Tony Randall Quotes

In Los Angeles, I had the good fortune of anchoring the news right before Johnny Carson came on, so to see him, the Hollywood stars watched me first.

Johnny Carson was a big influence on me - all of those shows I did with him over the years, like, 100 of them, they made a bit of a name for me at the time, so that part of my life was very good.

CBS is proud to have been the home of David Letterman since 1993. He is truly one of the great talents of our time, and we hope things work out.

Bruce Forsyth is my hero, and the thought that I'd be in a TV show with him was incredible.

I've never been on a television show as a regular before.

My every birthday wish was, 'I want to someday be on TV.'

I mean, you're gonna be left behind if you don't appreciate the genius that is Meredith Vieira.

I've appeared three times on 'The Good Wife.' I'm proud of being associated with the show. 'Time' magazine called it 'the best thing on TV outside cable.' Did I mention that I also appear on cable?

I've feel like I've been doing TV shows most of my life.

Charlie Rose is the ultimate ad.

I was initially a leading man, but only on television.

I always thought Johnny Carson was just brilliant, and I used to watch him and all the comics that would be on the show every night - and I'd dream about it being me.

I had done about 60 television shows, from 'Ed Sullivan' to 'The Hollywood Palace,' before I ever went to 'Johnny Carson.' At the time, that was the showcase for comics. And I couldn't believe it.

RuPaul knew details of the 'Burnett Show' that even surprised me.

I learned the biggest lesson just watching Ed McMahon, watching him watch Mr. Carson's monologue.

For me, growing up in Los Angeles in the '90s, Huell Howser was the most consistently watchable entertainer on TV. I was more of a radio geek as a teenager, but Huell I watched whenever I got the chance. A lot of us did.

Jack Paar was my first TV patron saint.

I think Chael is just made for T.V.

People say I'm a celebrity chef, and I am on telly a lot but that's because I judge contests. Perhaps I'm more of a celebrity eater than a cook.

I would love to be on TV, but a good show has to come my way.

My whole life has been on TV.

The German public knows me quite well. I have been in their kitchens and living rooms for years.

I'm obviously more known for being on television, and that's where most people see me.

A young comic, if he's any good, can easily get on 'Carson' or 'Griffin' or 'Dinah Shore,' because they want to say the same thing, that they discovered the new talent.

Johnny Carson was king of the kings, in my opinion.