The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

- Season 20

(1981)

G. Walter Schneer- Insurance; McLean enthused with life as a newlywed as well as James Woods, also a newlywed; Bum Phillips lightly touches on his recent firing as Head Coach of the Houston Oilers, hints at talks with New Orleans Saints.

Johnny offers some crime prevention tips. Barbara Eden (Harper Valley P.T.A. (1981)); Bobby Kelton performs stand-up; cartoonist Arnold Roth.

Johnny and Ed discuss birds and sharks. Director Richard Benjamin (Où est passée mon idole? (1982)); Garry Shandling performs stand-up; Australian golfer Jan Stephenson.

Johnny and Ed continue their discussion on the sleeping habits of sharks. Albert Brooks (Modern Romance (1981)); Susan Sarandon (Atlantic City (1980)).

Johnny recounts trying to stay up for the first orbital launch of the space shuttle. Robert Blake discusses his battles with network executives; Calvin Trillin (novel "Floater"). Also: An IRS spokesman explains tax policies.

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McLean Stevenson talks about being newly married to one of Johnny's staff; James Woods (L'oeil du témoin (1981)); former Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips. Also: A look at insurance company policies.

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Johnny presents artifacts recovered from the La Brea Tar Pits. Bob Hope (Bob Hope's 30th Anniversary Special (1981)); Argus Hamilton performs stand-up. Also: Johnny talks to the "Seven Lovelies" of B.J. and the Bear (1978).

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Carl Reiner discusses dealing with the irritations of aging; Catherine Deneuve (Le dernier métro (1980)).

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Walter Cronkite's last newscast is foreseen. Sports Illustrated cover model Christie Brinkley; David Brenner performs stand-up and is interviewed.

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Ed, Doc and Tommy tackle a brainteaser involving hats. Peter Strauss (Masada (1981)); Gore Vidal (novel "Creation") discusses religion in American politics and society.

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A lecture of the Commercial Actors School is presented. Director Charles Nelson Reilly (play "Chapter Two") recalls his awful commercials; Cathy Moriarty (Raging Bull (1980)). Also: Richard Lewis performs stand-up.

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Ed talks about driving through small towns across the country. Suzanne Pleshette (The Star Maker (1981)); Dick Cavett (Remember When... (1981)).

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Floyd R. Turbo speaks out against baseball players making big money. Comedienne Joan Rivers comments on the royal family, and wealth vs. beauty; William Caulfield and Amos Caulfield, 78 years old, voted the most identical twins in Illinois.

Johnny reveals pop culture survey favorites. Alan Alda (Les quatre saisons (1981), M.A.S.H. (1972)); David Brenner performs stand-up and is interviewed.

Johnny looks at strange names for unusual objects. Richard Pryor (Bustin' Loose (1981)); George Carlin performs stand-up and is interviewed.

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Flow through krounchasana, ardha urdha upavishta konasana, baddha konasana and agnistambhasana.

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David Steinberg discusses cosmetic surgery and the royal wedding; Jim Fowler presents wild animals.

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McLean Stevenson recounts how his '72 Porsche has been hit four times in five weeks, and comments on the nuisances of personal banking; sportscaster Bob Uecker discusses the ongoing baseball strike.

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There is no comedy sketch; instead, Johnny talks about his recent vacation to Rome, while Ed talks about his vacation to Florida. Suzanne Pleshette is interviewed; Dr. Robert Altman shows off his parrots that are supposed to sing opera but, as with most birds on the show, don't cooperate.

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Ed interviews a Mediterranean fruit fly. Michael Landon (La petite maison dans la prairie (1974)); Bo Derek (Tarzan l'homme singe (1981)).

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Hospital bureaucracy is explained. Angie Dickinson discusses sex appeal and sensuality; Dom DeLuise comments on the royal wedding; Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda talks about the end of the baseball strike.

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Johnny examines celebrities' last words. John Travolta (Blow Out (1981)); Erma Bombeck (Maggie (1981)).

The comedy sketch is Aunt Blabby. Dudley Moore and Laurene Landon are interviewed.

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Peter Strauss (Broadway play "Einstein and the Polar Bear"); Betty White (The Best Place to Be (1979)); Victor Buono recites poetry about his unsuccessful weight struggles. Also: A look at Tarzan and Jane in their later years together.

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Johnny presents bad product mergers. Martin Mull performs stand-up and is interviewed; James Woods discusses the makeup effects for Vidéodrome (1983); Peter Billingsley (Paternity (1981)).

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Johnny examines the chess rivalry between Anatoli Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi. Robin Williams (Mork & Mindy (1978)); Jean Marsh (Les Survivants du Goliath (1981)).

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Ed interviews the commander of a foundered Soviet submarine. Robert Klein performs stand-up and is interviewed; Calvin Trillin (book "Uncivil Liberties").

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Dom DeLuise (La cage aux poules (1982)); Betty White (Stand Up and Cheer for the National Football League's Sixtieth Year (1981)); Jerry Seinfeld performs stand-up. Also: The Video Untouchables carry out a raid on a home videotaper.

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Johnny and Ed continue their debate about a tree falling in the forest. Bob Hope (Stand Up and Cheer for the National Football League's Sixtieth Year (1981)); Susan Sarandon (American Playhouse: Who Am I This Time? (1982)); Ricky Schroder (Le petit Lord Fauntleroy (1980), Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary (1982)).

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Johnny reveals the hidden meanings behind holiday remarks. Buddy Hackett performs stand-up and is interviewed; Rocky Graziano (memoir "Somebody Down Here Likes Me Too").

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Johnny presents political photos with captions. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau (Buddy Buddy (1981)).

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Johnny reads children's letters to Santa. Gore Vidal suggests ideal gifts for famous people; Jim Fowler presents wild animals.

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