Don Rickles was scheduled to host the Tonight Show, but Johnny Carson may have stepped in anyway, that evening; I think Johnny was there, but I can't recall exactly.
Comedian George Gobels(sp?) was already on as a guest, and suddenly, out comes Bob Hope, unscheduled. I don't remember anything these guys said, but there were three of the funniest guys in showbiz.
Then, out comes John Wayne, also unscheduled.
One of Carson's best.
They traded quips, and it brought down the house.
Two or three other guests never made it onto the show.
Anyway, that's what I remember. Gosh it was funny.
What a hoot.
You have a outstanding memory! Thank you very much for the background on the photo of all those great guys!