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Encore Presentation: Heeeere's Johnny! Celebrating Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday w/ Mark Malkoff, Dan Pasternack and Mike Reiss

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To celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary King of Late Night, we are revisiting our conversation with producer-historian (and guest co-host) Dan Pasternack, former "Tonight Show" writer Mike Reiss and comedian-podcaster Mark Malkoff ("The Carson Podcast") join Frank for a look at some of the most memorable moments from Johnny's 30-year run as well as the controversial origins of beloved characters Art Fern, Aunt Blabby and Carnac the Magnificent. Also: Rodney Dangerfield writes an angry letter, Johnny turns down "The King of Comedy," the boys debunk the Zsa Zsa Gabor myth and Mark shares highlights from his new book, "Love Johnny Carson." PLUS: Peter Lawford gets banned! Pat McCormick drops trou (again)! Dan runs afoul of Bob Hope! Mike writes Johnny a part on "The Simpsons"! And Mark sheds light on the Wayne Newton feud! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Encore Presentation: Heeeere's Johnny! Celebrating Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday w/ Mark Malkoff, Dan Pasternack and Mike Reiss

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