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Behind the Curtain of The Tonight Show with Andrew Nicholls (Season 1, Episode 388)
TV Episode | Talk-Show

Andrew Nicholls has lived a comedy career most people only dream about, from writing jokes for Rodney Dangerfield and George Carlin to becoming head writer on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In this entertaining conversation, he ...See moreAndrew Nicholls has lived a comedy career most people only dream about, from writing jokes for Rodney Dangerfield and George Carlin to becoming head writer on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In this entertaining conversation, he shares the wild journey of starting out in Canada with his lifelong writing partner Darryl Vickers, hustling jokes for $4 apiece, and eventually landing one of the most coveted jobs in late-night television. Along the way, Andrew talks about his experiences with legendary performers, the unpredictability of showbiz, and the craft of comedy writing that has carried him through decades of television, theater, and beyond. See less
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Sep 8, 2025 (United States)

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Jeff Dwoskin
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Paul Lander
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Andrew Nicholls
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