Ray Goulding, left, and Bob Elliot on WHDH radio

 
  
  Raymond Walter Goulding (March 20, 1922 – March 24, 1990)

Comedian Ray Goulding, together with Bob Elliot formed the comedy
duo of Bob and Ray whose career spanned five decades on both
radio and television. 

Goulding began his career as a news announcer on Boston radio 
station WHDH-AM. Elliot was also an announcer/DJ during that
time at the same station. 

 
David Brenner

Prior to beginning his standup career, Brenner wrote,
produced, and directed over a hundred made-for-TV
documentaries, which garnered him many awards. He
is also the author of five books. Brenner made his TV
debut on The Tonight Show with the most appearances
at 158.

David Brenner’s debut on The Tonight Show, Jan. 8, 1971

Tonight Starring Steve Allen was the first version of what eventually
became known as The Tonight Show. Tonight was the first late-night
talk show, as well as the first late night television series of any time
to achieve long-term success. Allen’s run as host of the show began
on September 27, 1954 and ended with his dismissal. The last show
aired on January 25, 1957.

John William "Johnny" Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005)

Art Linkletter

House Party premiered on CBS Radio January 15, 1945, and ran
weekdays at 4 p.m., three days a week, through January 10, 1947. On 
December 31, 1948 the show switched to ABC Radio where it ran till
December 30, 1949. It returned to CBS Radio days later, making it’s
longest continued run from January 2, 1950 to October 13, 1967. The
audience participation show was hosted Art Linkletter. The Sponsors
included General Electric, Pillsbury, and Lever Brothers.