Ep 110. McLean Stevenson (guest host)
- March 16, 1976
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 14 episode 110 features a guest host, McLean Stevenson. This episode aired on March 19, 1976. McLean Stevenson, an American actor, comedian, and television personality, filled in for Carson as the guest host and welcomed a variety of guests.
One of the first guests on the show was Burt Mustin, an American character actor who had appeared in numerous films and television shows. Mustin shared some amusing anecdotes about his career and working with various actors, and also talked about his current projects.
Next up was Fred Willard, a comedian and actor who had appeared on The Tonight Show several times before. Willard entertained the audience with his signature wit, telling jokes and relating funny stories. He also talked about his work on the TV show Fernwood Tonight.
After Willard, the musical group The Manhattan Transfer took the stage. The group, made up of four members, performed several songs, showcasing their impressive vocal harmonies. They also had a lively chat with Stevenson about their music and recent projects.
Stevenson then welcomed actor Jackie Cooper to the show. Cooper, who had been a child actor in the 1930s and had gone on to have a successful career in both film and television, talked about his experiences in Hollywood and shared stories about some of the famous people he had worked with over the years.
The final guest of the show was comedian and impressionist David Frye. Frye had made a name for himself with his uncanny impressions of political figures and celebrities of the day. He entertained the audience with some of his most famous impressions and also talked about his career and recent projects.
Throughout the episode, Stevenson displayed his own comedic chops and kept the audience engaged with his banter and humor. In addition to introducing and interviewing the guests, he also had some fun with the show's regulars, including bandleader Doc Severinsen and announcer Ed McMahon.
Overall, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 14 episode 110 featuring guest host McLean Stevenson was a fun and entertaining installment of the popular late-night show. With a roster of talented and engaging guests, as well as a lively and affable guest host, it provided plenty of laughs and entertainment for viewers.
