Ep 54. Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Patrick Duffy (7/22/87)
- July 22, 1987
- 42 min
The Johnny Carson Show season 15 episode 54 titled "Hollywood Icons Of The '80s - Patrick Duffy" aired on July 22nd, 1987. The episode featured the iconic actor Patrick Duffy, who was famous for his role on the hit TV show Dallas.
As the episode begins, Johnny Carson introduces Duffy to his audience, who cheers loudly. The two sit down for an interview and Carson asks Duffy about his upbringing and how he got into acting. Duffy shares funny stories from his childhood and talks about how he always knew he wanted to be an actor, even though he didn't know how to get there.
Next, Carson and Duffy discuss Duffy's role on Dallas, which had just finished its 11th season. Duffy talks about how his character, Bobby Ewing, had evolved over the years and how he'd grown personally since starting on the show. He shares what it was like to work with Larry Hagman, who played his brother JR on the show, and how the two had a great on-screen chemistry that transferred off-screen as well.
Carson then moves on to talk about Duffy's personal life, including his marriage and children. Duffy talks about how he balances his work and family life, and how important it is to him to be a good father.
The conversation then shifts to Hollywood icons of the '80s, as the title of the episode suggests. Carson asks Duffy about his own personal icons, and Duffy names a few of his favorites from the past few decades. The two also discuss the impact that movies like Star Wars and Indiana Jones had on Hollywood during that time period.
The interview then takes a fun turn as Carson brings up Duffy's starring role in the movie "The Man from Atlantis," which was a cult classic and beloved by many. Carson and Duffy share a few laughs as they reminisce about the show, which was full of cheesy special effects and over-the-top storylines.
As the interview comes to a close, Carson and Duffy play a quick game of "word association," where Carson says a word and Duffy has to say the first thing that comes to mind. The two have a lot of fun with this and it's clear that they have a great rapport.
Overall, this episode was a fun and lighthearted interview with a Hollywood icon of the '80s. Duffy was charming and personable, and it was clear that he and Carson had a great dynamic. It's a great episode for anyone who loves classic television or '80s nostalgia.
