The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 15 Episode 110 Bob Newhart (guest host), Bob Uecker, Kreskin
- March 14, 1977
Bob Newhart takes over guest hosting duties on the fifteenth season of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in episode 110, joined by comedian Bob Uecker and mentalist Kreskin. The show opens with Newhart taking center stage, delivering a classic, dryly humorous monologue. He introduces his first guest of the night, Bob Uecker, known for his sports announcing and comedic talent.
Uecker comes to the stage with a light-hearted energy, joking with Newhart about his career and the current state of sports. He discusses his new TV series, "Mr. Belvedere," which he is promoting while touring with the Milwaukee Brewers, his former baseball team. Uecker's quick-witted humor and charm are on full display, keeping both Newhart and the audience laughing throughout their conversation.
After Uecker's segment, mentalist Kreskin takes the stage, promising to demonstrate his unique abilities. He begins with a simple card trick, asking audience members to pick a card and mentally focus on it. Kreskin then astounds the audience by accurately identifying the cards, seemingly by reading their minds. He follows this up with a series of increasingly impressive predictions, leaving the audience in awe of his seemingly supernatural abilities.
Newhart concludes the show by thanking his guests and delivering a final monologue, full of his signature dry humor. The episode showcases the talents of both Bob Uecker and Kreskin, with Newhart's hosting skills serving as a perfect compliment. Fans of classic comedy and magic will appreciate this episode of The Tonight Show.