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S8 E17 The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (11/29/85)

Talk Show

30m

Nov 28, 1985

This turbo-charged episode featured the comedy triumvirate of David Letterman, Chevy Chase, and Dan Aykroyd. So many jokes, so little time.

Full Episodes

Season 8, 32 Episodes

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.

60m Jun 13, 1973

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.

58m Jan 17, 1977

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.

1h 2m May 8, 1979

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.

42m Mar 17, 1981

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.

43m Mar 26, 1981

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.

43m Aug 13, 1981

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.

39m Dec 31, 1981

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.

43m Feb 8, 1983

Comic Legends Of The '80s - Eddie Murphy (6/24/83),

Eddie Murphy discusses his hero Richard Pryor and talks about his film Trading Places.

39m Jun 23, 1983

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.

43m Jul 21, 1983

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.

42m Dec 8, 1983

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”.

43m Jun 7, 1984

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - David Letterman (7/13/84),

Fellow late-night host David Letterman stops by to talk about muggings in New York and earthquakes in Los Angeles. Scot Morris also stops by.

39m Jul 12, 1984

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Louie Anderson (11/20/84),

For his first appearance on The Tonight Show, Louie Anderson pays tribute to his parents and his home state, Minnesota. Also appearing is Robert Blake.

43m Nov 19, 1984

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Steven Wright (12/12/84),

The king of dry humor, Steven Wright talks about everything from his girlfriend to filming a small part in his first movie.

43m Dec 11, 1984

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (5/30/85),

To celebrate turning 40 Chevy Chase joins Johnny to talk about his new movie, Fletch.

42m May 29, 1985

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (11/29/85),

This turbo-charged episode featured the comedy triumvirate of David Letterman, Chevy Chase, and Dan Aykroyd. So many jokes, so little time.

30m Nov 28, 1985

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Father Guido Sarducci (2/28/86),

Father Guido Sarducci stops by the set to talk about his pet dog and start his own church. Plus, Rube Goldberg contest winner Robin Barnett and legendary film critics Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert make appearances.

43m Feb 27, 1986

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Steven Wright (5/28/86),

Steven Wright brings his signature monotone to the show and Rose Gries discusses being the oldest Avon Lady. Plus Johnny jokes about air quality and notes the human brain has gotten smaller.

42m May 27, 1986

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (6/11/86),

Billy Crystal does impressions and sounds off on cable TV vs. satellite dishes, Arnold Schwarzenegger works out for an hour a day and Michael Ammar does card tricks with all of them.

40m Jun 10, 1986

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.

37m Dec 11, 1986

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.

38m Mar 10, 1987

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.

41m May 20, 1987

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.

43m Jun 24, 1987

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.

43m Aug 31, 1987

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.

42m May 11, 1988

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.

43m May 25, 1988

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.

43m Jan 30, 1990

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.

42m May 31, 1990

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.

37m Sep 4, 1990

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.

38m May 16, 1991

The Johnny Carson Show: 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.

38m May 16, 1991