World Pizza Acrobat Champion • Pioneer • Pizza Hall of Fame
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson — March 12, 1986
Watch Johnny Carson tossing dough with Barry O’Halloran — the performance that brought pizza acrobatics to millions of viewers.
Pizza Acrobat Champion 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Often called “America’s first pizza dough thrower,” Barry O’Halloran is the pioneer who transformed a simple kitchen technique into a breathtaking performance art. Starting with stitched towels before graduating to real dough, Barry spent years perfecting a spectacular repertoire of spins, flips, and under-the-leg tosses that would take him all the way to the world stage.
His dedication earned him four consecutive World Pizza Acrobat Championships from 1984 to 1987. On March 12, 1986, at just 22 years old, Barry appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, performing live for millions of viewers and even teaching the legendary host to toss dough.
Today he brings that same championship dedication to every pizza made at Premier Pizza.
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