The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 12 Episode 94

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 12 Episode 94 Jack Palance, Susan Sarandon

  • March 1, 1974

In the twelfth season of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, episode 94 features two guests, Jack Palance and Susan Sarandon. The episode begins with the classic introduction of Johnny Carson, where he enters the stage and interacts with the audience. He briefly mentions the guests of the evening before launching into his monologue, covering topics ranging from current events to his personal life.

The first guest to join Johnny on stage is Jack Palance, a legendary actor with a long list of credits to his name. Johnny introduces him as a man who has played "every villain in every movie" and notes that he has just finished filming his latest project. The two engage in playful banter, with Johnny joking that he's glad Jack doesn't have any weapons on him. They discuss Jack's career, including his Academy Award-winning role in the movie "City Slickers", as well as his experiences working with other famous actors.

Next up is Susan Sarandon, a talented actress who is known for her roles in both comedic and dramatic films. Johnny welcomes her to the show and they discuss her latest project, a movie called "Bull Durham". Susan talks about what it was like to work on the film, and how she prepared for her role as a baseball groupie. Johnny jokes that he's never been to a baseball game before, so Susan tells him about the excitement of the sport. They also touch on Susan's personal life, including her recent marriage to actor Tim Robbins.

Throughout the episode, Johnny includes various comedic segments to break up the interviews. One of these includes a skit where he and Jack Palance pretend to be in a Western film. They put on cowboy hats and perform a scene where they try to outdo each other with their tough guy personas. Another segment involves Johnny reading actual items from newspapers and making sarcastic comments about them. This receives a lot of laughs from the audience.

The episode also includes musical performances from two different artists. The first is a singer named Luther Vandross, who performs one of his hit songs. Johnny introduces him as a "wonderful talent" and praises his voice. The second musical guest is a band called The Bangles, who perform one of their popular songs. Johnny notes that they have just come back from touring in Australia.

As the episode comes to a close, Johnny thanks his guests for joining him and gives them each a parting gift. He thanks the audience for watching and reminds them to tune in tomorrow for another episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The credits roll as the theme music plays, and the audience applauds.

Overall, season 12 episode 94 of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is an entertaining and humorous installment of the popular talk show. With two talented guests, engaging interviews, and amusing segments, it is sure to leave viewers feeling entertained and satisfied.

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Description
  • First Aired
    March 1, 1974
  • Language
    English