Ep 172. Joey Bishop (guest host), Kreskin
- June 18, 1971
Joey Bishop takes the guest-host seat on Season 9 Episode 172 of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, welcoming renowned mentalist Kreskin to the show. The two entertainers keep the audience laughing and wondering throughout the show, with Bishop ribbing Kreskin's abilities and Kreskin showing off his mind-bending tricks.
Bishop starts the show off with some stand-up comedy, joking about everything from his own age to the audience's fashion choices. He keeps the laughs coming with some jabs at Kreskin, teasing the mentalist for his serious demeanor and his supposed ability to predict the future.
When Kreskin finally arrives on stage, Bishop continues the teasing, challenging Kreskin to predict the outcome of a series of random events that Bishop has concocted. To everyone's surprise, Kreskin manages to predict every single outcome without fail, leaving the audience gasping in amazement.
Throughout the rest of the show, Kreskin continues to use his mentalist abilities to amaze the audience and challenge Bishop's skepticism. He predicts numbers, reads minds, and even correctly guesses the contents of a sealed envelope.
As always, Johnny Carson's presence is felt throughout the show, with Bishop and Kreskin reminiscing about previous appearances on the show and cracking jokes about Carson's absence. However, the guest-host and guest manage to hold their own, keeping the audience engaged and entertained throughout the entire hour.
Overall, Season 9 Episode 172 of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a fun and lighthearted episode, with Bishop's comedic timing and Kreskin's mind-bending abilities making for an enjoyable hour of entertainment. Whether you're a fan of comedy or fascinated by mentalism, this episode is sure to leave you feeling entertained and amazed.
