The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 13 Episode 176 John Davidson (guest host), Rip Taylor
- June 10, 1975
In this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, guest host John Davidson takes over the reins as he welcomes hilarious comedian Rip Taylor to the show. Known for his wild antics and signature confetti throwing, Taylor does not disappoint as he entertains the audience with his outrageous humor.
Davidson and Taylor engage in playful banter, with Taylor teasing Davidson about his Broadway career and Davidson playfully ribbing Taylor about his infamous confetti antics. The two also discuss Taylor's early career as a nightclub performer and his experiences working with legends such as Liberace and Judy Garland.
As always, the show features a variety of segments including the popular segment "Stump the Band," where audience members try to stump the talented Tonight Show Band. Davidson and Taylor also participate in a hilarious skit that involves Taylor portraying a contestant on a game show hosted by Davidson.
Throughout the episode, Davidson proves to be a capable and charming host, seamlessly transitioning between segments and keeping the audience engaged and entertained. Fans of the show are sure to enjoy this episode, which features two of the biggest personalities in entertainment at the time.