On this episode of Our American Stories, History geek Christopher Klein tells the story of how Johnny Carson saved Twister; and Chuck Long tells the story of how he came to be the star quarterback of the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 1980's...and how he later came to enjoy coaching more than playing.

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00:00 - How Johnny Carson Saved Twister

10:00 - Destined For Greatness: The Chuck Long Story

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On this episode of Our American Stories, History geek <a href="https://christopherklein.com/">Christopher Klein</a> tells the story of how Johnny Carson saved Twister; and Chuck Long tells the story of how he came to be the star quarterback of the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 1980's...and how he later came to enjoy coaching more than playing.<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate">Support the show</a> (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes:00:00 - How Johnny Carson Saved Twister10:00 - Destined For Greatness: The Chuck Long Story Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

EP103: How Johnny Carson Saved Twister and Destined For Greatness: The Chuck Long Story

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