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May 18, 2021 · The late actor and pundit Charles Grodin was known for his combative and hilarious late-night appearances on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show and other talk-shows. He played a character that was both charming and annoying, and often provoked reactions from the hosts and audiences. Learn more about his career, his personality, and his legacy.
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May 19, 2021 · Johnny Carson liked him so much that he put Grodin under contract as a guest in 1973. He would appear once a month, to the exclusion of all other talk shows.
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He made frequent appearances on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson and Late Night with David Letterman. He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for the Paul Simon Special (1978) alongside Chevy Chase , Lorne Michaels , Paul Simon , and Lily Tomlin .
May 20, 2021 · He’s also rightfully remembered as perhaps the best talk show guest of all time, thanks to a long series of hilarious interviews with Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Grodin’s interviews...
May 21, 2021 · Actor and author Charles Grodin died Tuesday at age 86. He was famous for his deadpan delivery and delighted in playing abrasive characters in scenes that were full of awkward moments and...