The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 10 Episode 212 Joey Bishop (guest host), Jack Klugman, Carol Wayne, Rose Marie
- August 7, 1972
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 10 episode 212 features guest host Joey Bishop, who kicks off the show with some one-liners and welcomes his first guest, actor Jack Klugman. Klugman talks about his new film, The Goodbye Girl, and shares some funny stories about his co-stars Marsha Mason and Richard Dreyfuss. Bishop and Klugman also reminisce about their old friend and fellow entertainer Frank Sinatra.
Next up is Carol Wayne, best known for her appearances on The Tonight Show as the "Matinee Lady." Bishop and Wayne talk about her career and she even sings a song she wrote herself. The conversation takes a hilarious turn when Wayne shares a story about her encounter with a psychic who predicted she would marry a man with the initials "J.C." (hint: it wasn't Johnny Carson).
Finally, the show concludes with a visit from Rose Marie, a veteran actress and entertainer who was a regular on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Bishop compliments her on her impressive career and they chat about her experiences working with legends like Bob Hope and Milton Berle. Rose Marie also shares a funny anecdote about an on-set prank she played on co-star Mary Tyler Moore.
Throughout the episode, Bishop proves to be a seasoned host with a quick wit, keeping the audience entertained with his banter and jokes. The guests are all charming and engaging, making for a delightful and entertaining hour of television.