Matt Friend and Howie Mandel on Howie's iconic career as a legendary host, his germaphobia, Johnny Carson’s influence, Howie praises Matt's impression of Trump and Johnny Carson, Howie praises Matt’s performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Howie’s first disastrous gig opening for Diana Ross, how Howie knows if someone’s got talent within five seconds, the way Howie’s crowd work style was helped by his ADHD and impulsive behavior, how Howie thought Deal or No Deal was going to fail, and Howie’s career advice to Matt.  

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