The Johnny Carson Show: TV Icons
Johnny Carson is the undisputed King of Late Night Television. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson ran for over 30 years and created the blueprint for every television host working today.
The Johnny Carson Show: TV Icons - Carl Sagan (3/25/77)
Astrophysicist and Pulitzer prize winner, Carl Sagan shares how he realized that he wanted to study astronomy. Also discusses how he thinks Americans would handle the arrival of extra-terrestrials.
The Johnny Carson Show: TV Icons - Tom Brokaw (5/20/80)
Host of The Today Show Tom Brokaw chats about People naming him sexiest man alive. Also explains how he functions so early in the morning and details his tricks for interviewing politicians.
The Johnny Carson Show: TV Icons - Walter Cronkite (3/5/82)
Celebrated news anchor Walter Cronkite thinks people should get their news from books and newspapers as well as television. Also explains interview diplomacy.
The Johnny Carson Show: TV Icons - Barbara Walters (11/8/83)
One of the world’s most influential journalists, Barbara Walters describes dealing with touchy heads of state and getting Christmas cards from world leaders.
The Johnny Carson Show: TV Icons - Jane Goodall (1/3/84)
The world’s leading authority on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall describes how these primates mirror humans in that they can make and use tools and that they have distinct personalities.
