Joan Crawford
After she appeared in psychological thriller Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? Joan Crawford appeared on The Merv Griffin Show, where she received a standing ovation from the audience. While she was a fan-favorite, her cast mates had a different opinion of her, as was told in the tell-all book Mommie Dearest, written by her adopted daughter.
Bette Midler
Bette Midler’s appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson was notable because it was the final episode of the show. She was joined by Robin Williams. Midler serenaded Carson with several songs. The episode, which aired on May 21st, 1992, was so emotional that it ended up winning an Emmy Award.