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We Think It's FunnyGuest Mark MalkoffIn this hilarious and heartfelt episode of We Think It's Funny, hosts Daniel Lobell and Mark Schiff welcome comedian, filmmaker, and author Mark Malkoff, whose new book Love, Johnny Carson dives deep into the wit, mystery, and magic of the legendary late-night host. The conversation is full of laughs, fascinating behind-the-scenes Carson stories, and reflections on what made him such a singular figure in comedy. Daniel and Mark also reminisce about how Daniel first met Mark Malkoff years ago while interning at The Colbert Report, and how their friendship grew from those early days in comedy. It's a lively...
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The Carson PodcastLove Johnny Carson by Mark Malkoff comes out today!
Mark’s new book Love Johnny Carson comes out today! His co-writer David Ritz joins Mark to discuss writing the book being published by Dutton Books.
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Rediscover The 80sRediscover the '80s: Mark Malkoff book interview about Love Johnny CarsonWho remembers that famed late night talk show host Johnny Carson? This man commanded a 30 year tenure as the Tonight Show host and Mark Malkoff along with David Ritz have authored this book researching over 400 individuals who knew Johnny Carson well.Mark Malkoff has assembled all of those facts and hosted The Carson podcast for 8 years. He joins Wyatt on an episode of Rediscover the '80s podcast in which we learn about his research and interesting stories about the real man. The book is set to release on Oct 21, 2025 and we encourage you to visit markmalkoff.com...
2025-10-1746 minThe Carson PodcastMark Simone ReturnsMark Simone returns to discuss Johnny Carson, Skitch Henderson, Jackie Mason, Ed Sullivan, & Rodney Dangerfield.
2021-08-191h 11The Carson PodcastMark SimoneMark Simone discusses having lunch with Carson and the advice he got, his radio show with Steve Allen, Carson’s NY Tonight Show era, working with…
2021-07-081h 14The Carson PodcastRon GallelaMark takes listeners behind the scenes of the podcast. Also Ron Gallela famed paparazzi photographer tells tales about celebrity icons.
2019-06-201h 27The Carson PodcastChris KormanChris Korman joins Mark to discuss his father actor Harvey Korman, his dad’s relationship with Carson, & getting a present from Johnny.
2019-06-131h 39The Carson PodcastDr. Robert BallardDr. Robert Ballard joins Mark to discuss his 3 Johnny appearances, Carson’s curiosity during commercials, and his 1985 discovery of the Titanic in the North Atlantic…
2019-04-0445 min
Persistence 360°Introducing Persistence 360°Want to become more persistent and resilient? Gain practical insight and be inspired as you hear Mark Malkoff's incredible guests share how they overcame great obstacles through persistence to achieve their goals and dreams.
2019-04-0301 minThe Carson PodcastStephen CoxAuthor Stephen Cox joins Mark to discuss his book “Here’s Johnny”, how he landed a rare interview with Carson, getting access to backstage at The…
2019-03-142h 13The Carson PodcastPaul MarrPaul Marr joins Mark to discuss doing cue cards for Johnny for 10 years, being a musical guest on The Tonight Show, working with Jay…
2019-03-071h 19The Carson PodcastMartina Arroyo & Earl RoseMartina Arroyo joins Mark to discuss her 14 Johnny appearances in NY & Burbank. Earl Rose then talks about his 20 years at the Tonight…
2019-02-281h 08The Carson PodcastLinda ZimmermanLinda Zimmerman joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show, the talent department, Shirley Wood, Fred de Cordova, and Jerry Lewis.
2019-02-2143 minThe Carson PodcastLeslie GatesLeslie Gates joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show, Fred de Cordova, Bobby Quinn, and the Tonight Show control room.
2019-02-141h 02The Carson PodcastDyan CannonDyan Cannon joins Mark to discuss her Carson appearances, Johnny playing drums at parties at her Malibu home, and Johnny being there for her during…
2019-02-0751 minThe Carson PodcastJon HookstrattenJon Hookstratten joins Mark to discuss doing work for Carson Productions, his famous father Ed Hookstratten being Johnny’s lawyer, and his father’s clients such as…
2019-01-3147 minThe Carson PodcastJanet GaleaJanet Galea joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show, the offices after Jack Benny’s passing, attending Doc’s wedding, and working with Paul Lynde…
2019-01-241h 00The Carson PodcastPaul Block Returns!Paul Block returns to join Mark to discuss working as a Tonight Show talent coordinator, Dick Shawn’s infamous 1974 appearance when Rich Little hosted, and…
2019-01-1756 minThe Carson PodcastHarry ThomasonHarry Thomason joins Mark to discuss Bill Clinton’s 1988 Johnny appearance, why Fred de Cordova initially wouldn’t book Clinton, and working with Burt Reynolds.
2019-01-101h 33The Carson PodcastBill Scheft & Scott RyanBill Scheft returns to join Mark to discuss Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Author Scott Ryan then talks about his book, The Last Days of…
2019-01-032h 20The Carson PodcastElliot ManakidesElliot Manakides joins Mark to discuss being Johnny’s driver in NY, traveling with Carson to Las Vegas, Judy Garland, and the reason he stopped working…
2018-12-271h 00The Carson PodcastPeter IsacksenPeter Isacksen joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearance, working with Don Rickles on C.P.O. Sharkey, and his friendship with Pat McCormick.
2018-12-201h 42The Carson PodcastPam AlexanderPam Alexander joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show as a receptionist, assisting in the talent department, and being Johnny’s personal assistant.
2018-12-131h 26The Carson PodcastBobby GoldsboroBobby Goldsboro joins Mark to discuss his 24 Tonight Show appearances, Ed McMahon opening up for him in Las Vegas, and his friendship with Burt…
2018-12-061h 20The Carson PodcastRichard Chesterfield & Howard BragmanRichard Chesterfield joins Mark to discuss Johnny frequenting his Malibu restaurant and Carson showing up with Frank Sinatra. Publicist Howard Bragman discusses representing Doc Severinsen…
2018-11-2954 minThe Carson PodcastDoc SeverinsenDoc Severinsen joins Mark to discuss Johnny, working as Tonight Show bandleader, filling in for Ed McMahon, and the origins of his flashy outfits.
2018-11-221h 16The Carson PodcastCharles Fox & Vanna WhiteCharles Fox joins Mark to discuss writing music for The Tonight Show and his legendary TV themes. Vanna White discusses her Johnny appearances, Dick Carson, and Merv…
2018-11-151h 41The Carson PodcastAngie DickinsonAngie Dickinson joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, Frank Sinatra guest hosting The Tonight Show, her friendship with Charles Nelson Reilly, and first meeting…
2018-11-081h 06The Carson PodcastPerry MasseyPerry Massey joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show as commercial producer in New York, his first encounter with Johnny, and Jack Paar…
2018-11-011h 04The Carson PodcastClaudia McMahonClaudia McMahon joins Mark to discuss her father Ed McMahon, Johnny staying at their place in Philadelphia, and her visits to The Tonight Show.
2018-10-231h 17The Carson PodcastBarbra ShotelBarbra Shotel joins Mark to discuss working as a Carson talent coordinator, booking tennis players such as Martina Navratilova, Network actor Peter Finich appearing with…
2018-10-182h 21The Carson PodcastJustine Bateman & Pat BradfordJustine Bateman joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearance, hosting SNL, and her new book Fame: The Hyjacking of Reality. Former Carson talent coordinator Pat…
2018-10-111h 30The Carson PodcastGinny BeauregardGinny Beauregard joins Mark to discuss working as Johnny Carson’s assistant in NY, her nearly forty year friendship with Johnny, and being backstage for Johnny’s…
2018-10-041h 27The Carson PodcastNeil Patrick HarrisNeil Patrick Harris joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearance, spending Thanksgiving with Burt Reynolds, and Steve Martin’s The Great Flydini.
2018-09-2745 minThe Carson PodcastKelly LangeKelly Lange joins Mark to discuss Johnny on air granting Orson Welles’ wish to meet her, interviewing Carson, Doc Severinsen playing trumpet at her dog’s…
2018-09-2058 minThe Carson PodcastBetty Wesley and Dennis RoofBetty Wesley joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show in NY as assistant to director Dick Carson. Dennis Roof then discusses his job…
2018-09-131h 39The Carson PodcastBob BainBob Bain tribute episode (1924-2018). Bob Bain joined Mark before his passing to discuss being the guitarist in The Tonight Show band, his friendship with…
2018-09-0631 minThe Carson PodcastDonna Schwartz MillsDonna Schwartz Mills joins Mark to discuss being a writers assistant on The Tonight Show, Johnny’s reaction to Buddy Rich passing away, and Ellen DeGeneres’…
2018-08-3048 minThe Carson PodcastDon AshworthDon Ashworth joins Mark to discuss playing in The Tonight Show band for Johnny’s entire run, the first 15 minutes of the program in NY with Ed…
2018-08-2348 minThe Carson PodcastBillie Freebairn-SmithBillie Freebairn-Smith joins Mark to discuss working as Fred de Cordova’s assistant, The Tonight Show staff, and having lunch with Johnny post-Tonight Show.
2018-08-162h 07The Carson PodcastMarcy CarseyMarcy Carsey joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show, Carson producer John Carsey, talent coordinator Shirley Wood, and the amazing persistence that got…
2018-08-0950 minThe Carson PodcastAnita GilletteAnita Gillette joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, Ethel Merman saving her job on Broadway, and appearing on Ed Sullivan.
2018-07-261h 02The Carson PodcastBill ScheftBill Scheft joins Mark to discuss Freddie Prinze’s Carson debut, writing for David Letterman, and his relationship with Jay Leno.
2018-07-192h 03The Carson PodcastBarry Diller and Rachel TraversBarry Diller and former Carson staff member, Rachel Travers, join Mark. Diller discusses playing in the famous monthly poker game with Johnny as well as…
2018-07-121h 10The Carson PodcastCharlie BarrettCharlie Barrett joins Mark to discuss working as The Tonight Show publicist, the most visibly nervous guests, why Carl Sagan stopped doing the show, and…
2018-07-051h 27The Carson PodcastWolfgang Puck and Seth GreenWolfgang Puck and actor Seth Green join Mark. Puck discusses how Johnny was directly responsible for his line of frozen pizzas and catering at his…
2018-06-281h 17The Carson PodcastGary MurphyGary Murphy joins Mark to discuss writing for Johnny Carson, originating the idea for the “Who’s on First?” parody with Johnny as Ronald Reagan, and…
2018-06-211h 09The Carson PodcastRobert MortonRobert Morton joins Mark to discuss knowing Johnny, producing Carson’s 1985 appearance on Late Night with David Letterman, and executive producing Letterman.
2018-06-141h 42The Carson PodcastElliott GouldElliott Gould joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearances, hosting SNL, and working with Robert Altman.
2018-06-071h 41The Carson PodcastLiz TorresLiz Torres joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, guest host Burt Reynolds, going on a date with Pat McCormick, and becoming friends with an…
2018-05-311h 29The Carson PodcastRamey WarrenRamey Warren joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show in the talent department, Fred de Cordova, Shirley Wood, and the reason Richard Dawson was never…
2018-05-241h 24The Carson PodcastConnie FrancisConnie Francis joins Mark to discuss Johnny Carson’s appearance in her movie, Looking for Love, saving Don Rickles from harm in Las Vegas, her father…
2018-05-171h 12The Carson PodcastUri GellerUri Geller joins Mark to discuss his famous 1973 Johnny Carson appearance, Merv Griffin calling him the following day, and running into Johnny years later.
2018-05-101h 08The Carson PodcastChevy ChaseChevy Chase joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearances and the monthly poker game. Comedy writer Tom Leopold joins in as he and Chevy discuss…
2018-04-2655 minThe Carson PodcastJulie BuddJulie Budd joins Mark to discuss her Johnny Carson appearances, Johnny attending her Tonight Show rehearsals, her friendship with Liberace, and opening up for Frank Sinatra.
2018-04-191h 40The Carson PodcastTeri GarrTeri Garr joins Mark for a mini-episode to discuss Johnny phoning her after slipping on stage during The Oscars, meeting David Letterman in Indiana when…
2018-04-1711 minThe Carson PodcastDr. Paul EhrlichDr. Paul Ehrlich joins Mark to discuss his 18 Johnny Carson appearances, having dinner with Johnny, and his first appearance resulting in The Tonight Show receiving 5000…
2018-04-1247 minThe Carson PodcastMarshall Brickman Returns & Rick TraumMarshall Brickman returns to discuss being Johnny’s head writer in NYC. Also Rick Traum, commercial producer for The Tonight Show in NYC, joins Mark to…
2018-04-051h 32The Carson PodcastKelly MonteithKelly Monteith joins Mark to discuss his 30 plus appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Gabe Kaplan, and David Letterman.
2018-03-2949 minThe Carson PodcastMelissa ManchesterMelissa Manchester joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, working with Bette Midler, Bob Hope, and hosting The Muppet Show.
2018-03-2237 minThe Carson PodcastCybill ShepherdCybill Shepherd joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, winning a $100 bet from David Letterman, meeting Charlie Chaplin, and getting talk show guest advice…
2018-03-2025 minThe Carson PodcastMonti Rock IIIMonti Rock III joins Mark to discuss his 30 plus Tonight Show appearances, his friendship with Carson talent coordinator Shirley Wood, and his role in Saturday Night Fever.
2018-03-151h 10The Carson PodcastRick SaphireRick Saphire joins Mark to discuss meeting Johnny over at Who Do You Trust?, Johnny’s difficulties performing in the Catskills, appearing on the Tonight Show…
2018-03-081h 42The Carson PodcastMarsha MasonMarsha Mason joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, going on the show with her then husband Neil Simon, and starring in Mike Nichols’ unreleased…
2018-03-011h 04The Carson PodcastKate CapshawKate Capshaw joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, her parents seeing Johnny’s show in NY, and her acting career including Indiana Jones and The…
2018-02-011h 20The Carson PodcastPeter Lassally Returns!Peter Lassally joins Mark to discuss producing Johnny Carson, his challenge of getting David Letterman an 11:30pm show, and the reason Johnny didn’t care for Andy…
2018-01-251h 03The Carson PodcastMark HarmonMark Harmon joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearances, his father and Johnny knowing each other, Carl Reiner directing him in Summer School, appearing on…
2018-01-1853 minThe Carson PodcastPatric VerronePatric Verrone joins Mark to discuss writing for The Tonight Show, the writers meetings at Johnny’s Malibu home, and the chronological order of the Carson writers from…
2018-01-091h 13The Carson PodcastHowie MandelHowie Mandel joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearances, Joan Rivers giving him his Tonight Show break, the appearance that caused him never to be booked again…
2018-01-041h 44The Carson PodcastMichael PremingerComedian Michael Preminger joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearances, working as a NBC page, and the difficulties of doing audience warmup on Pink Lady…
2017-12-281h 07The Carson PodcastArnie KogenArnie Kogen joins Mark to discuss writing for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, his friendship with Pat McCormick, and writing for The Carol Burnett…
2017-12-211h 00The Carson PodcastJ.J. McMahonJ.J. McMahon joins Mark to discuss being president of Carson Productions, his friendship with Johnny, and going back to Nebraska for the filming of Johnny…
2017-12-141h 19The Carson PodcastDenise SoulamDenise Soulam joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show, working with guest host George Carlin, interviewing Fred de Cordova for her college radio…
2017-12-071h 06The Carson PodcastSandy HackettSandy Hackett joins Mark to discuss his father Buddy Hackett’s Johnny appearances, Sandy appearing on The Tonight Show as a teenager alongside his father and…
2017-11-301h 23The Carson PodcastPaul ReiserPaul Reiser joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearances and his new Hulu series set at The Tonight Show in 1972, “There’s Johnny”.
2017-11-221h 37The Carson PodcastTrini LopezTrini Lopez joins Mark to discuss his 17 Johnny appearances, his awkward encounter with Carson at Chasen’s, and his friendships with Elvis Presley and Frank…
2017-11-161h 12The Carson PodcastShecky GreeneShecky Greene joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearances, guest hosting The Tonight Show, Buddy Hackett, and his famous Frank Sinatra joke.
2017-11-091h 09The Carson PodcastDan FordDan Ford joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show as a stage manager in Burbank, appearing as a guest with Johnny in 1979,…
2017-11-021h 34The Carson PodcastAndrea McArdleAndrea McArdle joins Mark to discuss her 3 Johnny appearances, performing with Liberace on The Tonight Show, and originating the role of Annie on Broadway…
2017-10-261h 10The Carson PodcastLouise LasserLouise Lasser joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, hosting Saturday Night Live, and her various roles in Woody Allen films.Meet Louise Lasser…
2017-10-191h 26The Carson PodcastAndy FriendlyAndy Friendly joins Mark to discuss working with Tom Snyder on Tomorrow, his friendship with Rick Carson, visiting Johnny’s home in Bel Air, booking David Letterman…
2017-10-121h 34The Carson PodcastWilliam KatzWilliam Katz joins Mark to discuss his job as talent coordinator on The Tonight Show in NY, Johnny’s discipline, receiving a bizarre phone call from Gloria Swanson,…
2017-10-051h 45The Carson PodcastTom MooreTom Moore joins Mark to discuss writing for Johnny in NY and Burbank, the backstory of Pat McCormick streaking during Johnny’s monologue, and an awkward…
2017-09-281h 28The Carson PodcastPat BradfordPat Bradford joins Mark to discuss working as a talent coordinator on The Tonight Show, the clever way she convinced Kirk Douglas to be a…
2017-09-2150 minThe Carson PodcastJo Anne WorleyJo Anne Worley joins Mark to discuss Johnny appearing with her on Laugh-In, her Tonight Show appearances, being discovered by Merv Griffin, and stories from…
2017-09-141h 10The Carson PodcastDon SchiffDon Schiff joins Mark to discuss doing cue cards for Johnny Carson in New York and Burbank, going over cue cards with Johnny in his…
2017-09-071h 41The Carson PodcastHank BradfordHank Bradford joins Mark to discuss being Johnny’s head writer, doing standup on The Tonight Show, and his friendship with Pat McCormick.
2017-08-311h 01The Carson PodcastVikki CarrVikki Carr joins Mark to discuss her Johnny appearances, guest hosting The Tonight Show, and opening up for Johnny on the road.
2017-08-2452 minThe Carson PodcastJoey D’AuriaJoey D’Auria joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearance, winning The Gong Show, doing a remote with David Letterman, and his 17 years as Bozo…
2017-08-171h 03The Carson PodcastMac DavisMac Davis joins Mark to discuss his 45 Tonight Show appearances, guest host Jerry Lewis not wanting him booked, the one time he upset Johnny on air,…
2017-08-1045 minThe Carson PodcastGinny StevensonGinny Stevenson joins Mark to discuss working at as talent coordinator on The Tonight Show, the unexpected way she first met Johnny, Johnny on air announcing her …
2017-08-032h 16The Carson PodcastJoan Benny and Dan GingoldJoan Benny, daughter of Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone, joins Mark to discuss her childhood, her famous parents, and Johnny’s love for her father. Carson’s…
2017-07-2044 minThe Carson PodcastBarbara BowenBarbara Bowen joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show as a personal assistant to guest hosts Joan Rivers, Garry Shandling, David Brenner, Billy Crystal, and…
2017-07-131h 12The Carson PodcastPeter BogdanovichPeter Bogdanovich joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearances, guest hosting The Tonight Show, and his friendship with Orson Welles.
2017-07-0658 minThe Carson PodcastStan Zabka and Chiz SchultzStan Zabka joins Mark to discuss working as associate director on The Tonight Show and appearing with Johnny as a guest. Chiz Schultz discusses Harry…
2017-06-291h 06The Carson PodcastHal GurneeHal Gurnee joins Mark to discuss directing the six months of guest hosts leading up to Johnny’s debut, directing Jack Paar, and his groundbreaking work…
2017-06-221h 22The Carson PodcastLouisa Ermelino and Neil HickeyLouisa Ermelino joins Mark to discuss working on The Tonight Show in New York. Neil Hickey then joins to discuss interviewing Johnny for his 1972…
2017-06-151h 06The Carson PodcastDarrell VickersDarrell Vickers joins Mark to discuss writing for Johnny, writing for guest hosts such as Garry Shandling, a sketch that upset Johnny, and producer Fred…
2017-06-081h 09The Carson PodcastTom BrokawTom Brokaw joins Mark to discuss his Johnny appearances, encountering Johnny and Hollywood stars while in his twenties anchoring the local news at NBC Burbank,…
2017-06-0138 minThe Carson PodcastMark SchiffComedian Mark Schiff talks about initially being told he wasn’t right for the Tonight Show, his numerous Carson appearances, and why he feels Rodney Dangerfield…
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