Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-11-26

Joe Sibilia opens this broadcast of "Nostalgia Tonight" discussing the Halloween season in full swing and remembering Halloween costumes of the past, including his sister's "Pumpkin Clown" that he used as the basis for a horror film in high school. Later, Joe is joined by Kathy Garver, best remembered for playing Cissy on "Family Affair," to discuss her acting career in films such as "The Ten Commandments" and appearing on "The Bing Crosby Show." Joe takes you inside his vault to revisit excerpts from his 2024 "Friars Club Podcast" interview with Matt Iseman, host of "American Ninja Warrior," who shares memories of his time on "Clean House" and the Friars Club roast of Dennis Rodman. Joe comes full circle, talking about some of the history behind the vintage Ben Cooper Halloween costume made in Brooklyn.

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Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-4-2026

This week, Joe is joined by Todd Barbee, the voice of Charlie Brown in several of the classic "Peanuts" specials (including "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving") in honor of the 76th anniversary of the debut of the "Peanuts" comic strip on October 2nd. Todd talks about how he was first cast in a "Peanuts" special, the fame he attained as the voice of Charlie Brown, working with "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz, meeting the other voices of Charlie Brown, recording the voices for the shows, life after "Peanuts," getting to know Flip Wilson, and why he only now receives residuals for the shows he did over 50 years ago.

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Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 9-27-2026

Joe Sibilia looks back on the life and career of Clarence Nash, the original voice of Donald Duck in the latest "Voices of the Past" segment, featuring new interviews with Tony Anselmo, the current voice of Donald Duck and protege of Clarence Nash, and J.B. Kaufman, Disney historian who is writing a biography of Clarence Nash. 

Later, Joe talks with Zachary Levi about his latest film, "The Fix" with Liam Neeson, working with Stan Lee, his roles as Shazam and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and being cast as Flynn Rider in Disney's "Tangled."

Then, Joe goes over to Connors and Sullivan for another edtion of "Estate Planning Gone Wrong" with Mike Connors.

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Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 9-20-2026

Joe opens the show getting nostalgic about his grandmother, Helen Sibilia, who turned 102 on Saturday. Joe welcomes Danny "Count" Koker, star of "Counting Cars" on History Channel, back to the show to discuss how Danny went from being Rick Harrison's automotive expert on "Pawn Stars" to starring in his own reality show, his background in television production, the truth about B stories on reality shows, the old days of Las Vegas, working with Jerry Lewis on the MDA Telethon, and much more. Later, Joe talks with Zooey Deschanel about her upcoming concerts in New York City, her roles in films such as "Elf," "Almost Famous," and "Bridge to Terabithia," and much more.

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Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 9-13-2026

On this episode of "Nostalgia Tonight," Joe takes a somber turn as he reflects on 25 years since 9/11. Joe talks with Bill Cadmus, a 9/11 survivor who escaped the 83rd floor of the World Trade Center; Tiffany Pryce, Joe's neighbor in Bloomfield, NJ whose father, Audley Pryce, escaped the 69th floor of the World Trade Center on 9/11; And Jenna Cianci, Joe's Kindergarten teacher at St. Thomas the Apostle school on 9/11.

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Nostalgai Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 9-6-2026

Joe Sibilia is joined by Rick Saphire, Jerry Lewis' former manager and the author of "The Real Jerry Lewis Story," to discuss the 60th anniversary of the MDA Labor Day Telethon, participating in the earliest telethons hosted by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in the 1950s, and much more. Later, Joe is joined by Steve Guttenberg to discuss his new movie "American Summer," working with the likes of Don Ameche and Col. Harland Sanders, and passing on the lead role in "Sharknado."

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Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-31-2026

Joe Sibilia opens the show remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, who passed away this week. Later, Joe is joined by Linda Kaplan Thaler, Advertising Hall of Fame inductee, founder of the Kaplan Thaler Group, and the author of "My Life in 30 Seconds." Joe and Linda discuss the creation o fthe Aflac Duck, the casting (and later re-casting) of Gilbert Gottfried as the voice of the duck, the nationwide search for a new voice, Gilbert Gottfried performing at her kid's 6th grade graduation, writing the Toys "R" Us jingle, working under James Patterson before his celebrity as an author, and much more.

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Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-23-2026

Joe Sibilia opens the show talking about his obsession with "bootleg characters"- unlicensed, knock-off costumed characters of cartoon characters and puppets like Barney, Snow White, Elmo, and Mickey Mouse. Joe shares some memories of Regis Philbin in observance of what would be his 95th birthday on August 25th, shared by guests such as Marshall Lichterman, Marc Summers, Mike Schur, Ruta Lee, and Mark Malkoff. Later, Joe comments on an old educational film called "Good Eating Habits" and talks with Mike Connors of Connors & Sullivan for another edition of "Estate Planning Gone Wrong."

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Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-16-2026

Joe opens the show talking about his "King of the Hill"-themed "promposal" from his senior year of high school. Joe goes inside his vault and shares clips from his 2022 "Friars Club Podcast" interview with Bob Costas, who shares stories of Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Johnny Carson, and others. Later, Joe chats with Lauren Tom, voice actress on "Futurama" and "King of the Hill," and closes the show observing National Rollercoaster Day.

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Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 8-9-2026

Bill Carter, former New York Times television and media writer, LateNighter editor-at-large, and author of "The Late Shift" and "The War for Late Night," talks with Joe Sibilia about his friendship with the late Peter Lassally, executive producer of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and "The Late Show with David Letterman," as well as landing his interview with Johnny Carson for "The Late Shift" and his hot takes on late night television. 

Later, Joe pays a visit to Mike Connors at Connors & Sullivan for another edition of "Estate Planning Gone Wrong."

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