- Johnny examines New Year's Eve at area restaurants. Gene Hackman (The Poseidon Adventure (1972)); Diane Keaton discusses her life in New York; Michael Preminger performs stand-up and is interviewed; Patrick McGrady (book "The Love Doctors").
- During the comedy segment, Ed first introduces Johnny's parents, who are in the audience; Johnny also points out his wife seated with them. They talk briefly about Ed's New Year's plans to going skiing in Aspen. Johnny then reads descriptions of unique New Year's parties at local clubs and restaurants. Diane Keaton starts her interview clearly nervous, first talking about her hairstyle and clothing. She then says, having grown up in Southern California, she doesn't feel that Christmas has to have cold and snow. She and Johnny then talk about Christmas gifts. She recalls moving to New York City at age 19 to go to acting school; Johnny notes that many young actresses go to Hollywood to pursue acting, and Keaton mentions that she had little exposure to the industry while growing up, and had never even toured a studio. She says she isn't a good cook, and also talks about how she gets nervous with a live audience, and is petrified if she knows her parents are present. She is trying analysis to improve her self-confidence. Mike Preminger does a stand-up comedy routine. During his interview he tells about previously working as a page at NBC in New York, and running into Johnny and Ed during that time. He then tells about the decision to become a comedian. Gene Hackman talks about making "The Poseidon Adventure" and working with Shelley Winters, and says he was disappointed over not being allowed to do a difficult stunt. A clip of the scene depicting the ship being hit by the wave and turning over is shown. He and Johnny also talk about aerobatic flying, as both are pilots. Patrick McGrady is author of "The Love Doctors", about doctors and others counselors and advisors writing about love and relationships; he notes that they have successfully filled a void which was created by discomfort over the topic. Johnny asks extensively for his opinion of Dr. David Reuben, and McGrady's answers are mostly critical, saying that about one-third of Reuben's advice is unhelpful and even damaging, especially in his attacks on homosexuality and claims of conversion therapy. However, McGrady notes that Reuben is quite helpful when he focuses on medical facts rather than opinion, even though the medical community is widely critical over his lack of published work in medical journals. McGrady is more favorable about William Masters, who is describes as an excellent doctor but a less outstanding scientist. He also has a positive opinion about columnists such as Ann Landers, Dear Abby and Joyce Brothers.—lenab9011
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