Ep 16. Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Goldie Hawn (2/22/78)
- TV-14
- February 22, 1978
- 64 min
In season 14 episode 16 of The Johnny Carson Show, titled "Hollywood Icons Of The '70s - Goldie Hawn," viewers are taken on a stroll down memory lane with the beloved actress as she discusses her rise to fame and her experiences in Hollywood during the 1970s.
Goldie Hawn first burst onto the scene in the 1960s as a go-go dancer, but it wasn't until the '70s that she really made a name for herself in the film industry. Carson and Hawn discuss her breakout role in the 1968 film "The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band" and how it led to her being cast in the iconic 1969 comedy "Cactus Flower," for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Throughout the episode, Hawn shares anecdotes about her experiences working on some of her most famous films, including "Shampoo" and "The Sugarland Express." She also talks about her personal life, including her relationship with longtime partner, Kurt Russell, and her decision to take a break from acting to raise her children in the 1980s.
In addition to her film career, Hawn also discusses her work as a producer and her advocacy for education reform through her foundation, The Hawn Foundation. She talks about the importance of teaching children mindfulness and emotional intelligence, both of which are core tenets of the foundation's mission.
Throughout the interview, Hawn's infectious personality and humor shine through, as she shares stories about her career and life with Carson and the studio audience. And while the episode is centered around Hawn's time in the 1970s, it's clear that her star power and talent have endured through the decades and made her a beloved Hollywood icon for generations to come.