The Tonight Show – Simon Dunn

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David Letterman On The Jon Stewart Show

On the 23rd June 1995, David Letterman appeared on the very last edition of The Jon Stewart Show, being a great guest in what looks like an early version of the Top Gear set. Here’s the whole of that final show. Some background. The show began as a 30 minute talk show on MTV, airing […]

June 11, 2022
Tracey Ullman On The Tonight Show

On January 5th 1998, Tracey Ullman appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, alongside Robin Williams. She was there to promote her new series and tie in book Tracey Takes On. This was her HBO follow up to her FOX show, and it ran for 65 episodes over four seasons.

March 5, 2022
Dud And Johnny

Here’s Dudley Moore’s first appearance on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.

February 3, 2022
Chelsea On The Lates

A couple of brilliant appearances from Chelsea Peretti for us to enjoy today. First, this one from Conan. And this one from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

May 22, 2021
Grodin On Carson

This is how Charles Grodin approached most of his interviews on late night talk shows. But I think this is one of the best. He really brings out the genius of Johnny here too. Here’s another visit he had with Letterman. With thanks to Jonathan Sloman.

May 19, 2021

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Proctology: A Bottom Examination

For a long time now I’ve been wanting to write an old-fashioned programme guide. One you can hold in your hand and thumb through, make notes on, spill coffee on. So I did. Proctology: A Bottom Examination is my deep dive into Bottom, the hit BBC Two sitcom starring Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. That’s […]

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Re-Casting Keanu

Keanu Reeves is 56. That makes him eight years older than Clive Dunn was when he was first cast in Dad’s Army. But don’t panic, Clive Dunn was always playing much older characters than his own age. Keanu Reeves is 56. That makes him seven years older than Stephanie Cole was when she was first […]