Ep 66. Clement Freud, Elke Sommer, Lionel Stander
- January 14, 1976
Clement Freud, Elke Sommer, and Lionel Stander join Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show for season 14 episode 66. The show opens with Johnny joking about the recent blizzard in New York before introducing his guests.
Clement Freud, a British politician, chef, and humorist, joins Johnny to discuss his book "Freud on Food" and shares stories about his experiences in the kitchen. He also talks about his time in British politics and his family's history in psychoanalysis.
Elke Sommer, a German actress and film producer, comes on the show to talk about her latest movie "Avalanche Express" but also tells Johnny about her recent trip to China and her experiences there. She reflects on her long career in Hollywood and shares some of her favorite moments on set.
Lionel Stander, an American actor known for his deep voice and gravelly tone, talks with Johnny about his work on the hit TV show Hart to Hart. He discusses his character Max and how he developed his unique voice. He also talks about his early career in theater and how he transitioned to film and television.
During the show, Johnny also shares some humorous news stories and plays a game of "Stump the Band" with the audience. Musical group The Tonight Show Band provides lively background music throughout the episode.
As always, Johnny engages his guests in humorous banter and keeps the conversation flowing smoothly. The episode is filled with laughs and interesting insights from the guests, making it an enjoyable watch for fans of the show.