Tue, Jan 4, 1983
Johnny presents psychics' predictions for 1983. Carl Reiner discusses insecurity, language skills and tabloid gossip; diving champion Greg Louganis discusses and demonstrates his technique.
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Wed, Feb 9, 1983
Johnny reads audience comments on love and romance. Bette Davis (Right of Way (1983), album "Miss Bette Davis Sings"); Richard Pryor (The Toy (1982)).
Fri, Mar 18, 1983
The audience stars in The Edge of Wetness. Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)); Argus Hamilton performs stand-up; Richard Kline (Three's Company (1976), play "How I Got That Story").
Fri, Mar 25, 1983
The finales of various series are re-imagined. Teri Garr (Tootsie (1982)); Jennifer O'Neill (Bare Essence (1983)); Paul Provenza performs stand-up.
Wed, May 18, 1983
Bob Newhart (Newhart (1982)); Anthony Quinn (musical "Zorba"); Miss USA Julie Hayek talks about the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.
Thu, Jun 9, 1983
The way men would write romance novels is shown. Richard Pryor (Superman III (1983)) talks about being drug-free, and his former marriages; Rod Hull and puppet Emu (The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour (1983)); Ally Sheedy (WarGames (1983)).
Thu, Jun 23, 1983
Johnny teaches a class for actors in commercials. Lauren Bacall talks about touring with her musical "Woman of the Year" following its Broadway run; Pete Fountain performs with the NBC Orchestra; Jim Fowler presents wild animals.
Fri, Jun 24, 1983
Eddie Murphy (Trading Places (1983)); Jennifer Richards (play "Women Behind Bars"); Reggie Joule demonstrates events in the Eskimo-Indian Olympics.
Fri, Jul 22, 1983
Johnny reads interstate rivalry jokes. Chevy Chase (Vacation (1983)); David Sayh performs stand-up; Karen Salkin ("Karen's Restaurant Review").
Thu, Jul 28, 1983
Johnny looks at unneeded products. Joan Collins (Dynasty (1981)); 11-year-old Samantha Smith recounts her trip to Moscow to meet Soviet leader Yuri Andropov.
Fri, Jul 29, 1983
Carrie Fisher (Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)); Garry Shandling performs stand-up and is interviewed. Also: A look back at the 1980 Reagan-Carter debate; The David Grisman Quintet performs.
Tue, Sep 20, 1983
Aunt Blabby recalls being a Miss America winner. Dick Cavett (book "Eye on Cavett"); Rebecca Holden (Knight Rider (1982)); Chris Scott and Lisa Scott discuss raising a sunken schooner in Los Angeles Harbor.
Wed, Oct 5, 1983
Johnny looks at some mass mailing correspondence. Sean Connery (Never Say Never Again (1983)); Keenen Ivory Wayans performs stand-up. Also: Tania Maria performs.
Fri, Oct 7, 1983
Johnny looks at forgotten moments from the show's past. Bob Newhart (Newhart (1982)); James Stephens (The Paper Chase (1978)); Weleetka, Oklahoma police chief Ronnie Porter discusses his small town's lack of a reliable police car.
Thu, Nov 17, 1983
Lynn Redgrave discusses her father Michael Redgrave and his memoir "In My Mind's I"; Jerry Seinfeld performs stand-up; 92-year-old inventor Ernest St. George. Also: William F. Buckley hosts Monday Night Football.
Thu, Nov 24, 1983
Johnny answers audience questions. Robert Blake talks about staying out of trouble; Jim Carrey performs stand-up; documentarian Bud Greenspan discusses the upcoming Heisman Trophy presentation, and shows college football bloopers.
Thu, Dec 15, 1983
David Howitzer offers holiday advice for consumers. Mel Brooks (To Be or Not to Be (1983)); Teri Garr talks about the effect of success on her life.
Fri, Mar 4, 1983
Johnny reviews Ed's life for his 60th birthday. Tim Conway (Ace Crawford... Private Eye (1983)); Jodie Foster (Svengali (1983)); Maureen Murphy performs stand-up.