The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 2 Episode 50 Jan Sterling
- January 13, 1964
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 2 episode 50 features Jan Sterling as the guest of the night. Jan Sterling, best known for her roles in movies such as Ace in the Hole and The High and the Mighty, entertains the audience with her wit and charm in this episode.
As the show begins, Johnny Carson welcomes Jan Sterling on stage. The two share a warm exchange, discussing Jan's recent activities. Jan talks about her recent trip to Europe and shares anecdotes about the cultural differences she encountered there. The conversation then turns to Jan's work in Hollywood, as Carson asks her about her experience working on her recent film. Jan shares her insights on the film industry and discusses the challenges of being a working actress.
As the show progresses, Johnny and Jan engage in a number of comedic skits and routines. Johnny plays a game with Jan, asking her to guess the identity of famous people based on their pictures. Jan proves to be a skilled player, correctly identifying many of the celebrities and impressing the audience with her knowledge. Carson and Sterling also perform a skit together, with Sterling portraying a love-struck fan of Johnny's. The two comedians deliver some hilarious and memorable lines, leaving the audience in stitches.
The musical guest of the night is jazz pianist Duke Ellington. Ellington and his band perform a number of popular jazz standards, including "Take the A Train" and "Mood Indigo". The performance is well received by the audience, who cheer and applaud as the band concludes their set.
As the show draws to a close, Johnny thanks Jan Sterling and Duke Ellington for their appearances on the show. He encourages the audience to tune in next week for more entertaining guests and moments. As the credits roll, the audience is left with a feeling of warmth and laughter, having enjoyed an evening of entertaining conversation, music, and comedy.