Ep 31. Jane Pauley, Joe Piscopo, King's Sisters
- December 6, 1989
Jane Pauley, Joe Piscopo, and King's Sisters are the guests on season 28 episode 31 of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." The episode starts with Johnny Carson walking out to a rousing applause from the audience. He engages in a comedic bit before introducing his first guest of the night, Jane Pauley.
Jane Pauley, a well-known journalist, talks about her experience as the co-anchor of "Today Show" for 13 years. She goes into detail about the different stories she covered and some of the well-known people she interviewed, such as Ronald Reagan. She also discusses her transition to working for NBC's "Dateline" and the challenges she faced in her personal life. Throughout the interview, she and Johnny exchange witty banter and keep the audience engaged.
Next up is Joe Piscopo, a comedian, and actor. Joe talks about his upcoming film projects, including "Dead Heat" and "King Kong Lives." He performs some of his famous impressions, including Frank Sinatra and Ronald Reagan. The audience clearly loves his performance and he receives a standing ovation at the end of his segment.
Finally, the King's Sisters, a vocal trio, light up the stage with their musical performance. They sing a medley of old Hollywood hits, such as "I Get A Kick Out of You" by Cole Porter. The audience is thoroughly entertained, and Johnny and the guests give them a well-deserved standing ovation.
Throughout the show, Johnny delivers his usual comedic monologues and engages in playful banter with his guests. The chemistry between him and the guests is palpable, and the audience is clearly appreciative of the show's format.
In Conclusion, season 28 episode 31 of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" is a typical episode of the iconic late-night show. With a mix of guest interviews, comedic sketches, and musical performances, the show continues to entertain its legions of fans. The guests Jane Pauley, Joe Piscopo, and King's Sisters delivered, and Johnny Carson's comedic timing and charm are on full display.
