The Most Iconic and Memorable Late Night Talk Show Appearances

Published on November 27, 2022
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Robyn Hilton

Robyn Hilton went on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1974 in order to promote her film Blazing Saddles. However, her appearance is of note because she put him in her place after Carson made some offensive comments about her. When he said that her career was built on her being a beauty queen contestant, she answer point blank that she “didn’t believe in beauty pageants.”

Robyn Hilton

Robyn Hilton

Jayne Kennedy

Jayne Kennedy was especially impressive because she broke down barriers as an African American woman way before it became more common. She is an actress, dancer, pageant winner, model, TV personality, sports broadcaster, and public speaker. She spent three years on The Dean Martin Show, and then became one of the first NFL announcers as host of Greatest Sports Legends.

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Jayne Kennedy

Jayne Kennedy