Appears On
Episode Appearances
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · May 18, 2026
Have Roasts Gone Too Far?
“Referenced as example of friendly roast comedian from Sinatra era”
Founder's Story · May 8, 2026
The Talk Show Era That Created Reality TV and the Real Story Behind It | Ep. 395 with Maury Povich Legendary TV Host
“Legendary comedian from Povich's generation whom he interviewed in his younger days.”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 7, 2026
Sally Field | First Drafts with Evie
“Referenced in anecdote about Emmy Awards and marriage, known for tough comedy style”
Fresh Air · Apr 7, 2026
Comic Jeff Ross on roasting, loss and his epic bar mitzvah
“Insult comedian whose work on Johnny Carson influenced young Jeff Ross”
The Confused Breakfast · Mar 26, 2026
Casino (1995)
“Played a mob consultant character; known for improvised insults on set and allegedly told Scorsese he was a bad director while praising Tarantino”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Mar 25, 2026
RE-RELEASE - Robert Smigel
“Discussed his insult comedy style and influence on Smigel's Triumph character creation”
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · Feb 10, 2026
470: Mark Malkoff—Love Johnny Carson
“First insult comedian on late-night TV; Carson took risk putting him on despite audience concerns in 1965”
Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley · Jan 16, 2026
Ann Kaplan Mulholland: Building an Empire with No Excuses (Part 2)
“Referenced as inspiration for stand-up comedy and authentic comedic delivery in entertainment”