Late Night TV

In this interview outtake, Rivers explains why she doesn’t like being called a “pioneer.” Continue reading →

Comedienne Phyllis Diller describes how she ran into trouble with gags and cue cards on the “The Ed Sullivan Show.”

“The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”  bandleader Doc Severinsen shares his memories and impressions of his long-time friend and boss, Johnny Carson. He recalls the moment he realized that Carson had become a major star.

Comedian and talk show host Dick Cavett recalls meeting a young Johnny Carson backstage at Carson’s magic show at a church basement in Lincoln, Nebraska.  At the time, Carson had his own television show in Omaha, Nebraska, but still worked … Continue reading →

Actress Betty White describes a favorite late night skit with Johnny Carson and what happens when everything goes wrong on live television.

Comedian Jonathan Winters (1925–2013) recalls a favorite skit he performed with fellow comedian Dean Martin.

Actress Betty White remembers the early days of television, and how audiences reacted.