Jack Parr
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Jack Parr has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Michelle Obama (Jan 2026). Burnett cites performing her John Foster Dulles song on “the Jack Parr show,” marking early national TV exposure.
Jack Harold Paar was an American talk show host, writer, radio and television comedian, and film actor. He was the third host of The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962. Time magazine's obituary of Paar reported wryly, "His fans would remember him as the fellow who split talk show history into two eras: Before Paar and Below Paar."
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Michelle Obama |
| Role | Television host |
| Affiliation | The Jack Paar Show (implied) |
Which podcasts has Jack Parr appeared on?
Michelle Obama brought up Jack Parr; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Michelle Obama.
- CAROL BURNETT: The Honorary Robinson Shares Her Life Philosophy and Legacy | IMO on Michelle Obama (Jan 2026) — Michelle Obama