The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 10 Episode 234

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 10 Episode 234 Steve Martin, Joe Flynn

  • September 6, 1972

Steve Martin and Joe Flynn join Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show for season 10 episode 234. This episode promises to be a hilarious and entertaining one as Steve Martin is known for his comedic timing and wit, while Joe Flynn is also a well-respected actor with a lot of experience on stage and screen.

The episode starts off with Johnny Carson introducing Steve Martin to the audience, who come onto the stage with his signature white suit, beret hat, and an arrow through his head. Martin is a writer, musician, actor, and comedian, so there is really no telling what he might do during the show. Carson has known Martin for many years and the two have a great rapport, often joking around and poking fun at each other.

One of the topics that Martin and Carson discuss during the show is Martin's new album, "Let's Get Small." The album is a comedy album that features Martin's signature type of humor with jokes about everything from hippies to drugs. Carson and Martin also chat about Martin's early days as a writer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and how his career has progressed since then.

Joe Flynn also joins Carson on the show and talks about his experience filming the Disney movie, The Love Bug. The 1968 movie was a box office hit and Flynn played the role of a car dealer who was trying to beat Herbie, the loveable car that had a mind of its own. Flynn and Carson discuss the challenges of working with a car as a co-star and how the use of special effects helped to create some of the film's memorable scenes.

Throughout the episode, Martin also performs some of his classic comedy bits, including his "The Great Flydini" routine, in which he performs magic tricks with live flies. He also does a stand-up bit about his first experience performing at The Hungry I, a famous San Francisco nightclub.

During the show, there are also a few surprise guests who make an appearance, including a man who claims to be the inventor of the yo-yo and a group of penguins who waddle onto the stage during one of Martin's bits. Carson handles all of these unexpected moments with his usual grace and humor, showing why he was such a beloved figure in the world of entertainment.

Overall, season 10 episode 234 of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a fantastic example of the show's ability to bring on talented guests and create a fun and entertaining atmosphere for viewers. Steve Martin and Joe Flynn shine in their interviews and performances, providing great moments of laughter and joy for the audience.

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Description
  • First Aired
    September 6, 1972
  • Language
    English