Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 5-10-2026

Monologue: 

Remembering Ted Turner and his legacy with Cartoon Network and Turner Classic Movies

Guest:

Steve Randisi, Entertainment historian and the author of "Penny Singleton: A Biography"

Topic: Penny Singleton's role as the voice of Jane Jetson on "The Jetsons"; Meeting Joan Crawford and her ex-husband Douglas Fairbanks Jr; His unconventional photo with Shirley Jones of "The Partridge Family"

A tribute to Joe's mom and grandmothers on Mother's Day

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 5-10-2026
Monologue:&nbsp;
Remembering Ted Turner and his legacy with Cartoon Network and Turner Classic Movies
Guest:
Steve Randisi, Entertainment historian and the author of "Penny Singleton: A Biography"
Topic: Penny Singleton's role as the voice of Jane Jetson on "The Jetsons"; Meeting Joan Crawford and her ex-husband Douglas Fairbanks Jr; His unconventional photo with Shirley Jones of "The Partridge Family"
A tribute to Joe's mom and grandmothers on Mother's Day

"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

From Jane Jetson to Joan Crawford — A Mother’s Day Celebration

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-9-2026

Bill Carter, former New York Times television and media writer, LateNighter editor-at-large, and author of "The Late Shift" and "The War for Late Night," talks with Joe Sibilia about his friendship with the late Peter Lassally, executive producer of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and "The Late Show with David Letterman," as well as landing his interview with Johnny Carson for "The Late Shift" and his hot takes on late night television. 

Later, Joe pays a visit to Mike Connors at Connors & Sullivan for another edition of "Estate Planning Gone Wrong."

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-9-2026
Bill Carter, former New York Times television and media writer, LateNighter editor-at-large, and author of "The Late Shift" and "The War for Late Night," talks with Joe Sibilia about his friendship with the late Peter Lassally, executive producer of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and "The Late Show with David Letterman," as well as landing his interview with Johnny Carson for "The Late Shift" and his hot takes on late night television.&nbsp;
Later, Joe pays a visit to Mike Connors at Connors &amp; Sullivan for another edition of "Estate Planning Gone Wrong."

"Late Shift" author Bill Carter Remembers Peter Lassally; "Estate Planning Gone Wrong" with Mike Connors

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-2-2026

This week on "Nostalgia Tonight," Joe Sibilia opens the show talking about his attempt to meet and interview Seth MacFarlane at the Paley Center in New York City in 2017. Joe talks with actor & comedian Patrick Warburton, best known for his roles as Puddy on "Seinfeld," Joe Swanson on "Family Guy," and Kronk in Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove." Joe and Patrick discuss why he decided to start doing stand-up again after 40 years, the impact of his "Seinfeld" role on his career, working with Seth MacFarlane, his various Disney voice over roles, making out with Carol Burnett on TV, and having lunch with Bea Arthur. 

Later, Joe talks with Charlene Tilton, the actress best remembered for her role as Lucy Ewing on "Dallas" about her appearance on MeTV's "Collector's Call," being cast on "Dallas," her connection with Larry Hagman, working with Peggy Fleming on "Fantasy Island," dancing with Fred Astaire while working at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, hosting the infamous episode of "Saturday Night Live" where Charles Rocket cursed and Prince performed, and her disastrous appearance on "The Mike Douglas Show."

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-2-2026
This week on "Nostalgia Tonight," Joe Sibilia opens the show talking about his attempt to meet and interview Seth MacFarlane at the Paley Center in New York City in 2017. Joe talks with actor &amp; comedian Patrick Warburton, best known for his roles as Puddy on "Seinfeld," Joe Swanson on "Family Guy," and Kronk in Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove." Joe and Patrick discuss why he decided to start doing stand-up again after 40 years, the impact of his "Seinfeld" role on his career, working with Seth MacFarlane, his various Disney voice over roles, making out with Carol Burnett on TV, and having lunch with Bea Arthur.&nbsp;
Later, Joe talks with Charlene Tilton, the actress best remembered for her role as Lucy Ewing on "Dallas" about her appearance on MeTV's "Collector's Call," being cast on "Dallas," her connection with Larry Hagman, working with Peggy Fleming on "Fantasy Island," dancing with Fred Astaire while working at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, hosting the infamous episode of "Saturday Night Live" where Charles Rocket cursed and Prince performed, and her disastrous appearance on "The Mike Douglas Show."

Patrick Warburton ("Seinfeld," "Family Guy") and Charlene Tilton ("Dallas")

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 7-26-26

On this week's broadcast of "Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia," Joe welcomes back his friend, legendary television host Marc Summers, as he celebrates 40 years of "Double Dare" with a reunion show at City Winery in Philadelphia on October 4th, followed by a pay-per-view webcast of the sthow on October 31st. Joe and Marc reminisce about "Double Dare," the show's move to Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Studios Orlando, Marc's chance to interview and slime Steven Spielberg, and Joe reunites Marc with Matthew Sambolin, who was a contestant on an infamous episode of "Double Dare that never made it to air. 

Plus, Marc learns the Price is WRONG from Bob Barker, takes Chuck Barris to task for "The Gong Show," praises game show producer Mark Goodson, dishes the dirt on Joey Bishop, plays "Pies in the Pants" with Regis Philbin, interviews Hugh Downs, and remembers some bizarre surprise parties from his Food Network show "It's a Surprise."

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 7-26-26
On this week's broadcast of "Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia," Joe welcomes back his friend, legendary television host Marc Summers, as he celebrates 40 years of "Double Dare" with a reunion show at City Winery in Philadelphia on October 4th, followed by a pay-per-view webcast of the sthow on October 31st. Joe and Marc reminisce about "Double Dare," the show's move to Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Studios Orlando, Marc's chance to interview and slime Steven Spielberg, and Joe reunites Marc with Matthew Sambolin, who was a contestant on an infamous episode of "Double Dare that never made it to air.&nbsp;
Plus, Marc learns the Price is WRONG from Bob Barker, takes Chuck Barris to task for "The Gong Show," praises game show producer Mark Goodson, dishes the dirt on Joey Bishop, plays "Pies in the Pants" with Regis Philbin, interviews Hugh Downs, and remembers some bizarre surprise parties from his Food Network show "It's a Surprise."

From Jane Jetson to Joan Crawford — A Mother’s Day Celebration

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