Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 4-26-2026

Guest: 

Turner Sparks, Comedian with an all-new special, "Buttoned Up & and Unhinged"

Topic: His new special; How he brough Mister Softee to China; Going from ice cream magnate to comedian; Appearing on "Comics Unleashed" and performing at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood

 

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 4-26-2026
Guest: 
Turner Sparks, Comedian with an all-new special, "Buttoned Up &amp; and Unhinged"
Topic: His new special; How he brough Mister Softee to China; Going from ice cream magnate to comedian; Appearing on "Comics Unleashed" and performing at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood
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"Nostalgia Tonight" is a love letter to show business and Americana. Join your host, Joe Sibilia, as he takes you on a journey through time to examine the people, places, and phenomena that have shaped popular culture.

"Nostalgia Tonight" is a love letter to show business and Americana. Join your host, Joe Sibilia, as he takes you on a journey through time to examine the people, places, and phenomena that have shaped popular culture.

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia

Comedian Turner Sparks Introduced Mister Softee to China!

Monologue:

The death of "H.R. Pufnstuf" creator Sid Krofft, and how the Krofft Brothers sued McDonald's

Voices of the Past: Lennie Weinrib, the voice of H.R. Pufnstuf

Joe Sibilia looks back on the life and career of Lennie Weinrib, the voice of H.R. Pufnstuf, Grimace, Scrappy-Doo, and many others. Featuring new interviews with Linda Weinrib, Mark Evanier, and a special appearance by Lennie's college friend Carol Burnett.

Inside the Sibilia Vault: Hayley Mills

Joe Sibilia revisits his 2017 interview with Hayley Mills in honor of the Academy Award-winner's 80th birthday on April 18th.

Mike Connors, Attorney at Connors & Sullivan and the host of "Ask the Lawyer on AM 970 The Answer

Topic: Estate Planning Gone Wrong

Monologue:
The death of "H.R. Pufnstuf" creator Sid Krofft, and how the Krofft Brothers sued McDonald's
Voices of the Past: Lennie Weinrib, the voice of H.R. Pufnstuf
Joe Sibilia looks back on the life and career of Lennie Weinrib, the voice of H.R. Pufnstuf, Grimace, Scrappy-Doo, and many others. Featuring new interviews with Linda Weinrib, Mark Evanier, and a special appearance by Lennie's college friend Carol Burnett.
Inside the Sibilia Vault: Hayley Mills
Joe Sibilia revisits his 2017 interview with Hayley Mills in honor of the Academy Award-winner's 80th birthday on April 18th.
Mike Connors, Attorney at Connors &amp; Sullivan and the host of "Ask the Lawyer on AM 970 The Answer
Topic: Estate Planning Gone Wrong

Remembering Lennie Weinrib, the voice of H.R. Pufnstuf (Featuring Carol Burnett); Inside the Sibilia Vault- Joe's 2017 Interview with Hayley Mills; "Estate Planning Gone Wrong" with Mike Connors

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 4-13-26

Monologue:

Uncle Tommy's 75th Birthday

Guest:

Jason Zinoman, author of "Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night" and critic-at-large for the Culture section of The New York Times

Topic: The life and career of David Letterman; Letterman post-"Late Show"; How Allen Ludden got Letterman his start in Hollywood; The future of late night television

 

 

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 4-13-26
Monologue:
Uncle Tommy's 75th Birthday
Guest:
Jason Zinoman, author of "Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night" and critic-at-large for the Culture section of The New York Times
Topic: The life and career of David Letterman; Letterman post-"Late Show"; How Allen Ludden got Letterman his start in Hollywood; The future of late night television
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David Letterman at 79: A Lookback on a Late-Night Life with Biographer Jason Zinoman

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 4-5-2026

Joe Sibilia celebrates the one-year anniversary of "Nostalgia Tonight," looking back on highlights from the past year, including:
"Here Comes Peter Cottontail"- "Back to the Future" but with the Easter Bunny
"Frosty the Snowman" voice actor Jackie Vernon's unusual birthday gift for his son
Joe's Pat Cooper impression
Sandy Duncan opens up about working on "Barney"- and her run-in with Burt Reynolds
"Impractical Jokers" star Sal Vulcano on how he landed ALF on the show
"Double Dare" host Marc Summers on his early gig working with Bob Barker
The Man who saved Richard Nixon's sandwich for over 60 years
"Road Trip Masters" hosts Nick Kessler and Brian Fulmer take their TV show to the Sibilia Family Dinner

Guest:

Ted McGinley, actor best remmebered for his roles on "Married...with Children," "The Love Boat," and "Happy Days"

Topic: His role on "Shrinking"; The secret of love on "The Love Boat"; The challenge of joining the cast of "Married...with Children"; The mentorship of Garry Marshall

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 4-5-2026
Joe Sibilia celebrates the one-year anniversary of "Nostalgia Tonight," looking back on highlights from the past year, including:
<ul>
<li>"Here Comes Peter Cottontail"- "Back to the Future" but with the Easter Bunny</li>
<li>"Frosty the Snowman" voice actor Jackie Vernon's unusual birthday gift for his son</li>
<li>Joe's Pat Cooper impression</li>
<li>Sandy Duncan opens up about working on "Barney"- and her run-in with Burt Reynolds</li>
<li>"Impractical Jokers" star Sal Vulcano on how he landed ALF on the show</li>
<li>"Double Dare" host Marc Summers on his early gig working with Bob Barker</li>
<li>The Man who saved Richard Nixon's sandwich for over 60 years</li>
<li>"Road Trip Masters" hosts Nick Kessler and Brian Fulmer take their TV show to the Sibilia Family Dinner</li>
</ul>
Guest:
Ted McGinley, actor best remmebered for his roles on "Married...with Children," "The Love Boat," and "Happy Days"
Topic: His role on "Shrinking"; The secret of love on "The Love Boat"; The challenge of joining the cast of "Married...with Children"; The mentorship of Garry Marshall

Comedian Turner Sparks Introduced Mister Softee to China!

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