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- S8 E1 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/14/73)June 14, 19731hCharles Grodin is Johnny's guest, and "Welcome Back Kotter" star Gabe Kaplan pokes fun at his hometown Brooklyn and his high school days, upon which Kotter was based.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E2 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (1/18/77)January 18, 197759minMeet the "mahvelous" Billy Crystal, beloved for playing the first openly gay character on an American TV show (Soap) and hosting more Academy Awards than anyone except Bob Hope.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E3 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Gallagher (5/9/79)May 9, 19791 h 2 minProp comic Gallagher joins Johnny. Chevy Chase also gets major laughs for his imitation of Gerald Ford.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E4 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Garry Shandling (3/18/81)March 18, 198142minThe genius behind the Larry Sanders Show and his namesake program, The Garry Shandling Show, Gary delivers huge laughs over laundromats, dinner with his dad and visiting friends with who have babies.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E5 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Lewis (3/27/81)March 27, 198143minYears before his buddy Larry David cast him in Curb Your Enthusiasm, comic Richard Lewis did breakthrough stand up with stories about trying to cure his herpes and loading up on vitamins.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E6 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Betty White (8/14/81)August 14, 198143minEight-time Emmy winner, Betty White wanted to be a forest ranger, but that gig was off limits to women in the early 1940s. She turned to writing and was the first woman to produce a sitcom.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E7 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Eddie Murphy (1/1/82)January 1, 198240minActor/Comedian Eddie Murphy shows an SNL clip in which he impersonates Bill Cosby. Shares his observation that there are no black people in Beverly Hills.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E8 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Richard Pryor (2/9/83)February 9, 198343minThe king of stand up, Richard Pryor discusses his recent trip to Zimbabwe, and daily life since quitting drugs and alcohol.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E9 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Eddie Murphy (6/24/83)June 24, 198339minEddie Murphy discusses his hero Richard Pryor, and talks about his film Trading Places.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E10 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (7/22/83)July 22, 198343minChevy Chase not only promotes his movie, National Lampoon's Vacation, but brings a tennis racquet on stage and demonstrates his serve.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E11 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (12/9/83)December 9, 198342minFrequent guest Charles Grodin discusses his movie The Lonely Guy, which also stars Steve Martin. Also featured are radio legends Bob & Ray.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E12 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (6/8/84)June 8, 198443minCharles Grodin talks about working with "tough guy" Charles Bronson. Stand-up comedian Brad talks about the challenges of dating when you're 6'9".This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E13 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - David Letterman (7/13/84)July 13, 198440minFellow late night host David Letterman stops by to talk about muggings in New York and earthquakes in Los Angeles. Scot Morris also stops by.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E14 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Louie Anderson (11/20/84)November 20, 198443minFor his first appearance on "The Tonight Show" Louie Anderson pays tribute to his parents and his home state, Minnesota. Also appearing is Robert Blake.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E15 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Steven Wright (12/12/84)December 12, 198443minThe king of dry humor, Steven Wright talks about everything from his girlfriend to filming a small part in his first movie.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E16 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (5/30/85)May 30, 198543minTo celebrate turning 40 Chevy Chase joins Johnny to talk about his new movie, Fletch.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E17 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (11/29/85)November 29, 198530minThis turbo-charged episode featured the comedy triumvirate of David Letterman, Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. So many jokes, so little time.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E18 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Father Guido Sarducci (2/28/86)February 28, 198643minFather Guido Sarducci stops by the set to talk about his pet dog and starting his own church. Plus, Rube Goldberg contest winner Robin Barnett and legendary film critics Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert make appearances.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E19 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Steven Wright (5/28/86)May 28, 198642minSteven Wright brings his signature monotone to the show and Rose Gries discusses being the oldest Avon Lady. Plus Johnny jokes about air quality and notes the human brain has gotten smaller.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E20 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Billy Crystal (6/11/86)June 11, 198640minBilly Crystal does impressions and sounds off on cable TV vs. satellite dishes, Arnold Schwarzenegger works out for an hour a day and Michael Ammar does card tricks with all of them.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E21 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Charles Grodin (8/1/86)August 1, 198643minCharles Grodin clears the air, Dom Irrera does stand-up about parking lot attendants and Tommy Walton is a world-famous hot dog vendor. Plus, Johnny jokes about Meryl Streep, Pat Sajak and Dustin Hoffman in the monologue.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E22 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Chevy Chase (12/12/86)December 12, 198637minComedy superstar Chevy Chase stops by to talk about having perfect pitch and guest hosting the show. Siskel & Ebert reveal their favorite Chevy Chase movie.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E23 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dana Carvey (3/11/87)March 11, 198738minThe Church Lady makes an appearance on the show when Dana Carvey stops by and does impressions. Plus, Christopher Reeve talks Superman and Frank Olivier does a juggling/comedy act.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E24 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Ellen DeGeneres (5/21/87)May 21, 198741minEllen DeGeneres does stand-up and Eddie Murphy talks Beverly Hills Cop II. Jane Leeves also stops by.This video is currently unavailable
- S8 E25 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '80s - Dan Aykroyd (6/25/87)June 25, 198744minDan Aykroyd talks Dragnet and Bobby Kelton performs stand-up. Helen Shaver also appears and Johnny takes on last night's stupid audience in the monologue.This video is currently unavailable
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- Bobby Quinn
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- Peter Lassally
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- Johnny CarsonEd McMahon
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