Frank Olivier does a juggling/comedy act.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Ellen DeGeneres (5/21/87)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Ellen DeGeneres (5/21/87),

Ellen DeGeneres does stand-up and Eddie Murphy talks Beverly Hills Cop II. Jane Leeves also stops by.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (6/25/87)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (6/25/87),

Dan Aykroyd talks Dragnet and Bobby Kelton performs stand-up. Helen Shaver also appears and Johnny takes on last night's stupid audience in the monologue.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Jon Lovitz (9/1/87)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Jon Lovitz (9/1/87),

Saturday Night Live's Jon Lovitz talks growing up in The Valley and living in New York. Plus, Paul Sorvino stops by and Abbe Jaye shows off her talents as a nose flutist.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dana Carvey (5/12/88)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dana Carvey (5/12/88),

Dana Carvey discusses his Saturday Night Live characters and being vaguely famous. Also appearing are author Joe Garagiola and pranksters David Teitelbaum and Jack Saltzberg.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (5/26/88)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (5/26/88),

Chevy Chase is afraid of snakes and spiders! Plus, John Sutter and Thalassa Cruso stop by and Johnny jokes about a supermarket sushi shoplifter.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Martin Short (1/31/90)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Martin Short (1/31/90),

Comic icon Martin Short discusses Canadian Football and does a few impressions, while Cathy Ladman and Bonnie Hunt also stop by.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dave Thomas (6/1/90)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dave Thomas (6/1/90),

Witness Dave Thomas' Bob Hope and Andrew Dice Clay impressions. Plus: Buddy Hackett tells jokes and Teresa Ganzel also appears.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (9/5/90)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (9/5/90),

Johnny isn't interested in what Charles Grodin has to say, but you might be. B.B. King and Amy Yasbeck also grace the couch.

The Johnny Carson Show - Comic Legends Of The '80s - John Candy (5/17/91)

Comic Legends Of The '80s - John Candy (5/17/91),

John Candy stops by with screen icon Maureen O'Hara. Plus, Jim Valvano appears and Johnny gives up smoking in the monologue.

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The Johnny Carson Show

Talk Show

9+

10 Seasons

60 minutes

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