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Tuesday, June 6, 2017

STEVE MARTIN, ROBIN WILLIAMS and EDDIE MURPHY Are Featured in Nine New-to-Retail "TONIGHT SHOW" Episodes Coming to DVD from Time Life



THIS JULY, TIME LIFE RELEASES NINE NEW-TO-RETAIL EPISODES OF "THE TONIGHT SHOW" FEATURING THREE OF CONTEMPORARY COMEDY'S MOST ICONIC PERSONALITIES

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON:
JOHNNY AND FRIENDS
FEATURING STEVE MARTIN, ROBIN WILLIAMS & EDDIE MURPHY


Street Date: July 4, 2017
SRP: $29.95

This Collectible 3-Disc Set Features Over Eight Hours of Vintage Carson from the '70s, '80s and '90s - Some of the Most Cherished Moments from the 30 Year Run of "The Tonight Show" - Including Commercials!

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PROGRAM SYNOPSIS

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON: JOHNNY AND FRIENDS FEATURING STEVE MARTIN, ROBIN WILLIAMS & EDDIE MURPHY contains nine new-to retail shows from the '70s, '80s and '90s featuring three of the most loved guests from "The Tonight Show" -- Steve Martin, Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy.  Each DVD contains complete, unedited shows -- including vintage commercials -- highlighting some of the most cherished moments from 30 years of "The Tonight Show."

DISC 1-STEVE MARTIN

Arguably the best thing that ever happened to young Steve Martin was being temporarily banished as a Tonight Show guest in 1972. Martin was an Emmy-winning writer (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour) but hadn't worked up quite enough material for himself. Invited back later as a guest host, a more polished Martin clicked.

Original Air Dates:

    July 21, 1976: Steve Martin, Jimmy Stewart, Karen Black, and more
    May 21, 1982: Steve Martin, Sylvester Stallone
    December 19, 1991: Steve Martin, Cathy Ladman, Leon Redbone


DISC 2-ROBIN WILLIAMS

Robin Williams took pleasure in stumping the host with his utter unpredictability and free-association
riffs. Williams' bits ranged across the social spectrum, bouncing off the latest fads and fashions along with ego-deflating commentary about the day's newsmakers. Johnny could not have been having a better time or been more in awe at the comedic juggernaut.

Original Air Dates:

    April 3, 1984: Robin Williams, Phyllis Newman
    January 10, 1991: Robin Williams, Steve Lawrence
    September 19, 1991: Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Park Overall


DISC 3-EDDIE MURPHY

Three appearances over a span of seven months in 1982 illustrate Eddie Murphy's vault to superstardom. His debut occurred less than halfway into his first full Saturday Night Live season; by his third appearance, he had become a breakout star, released his Grammy-nominated debut album, and was shooting his first movie.

Original Air Dates:

    January 1, 1982: Eddie Murphy, McLean Stevenson
    February 10, 1982: Eddie Murphy, Wayne Rogers, Albert Hague
    July 30, 1982: Eddie Murphy, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Angela Bofill


PROGRAM INFORMATION

Format: DVD/3 Discs
Running Time: 499 minutes
Genre:  TV DVD/Comedy
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: Stereo


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