On September 19, 1984, the charming and talented actor Jason Bateman made his first appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson“. The young actor was there to promote his upcoming comedy series, “It’s Your Move”, which was set to premiere on Wednesday, September 26th at 9:30 PM on NBC.
As Jason took the stage, the audience erupted in applause, and Carson apologized for mistakenly calling him Joseph instead of Jason. The two engaged in a lively conversation, touching on topics like past lives and deja vu. They delved into the intriguing concept that we might be just a billionth of a second behind in our thoughts, causing the feeling of déjà vu.
Carson also asked Jason if he could come back as someone else in his life or in history, who would he choose? Surprisingly, Jason jokingly responded that he would like to come back as a bird, so he could attend the Olympics for free and have the best seats in the house for concerts.
The conversation then turned to Jason’s previous role on the popular TV show “Little House on the Prairie”. He revealed that he was on the show for a year before it transitioned into “The New Beginning” with Michael Landon. The witty banter continued as they discussed teenage relationships and the changing dynamics of dating.
Carson asked Jason how he handled the attention from young ladies, to which he replied that while it was advantageous to initially meet someone as an actor, he preferred to be liked for who he was as a person, rather than simply being famous. He shared his experience of breaking up with a girl because he suspected she was more interested in his acting career than him as an individual.
In the latter part of the talk show appearance, Jason revealed that he had older sisters who gave him advice on dating. He mentioned that his sister Justine advised him to always call a girl back when he said he would and to be a gentleman by opening doors for them.
Shifting the focus back to his new comedy series, Jason expressed his enthusiasm for the show and the talented writers and actors involved. The audience was treated to a clip from “It’s Your Move,” where Jason’s character steals his sister’s diary, leading to some comedic chaos.
As the segment concluded, Carson bid farewell to the young actor, expressing his hopes for Jason’s success on the show and inviting him to return in the future. Jason thanked Carson for the opportunity and left the stage to thunderous applause.
It was an engaging and entertaining interview, showcasing Jason Bateman‘s charisma and wit. With his debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” Jason made a lasting impression, leaving the audience eager to see more of his talent in the upcoming series “It’s Your Move.”
