<p>In the season finale, Donnie talks with comedian George Wallace (not to be confused with former governor of Alabama, George Wallace). George dives right into his adventures in show business, including his groundbreaking 1980 appearance on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, who rarely featured Black guests at the time. George also reminisces on his close friendship with Jerry Seinfeld and how they ended up as roommates when they first started in the New York City comedy scene.</p>

In the season finale, Donnie talks with comedian George Wallace (not to be confused with former governor of Alabama, George Wallace). George dives right into his adventures in show business, including his groundbreaking 1980 appearance on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, who rarely featured Black guests at the time. George also reminisces on his close friendship with Jerry Seinfeld and how they ended up as roommates when they first started in the New York City comedy scene.

S1 E10: George Wallace

Donnie Simpson has been called an icon, trailblazer and a media legend. He is a hall of fame radio personality, and is recognized internationally for his work in television and film. Over his 50+ year career, he has entertained listeners from WJLB in Detroit to WKYS and WMMJ in Washington, and on television as host of "Donnie After Dark" and "Video Soul" where he was one of the nation's first video jockeys.

In each episode of the "Donnie Simpson Show", titans of music, film, and comedy open up to Donnie for authentic and in-depth conversations. These long-format interviews give listeners a front-row seat to the conversations Donnie has been having for the last 50+ years.

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Donnie Simpson has been called an icon, trailblazer and a media legend. He is a hall of fame radio personality, and is recognized internationally for his work in television and film. Over his 50+ year career, he has entertained listeners from WJLB in Detroit to WKYS and WMMJ in Washington, and on television as host of "Donnie After Dark" and "Video Soul" where he was one of the nation's first video jockeys. In each episode of the "Donnie Simpson Show", titans of music, film, and comedy open up to Donnie for authentic and in-depth conversations. These long-format interviews give listeners a front-row seat to the conversations Donnie has been having for the last 50+ years.

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