Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 2 Episode 63 Tony Bennett, Jonathan Katz
- December 21, 1994
On this episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien, legendary singer Tony Bennett and comedian Jonathan Katz join Conan for some laughs and great music.
The episode opens with Conan discussing his recent vacation in Los Angeles, where he attended a party with famous musicians like Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell. He details a humorous encounter with Mitchell, who mistook him for Billy Crystal, before introducing his first guest, Tony Bennett.
Bennett, who has been in the music industry for over 70 years, discusses his latest album, "Bennett Sings Ellington Hot & Cool," which features his take on classic Duke Ellington songs. He also shares stories from his long and successful career, including the time he met Frank Sinatra and the advice Sinatra gave him about performing.
Next up is a musical performance by Bennett, who sings "Ain't Misbehavin'" accompanied by his talented jazz quartet.
Conan then introduces comedian Jonathan Katz, who is best known for his voice work on the animated show "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist." Katz discusses his stand-up comedy career and shares some of his trademark observational humor, including his thoughts on the differences between cats and dogs.
The second musical performance of the night features Tony Bennett once again, this time singing "I Got Rhythm" with his quartet.
Conan and Katz engage in some hilarious banter on a range of topics, from the weirdest thing Katz has ever eaten (octopus) to his love of the classic video game "Asteroids." Katz also showcases his unique comedy style with some of his own stand-up material.
The episode concludes with a final performance by Bennett and his quartet, as they sing "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)."
Overall, this episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien is a fun-filled hour of music, comedy, and great conversation with two talented and entertaining guests.