Plot
Fernando Lamas/Richard Pryor/Robyn Hilton/William Peter Blatty
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
- Fernando Lamas discusses attitudes and conflicts between the sexes; Richard Pryor performs stand-up and is interviewed; Robyn Hilton (Blazing Saddles (1974)); writer-producer William Peter Blatty (The Exorcist (1973)).
- Instead of a comedy segment, various other subjects are covered. Johnny introduces a new 3-sided backdrop behind the band, which meets strong approval; he then discusses Tommy's upcoming concert and musical clinic in Green Bay, reads some odd and humorous news clippings, and comments on the proliferation of mailing lists. Robyn Hilton discusses her role in Blazing Saddles, and talks about her upbringing on a farm in Twin Falls, Idaho and her belief in reincarnation. She also discusses turning down Playboy's offer of a pictorial. Fernando Lamas comments on the most appealing qualities of women, and discusses his preference to pursue the sensuality of a relationship before exploring its more intellectual or spiritual aspects. He also talks about controlling his temper, and he and Johnny discuss the causes and implications of domestic violence. Johnny then asks him who he would choose as a hospital roommate for an extended period of confinement. Richard Pryor performs stand-up, and then talks about his background in Peoria and how he started being funny as a child. William Peter Blatty talks about reactions to the film of his novel The Exorcist, including the fact that every screening has resulted in audience members fainting; he and Johnny agree that the movie should not be watched alone or by children. He is harshly critical of Pauline Kael and other reviewers who have been dismissive of the movie. Lamas asks whether child actress Linda Blair was negatively affected by the filming, and Blatty explains that she reacted with humor to most of the scenes, largely because of the presence of many crew members. He discusses the real inspirations for the story, and plays an audiotape of an exorcism in Italy, and also comments on the Catholic Church's support for the movie. Blatty also finds it puzzling that many filmgoers have found the ending pessimistic rather than redemptive.
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