THIS JULY, TIME LIFE RELEASES NINE NEW-TO-RETAIL
EPISODES OF "THE TONIGHT SHOW" FEATURING THREE OF CONTEMPORARY COMEDY'S MOST ICONIC PERSONALITIES
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON:
JOHNNY AND FRIENDS
FEATURING STEVE MARTIN, ROBIN WILLIAMS & EDDIE MURPHY
Street Date: July 4, 2017
This Collectible 3-Disc Set Features Over Eight Hours of Vintage Carson
from the '70s, '80s and '90s - Some of the Most Cherished Moments from the
30 Year Run of "The Tonight Show" - Including Commercials!
PROGRAM SYNOPSIS
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON: JOHNNY AND FRIENDS FEATURING STEVE MARTIN, ROBIN WILLIAMS & EDDIE MURPHY contains nine new-to retail shows from the '70s, '80s and '90s featuring three of the most loved guests from "The Tonight Show" -- Steve Martin, Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy. Each DVD contains complete, unedited shows -- including vintage commercials -- highlighting some of the most cherished moments from 30 years of "The Tonight Show."
DISC 1-STEVE MARTIN
Arguably the best thing that ever happened to young Steve Martin was being temporarily banished as a Tonight Show guest in 1972. Martin was an Emmy-winning writer (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour) but hadn't worked up quite enough material for himself. Invited back later as a guest host, a more polished Martin clicked.
Original Air Dates:
July 21, 1976: Steve Martin, Jimmy Stewart, Karen Black, and more
May 21, 1982: Steve Martin, Sylvester Stallone
December 19, 1991: Steve Martin, Cathy Ladman, Leon Redbone
DISC 2-ROBIN WILLIAMS
Robin Williams took pleasure in stumping the host with his utter unpredictability and free-association
riffs. Williams' bits ranged across the social spectrum, bouncing off the latest fads and fashions along with ego-deflating commentary about the day's newsmakers. Johnny could not have been having a better time or been more in awe at the comedic juggernaut.
Original Air Dates:
April 3, 1984: Robin Williams, Phyllis Newman
January 10, 1991: Robin Williams, Steve Lawrence
September 19, 1991: Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Park Overall
DISC 3-EDDIE MURPHY
Three appearances over a span of seven months in 1982 illustrate Eddie Murphy's vault to superstardom. His debut occurred less than halfway into his first full Saturday Night Live season; by his third appearance, he had become a breakout star, released his Grammy-nominated debut album, and was shooting his first movie.
Original Air Dates:
January 1, 1982: Eddie Murphy, McLean Stevenson
February 10, 1982: Eddie Murphy, Wayne Rogers, Albert Hague
July 30, 1982: Eddie Murphy, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Angela Bofill