The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 21 Episode 120 Joan Rivers, Joe Garagiola

Joan Rivers and Joe Garagiola are the special guests on this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. As legendary comedienne and actress, Joan Rivers takes to the stage, audiences are in for a non-stop stream of one-liners and hilarious anecdotes that leave everyone in splits. As she chats with Johnny, she talks about her recent experience working on a film with Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog. The film was meant to raise environmental awareness and teach children about the importance of recycling. She also jokingly mentions that she was deemed too young to portray the grandmother in the film!

Next up, baseball commentator and former professional player, Joe Garagiola joins Johnny on stage for some sports talk. The two discuss a variety of topics from baseball analysis to how the game has changed over the years. Joe is quick to share his views on the shift in the athlete’s mindset, how players are now focused on commercial endorsements just as much as the game. There's also a fair share of banter when Johnny pokes fun at Joe for his baseball career and jokes about some of the funny words and phrases used in baseball.

As the conversation continues, the guests share personal stories and memories that have shaped their careers. Joan recounts a story from her early years in show business, where she performed stand-up comedy in a comedy club in New York. Joan’s performance had ended unexpectedly when a drunk patron had walked up to the stage and spilled a drink on her. Joe, on the other hand, recounts memories of working closely with fellow players like Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle.

The energy on the show is electric as Joan and Joe share their experiences and stories. Later, in a surprise turn, Joan takes to the piano and sings a hilarious version of "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" with some rather unusual and uproarious lyrics.

As the show comes to an end, Johnny thanks his guests and leaves the audiences with a memorable episode full of laughter and good cheer. Fans of both Joan Rivers and Joe Garagiola will certainly enjoy this special episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.