The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 29 Episode 42 Jay Leno (guest host), James Avery, Paul Hogan, Lou Rawls
- December 21, 1990
Jay Leno guest hosts The Tonight Show as Johnny Carson takes a night off. Leno chats with James Avery, who is best known for his role as Uncle Phil on the hit sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Avery talks about his experience working on the show and shares some behind-the-scenes stories.
Next up is Australian actor and comedian Paul Hogan, who rose to fame with his portrayal of the character Crocodile Dundee in the 80s. Hogan talks about his journey to becoming an actor, working on the Dundee films and teases his upcoming project.
R&B singer Lou Rawls also stops by and performs two songs on the show. Rawls talks about his career and how he got started in music. He performs his hits "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" and "Lady Love" to a delighted audience.
Throughout the episode, Leno keeps the energy high with his trademark humor and banter. He also takes some audience questions and engages in some playful audience interaction. Overall, it's a fun and lively episode filled with interesting guests and great music.