The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 27 Episode 29 Jay Leno (guest host), Larry Miller, Stephen Collins, Phil Collins
- December 2, 1988
Jay Leno takes over as guest host for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in this episode of season 27, joined by guests Larry Miller, Stephen Collins, and Phil Collins.
The show begins with Leno taking the stage and joking with the audience about his new role as guest host, before introducing Larry Miller, a stand-up comedian known for his appearances on shows like "Seinfeld" and "Larry Sanders." Miller performs a hilarious set, riffing on everything from aging to technology to relationships.
Next up is actor Stephen Collins, who is perhaps best known for his role as Reverend Eric Camden on the long-running TV series "7th Heaven." Collins talks with Leno about how he got into acting and what it was like to work on such a beloved show for so many years. They also discuss some of Collins' other notable roles, including his portrayal of astronaut Buzz Aldrin in the TV movie "From the Earth to the Moon."
Finally, music legend Phil Collins joins Leno on stage for a chat about his career, including his time as the drummer and frontman for the band Genesis and his massively successful solo career. Collins also performs a few of his hit songs, including "Sussudio" and "In the Air Tonight."
Throughout the show, Leno proves to be a natural as guest host, effortlessly keeping the energy high and engaging his guests in fun and interesting conversation. Fans of "The Tonight Show" won't want to miss this episode featuring some truly unforgettable guests.