The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 14 Episode 177 John Byner, Susan Sarandon

John Byner, the American comedian and impressionist, and Susan Sarandon, the Academy Award-winning actress, are the guests on this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

As the show begins, Johnny Carson enters the stage to a warm round of applause from the audience. He greets them with his signature opening monologue, delivering humorous takes on the news of the day and current events. The audience laughs heartily, joining him in his light-hearted commentary.

Next, Johnny introduces John Byner, who takes the stage, and the audience is immediately animated, anticipating a funny and engaging segment. Byner, known for his impressively accurate celebrity impressions, gives his spot-on impressions of politicians, television personalities and celebrities from the entertainment industry, bringing a lot of laughs from the audience. In particular, his antics as Johnny’s ‘replacement’ on the show, giving his own take on the latest headlines, and poking fun at Johnny, is something the audience thoroughly enjoys.

After the commercial break, Susan Sarandon joins Johnny on the couch, appearing elegant and confident in a stunning evening gown. Johnny compliments her on her latest film, and they delve into a conversation about her role, insights and anecdotes from the filming process, and her take on the roles she prefers. Susan also shares her insights into Hollywood and movie-making across the industry. The conversation is insightful and engaging, showcasing Susan’s intelligence and wit beyond her acting experience.

As the episode continues, Johnny invites the duo to participate in a few fun segments. John Byner and Johnny take turns chatting with the audience members, asking them witty and interesting questions, while Susan Sarandon joins Johnny in the popular ‘Stump the Band’ game, where the band is challenged to play any song requested by Susan, based on just a word or two of the song title. The game proves to be a delightful and entertaining segment, with Susan displaying her knowledge of music and formidable wit.

The episode also features a series of amusing comedy sketches, including one where Johnny and Byner talk about the art of impressions and a ‘Hollywood Psychic’ sketch, where Byner's quirky impressions come to life in this sketch, as he miraculously predicts events in Hollywood!

Finally, Johnny takes time to thank both guests for coming on the show and sharing their talents and humor with his audience. Susan Sarandon graces the stage with her trademark poise to thank John and Johnny, while John Byner offers a brief impersonation of Johnny as a parting gift.

The episode concludes with the audience applauding, Johnny taking a final bow, and the inviting the viewer back for more tomorrow night with a preview of guests set to appear.

Overall, this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, features a great lineup with John Byner and Susan Sarandon. With their engaging personalities, accomplished careers, and impeccable humor, they both brought fun and laughter to the stage, contributing to an unforgettable episode.