The towering figure of Lou Ferrigno is a well-known name in the bodybuilding industry. He is a contemporary of the legendary GOAT of bodybuilding, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Both share a similar career track, with the only difference being probably the most important. Lou Ferrigno could not beat Arnie! Nevertheless, Lou Ferrigno carved a niche in the movie industry, starting his career with the Incredible Hulk series in 1977.

Recently, the actor shared a nostalgic photo from a late-night show that he attended, hosted by someone famous. Let’s dig deeper.

Lou Ferrigno once attended a late-night talk show with host Johnny Carson

Earlier, Lou, the Hulk, posted a black-and-white photograph of himself sitting in a chair flexing his muscles to the host, Johnny Carson. The talk show host looks surprised and impressed with the beast’s biceps. The show is none other than the famous and funny late-night talk show called “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” 

Many popular celebrities, like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, have attended the show. The Instagram post from theofficiallouferrigno reminds fans of the incredible journey Ferrigno had as an actor. The charismatic actor captioned the post, “Johnny Carson and I in the 90s on his late-night talk show. What an honor it was to be there! His face is classic 😂🦾He was my favorite. Do you have a favorite talk show host?

Johnny Carson, the American television host, is famous for his opening monologues and quick wit. He has received many prime-time Emmy awards and has been inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. Ferrigno was thrilled to have such a wonderful host.

It also speaks volumes about the success Ferrigno had achieved in his acting through the movies (1989, Sinbad of the Seven Seas, 1985, The Adventures of Hercules,), etc. The jacked-up physique that he created for winning titles helped him bag movies. He was a bodybuilding monster in 1970, towering over Arnie as well.

Despite being bigger than Schwarzenegger, Ferrigno could not win

Although Lou wanted to be successful in bodybuilding, hoping to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1975, Mr. Olympia, he never tasted success. Arnold defeated Ferrigno and lifted his sixth title that year. The Hulk was more massive than the Terminator in the 1970s. Ferringo weighed 285-295 lbs on a frame of 6’5, while Arnold weighed 225-235 lbs at 6’3. But no one could trump the former governor’s muscular chest and stage charisma.

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However, Ferrigno did not have a celebrated career in bodybuilding but had a successful acting career. One can attribute most of Ferrigno’s popularity to the documentary “Pumping Iron.” It catapulted him into a household name. Most roles played by the Hulk are action-oriented, taking advantage of his incredible size. Have you watched Pumping Iron? How did you find the Hulk’s latest update? Share your comments.

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