The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 27 Episode 27 Jay Leno (guest host), Harvey Fierstein, Courteney Cox, K.T. Oslin
- November 30, 1988
Jay Leno takes the reins as guest host for tonight's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Joining him on the show is renowned actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, who is known for his Tony Award-winning performance in the hit musical "Hairspray". Fierstein talks about his experiences in the theater world, from his Tony wins to his appearances in movies like "Mrs. Doubtfire".
Next up is actress Courteney Cox, known for her starring roles in the hit TV shows "Friends" and "Cougar Town". Cox chats with Leno about her experiences on the set of "Friends", including some memorable moments from the show's early seasons. She also discusses her most recent role in the short film "Sharon 1.2.3.".
Lastly, the musical guest for tonight is K.T. Oslin, a country music singer-songwriter known for hits like "80's Ladies" and "Do Ya". Oslin performs a few of her most popular songs on the show, including "Hold Me", "New Way Home", and "Didn't Expect It to Go Down This Way".
Throughout the episode, Leno proves to be a natural at hosting the show. He engages with each of his guests in a candid and humorous way, keeping the audience entertained from start to finish. With a combination of insightful interviews and incredible musical performances, this episode of The Tonight Show is not to be missed.