The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 28 Episode 168 Jay Leno (guest host), Emilio Estevez, Phil Hartman, Lauren Tom
- August 17, 1990
Jay Leno takes over hosting duties on "The Tonight Show" tonight as a special guest host. Leno, who served as Carson's permanent guest host for many years, will welcome three guests to the show tonight: actor Emilio Estevez, comedian Phil Hartman, and actress Lauren Tom.
Emilio Estevez, known for his roles in films such as "The Breakfast Club," "Young Guns," and "The Mighty Ducks," joins Leno on the couch tonight to talk about his latest projects. Estevez has been busy writing, directing, and producing films in recent years, and he'll share his insights into the filmmaking process with Leno tonight.
Phil Hartman, a former "Saturday Night Live" cast member and one of the funniest comedians of his generation, will also be on hand tonight to chat with Leno. Hartman, who died tragically in 1998 at the age of 49, was known for his impeccable comedic timing, his spot-on impressions, and his ability to make audiences laugh uncontrollably. He'll likely regale Leno and the audience with some of his best stories and jokes tonight.
Actress Lauren Tom, who has appeared in numerous TV shows and films over the years, will round out tonight's lineup of guests. Tom has lent her voice to several animated series over the years, including "Futurama," "King of the Hill," and "Justice League," and she'll share some of her experiences working in the world of animation with Leno tonight.
As always, Leno will also have plenty of hilarious monologue jokes and witty banter with the guests, making for a fun and entertaining evening of television. So tune in to "The Tonight Show" tonight to catch all the laughs and excitement with Jay Leno, Emilio Estevez, Phil Hartman, and Lauren Tom!