Ray Romano made a memorable first appearance on the iconic talk show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. This rising star from New York City had the audience rolling with laughter with his hilarious anecdotes and relatable observations.
Romano, who was scheduled to perform at the Bananas comedy club in Pokimsky, New York and the Comedy Stop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, cracked jokes about the modern obsession with phones, cars, and airplanes. He amusingly predicted a future where phones would be so small that everyone would have them surgically implanted in their ears, making communication as easy as a quick call.
The comedian didn’t shy away from poking fun at the peculiarities of married life either. Romano described how his wife had an inexplicable desire to buy a car, even though they had just spent the whole day shopping. He joked about how people these days are obsessed with their phones, comparing their fixation to potential shortages of orange juice in the country.
Sharing his experiences of living with his wife, Romano humorously advised the audience about the importance of choosing the right side of the bed. According to him, that decision is crucial because it becomes your side for life. He chuckled about not considering the television angle and unwittingly giving up the side away from the door in case the boogeyman arrived.
Romano also shared anecdotes about his newfound life as a parent. He revealed that he and his wife had an eight-month-old daughter and humorously discussed their differing opinions on the number of children they wanted. While his wife was set on having five kids, Romano playfully lamented that they wouldn’t even have enough time for that many intimate encounters.
The comedian didn’t shy away from self-deprecating humor, joking about how his sex life screeched to a halt after marriage. He playfully remarked that he now felt like he was sleeping with a crash dummy, with his once vibrant intimate encounters now reduced to airbag-related innuendos.
Romano added a touch of humor by jesting about the quirky duties that come with living with a woman. He hilariously described his role as the automatic noise checker outer, tasked with investigating every little sound in the middle of the night. He embraced his newfound responsibilities as the bug killer, joking about his squeamishness and his wife’s request to tackle an enormous bug in their bathroom using a roll-on deodorant.
Closing his set, Romano expressed his hopes of being a good parent and anxieties about answering his daughter’s inevitable ponderous questions. He comically speculated about future conversations regarding his post-shower appearance, humorously suggesting that he would summon his wife to help explain the situation if their daughter happened to catch a glimpse.
Ray Romano‘s first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was an absolute hit. His relatable and hilarious observations on married life, parenthood, and modern-day obsessions left the audience in stitches, solidifying his status as a rising comedic star.
Air Date: November 15, 1991.
Originally aired on November 15, 1991
