<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Variety on Madly Odd</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/tags/variety/</link><description>Recent content in Variety on Madly Odd</description><generator>Hugo -- gohugo.io</generator><language>en</language><copyright>© 2026 Madly Odd</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:29:44 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://madlyodd.com/tags/variety/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Don Rickles and John Wayne Trade Jabs That'll Leave You in Stitches</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/don-rickles-john-wayne-comedy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:44:36 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/don-rickles-john-wayne-comedy/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;You think you know John Wayne, right? The man, the myth, the legend. The larger-than-life cowboy hero who always rode tall in the saddle, never cracking a smile in the face of danger. But what if I told you that the "Duke" had a funny bone that could rival the sharpest stand-up comedian? Well, buckle up, because that’s exactly what you’re about to see in this unedited gem of a moment. Get ready to laugh—hard.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Shelly Winters Triggers Laughter With Hilarious Drink Splash on Carson Tonight Show</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/shelly-winters-triggers-laughter-with-hilarious-drink-splash-on-carson-tonight-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 23:21:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/shelly-winters-triggers-laughter-with-hilarious-drink-splash-on-carson-tonight-show/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hey there, fellow Carson fan! Boy, do I have a trip down memory lane for you today. Remember the good ol' days when we'd watch The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson every night, laughing our heads off and marveling at the amazing guests? I know you remember this classic episode from September 26, 1975, when Shelly Winters dumped her drink all over Oliver Reed.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>A Glimpse of Don Rickles' Final Performance on 'The Carson Tonight Show'</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/a-glimpse-of-don-rickles-final-performance-on-the-carson-tonight-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 09:24:59 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/a-glimpse-of-don-rickles-final-performance-on-the-carson-tonight-show/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The moment Don Rickles steps onto the stage of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on March 5, 1992, a spark ignites. This spark represents more than just the electrifying presence of a comedy legend; it is the timeless connection between Rickles, Carson, and the millions of us gathered around our television sets.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Cass Elliot's Surprising Confessions on the Tonight Show 1974</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/cass-elliots-surprising-confessions-on-the-tonight-show-1974/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:52:17 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/cass-elliots-surprising-confessions-on-the-tonight-show-1974/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The iconic singer, songwriter, and "The Mamas and The Papas" band member Cass Elliot appeared on The Carson Tonight Show in 1974. In the video, Elliot converses with Johnny Carson on various fascinating subjects, showcasing her sharp and amusing demeanor.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>The Monkees Turn up the Fun on 'Glen Campbell's Goodtime Hour'</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/the-monkees-turn-up-the-fun-on-glen-campbells-goodtime-hour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:32:15 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/the-monkees-turn-up-the-fun-on-glen-campbells-goodtime-hour/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In the 1960s, when variety TV shows were gaining popularity, few became famous primarily because of their brilliant casts. However, one such show still has excellent appeal to date is the "Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour Show."&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Good Times Roll: the Glen Campbell 'Goodtime Hour'</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/good-times-roll-the-glen-campbell-goodtime-hour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:24:59 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/good-times-roll-the-glen-campbell-goodtime-hour/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glen Campbell was a household name long before his Goodtime Hour show came to CBS in January 1969. Originally a country western singer, the show widened his appeal even more, and Glen became one of America's greatest entertainers with successful recordings, tours, and movies. But many fans will always remember him fondly for his groundbreaking television variety series that brought country music into living rooms across the nation every week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Johnny Carson's Alpo Dog Food Ad Gone Wrong</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carson-alpo-dog-food-ad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:55:20 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carson-alpo-dog-food-ad/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In 1973, Johnny Carson proved just how much of a good sport he was when helping out with a dog food ad. After the dog had been instructed to eat the food and ignored it, Carson quickly stepped in to save the ad. Unsurprisingly, his quick thinking won him praise from fans all over the country.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Don Rickles and John Wayne Have Viewers Rolling in Their Seats</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/don-rickles-and-john-wayne-have-viewers-rolling-in-their-seats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:57:19 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/don-rickles-and-john-wayne-have-viewers-rolling-in-their-seats/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;John Wayne might be known for his performances as an independent, stalwart protagonist in western movies, but he also had a funny bone. That comedic side was on full display in his interview with Don Rickles.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Jay Leno's Uproarious Airline Story Has Johnny in Stitches</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/jay-lenos-uproarious-airline-story-has-johnny-in-stitches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:28:38 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/jay-lenos-uproarious-airline-story-has-johnny-in-stitches/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Johnny Carson entertained thousands of guests over his career spanning over 30 years. This show made Cason a family name, and he was known as the best interviewer of any show during that era. One of his interviews with the show's future host, Jay Leno, recently gained popularity because of their funny conversation.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Robin Williams Takes 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' to the Next Level</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/robin-williams-takes-whose-line-is-it-anyway-to-the-next-level/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:02:08 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/robin-williams-takes-whose-line-is-it-anyway-to-the-next-level/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;One of the most unpredictable shows on TV was ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ The hysterical comedy improvisation show was a hit with viewers for its zany, unplanned skits.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="A man in a floral shirt smiles widely, seated against a colorful background." class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-182154" height="630" src="https://madlyodd.com/media/POST22937/man-floral-shirt-smiles-madlyodd-POST22937.webp" width="1200"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Comic Duet by Patti Page &amp; Liberace on the Ed Sullivan Show</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/comic-duet-by-patti-page-liberace-on-the-ed-sullivan-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 07:38:20 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/comic-duet-by-patti-page-liberace-on-the-ed-sullivan-show/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Born as Clara Ann Fowler, Patti Page joined the Jimmy Joy Band in 1946. Soon her career skyrocketed, spanning the next 5 decades. Page had performed on various shows with several celebrities like Julius La Rosa, Frankie Laine, and Liberace.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Marie Gets Into Trouble on Donny &amp; Marie Osmond Show</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/marie-gets-into-trouble-on-donny-marie-osmond-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:29:27 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/marie-gets-into-trouble-on-donny-marie-osmond-show/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some of the funniest segments of the Donny &amp;amp; Marie Osmond show were “The Perils of Marie” skits. This one called “Lost in the Woods” finds poor Marie tied to a tree.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Steve Martin Moonlights as a Magician in Hilarious 'Tonight Show' Routine</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/steve-martin-moonlights-as-a-magician-in-hilarious-tonight-show-routine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:09:54 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/steve-martin-moonlights-as-a-magician-in-hilarious-tonight-show-routine/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;'The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson' has always welcomed great magicians. In this episode, Johnny introduces his next big magic act 'The Great Flydini' who happens to be comedian Steve Martin.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Rodney Dangerfield Has Johnny Carson in Splits on 'The Tonight Show'</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/rodney-dangerfield-and-johnny-carson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:54:56 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/rodney-dangerfield-and-johnny-carson/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"I don't get no respect" is the catchphrase of American comedian Rodney Dangerfield. This he would say as he dug one finger in between his collar and neck, acting as if he was being strangled by his own clothes.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Johnny Carson's Hilarious Singing Dog Contest</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carsons-hilarious-singing-dog-contest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:22:35 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carsons-hilarious-singing-dog-contest/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show has gone down in history as one of the greatest, if not THE greatest, talk shows of all time. Carson was known for his quick wit and clean sense of humor and this segment from the last show of 1987 shows just that.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Startled Johnny Carson Takes Flying Leap Into Ed McMahon's Arms After Cheetah Takes a Swipe</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/startled-johnny-carson-takes-flying-leap-into-ed-mcmahons-arms-after-cheetah-takes-a-swipe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:31:10 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/startled-johnny-carson-takes-flying-leap-into-ed-mcmahons-arms-after-cheetah-takes-a-swipe/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In his 30-plus years hosting TV talk shows, Johnny Carson did and saw a lot of wild things — and we’re not just talking about his fellow comedians. The lovable, laughable host also met dozens of animals on the show, but probably none was as seared into his memory as the cheetahs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Comedian Makes Johnny Carson Laugh so Hard He Falls off His Chair</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/comedian-makes-johnny-carson-laugh-so-hard-he-falls-off-his-chair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:37:56 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/comedian-makes-johnny-carson-laugh-so-hard-he-falls-off-his-chair/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Whenever Rodney Dangerfield is around, you’re better to get ready to laugh your head off. Here he appears during a 1978 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. With nothing but clean, inoffensive jokes and a sense of humor that strikes a chord with everyone, the famed comedian made Carson laugh so hard that he literally fell out of his chair.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Johnny Carson Hornswoggled by Buddy Hackett on the Tonight Show</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carson-hornswoggled-by-buddy-hackett-on-the-tonight-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:38:12 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carson-hornswoggled-by-buddy-hackett-on-the-tonight-show/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Buddy is positively hilarious in this feature from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. No one can tell a joke like Buddy Hackett. With his casual approach and nonchalant attitude, the comedian had everyone rolling on the floor with laughter. If you thought chicken jokes were corny, you haven't heard one told by this man.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>They Were Doing a Show Onstage. Now Pay Attention to the Man Sitting Down in the Yellow Shirt...</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/they-were-doing-a-show-onstage-now-pay-attention-to-the-man-sitting-down-in-the-yellow-shirt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 05:34:32 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/they-were-doing-a-show-onstage-now-pay-attention-to-the-man-sitting-down-in-the-yellow-shirt/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Comedy Barn has managed to crack us up for 23 years now. Often said to be “the most successful and most attended clean comedy theater in the world”, The Comedy Barn Theater, is voted the most award winning family comedy variety show in the Smoky Mountains year after year. The show features magicians, jugglers, ventriloquists, comedians, and live country and gospel music. It even involves audience participation.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Remember When You Could Count on Great Laughs Like This Each Night?</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carson-embry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:46:54 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carson-embry/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Do remember watching The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson that ran from 1962 to 1992?  Many of us literally grew up watching the King of Late Night’s antics five nights a week over a span of decades.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Tim Conway Saves the Day as 'The Oldest Fireman' - and Harvey Korman Can't Stop Laughing!</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/tim-conway-comedy-the-the-oldest-living-fireman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 03:54:12 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/tim-conway-comedy-the-the-oldest-living-fireman/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tim Conway's "Oldest Man" characters are easily one of the most beloved and hilarious creations in comedy television history, if not the most famous.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Even Tim Conway says “The Oldest Living Fireman” as among his favorite sketches he’s ever performed. It's easy to see why.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>James Cordon and Gwen Stefani Sing It up - but Then These Two Mega-Stars Jump in the Back Seat!</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/james-cordon-gwen-stefani-sing-two-mega-stars-jump-back-seat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:40:24 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/james-cordon-gwen-stefani-sing-two-mega-stars-jump-back-seat/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;James Cordon’s Carpool Karaoke has been a big hit with viewers for a number of years now, but the entertaining slot looks like its ramping up a gear!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Regular watchers of the segment will know it features James in a car driving to "work." He's regularly joined by some amazing singing talent, from award-winning solo artists to stadium rock bands – James as had everyone in the back of his car!&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Johnny Carson Gives Tonto a Job Interview, and I Still Laughing out Loud!</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carson-gives-tonto-job-interview-still-laughing-loud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:47:31 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/johnny-carson-gives-tonto-job-interview-still-laughing-loud/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;In this classic Johnny Carson sketch for The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson gets the idea to give an interview to Tonto for a brand new career once his long years of service to the Lone Ranger are over. The concept alone had laughing my head off.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>When Elvis Appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, His Dance Got Him in Trouble! Do You Remember It?</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/elvis-appeared-ed-sullivan-show-dance-got-trouble-remember/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:52:27 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/elvis-appeared-ed-sullivan-show-dance-got-trouble-remember/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Ed Sullivan was a very famous television interviewer. He had many different guests on the well-established show, most of the acts being something wholesome or being the best in the field, responsible for amazing feats that they are remembered for fondly up to this day. Whether musicians, actors, or other prominent media figures, Ed Sullivan had them and made sure he interviewed or shared their ideas, messages, or greatness with the rest of the world.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>