Ep 1. Animal Antics With Joan Embery (2/20/74)

The Johnny Carson Show, season 1, episode 1, opens with the lively and engaging host, Johnny Carson, welcoming his audience to his brand new late night show. The excitement in the studio is palpable as Carson makes his entrance, greeted with enthusiastic applause and cheers.

The first guest on the show is Joan Embery, a renowned animal expert and conservationist. Embery is introduced to the audience with great fanfare, and it quickly becomes clear that this is no ordinary guest. Embery is accompanied by a menagerie of animals, including birds, reptiles, and mammals, all eager to show off their skills and charm the audience.

The segment, titled Animal Antics with Joan Embery, is informative, entertaining, and hilarious all at once. Over the course of the segment, Embery introduces the audience to a variety of animals, each with its own unique personality and behaviors. Carson and Embery banter back and forth, sharing funny stories and anecdotes as they handle the animals and discuss their habits and habitats.

Embery's passion for animal conservation is evident throughout the segment, as she shares information about the animals' natural habitat and the threats that they face in the wild. Carson, too, is clearly invested in the topic, asking thoughtful questions and allowing Embery to share her knowledge with the audience.

The animals steal the show, however, with their antics and charm. One bird, in particular, captures the audience's attention with its unexpected behavior and hilarious personality. The reptiles, too, are a hit with the audience, as Embery and Carson admire their unique scales and deadly hunting skills.

Throughout the segment, there is a sense of joy and excitement in the studio. Carson and Embery both clearly love what they do, and their enthusiasm is contagious. The audience is left wanting more, wishing that the segment could go on all night.

As the segment comes to a close, Carson thanks Embery for her time and expertise. He then promises the audience that they will be seeing a lot more of her and her animal friends in the weeks and months to come. It's clear that the Johnny Carson Show has hit on a winning formula with this segment, and viewers can look forward to many more Animal Antics with Joan Embery in the future.

Overall, episode 1 of The Johnny Carson Show is a high-energy, laugh-out-loud episode that sets the tone for what is sure to be a wildly successful show. Carson's easy charm and quick wit are on full display, and his chemistry with guest Joan Embery is undeniable. Animal Antics with Joan Embery is a segment that is sure to put a smile on the face of viewers of all ages, and it's clear that the Johnny Carson Show is off to a great start.