Name: Johnny Carson: The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Garry Shandling (5/8/92)
Uploaded: 1992-05-07T17:00:00-07:00
Duration: 43 min 30 s
Description: Garry claims that he bombed during his previous appearance so this time he delivers the goods, covering everything from Sonny Bono to Captain & Tenille.

Animal trainer Joan Embery introduces Johnny to a wide variety of animals, including a baby gorilla, tiger, cougar, and a 13-foot python. Also featured are David Brenner and the Amazing Kreskin.

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The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (2/20/74)

Celebrate New Year’s day with Foster Brooks, Victor Buono, and…..Joan Embery and her gorilla friends.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (1/1/75)

Bubble the Hippo makes an appearance (!) with animal trainer Joan Embery. Competing with Bubbles for the cutest animal on the show are twin baby orangutans and a horned frog.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (2/28/78)

Animal expert Jim Fowler brings out an alligator and crocodile and explains to Johnny the difference between the two. Not to be outdone, Rodney Dangerfield has Johnny in stitches with his non-stop one-liners.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (7/23/80)

If you’ve ever wondered what an aardvark looks like, this episode is for you. Also featured is comedian David Steinberg, who does a hilarious Ed Sullivan impression.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (6/18/81)

Animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a baby baboon and golden eagle onto the set, and Johnny’s next guest, writer Gore Vidal, exclaims that he should have brought his pet lizard.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (12/15/81)

Saturday Night Live performer Mary Gross does an imitation of Marilyn Monroe, and Joan Embery brings out a hyena, penguin, and baby gorilla.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (6/13/84)

Frequent guest Joan Rivers discusses her autobiography, and Joan Embery brings a rare Albino Koala Bear to the show.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (4/25/86)

Joan Embery of the San Diego Zoo visits Johnny with a pair of Orangutans, joining Danny Devito, who discusses his film “Ruthless People.”

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (6/26/86)

Who doesn’t love a Koala bear? When Johnny holds the bear, the Koala doesn’t want to let go so Joan Embery has to pry the bear away.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (8/25/87)

Jim Fowler, the host of “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom,” brings an Indian Condor onto the show. Also featured is comedian Bob Nelson.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (1/22/88)

On this diverse episode, the legendary Jimmy Stewart reads a poem, and animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a 220-pound Python on stage. Holy juxtaposition!

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (9/7/89)

Animal wrangler Joan Embery brings a rare Canadian Lynx to the show, and actor Ron Silver also visits.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (1/18/90)

“Thelma and Louise” are the stars of this episode---not the movie, but a two-headed snake, brought to the show by Joan Embery. Dennis Hopper also joins the fun.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (8/15/91)

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Garry claims that he bombed during his previous appearance so this time he delivers the goods, covering everything from Sonny Bono to Captain & Tenille.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Garry Shandling (5/8/92)

Garry Shandling was a regular guest and always had something new and fun to discuss. This time, the topics are laundromats and Disneyland!

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Garry Shandling (3/18/81)

Garry is joined by Jimmy Stewart on this episode, who talks about working with Carol Burnett Bette Davis and others.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Garry Shandling (12/7/82)

This time around Garry talks about turning 30, Chinese food, and...sex education.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Garry Shandling (4/28/83)

Garry Shandling is ALWAYS funny, whether he's talking about his hair, pets, or traffic tickets.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Garry Shandling (2/27/86)

Only on "The Tonight Show" will you see Patrick Swayze talking about a song he wrote called "Sweet June Farts."

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Garry Shandling (5/17/89)

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 absolute best episodes are now available!

S17 E6 The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Garry Shandling (5/8/92)

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Season 17, 6 Episodes