Thu, Oct 16, 1980
Johnny looks at silly Christmas gifts. Buddy Hackett (You Bet Your Life (1980)) recalls being in the Boy Scouts and having paranormal experiences; Dayton, Ohio dentist Dr. Morris Goldberg discusses his sideline as a part-time chauffeur.
Wed, Nov 19, 1980
Johnny looks at the odd names for everyday objects. Ricky Schroder (Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980)); Sean Morey performs stand-up; Playboy Playmate of the Month Jeana Keough.
Wed, Feb 25, 1981
Johnny offers some crime prevention tips. Barbara Eden (Harper Valley P.T.A. (1981)); Bobby Kelton performs stand-up; cartoonist Arnold Roth.
Wed, Mar 4, 1981
Walter Cronkite's last newscast is foreseen. Sports Illustrated cover model Christie Brinkley; David Brenner performs stand-up and is interviewed.
Wed, Mar 18, 1981
Johnny and Ed discuss birds and sharks. Director Richard Benjamin (My Favorite Year (1982)); Garry Shandling performs stand-up; Australian golfer Jan Stephenson.
Tue, Apr 7, 1981
Ed talks about driving through small towns across the country. Suzanne Pleshette (The Star Maker (1981)); Dick Cavett (Remember When... (1981)).
Thu, Apr 9, 1981
Johnny and Ed continue their discussion on the sleeping habits of sharks. Albert Brooks (Modern Romance (1981)); Susan Sarandon (Atlantic City (1980)).
Fri, Apr 10, 1981
Johnny recounts trying to stay up for the first orbital launch of the space shuttle. Robert Blake discusses his battles with network executives; Calvin Trillin (novel "Floater"). Also: An IRS spokesman explains tax policies.
Wed, May 20, 1981
Johnny looks at strange names for unusual objects. Richard Pryor (Bustin' Loose (1981)); George Carlin performs stand-up and is interviewed.
Thu, Jun 25, 1981
McLean Stevenson recounts how his '72 Porsche has been hit four times in five weeks, and comments on the nuisances of personal banking; sportscaster Bob Uecker discusses the ongoing baseball strike.
Fri, Jul 24, 1981
Ed interviews a Mediterranean fruit fly. Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie (1974)); Bo Derek (Tarzan the Ape Man (1981)).
Fri, Jul 31, 1981
Hospital bureaucracy is explained. Angie Dickinson discusses sex appeal and sensuality; Dom DeLuise comments on the royal wedding; Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda talks about the end of the baseball strike.
Fri, Aug 14, 1981
Peter Strauss (Broadway play "Einstein and the Polar Bear"); Betty White (The Best Place to Be (1979)); Victor Buono recites poetry about his unsuccessful weight struggles. Also: A look at Tarzan and Jane in their later years together.