The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 3 Episode 12

Ep 12. Milt Kamen, Al Capp, Oriana Fallaci

  • December 8, 1964

Milt Kamen, Al Capp, and Oriana Fallaci are the guests on this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Milt Kamen is a well-known comedian and performer who has appeared on various television programs and in films. He sits down with Johnny to discuss his latest projects, including a comedy album and a one-man show he is working on. The two also reminisce about their early days in show business and share stories about some of the legendary performers they have worked with over the years.

Al Capp is a cartoonist and creator of the popular comic strip, Li'l Abner. He joins Johnny to talk about his inspiration for the characters and storylines in the strip, as well as his thoughts on the state of the comic industry at the time. The two also discuss the controversy surrounding Li'l Abner and its portrayal of rural Americans, and Capp addresses criticisms of him being a conservative voice in his work.

Oriana Fallaci is an Italian journalist and author who has made a name for herself reporting on some of the most significant events of the 20th century. She talks with Johnny about her experiences covering events like the Vietnam War and the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the unique challenges she has faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry. They also touch on the current political climate in Europe and the United States and Fallaci's views on what the future might hold.

Throughout the episode, Johnny keeps the conversation light and humorous, and there are plenty of jokes and laughs to go around. The guests are all engaging and provide interesting insights into their respective fields, making for a well-rounded and enjoyable episode of The Tonight Show.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 8, 1964
  • Language
    English