The Johnny Carson Show

Actor James Garner stops by to talk about his latest television series, “Man Of The People,” and discusses some one of the biggest clinkers of his career, his induction into the Television Hall Of Fame, and his fear of public speaking.

The very funny Victor Buono drops in to talk about his recently released book of poetry, and to cut up with Johnny and Ed.

James Garner shares the gruesome details of his recent bypass surgery and thanks well-wishers for the 9,000 get well cards he received. The operation has not, thankfully, hurt his golf game.

The great actress and great beauty Raquel Welch chats about Presidents Reagan and Carter, her 2nd marriage, getting negative press and how she imagines her life in the year 2000.

Brat packer & longtime TV personality Joey Bishop talks about his career, politics, how he gave up smoking and lost weight.

Star party guy, Dean Martin recounts the wild fun celebrating Frank Sinatra’s big 6-0. Also fills in Johnny on playing Las Vegas and his frequent forays into the casinos.

Activist and two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda details her suit against the US government for invading her privacy. Also plugs her move, “Julia.”

Mr. "make-my-day" Clint Eastwood reminisces about Gunsmoke, Outlaw Josey Wales and Dirty Harry, while Bob Hope and David Letterman also appear.

Not your typical leading man, Dennis Hopper talks about his unusual roles in Blue Velvet and Easy Rider, and his up and down career which began in his Kansas hometown.

Hog wild: That's Jay Leno who owns 17 motorcycles. Leno describes a chopper breakdown in LA with a busload of tourists cheering him on. Raquel Welch discusses her children and getting older.

We're spelling tonight! Walter Matthau and Johnny quiz one another on difficult words. Matthau recalls filming Tunisia and shows a clip from his movie, Pirates.

Mickey Rooney compares notes with Johnny on their many marriages. Comic Paul Rodriguez riffs on Mexicans picking fruit and the fun of annoying white drivers on LA freeways.

Sean Connery gives a Bond trivia quiz, and recalls his scariest stunts. Comic Keenan Ivory Wayans says dating white girls is like being on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom; people can't stop staring.

Stardom is bad for your health. Walter Matthau dons dark glasses to disguise an eye problem, jokes about his roommate in the hospital and the awful food.

Hollywood heavyweights Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau regale Johnny with tales of making 5 movies together and one near-death stunt gone very wrong.

The gorgeous and talented Ann-Margret says she disguises herself in a black wig when out in public. Screen legend Robert Mitchem reveals he did time on a chain gang, at age 15.

Screen star Peter O'Toole was Oscar nom'd 8 times! Never won. Finally bagged the golden statue for lifetime achievement. O'Toole discusses The Stunt Man. Comic Buddy Hackett brings some laughs.

Remember The Thorn Birds? Meet Colleen McCullough, who wrote the blockbuster novel-turned-mini series. Lou Brock discusses his base-stealing record and acting legend Eli Wallach chats about his craft. Don Rickles plugs his show C.P.O. Sharkey.

Hollywood leading man Gregory Peck dishes on WW2 hero General Douglas MacArthur, whom he played in the biopic, and the General's overlooked sense of humor.