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After the announced shuddering of Seeso, the fate of the Paul Reiser and David Gordon Green-produced series, There’s… Johnny really seemed to hang in the balance.

Fortunately, Hulu stepped in and will be streaming the show on their platform starting Thursday, November 16th.

There’s… Johnny focuses on the behind the scenes happenings at The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and even uses actual Tonight Show footage. If you’ve been on board for I’m Dying Up Here, this will be another look into comedy in the 70s that you might enjoy.

See for yourself with the first full trailer here.

Seeso Orders a ‘Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ Behind The Scenes Series from Paul Reiser and David Steven Simon

October 11, 2016

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Seeso Orders a ‘Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ Behind The Scenes Series from Paul Reiser and David Steven Simon

Called “There’s Johnny!”, one will probably wonder how it stacks up next to The Larry Sanders Show.

Paul Reiser and David Steven Simon who worked together on Mad About You are teaming up again to write a show that focuses on what happened with the legendary Johnny Carson behind the scenes of his run at The Tonight Show.

David Gordon Green, who Reiser works with on Red Oaks, is set to produce with both Paul and Simon and might bring some very intriguing comedic flavor to this show.

We’ll find out what this ends up being on 2017 when it starts streaming on Seeso.

Antenna TV To Air Reruns of “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”

August 12, 2015

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(via Variety)

Because of “The Tonight Show” still currently running on NBC, they have to call it “Johnny Carson” though.

Those still that fondly reminisce of the probably still the biggest figure in late night history, Johnny Carson, will get to reminisce a little more vividly now as Antenna TV has secured the rights to air full episodes of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson starting Jan. 1st, 2016. Given how so many shows are being brought back from the dead, this is a probably a pretty good bet on Antenna’s part.

Also, it’ll air nightly in line with the rest of late night, going up against Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien, and Trevor Noah, starting at 11PM.

Carson’s run came from 1972-1992 and we’re curious to see how much of it would hold up in 2015. We’re guessing more of the show than you might think would after decades of it being off the air.

Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers Pay Tribute to Robin Williams

August 13, 2014

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With the tragic passing of Robin Williams this week, the world of late night would feel remiss if they didn’t collectively tip their hats to Williams.

Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers all put together a tribute on their respective shows featuring memorable past appearances of Williams. If you’re wondering why Letterman, Kimmel, The Daily Show, etc. aren’t doing the same, they’re simply not taping new episodes this week.

RIP David Brenner

March 16, 2014

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RIP David Brenner

You might have heard that comedian David Brenner, noted for his record number of appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and even guest hosting from time to time (only a select few including David Steinberg can say that), just passed away after a battle with cancer at the age of 78. May his soul rest in peace after a long wondrous comedy career.

Even after his passing, reading the first “statement” on his website is pretty great. Read it at the link.

David Steinberg Guest Hosted The Tonight Show

February 4, 2014

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Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, and now, coming up, Jimmy Fallon are the handful of people that can call themselves the host of the legendary Tonight Show.

Well, believe it or not, there has been a guest host of The Tonight Show as well in David Steinberg. Not only did he appear a record number of times, but he also filled in for Johnny Carson more than a few times.

Watch the story on Fallon here.

NBC Developing Johnny Carson Miniseries

September 19, 2013

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NBC Developing Johnny Carson Miniseries

No word on who is Johnny Carson will be played by, but this is instantly one of the more intriguing projects that NBC has on its current development slate.

Conan O’Brien To Introduce Interviews From ‘The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ on TCM

June 5, 2013

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Conan O’Brien To Introduce Interviews From ‘The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ on TCM

Coming this summer, TCM is bringing back the archive from the Johnny Carson hosted Tonight Show and having none other than Conan O’Brien host it.

Even if it’s Conan O’Brien that will just essentially be hosting The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, we’re glad it’s Conan.

Finally, Here’s a Trailer for Johnny Carson Dramedy “There’s… Johnny!”

Seeso Orders a ‘Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ Behind The Scenes Series from Paul Reiser and David Steven Simon

Antenna TV To Air Reruns of “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”

Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers Pay Tribute to Robin Williams

RIP David Brenner

David Steinberg Guest Hosted The Tonight Show

NBC Developing Johnny Carson Miniseries

Conan O’Brien To Introduce Interviews From ‘The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ on TCM