Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-23-2026

Joe Sibilia opens the show talking about his obsession with "bootleg characters"- unlicensed, knock-off costumed characters of cartoon characters and puppets like Barney, Snow White, Elmo, and Mickey Mouse. Joe shares some memories of Regis Philbin in observance of what would be his 95th birthday on August 25th, shared by guests such as Marshall Lichterman, Marc Summers, Mike Schur, Ruta Lee, and Mark Malkoff. Later, Joe comments on an old educational film called "Good Eating Habits" and talks with Mike Connors of Connors & Sullivan for another edition of "Estate Planning Gone Wrong."

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-23-2026
Joe Sibilia opens the show talking about his obsession with "bootleg characters"- unlicensed, knock-off costumed characters of cartoon characters and puppets like Barney, Snow White, Elmo, and Mickey Mouse. Joe shares some memories of Regis Philbin in observance of what would be his 95th birthday on August 25th, shared by guests such as Marshall Lichterman, Marc Summers, Mike Schur, Ruta Lee, and Mark Malkoff. Later, Joe comments on an old educational film called "Good Eating Habits" and talks with Mike Connors of Connors &amp; Sullivan for another edition of "Estate Planning Gone Wrong."

"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

Regis Philbin's 95th Birthday!

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-16-2026

Joe opens the show talking about his "King of the Hill"-themed "promposal" from his senior year of high school. Joe goes inside his vault and shares clips from his 2022 "Friars Club Podcast" interview with Bob Costas, who shares stories of Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Johnny Carson, and others. Later, Joe chats with Lauren Tom, voice actress on "Futurama" and "King of the Hill," and closes the show observing National Rollercoaster Day.

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-16-2026
Joe opens the show talking about his "King of the Hill"-themed "promposal" from his senior year of high school. Joe goes inside his vault and shares clips from his 2022 "Friars Club Podcast" interview with Bob Costas, who shares stories of Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Johnny Carson, and others. Later, Joe chats with Lauren Tom, voice actress on "Futurama" and "King of the Hill," and closes the show observing National Rollercoaster Day.

Joe's "King of the Hill" Promposal; Inside Joe Sibilia's Vault: Bob Costas; Lauren Tom (voice on "Futurama" and "King of the Hill")

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."

Regis Philbin's 95th Birthday!

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