The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 21 Episode 125 Robin Williams
- June 16, 1983
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 21 episode 125 is an unforgettable installment of this legendary late-night talk show. This particular episode is notable for featuring the one and only Robin Williams as Carson's guest. Williams, who was already a beloved comedian and actor at the time, was in top form for this appearance, delivering non-stop laughs and entertaining anecdotes throughout the hour-long program.
As with most episodes of The Tonight Show, the show begins with Carson's monologue, in which he delivers jokes and commentary on the day's news. The audience is clearly excited to see Williams, however, and they erupt in applause as soon as he is introduced. Williams bounds onto the stage, full of energy and clearly eager to get started.
From the very beginning, it's clear that Williams and Carson have a special rapport. The two men clearly enjoy working together, and their chemistry is palpable. They waste no time getting into the comedy, with Williams launching into a hilarious bit about an imagining a golf game with Arnold Palmer (who was also a guest on the show) on the moon. The bit is classic Robin Williams, full of frenetic energy and lightning-fast wordplay.
Throughout the episode, Williams engages with Carson in a number of different segments, including a discussion of Williams' recent trip to Japan and an interview with architect and author Frank Gehry. Williams also performs a series of comedic sketches, including a memorable one in which he plays an overly enthusiastic star of a community theater production of The World According to Garp.
Perhaps the most memorable part of the episode, however, is Williams' impromptu performance of a tribute to Johnny Carson using only one of the show's props: a hat stand adorned with various hats. In the sketch, Williams manages to use the hats in a brilliant impromptu tribute to Carson that is both touching and hilarious.
Overall, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 21 episode 125 is a must-watch for any fan of classic comedy. Williams' boundless energy and talent are on full display, and his chemistry with Carson is a reminder of why this show was such an enduring cultural institution. Even those who are not particularly familiar with Williams' work are sure to be won over by his rapid-fire delivery and sheer charisma. All in all, this episode is a testament to the power of great comedy and the enduring legacy of Johnny Carson's legendary talk show.