David Brenner, frequent 'Tonight' guest, dies

David Brenner, frequent 'Tonight' guest, dies

This is David Brenner's first appearance on The Tonight Show.

TWISTER INVENTOR DIES

Here is Chuck Foley's obit from the New York Times.

NOTE: This happened a few days ago, but I just now learned of Mr. Foley's death. Remember this commercial?

Doc Severinsen and Johnny Carson Talk Thanksgiving Plans on "The Tonight...

I had never seen all of this, only an edited version. Interesting side note, Doc Severinsen played at Juanita K. Hammons Hall a few years ago. The radio show I was producing for a local radio station was going to have a phone interview with Doc to promote the concert. As a lead in to the interview, we were playing a recording Doc made of the "Tonight Show Theme." I always would secure the line by asking the person to be interviewed if they could hear the music on air coming through their phone. Desdinova: Mr. Severinsen, could you hear the music we was playing? Doc Severinsen: Son, I would recognize that song anywhere! That is one of the coolest moments of my career.