The Johnny Carson Show

'The use of "Bruce,"' grouses actor Bruce Dern is Hollywood-speak for a "delicate" actor. Contrast that non-PC barb with the stories of early TV variety show pioneer Ed Sullivan.

Diane Keaton talks about Christmas in her childhood. Gene Hackman also appears.

Remember Ricardo Montalban's "rich Corinthian leather?" The king of kitsch (Fantasy Island, 3 Planet of the Apes movies and Star Trek tv series and movie) reveals his obsession with bullfighting!

No one rocks a polyester leisure suit like sex god Burt Reynolds. Comic Buddy Hackett's orgasm-sneeze makes for really compelling TV. Master complainer Don Rickles rounds out the show.

Catch a rack of iconic rumpled raincoats worn by 4-time Emmy winner Peter Falk in his detective show Columbo. Dallas star Victoria Principal chats about quitting booze and cigarettes.

Oscar winner Gene Hackman shows a watery clip from ocean liner disaster flick Poseidon Adventure. Also on this episode is Diane Keaton

Even celebs like Suzanne Pleshette go to the dentist and suffer with ordinary phobias. Of course, Jim Henson's Muppets are the exception; they have perfect teeth!

Decked out in head-to-toe leather, Burt Reynolds shares a clip from The Longest Yard. Comic genius Dom DeLuise discusses his dog's issues and Honeymooners star Art Carney plays "September Song."

Lily Tomlin describes her Detroit childhood, creating a character by working a check-out counter and her career as a shoplifter.

Oscar clubbers Michael Caine and Sean Connery share a clip from their movie The Man who would be King. Connery announces he's retiring from James Bond movies and Caine says he's now a wine merchant.

Burt Reynolds shows his vacation videos and talks about moving in next door to Barbra Streisand.

Oscar winner Bruce Dern talks about getting his big break and his neighbor Robert Redford. Psychiatrist Sam Dunkell analyzes dreams and sleep positions.

Columbo Star Peter Falk discusses the series' ties to the Mensa Society. Heavyweight champion and civil rights activist Muhammad Ali shows a clip from The Greatest.

Luke Skywalker, a.k.a. Mark Hamill, chats about the making of the iconic movie Star Wars and working with the legendary Alec Guiness.

Who's racked up more Emmys than anyone except Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Carl Reiner? Cloris Leachman. She talks to Johnny about growing up in Des Moines and doing live TV.

The bikini'd star of Laugh-in and Oscar winner Goldie Hawn talks about giving birth. And what's the big deal with King Tut? Buck Henry, who created Get Smart and wrote The Graduate has some thoughts.

Even stars get stiffed. Ask Bruce Dern. Comedian Robert Klein reports on making a movie with Burt Reynolds, and Dr. Carl Sagan bashes Star Wars for strangling science.

Pin up guy Burt Reynolds grouses about look-a-likes who impersonate him at public functions. Susan Sarandon demos relaxation techniques and reads Johnny's palm.

Rat pack darling Angie Dickinson chats about self defense training. Johnny practices the Heimlich maneuver on her with coaching from its developer, Dr. Henry Heimlich.

Celebrities at the pump; Burt Reynolds talks about waiting his turn. He also fesses up to coveting an Oscar. Jimmy Carter's mom, Miss Lillian, admits she doesn't like sleeping at the White House.

Acting icon Bruce Dern talks about working with Ann-Margret on Middle Age Crazy, and David Letterman scores laughs describing his visit to a nude beach and his dog's love life.

Actress Angie Dickinson, who's made over 50 films, chats about New Year's Eve parties, New Year's resolutions, her first date and coping with depression.

M*A*S*H* star Alan Alda discusses his career and the impact of celebrity on his life. Comedian David Brenner riffs on health food, controlling his weight and eating in New York.

TV star Michael Landon gets sentimental over Bonanza; watching episodes dubbed in Japanese and promoting the show at county fairs. Actress Bo Derek talks about vine-swinging for Tarzan, the Ape Man.

Show biz veteran Angie Dickinson talks about men who whistle at women, Tommy Lasorda chats about losing weight, and Dom DeLuise dishes on doing an off-Broadway play with Barbra Streisand.