The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Season 7 Episode 12 Episode dated 11 December 1998
- December 11, 1998
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno season 7 episode 12 is titled "Episode dated 11 December 1998." In this episode, Jay Leno welcomes a variety of guests from the worlds of film, television, and music to his late-night talk show.
The show opens with Jay's monologue, in which he delivers jokes about current events, pop culture, and politics. He touches on topics such as the impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton, the upcoming release of the movie "Saving Private Ryan," and the latest celebrity gossip.
After the monologue, Jay welcomes his first guest, actor John Travolta. The two chat about Travolta's career resurgence thanks to his starring role in the movie "Primary Colors," as well as his love for flying planes. They also discuss Travolta's upcoming film "A Civil Action." During the interview, Travolta shows off his dance moves and talks about his involvement in the Church of Scientology.
Next up is comedian Jeff Foxworthy, who sits down with Jay to chat about his new book and his upcoming Christmas special. The two exchange witty banter and Foxworthy shares some of his signature "you might be a redneck" jokes.
After a commercial break, Jay introduces his musical guest for the evening - country star Alan Jackson. Jackson performs his hit song "I'll Go on Loving You" to the delight of the studio audience.
The final guest of the night is actress Isabella Rossellini, who chats with Jay about her new movie "The Impostors" and her life growing up as the daughter of famous parents Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini. Rossellini also shares some insights into her work as a model and her previous career as a wildlife conservation advocate.
Throughout the episode, Jay also features several comedy sketches and segments, including a parody of the movie "The Last Emperor" and a skit featuring the "Jaywalking" segment in which he asks random people on the street trivia questions.
Overall, "Episode dated 11 December 1998" is an entertaining and diverse episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, showcasing the host's talents in comedy, interviewing, and musical performance.