Regis Philbin visits Johnny Carson at NBC Burbank 1984 (unedited) 

This is so great to see again! In 1984 I was a producer on "The Morning Show", the WABC-TV show Regis was hosting at the time. Long story short...Regis and I were coming out to California to interview a few celebrities. Unbeknownst to Regis, I called Peter Lassally, The Tonight Show producer, and asked if Mr. Carson would be available to do an interview with Regis. Peter knew Regis was a huge fan of Mr. Carson and said he would ask Mr. Carson and get back to me. Peter called back and told me Mr. Carson said that since it was for Regis, he would do it. Regis was so excited when I told him he was going to interview Johnny Carson, the man he loved and admired. Before anything could take place, I had to facilitate an agreement between ABC and NBC for a ABC crew to tape the interview at NBC because Regis had requested his favorite cameraman from KABC-TV to shoot the segment. The interview took place and Mr. Carson and Regis were great together. Regis was thrilled and happy...and I was happy for him. I am so thankful and grateful for the fun times spent with Regis. We had lots of laughs. He was so kind and good to me throughout my life. He will always be near. Thank you so much TV Crew Guy for posting this special interview!

A bittersweet reminder of how fleeting it all is.

All these decades and I never saw any "behind the scenes" with Carson like that before! Awesome clip and RIP Reeeg!

Regis was something. His ability to laugh at himself made him special. Just a wonderful personality.

Johnny was so quick-witted and smooth. No one like him.

Regis so sincere and kind

So cool , lots of positive fun energy in this clip. Rip Johnny Ed & Regis

Back in 1989 I was 19 and my mom was in Cali for a year long job contract and I flew into Burbank California from my home in Texas, my only time ever there, and told my mom I hope we see a celebrity around here. We get a mile from the airport and while at a red light a white Corvette pulled up on my passenger side and I looked over and I'll be damned if it wasn't Johnny Carson. I stared in star struck amazement and he rolled his window down, mine was already down, and he asked how you doing and waved. The light turned green, he left and me and my mom just stared at each other.

King of Morning and King of Late Night

A pair of legends. The two men that David Letterman respected more than anyone.

R.I.P Regis Philbin

Both men were class acts. Legends in TV. Pretty gracious of Carson to do this extremely rare behind the scenes bit. Carson was patient and in good humour. He must have liked Regis to put up with it. Fun watch. Historical piece.

Just a kid in a candy store. Regis had so much fun always!

I love this so much, I want to cry. This is an amazing piece of history right here. Two giants of television. Thank you so much for preserving this footage and allowing us to view it.

The class these two gentlemen exude. The current crop of of late night hosts need to acquire some of this.

Two of the greatest entertainers of all time. Cool video. It's rare to see Johnny behind the scenes like this. It was kind of raw footage. All the greats are dying off. Regis always seemed like a man that was the same off screen as on screen. Truly a nice man.

So a friend of mine and I went to LA in early '84 and ended up in the tour group Johnny's talking to. We had just walked down a hallway where Ed McMahon ended up behind us. We walk out to the parking lot and there's Regis and Johnny standing at Johnny's Corvette. At this time I mostly knew Regis from this show he did in St. Louis on Saturday nights in the early? 70s. (Why he was doing this I have no idea.) Anyway, I told my friend I wanted to walk up to Regis all excited about meeting him, make a big deal about that old St. Louis show, and totally ignore Johnny. I thought it would've been hilarious to see what transpired but I chickened out because I figured I'd be escorted off the lot, or worse. Remaining on the tour meant I got to see the Wheel of Fortune used-letter board, but all these years later I wish I had tried to talk to Regis.

“Am I being canceled” -Johnny Carson

I loved Regis. Such a wonderful, talented, and sweet gentleman. 💝

Thanks for this. Used to work there in the early 80s and this brought back good memories. Especially those just inside the hallway, I saw so many celebrities there (Bob Hope nearly clocked me in the head with his golf club once!). Even the vending machines (If you held the handle just right on one of them, out would pop your item for free! - Hey, I was young and had no money). Great video!

Late night talk went right down the crapper when he retired.

Johnny is sooooo cool!!! Regis acts like a little boy at xmas!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ R.I.P. Johnny & Regis

Two fantastic legends! These men have something you don't see anymore class.

I was in a contestant corral for the daytime version of 'The Weakest Link' and we all milled about in the hallways behind the former Tonight Show set. It was like being in a living history exhibit.

Ed is a friggin monster. He could’ve crushed Regis. These guys were larger than life- literally. Literally had the world in their hands.

Carson was The King of Late night !! Regis seemed like a great guy too !!

This is amazing behind the scenes! Dear God, I miss these men. Such class!

Incredible how many jokes were cracked in these short 10 minutes. I love how off the cuff he is when he doesn’t need to be appeasing the network!

Regis was young here. RIP Regis.

Johnny Carson the king of cool, he even drove a Corvette!!

Thanks for this one. The spotinaity and friendship, both personally and professionally, between both men, was so enjoyable to see. Since Carson always preferred to do his own driving, I marveled at how he could drive from Malibu to Burbank 5 days a week (4 days a week...I guess...after he cut down to doing 4 new shows a week in the later years) so much. I'm familiar with Malibu and the San Fernando valley, and the distance between the two can be challenging, on a daily basis. The frequent traffic tie-ups on the Ventura Fwy, the less frequent, yet formidable, mudslides, fires, etc, which affect Malibu residents. A long way to drive, every day, for so many years, and yet he did it...and then gave us such a great show every night. Thank you, Johnny.

Just a lot of class. I loved Regis who just died.

Thanks for this upload! This was a great piece of video. You could really tell Regis was like a kid in a candy store talking to the one guy he admired. They sure had great chemistry together. They'll both be missed. After his passing, I read that Regis never turned down an opportunity for someone to get his autograph or a selfie, even right there on the sidewalks of NYC. He was always accommodating for little gestures like that.

Johnny was the best. I watch the show for years in the 1980s in my teenage years. The jokes were brilliant. Miss him and now Regis is gone too. Life is short.

priceless and miss them both

That was awesome to see. Such mutual respect for Johnny Carson and visa versa. Johnny respectfully doing a interview and tour for Regis.

A rare glimpse at the King. So effortless. Still at the top of his game. Really enjoyed this. Thanks for positing.

Carson to Regis...YOU HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO THIS!!!. This was about the time he started his ABC morning show.

Love this video so much so cool and awesome two of the greatest of all time legends and icons rip regis.

I LOVE this! Thank you so much.

The greatest late night host ever and the greatest morning host ever!

There they are...two American classic TV icons together. Their class can never be repeated by anyone. Hiii Yoooo!!!

RIP Regis. You managed to live at least two full lives in one life... Much respect for your ability to be a success over and over again. Say hi to Johnny and the gang

Great video! Being able to interview and have fun with Mr Carson would have been a treat! Only the Great Regis could have pulled this off!!

This is awesome. Thank you for posting it. I was in Burbank the other day remembering Johnny's Tonight Show which is the best. Regis RIP. Both of these gentlemen are missed.

This is great to see! And goodness, at 8:00 I had no idea the audience sat that close to where Johnny did his monologue; in any clips I've ever seen I was under the impression they were back quite a fit further...

Regis and Johnny = Class,Class, Class !!

Johnny Carson seemed so down to earth !

This was fascinating, thanks for posting. If you have any more footage of NBC Burbank, I'd love to see it.

Two Greats 😊part of my childhood

wild I’ve never seen this. What a treat. Man, the good days are behind us on television, that is for sure.

Regis and Johnny would make a great show

Wow, both Regis as the interviewer and Carson as the interviewee were at the top of their game. Just awesome to watch.

Johnny was the BEST.

Regis was always Regis on or off the air but from all accounts Johnny Carson was extremely introverted and private when he wasn't on camera ... for a guy who was so uncomfortable around people in real life it's amazing how he was so good on the tonight show , a true TV legend ...

Amazing rare video. Thank you so much for uploading this

Carson was great. All the Late Night Shows today are terrible.

Johnny was very charming and very attractive.

This is great stuff!!! Thank you for the upload, really enjoyed this!!

Mine was the 700th thumbs up!!! I actually saw bits of this segment when they reaired on Live in the early 1990s. What a treat to see the unedited tape!!!

What a fantastic clip. 2 absolute American icons

I always liked these 2 guys. Don't make them like that anymore...Johnny and Regis, you are missed by many!

Two moguls gone forever. May they both rest in peace.

Ed is an underrated aviator from WW2. Of his class of 220 cadets, he was one of two or three that didn’t wash out while earning his wings.

Great video thanks !!!!

This clip is amazing! 👍

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I love Johnny Carson so much and what he gave all of us for so many years. This was a great video that I never saw before. Regis was a good guy that did well, but to see Carson drive into the lot of Burbank Studios is classic. Just enjoy folks, this was magic and still is.

What a treat! Two icons. I was 16 in 1984 and that took me right back. Didn’t need a DeLorean just Carson’s 84 Vette!

Thanks for the memories Johnny and Regis, Your fans miss you guys alot.📺

Great interview!!!!

I never saw this. Pure gold.

0:05 - Our wonderful Los Angeles smog and fog seen in the distance here.

Very respectful to Mr. Carson, who was most gracious.

Long time ago. Miss them both.

This is amazing

Two of the best right there.

2:41 that was no purse, that was Johnny's gun that he carried for self-protection.

Wow, this is so cool! Two greats.

Reg is in his early 50’s here, that is some livin’ right (and luck). Woah!

This is awesome

You can tell that Carson is uncomfortable. He would rather ask questions then be asked questions. Trait of many Midwesterns.

I can't believe I've never seen this before. Letterman once said that Regis was the most like Carson but Regis was easier to push around. He was a little more accomodating which you can see from all the comments about him meeting with fans. Johnny was more closed off and private off screen. The repoire and mutual appreciation between the two is obvious. What a sad thing that they've both passed on. The middle aged and up all remember Carson and what he meant and the young and old all remember Regis. They were natural showmen and equally entertaining.

Beautiful humans 😍 .Miss them days 😥

I got to walk around in that very studio in 1989. Its just the way I remember it in this video.

Wow. I’ve never had more fun reading comments. Fantastic knowledge on this video.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🖖

Regis: I don't know what my life would be without you every night. Johnny: Things not going that well, huh? LOL

Love it ! love it!

We miss them BOTH💝💝

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Regis met Joan Rivers, there, through Johnny Carson. She guest-starred on "Live!" 13x, esp. the 1 without Regis (because of his retirement). Both Philbin & Rivers had a great 30+ year friendship. May both Philbin & Rivers #RIP. #RIP (1931 - 2020; Regis Philbin) & #RIP (1933 - 2014; Joan Rivers).

If only time would slow down just a little. I cry a lot.

Johnny; "You've been reduced to this? Catching people in parking lots." LOL!!

How its hard to believe their both gone already . Wow

Nice! Good stuff!

Is it just me, but people were just so much more cool back in the day. Their dialogue is just smooth and authentic. There’s so much more effort in trying to entertain, or shock, these days.

Rest in peace fellas and thanks for all those years of entertainment.

Two class acts. R.I.P. quality entertainment...

This is G O L D !!😁👍🏻

Recorded the afternoon of January 11, 1984