The comedy segment is Carnac the Magnificent. Phyllis George - Brown, Miss America 1970 talks about her friend Bert Parks recently not being invited back to host the pageant after performing over 18 years. Johnny shows a voluminous petition supporting Bert and reads from dozens of letters from past pageant winners all praising him. Now married to the governor of Kentucky Phyllis discusses political life and her first pregnancy. Mike Farrell talks about fun working on the Mash series now in its 8th season. They discuss the stressful work of doctors and their need for a sense of humor. Overcoming stage fright was challenging for him early in his career. Johnny declines Mike's offer to test ride his unicycle, a Christmas gift from his wife. Sean Morey performs stand up with a comedic juggling act. Jerzy Kosinski discusses his writing and Peter Sellers performance in the film adaptation of Being There.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series)
Phyllis George/Mike Farrell/Sean Morey/Jerzy Kosinski (1980)
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