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How Comedy Saved NYC After 9/11 & Why Johnny Carson Still Matters | FOX Across America
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9K
1.4× the show’s average
Episode9K
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Published
1mo ago
Sep 12, 2026
Length
45m
show avg 43m
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On this 9/11 remembrance episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla breaks down how New York City united in the wake of tragedy and why comedy became an essential coping mechanism for the country. Author Mark Malkoff joins the show to discuss his book "Love Johnny Carson," the gold standard of common culture, and why classic late-night TV brought Americans together. Featured guests: Mark Malkoff, Comedian and Writer Listen to the full podcast! Apple: https://apple.co/4pK29PC Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ro8QEi8COHza9mRFdTpE9 DAILY EPISODES NOW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlNiiSXX4BMHt-bOeGeLYwcyuh5HPFWK LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more videos: https://youtube.com/@foxnewspodcasts
- 0:00Losing Monday Night Football & The 9/11 Phone Call
- 1:25Tunnels to Towers & The Best of America
- 2:15Two Weeks of Friendly New Yorkers & The Van Wyck Incident
- 3:45How NYC Comedy Clubs Handled Post-9/11 Trauma
- 5:40Gallows Humor & The Power of Laughter
- 7:30Remembering First Responders & The Hulk Hogan Analogy
- 12:00Mark Malkoff Joins to Discuss "Love Johnny Carson"
- 15:00How Johnny Carson Handled Politics on Late Night
- 17:40How Carson Made Overnight Stars
- 23:30The Time Jimmy Almost Hit Reese Witherspoon in a Taxi
- 25:20Chuck Berry's Legendary Tonight Show Appearance
- 32:00Modern Political Clashes & Media Narrative Breakdown
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