The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 15 Episode 165 David Brenner (guest host)
- May 30, 1977
David Brenner serves as guest host for this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Brenner opens the show with a comedic monologue, poking fun at various celebrities and current events. He also engages with the studio audience, asking for their opinion on different topics.
The first guest of the night is comedian George Miller. Miller and Brenner discuss their experiences in comedy and the challenges that come with making people laugh. They also joke about their shared Jewish ethnicity and compare their childhoods.
Next up is actress and singer Nancy Dussault. Dussault talks about her career in show business, including her time on Broadway and working with famous composers like Stephen Sondheim. She also performs a song for the audience.
The musical act for the night is the band Orleans, who perform their hit song "Dance with Me". Brenner joins them on stage and tries to dance along, much to the amusement of the audience.
Brenner then welcomes entrepreneur and inventor Joy Mangano to the show. Mangano discusses her experience creating and selling products on the Home Shopping Network, including her most famous invention, the Miracle Mop. She also talks about her goals for the future and her passion for helping others.
The final guest of the night is comedian Chuck McCann. McCann and Brenner reminisce about their past collaborations and the various characters they've created together. McCann also performs a few impressions for the audience and discusses his experience working in both comedy and drama.
Brenner closes the show by thanking the guests and reminding the audience to tune in for the next episode of The Tonight Show. Overall, it's a lively and entertaining episode with a great lineup of guests and plenty of laughs.