The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 7 Episode 48

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Season 7 Episode 48 Woody Allen

  • March 7, 1969

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 7 episode 48 welcomes special guest Woody Allen, the award-winning writer, actor and director. As the show begins, Johnny Carson welcomes Woody Allen to the stage to raucous applause from the studio audience. As they take their seats, Johnny asks Woody how he got started in show business.

Woody explains that he started out as a joke writer, contributing one-liners and gags to other comedians. Eventually, he started performing his own material on stage, and that's how he got his start in stand-up comedy. Johnny and Woody swap stories about their experiences on the comedy circuit, and Woody shares some of his favorite jokes and anecdotes.

They also discuss Woody's early film career, including his breakout hit "Annie Hall." Johnny asks how Woody comes up with his ideas for films, and Woody explains that he gets inspiration from a variety of sources, including his own life experiences and observations of the world around him.

Throughout the show, Woody and Johnny share some hilarious banter, riffing on various topics and cracking jokes. They also take questions from the audience, and Woody shares some behind-the-scenes stories from his time in Hollywood.

Later in the show, Woody performs a sketch with the show's regular cast of comedians, including Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen. The sketch is a wacky take on a classic Hollywood film, and Woody's signature sense of humor shines through.

As the show comes to a close, Johnny thanks Woody for joining him on the show and they share a warm handshake. The studio audience gives Woody a standing ovation, and Johnny signs off with his signature catchphrase: "I'll see you tomorrow night."

Overall, this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a hilarious and entertaining hour of television, with Woody Allen bringing his unique brand of comedy to the stage. Fans of Woody's films, as well as anyone looking for a good laugh, won't want to miss this must-see episode.

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Description
  • First Aired
    March 7, 1969
  • Language
    English