The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 28 Episode 120

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 28 Episode 120 Bob Hope, Al Green

  • May 18, 1990

Bob Hope, the legendary comedian, and Al Green, the Grammy-winning soul singer, were guests on the 120th episode of season 28 of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The episode originally aired on April 21, 1990, and was filmed at the NBC Studios in Burbank, California.

The show started with Johnny Carson's monologue in which he cracked jokes about the news headlines of the day, followed by the famous "Mighty Carson Art Players." In this episode, the sketch included Johnny Carson portraying the character of a farmer trying to sell a cow to a city slicker portrayed by Bob Hope.

After the sketch, Carson introduced his first guest, Al Green. The audience cheered as Green made his entry, and he sat down with Carson to chat and perform. During the conversation, Green spoke about his latest album titled "I Get Joy," and shared his love for gospel music and how it influenced his work. He also spoke about his experience working with the legendary producer Willie Mitchell. After the chat, Green performed a soulful rendition of his classic hit "Let's Stay Together," which had the audience swaying in their seats.

After Al Green's performance, renowned comedian Bob Hope joined Carson on stage amidst loud applause. Hope, who was already in his eighties at the time, was still filled with energy and wit. During the conversation, Hope spoke about his love for golf, his long career in show business, and his experiences entertaining troops during his many trips abroad. He also shared funny stories about his Hollywood career and the many actors he had worked with over the years.

As is customary with Bob Hope's appearances, he also did a hilarious stand-up routine that had the audience laughing uncontrollably. Carson and Hope's chemistry was palpable, as they bounced jokes off each other and reminisced about their past encounters.

The final segment of the show featured Bob Hope and Al Green joining Carson on stage for a game of "Stump the Band." In this segment, the band played a tune, and the guest had to guess the name of the song. The game was filled with comedy and entertainment as Hope and Green tried to guess the names of the songs. At the end of the game, the trio thanked each other and bid farewell to the audience.

Overall, the 120th episode of season 28 of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was a memorable one, thanks to the legendary guests Bob Hope and Al Green. The show was a mix of comedy, music, and entertainment and reminded audiences of the sheer talent and charisma of these two iconic performers.

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Description
  • First Aired
    May 18, 1990
  • Language
    English