Johnny Carson
John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). Carson received six Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy's 1980 Governor's Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987. Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993. Description above from the Wikipedia article Johnny Carson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the...
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host,...
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Behind the Candelabra
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and...
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The Front Runner
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential...
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Whitney: Can I Be Me
as Himself (Archive Footage) (uncredited)The life and tragic death of Whitney Houston.
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Lucy and Desi
as Self (archive footage)Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples...
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Life Itself
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert...
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The Newton Boys
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)The four Newton brothers are a poor farmer family in the 1920s. One day, the oldest of them,...
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And the Oscar Goes To...
as Self (archive footage)The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND...
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Audrey
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress...
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Jerry Before Seinfeld
as Self (archive footage)Jerry Seinfeld returns to the club that gave him his start in the 1970s, mixing iconic jokes...
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Mike Wallace Is Here
as Self (archive footage)For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the...
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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self (archive footage)Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show...
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Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
as Self (archive footage)Caitlyn Jenner's unlikely path to Olympic glory was inspirational. But her more challenging road...
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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
as Self (archive footage)Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor...
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Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
as Self (archive footage)With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt...
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Paul Williams Still Alive
as Self (archive footage)Filmmaker and longtime fan Stephen Kessler's portrait of the award-winning 1970s...
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Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this...
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This Is Bob Hope...
as Self (archive footage)During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of...
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The Battered Bastards of Baseball
as Himself (Archive Footage)Hollywood veteran Bing Russell creates the only independent baseball team in the...
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TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
as SelfA compilation film of stand up performances and comedy routines featuring some of the biggest...
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Cancel My Reservation
as Himself (uncredited)Bob Hope is a stressed out talk show host who is sent on a vacation to Arizona on doctor's...
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The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2
as Self (archive footage)This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in...
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My Darling Vivian
as Self (archive footage)The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters....
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The World of Jim Henson
as Self (archive footage)Episode of Great Performances about Jim Henson
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Looking for Love
as SelfAn aspiring young singer unexpectedly gets her big break by inventing a specialized clothes rack.
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Game Changers
as Self (archive footage)Alex Trebek hosts a documentary about television game shows featuring interviews with a number...
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James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as SelfDocumentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.
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The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
as uncreditedClassic Carson monologues, visits from Carnac and Art Fern, comedians Eddie Murphy, Garry...
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Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
as HimselfModern comedians share their thoughts about Laurel and Hardy. Also includes archival footage of...
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Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Explore the country legend's hard-fought road to stardom. From her Appalachian roots to the...
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Joys
as SelfOver fifty of the greatest living comedians are called to a party at Bob Hope's house, where...
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The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1
as Self (archive footage)This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in...
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The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self (uncredited)A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends.
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Lucy Moves to NBC
as SelfContacted by Fred Silverman, the President of NBC, Lucille Ball accepts to go back to work as a...
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Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads
as Self (archive footage)Ventriloquist/comic Jeff Dunham talks about his childhood and his start into the world of...
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Carson Country
as uncreditedIt's an all star, all American country line-up! We've opened the vaults and re-discovered...
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CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
as SelfCBS honors Lucille Ball with this celebration of her three CBS series: I Love Lucy, The Lucy...
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Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection
as Self (archive footage)Collection of songs performed at the "Frank Sinatra Spectacular," a 1965 benefit by the various...
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The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
as uncreditedFrom those early days of black and white with Ed Ames' memorable Tomahawk toss, to Tiny Tim's...
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as SelfThe legendary Lucille Ball as you've never seen her before! Laugh along with Lucy and Desi in...
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Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains
as Self (archive footage)A chronicle of the former president's tour recent for his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
as SelfChronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an...
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The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
as Self (archive footage)For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first...
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Seinfeld: How It Began
as Himself (archive footage)A documentary detailing the troubled beginnings of “the show about nothing”.
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Live at Mister Kelly's
as Self (archive footage)The iconic Mister Kelly’s bedazzled the country by launching superstars like Barbra Streisand,...
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Frank Sinatra Spectacular
as Self - HostThe Rat Pack -- Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin -- in their only joint...
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The Best of Carson, Volume 1
as uncreditedRelive the memories from 30 years of The Tonight Show in this 3 DVD collection of the most...
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Pure Goldie
as SelfA comedy/variety special hosted by Goldie Hawn featuring special guests Ruth Buzzi, Johnny...
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Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour
as SelfJay Leno hosts "Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour," a one hour special featuring a humorous look at...
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The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special
as HimselfA parody of Johnny Carson anniversary shows made for the Showtime cable network.
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Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
as SelfTelecast December 1972, DON RICKLES: ALIVE AND KICKING was a huge ratings extravaganza for the...
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Finster
as uncreditedHoward Finster, the grandfather of the Southern Folk Art movement was a pioneer that showed the...
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Johnny Goes Home
as SelfJohnny Carson makes a nostalgic visit back to his hometown of Norfolk, Nebraska in the fall of...
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Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.
as Self (archive footage)A deep dive into the short yet impactful life of the trailblazing Latino comic whose son also...
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The Minnie Riperton Story
as (archive footage)Documenting the rise and finite career of late R&B recording artist Minnie Riperton.
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Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
as HimselfCo-stars and celebrity admirers go through Benny's entire career
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Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
as Self (archive footage)His career started in the glory days of vaudeville. More than 70 years later, he is revered as...
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Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story
as Self (Archive Footage)A look at the life and work of Canadian comedy icon David Steinberg.
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Sheena Easton: Act One
as Self (uncredited)A variety special starring Sheena Easton.
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Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
as Self - HostVolume 2 of 'The Johnny Carson Collection' - The Best of the '70s & '80s. The moments that...
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Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
as Self - HostVolume 3 of 'The Johnny Carson Collection' - The Best of the '80s & '90s. Some of today's top...
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The Great Toilet Paper Scare
as HimselfThe untold story of a notorious incident involving Johnny Carson, a lot of toilet paper, and...
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Llyn Foulkes One Man Band
as HimselfThis documentary follows painter and musician Lyn Foulkes from age 70 to 77 as he labors to...
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Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
as Self - HostVolume 1 of 'The Johnny Carson Collection' - The Best of the '60s & '70s. I'm often asked,...
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The Swingin' A's
as Self (archive footage)MLB Network Presents this documentary on the Oakland Athletics powerhouse teams of the 1970's,...
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Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
as Self - HostVolume 4 of 'The Johnny Carson Collection' - The Final Show (May 22, 1992). Carson's touching...
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Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
as uncreditedFor the first time ever, this release brings together the magic of the holiday season with three...
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - HostThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...
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Columbo
as Self - TV Host (uncredited)Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently...
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The Simpsons
as Johnny Carson (voice)Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...
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What's My Line?
as Self - PanelistFour panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...
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What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery GuestFour panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...
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The Bob Hope Show
as SelfThe Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope, debuted on April 9, 1950. During the 1952-1953 season, NBC...
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The Bob Hope Show
as The Masked Killer (uncredited).The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope, debuted on April 9, 1950. During the 1952-1953 season, NBC...
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The Bob Hope Show
as Self - CameoThe Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope, debuted on April 9, 1950. During the 1952-1953 season, NBC...
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Cheers
as Johnny CarsonThe story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and...
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The Red Skelton Show
as Knight Who Makes Point of OrderThe Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades,...
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as SelfThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show is an American variety series hosted by Dinah Shore, and broadcast on...
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The Ed Sullivan Show
as SelfThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
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The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self - ComedianThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
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The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self - Comedian (archive footage)The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
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The Jack Benny Program
as Johnny CarsonLaugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular...
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Kraft Music Hall
as Self - HostKraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United...
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Kraft Music Hall
as SelfKraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United...
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as SelfAn American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Guest Performer (uncredited)An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
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The Kennedy Center Honors
as SelfThe Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their...
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The United States Steel Hour
as uncreditedThe United States Steel Hour is an anthology series which brought hour-long dramas to television...
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The Dick Clark Show
as SelfThe Dick Clark Show is an American musical variety show broadcast weekly in the United States on...
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Get Smart
as Herald (uncredited)Get Smart is an American comedy television series that satirizes the secret agent genre. Created...
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Tony Awards
as Self - PresenterThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award,...
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Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
as Self (archive footage)Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a...
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Night Court
as Johnny CarsonNight Court is an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 4, 1984 to...
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Newhart
as uncreditedDick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in...
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Space Ghost and Dino Boy
as uncreditedSpace Ghost is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. It first...
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The Danny Thomas Hour
as uncreditedThe Danny Thomas Hour is an American anthology television series that was broadcast on NBC...
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Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
as SelfWalt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different...
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E! True Hollywood Story
as uncreditedE! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood...
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Biography: Comedy Icons
as HimselfPart of the award-winning Biography series, A&E Network will premiere three new documentaries...
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The Oscars
as SelfAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...
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The Emmy Awards
as SelfAn annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen...
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The Nineties
as Self (archive footage)Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the...
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The Kraft Music Hall
as Self - HostA few years after Perry Como left as host, "The Kraft Music Hall" was revived as a regular...
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The Sounds of Baseball
as Self (archive footage)MLB Network showcases the greatest calls and moments from iconic Major League Baseball...
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You're in the Picture
as HimselfYou're in the Picture is an American television game show that aired on CBS for only one episode...
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The Johnny Carson Show
as HimselfWhile working as a staff writer on The Red Skelton Show, local Los Angeles television comedian...
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