The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Season 17 Episode 154 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dwight Yoakam
- May 26, 2009
In season 17 episode 154 of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and country music legend Dwight Yoakam are welcomed to the show.
The episode kicks off with Jay Leno delivering his opening monologue, cracking jokes about a variety of current events including the ongoing California wildfires. He then introduces his first guest of the evening: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger, who had just finished his tenure as Governor of California, sits down with Jay to discuss his accomplishments during his two terms in office. They discuss the passing of a climate change bill during Schwarzenegger's tenure, reflecting on the importance of addressing environmental issues for the sake of future generations. They also touch on the Governor's work with inner-city programs aimed at reducing gang violence in Los Angeles.
In addition to the serious topics, Schwarzenegger also lightens the mood by sharing a few jokes with Jay. He talks about his past work in Hollywood and his recent return to acting in "The Expendables", a film directed by fellow action star and former governor Sylvester Stallone.
After a commercial break, Jay introduces musical guest Dwight Yoakam, who performs a couple of songs. He sits down with Jay afterwards to chat about his latest album and his ongoing career in country music.
Yoakam talks about the evolution of his music since he first started performing nearly 40 years ago, and the influence of musicians like Johnny Cash and Buck Owens on his style. He also discusses his work as an actor, having appeared in films like Sling Blade and Panic Room.
The episode wraps up with a comedy segment featuring Jay and his head writer, Joe Medeiros, acting out a hilarious sketch in which they play a couple of bloviating political figures.
Overall, season 17 episode 154 of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an entertaining episode featuring two high-profile guests in Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwight Yoakam. Whether you're a fan of politics, country music, or just a good laugh, this episode is well worth a watch.
