The Johnny Carson Show

What do you get when you combine comedian Don Rickles, 95-year-old artist Jon Serl and a Johnny Carson monologue that mentions Pee-wee Herman and Russian Big Macs? Watch this episode to find out!

The laughs can't stop/won't stop when comedy heavyweights Jack Lemmon and Steven Wright stop by the set.

TV comedy icon Bob Newhart stops by, along with Saundra Santiago and Teresa Ganzel.

This episode is a real balancing act when expert balancer Ed Kennedy graces the stage along with comic legend Buddy Hackett and Breakfast Club star Ally Sheedy.

When Don Rickles has Thanksgiving with Bob Newhart, you want to hear him talk about it. You'll also want to hear Angie Dickinson talk about Police Woman and Johnny talk about Mr. Rogers' sweater.

Bob Newhart got a Peabody, Emmy and pink slip from NBC in the same year. Johnny talks with him about it, plus Erin Gray visits the couch.

Finally, the world has proof that Johnny's desk backdrop isn't real when Mel Brooks reveals all in this episode. Also: Teri Garr insists that money is not important to her.

Did you know Bob Newhart started his career as an accountant? We're glad he switched to comedy and visited Johnny for this episode, which also features James Stephens and Ronnie Porter.

What was Bob Newhart's worst stand-up routine? He tells all in this episode which also features Anthony Quinn and Julie Lynn Hayek.

Hear what Joan Rivers has to say about retouched magazine covers, Gone With The Wind and Dolly Parton. Plus, Johnny welcomes Japanese TV personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.

Jack Lemmon can't sit through his own movies and Maureen Murphy thinks writing jokes is as hard as having a baby. Johnny has something to say about his windshield wipers.

Even Buddy Hackett bombs sometimes--just not for Johnny Carson. Rocky Graziano stops by and Johnny wonders if $2,000-worth of ornaments on a Christmas tree is too much.

The birds and the bees are a topic of conversation for Joan Rivers and Johnny notes the high price of meat these days in this episode which also features William Caulfield and Amos Caulfield.

Buddy Hackett has knowledge on many subjects, including snakes. Dr. Morris Goldberg talks chauffeuring and Johnny addresses George Brett's hemorrhoids.

Joan Rivers won Comedy Star of the Year, Dick Van Patten is depressed and Johnny has to deal with a slow news day. Byron Allen and Stephanie Faracy also appear.

The legendary Joan Rivers talks giving birth and politics, but not necessarily at the same time. Also appearing are Ann Margret and Lou Holtz.

No one is safe when Don Rickles visits the set! But Cheryl Ladd and Ray Bradbury will make you feel right at home again.

Hollywood legend Carl Reiner stops by with his toupee. Plus, Jack Klugman talks examining dead bodies and Jan Todd shows you what it's like to be the strongest woman in the world.

Get skiing tips from Buddy Hackett, fan mail tips from Cindy Williams and TV journalism tips from Sander Vanocur.

Flip Wilson does stand-up, Pat Boone talks about the Olympics and a doctor waxes poetic on the wisdom of spanking children. Tom Dressen also performs comedy.

What are Joan Rivers' New Year's resolutions? Find out in this episode, which also features Orson Bean, Charles Nelson Reilly and Scatman Crothers.

Find out how Joan Rivers is preparing for getting old and what story intrigues Truman Capote. Bob Speca also appears.

Mel Brooks stops by to talk about Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles. Plus, Susan Blakely and Bob Rosefsky appear.

Joan Rivers talks California living, Vincent Price thinks horror movies are fun and Johnny takes on the musician strike. Bert Convoy also appears.