Charles Grodin Asks Johnny if He Cares About His Guests - Carson Tonight Show

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  • Charles Grodin Asks Johnny if He Cares About His Guests - Carson Tonight Show - 09/05/1990
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  • @miltonsmith974
    @miltonsmith974 Před 3 lety +492

    This interview perfectly demonstrates the extemporaneous wit of Johnny Carson. No matter what Grodin hit across the net at him, Carson immediately returned winners. If a guest wanted to challenge Carson's adlibbing prowess, Johnny was glad to oblige; and it was always hilarious. There will never be another one like him.

    • @gunneronfire
      @gunneronfire Před 3 lety +13

      I thought Grodon was disrespectful at the start and the audience were kinda for him but after the break, Johnny hit back and as usual finished well

    • @flstffatboy3910
      @flstffatboy3910 Před 3 lety +8

      Never ever all time classic great 👍

    • @johnps30
      @johnps30 Před 3 lety +8

      Of all the wonderful guests - both serious and comedic - Grodin always bubbles up from memory as one of the most exciting and fun. His visits are usually Carson’s most animated exchanges. “Of course I read it it - in hardback - it’s very much like this one”

    • @blazeup5519
      @blazeup5519 Před 3 lety +16

      Grodin was Larry David before Larry David became Larry David

    • @roseannmiller3877
      @roseannmiller3877 Před 3 lety +9

      Johnny was sharp as a tack!

  • @jbyesterday3959
    @jbyesterday3959 Před 3 lety +401

    This is what happens when you've got two real pros. Dead pan at its wittiest & at its best. Rest in Peace Charles Grodin...... & Johnny !

  • @mediamannaman
    @mediamannaman Před 3 lety +207

    "Of course I didn't. You think I'd pay 20 bucks for that?" He ended the interview right where they started it. Masterful. And they both laughed because they knew that they had just created good entertainment.

    • @jmm1000
      @jmm1000 Před 3 lety

      @@kingy002 its not sidesplitting formulae transposition, but it was ok ;)

    • @georgehenderson7783
      @georgehenderson7783 Před 2 lety +4

      I thought they genuinely hated each other. 😅

    • @mtp4430
      @mtp4430 Před 2 lety +4

      @@jmm1000 It's what's known in the business as excellent panel work. Very effective and not intended to be sidesplitting.

    • @kileysmith8291
      @kileysmith8291 Před rokem +1

      They are soul switchers

  • @carmellaallegretto-baker711
    @carmellaallegretto-baker711 Před 3 lety +106

    Charles Grodin was the best at his craft when it came to throwing out dry humor, which was hilarious! Plus, pairing him with Johnny Carson was pure genius. Those were the days when comedy was brilliant and came naturally to these two, so thanks for the laughs, guys. Lastly, may Johnny and now Charles rest in eternal peace. No doubt they're having one heck of a reunion up above!

    • @carmellaallegretto-baker711
      @carmellaallegretto-baker711 Před rokem

      @@rbaz556, absolutely! Thanks for commenting.

    • @mindeloman
      @mindeloman Před 2 měsíci

      Most people don't know that after Charles Groden came on the show a few times around 1973, Johnny wanted him under contract as a guest. That shows just how much Johnny liked him but also how good he was for the show. They were two masters of their craft.

  • @joetube141
    @joetube141 Před 3 lety +576

    This Tonight Show video clip is one of the many examples why the Johnny Carson Show is timeless.

    • @floatsting20
      @floatsting20 Před 3 lety +6

      Grodin is putting him on.

    • @theelevator3615
      @theelevator3615 Před 3 lety +11

      @@joetube141 once in a great while I reply to comments like yours. I indulge myself. It’s funny, unlike the crap you see on the shows today where just insult Republicans.

    • @joetube141
      @joetube141 Před 3 lety +2

      @@theelevator3615 the important thing is that you indulged yourself, avoided crap and did not insult any Republicans.

    • @at1970
      @at1970 Před 3 lety +3

      And why nobody will remember anything from talk shows of the last 20 years.

    • @justinmonack7448
      @justinmonack7448 Před 3 lety +1

      @@theelevator3615 Does it ever get exhausting? Constantly playing the victim?

  • @charliefromstarkvillemissi1852

    These are two REAL pros. There is no animosity here, two honest talents having a debate.

  • @khvtube77
    @khvtube77 Před 2 lety +168

    I’ve NEVER seen anyone match wits with Charles Grodin so well. This encounter was a ‘push’ in W/L column. This reminds you how great Johnny Carson truly was. Two legends

    • @mikedoyle5852
      @mikedoyle5852 Před rokem +4

      NAH. It was all in fun. Grodin was trying, but Johnny got the better.

    • @hotdog9262
      @hotdog9262 Před rokem

      imo carson didn`t match grodin at all. cheap deflection after deflection, with some good replies mixed in

    • @jimjam51075
      @jimjam51075 Před rokem +1

      I think Grodin made the "banned" list from the show at some point.

    • @DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL
      @DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@jimjam51075 He was on Carson 36 times, and 40 times on Letterman. Carson had him on his show as late as 1990. They wouldn't have had him on if he wasn't an entertaining guest.

    • @macman9831
      @macman9831 Před 5 měsíci

      It’s like two legendary sword fighters just dueling relentlessly.🤣

  • @kingeliii9011
    @kingeliii9011 Před rokem +17

    Watching Charles Grodin and Robert De Niro in Midinight Run was a masterpiece. I always enjoyed his work. Johnny Carson was and still is the king of late night TV.

    • @TheGBs1972
      @TheGBs1972 Před 11 měsíci

      I just watched that and thought the same. I first saw that film in Sheffield UK in 1989ish…And thought it was fantastic and still do. Absolutely brilliant acting and chemistry between them

    • @ronnyparker
      @ronnyparker Před 8 měsíci +2

      I will not forget Midnight Run, the guy that looks like the criminal is the good guy, the guy that looks like the good guy is the criminal......

  • @billlombard9911
    @billlombard9911 Před 3 lety +125

    To say Johnny was a television icon doesn’t cover it . We went to bed with him , with his monologue at 11:30 pm every night . He was part of our lives, someone like him will never come again

    • @theUroshman
      @theUroshman Před 3 lety +1

      Yup. That's how it was back then. I remember watching him every night, and then turning off the TV. Sometimes when I didn't feel sleepy, I would try watching a bit of David Letterman, which was OK, but never finished it, as it wasn't interesting enough to watch it deep into the night.

    • @kingofallwhites
      @kingofallwhites Před 3 lety

      @n\a Uroshman tossed his salad each and every night.

    • @WillSmith63957
      @WillSmith63957 Před 3 lety +2

      That's true

    • @cosmosbeing2103
      @cosmosbeing2103 Před 3 lety

      10:30pm for us in Chicago

  • @Strangenstein
    @Strangenstein Před 3 lety +420

    These two played great off each other. There wasn’t tension. Just look at the big smile on Grodin’s face when Johnny gets in a real zinger. They both knew good television.

    • @stephenward7856
      @stephenward7856 Před 3 lety +20

      I think there was just the right amount of tension, they knew how to walk that tightrope.

    • @peterprincipe493
      @peterprincipe493 Před 3 lety +2

      I don't know about that. They always had tension. Johnny doesn't look impressed.

    • @coryburns9161
      @coryburns9161 Před 3 lety +2

      @I've seen the Twinkie and the damage done about your comment I always felt this guy is odd but I love this guy. He is funny in movies and on Johnny.

    • @EPA18
      @EPA18 Před 3 lety +7

      Don't agree. Grodin was an unfunny jerk

    • @Strangenstein
      @Strangenstein Před 3 lety +19

      @@EPA18 The howls of laughter from the studio audience would seem to disagree with you.

  • @mjproebstle
    @mjproebstle Před 3 lety +160

    “Well, now we’re talking”
    Even Charles had to grin at that one! Johnny is The Master

  • @robertthomas5736
    @robertthomas5736 Před 3 lety +11

    Incredible Interview with Mister Charles Grodin,Recently Passed At 86,May You Rest in Peace !

  • @gfriedman99
    @gfriedman99 Před 3 lety +67

    Carson was just smooth as silk. He had a way of looking into the camera in an Oliver Hardy way to reach out to you for recognition of his plight. He was the Goat of late night TV.

  • @rayrayfad3654
    @rayrayfad3654 Před 3 lety +44

    “Only way to get out of the service”😂
    That’s why we all loved Johnny

  • @gh9111
    @gh9111 Před 3 lety +275

    Charles Grodin had such a fantastic dry humor. Loved him. RIP.

    • @darinb7966
      @darinb7966 Před 3 lety

      That isn't humor. You can't break JC.

    • @damachine3
      @damachine3 Před 3 lety +4

      @@darinb7966 You're saying you actually believe this is all serious?

    • @dwightballard3868
      @dwightballard3868 Před 3 lety +5

      One of my favorite films he was in was So I married an axe murderer. He was brilliant when he refused to give up his car when the cop tried to commandeer it... Classic Grodin!

    • @pattyoneill6724
      @pattyoneill6724 Před 3 lety

      He was funny, and liked Clfford and especially Dave with Kevin Kline..

    • @tomsenft7434
      @tomsenft7434 Před 3 lety +3

      He is the asshole I wish I could be.

  • @Alex-hb1yf
    @Alex-hb1yf Před 2 lety +14

    Carson is hard to explain to someone that did not experience him. A true legend .

  • @Mr1gladiatore
    @Mr1gladiatore Před 3 lety +336

    Johnny could be quick when he needed to be. There will never be another Johnny Carson.

    • @classierobertson9975
      @classierobertson9975 Před 3 lety +10

      NEVER

    • @scotnick59
      @scotnick59 Před 3 lety +10

      He was the BEST at what he did

    • @roygustafson7729
      @roygustafson7729 Před 3 lety +4

      I mean he's in my top 3.. but can we not say that Letterman is equally cutting

    • @callmemastermaster9875
      @callmemastermaster9875 Před 3 lety +6

      @@roygustafson7729 Equally cutting, possibly moreso, but nowhere near as warm or kind when he does it.

    • @atomicorang
      @atomicorang Před 3 lety +4

      Terribly miss Carson.. And Letterman was hilarious back before he truly came out of the closet of being a Marxist liberal.

  • @duckhive
    @duckhive Před 3 lety +221

    "I'm lookin for warm bodies!" LOL

    • @rustynail2205
      @rustynail2205 Před 3 lety +2

      Just watching now after he passed. Ironically funny, as they are both “back together”.

    • @chadopitz6883
      @chadopitz6883 Před 3 lety

      That made me laugh so hard

  • @themole2024
    @themole2024 Před 3 lety +46

    "If I can get 7 minutes out of you, I take a bundle and go home to Malibu." Go Johnny.

  • @SchroderPhotography
    @SchroderPhotography Před 3 lety +329

    This was Grodin keeping Carson honest in a comic sense. Testing him. Like he was throwing him curve balls to see if he can still hit them out of the park...the answer was Yes, Johnny can.

    • @megantaylor7751
      @megantaylor7751 Před 3 lety +22

      Both were very clever. It was fun to watch!

    • @jorgecase8788
      @jorgecase8788 Před 3 lety +1

      Nah. It was an jerk being a jerk

    • @bradmacarthur3810
      @bradmacarthur3810 Před 3 lety +2

      I've heard from former Tonight Show writers that EVERYTHING that Carson said was all written beforehand. Even the off the cuff remarks by Johnnny were scripted.

    • @walker2345
      @walker2345 Před 3 lety +7

      @@jorgecase8788 jerks don't just accidentally also be hilarious

    • @jorgecase8788
      @jorgecase8788 Před 3 lety

      @@walker2345 Why not? I do not find him funny. But many people found Jerry Lewis funny. Ditto Adam Sandler. And nobody would deny they were/are jerks.

  • @michaelelliott1212
    @michaelelliott1212 Před 3 lety +503

    Grodin was such a great guest. The whole exchange between Carson and Grodin was pure tongue-in-cheek schtick and very entertaining.

    • @annalanzotti-venrick3989
      @annalanzotti-venrick3989 Před 3 lety +7

      Hilarious!!

    • @RaineStudio
      @RaineStudio Před 3 lety +16

      I saw genuine sparring but Johnny must have welcomed it or he could have dismissed Grodin with a single "We'll be right back." I appreciated Grodin's existential grilling of Johnny, as futile as it was.

    • @drsloanski
      @drsloanski Před 3 lety +7

      You could tell…at the end they both crack up. Pure gold.

    • @johnps30
      @johnps30 Před 3 lety +5

      It allowed Carson to do what Carson does best - quick ad libs

    • @91dodgespiritrt
      @91dodgespiritrt Před 3 lety

      Any "Schtick" is often very whiny, greedy and boring.

  • @ppmnox
    @ppmnox Před 3 lety +417

    The banter is so well timed and organic, the best writers in the industry could never successfully orchestrate such a fantastic conversation

    • @lockandloadlikehell
      @lockandloadlikehell Před 3 lety +7

      When Johnny is the epitome of wit and sarcasm

    • @adamdorgant9454
      @adamdorgant9454 Před 2 lety +1

      True!!!

    • @edwardmclaughlin8851
      @edwardmclaughlin8851 Před 2 lety +2

      @@lockandloadlikehell No Grodin far faster, took it easy on old Johnny/

    • @problemsulfer
      @problemsulfer Před 2 lety +3

      Wow, Carson is good.

    • @northeasttothepoint1376
      @northeasttothepoint1376 Před 2 lety +2

      They're fine if you're a log roller - Johnny as we all know was from the Midwest but that kind of humor must have come from time with those from other regions either in the military or early days of TV in NY

  • @tims4694
    @tims4694 Před 3 lety +50

    Grodin was such a great guest on talk shows. His quick mind and dry humor were just great. And Johnny just proves again that he is the King of late night.

  • @danielneece6404
    @danielneece6404 Před 3 lety +8

    I was working in front of Johnny’s house one day and he actually walked up and said hello, what a guy, never forget him. One of the greats.

  • @thegrays3303
    @thegrays3303 Před 3 lety +88

    There will never be another Johnny Carson.

    • @oscaru5342
      @oscaru5342 Před 3 lety

      Never...

    • @Jordanguitar
      @Jordanguitar Před 3 lety

      I mean, he’s dead. So it would be impossible.

    • @kinenai
      @kinenai Před 3 lety

      Unless a certain extraterrestrial, specifically colored species with advanced technology would do earth a huge favor and bring us another copy of the man.

  • @andreamiller3578
    @andreamiller3578 Před 3 lety +125

    I didn't think I was going to enjoy this based on many of the comments, but I found it genuinely funny. I love the way Grodin baits and sets Carson up, and Carson just returns the serve. He plays well off that part insult, part dry as a desert humor of Grodin's. It looked to me like Carson enjoyed himself hugely in that battle. What a treat.

    • @davidrichter9164
      @davidrichter9164 Před 3 lety +2

      Who cares about the comments?
      Even mine.

    • @johnps30
      @johnps30 Před 3 lety

      @@Lewis1key There used to be many great comedy teams who tirelessly worked on their routines and here’s Carson teaming up with thousands of comedians making the best of them even better. Endlessly entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny.

    • @CoIoneIPanic
      @CoIoneIPanic Před 3 lety

      @@davidrichter9164 nobody cares. Just need the warm bodies.

  • @JohnnyMcMenamin
    @JohnnyMcMenamin Před 3 lety +10

    I love episodes that go outside of the norm. It really shows the talent Johnny has at hosting a show full of never ending surprises.

  • @Bluestone524
    @Bluestone524 Před 3 lety +40

    The guy is an actor. He's acting. Brilliant. One of the all time awesome straight men.

  • @stevebrezzo1748
    @stevebrezzo1748 Před 3 lety +336

    Grodin was a master of creating a distaff and arrogant character that the host would play off of. It was a bit that endeared him to a score of hosts and guests. He was actually a very funny and well regarded actor and this was his best bit with Carson returning the serves and keeping the sharp volleys flying. Great stuff.

    • @swilhelm3180
      @swilhelm3180 Před 3 lety +5

      Well said!

    • @stewiepid4385
      @stewiepid4385 Před 3 lety +14

      He studied sociopaths and narcissists as a student actor. This is classic improve acting taken to an innovative level. He's well read concerning Jung & Nietzsche.

    • @swilhelm3180
      @swilhelm3180 Před 3 lety +13

      @@stewiepid4385 Doesn't surprise me. Grodin comes across as extremely intelligent and a keen observer. It must be unsettling for a talk show host to battle wits like that.

    • @onlythewise1
      @onlythewise1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@swilhelm3180 not really a smart ass is not cool

    • @srj302
      @srj302 Před 3 lety +2

      @@onlythewise1 You think they were serious?

  • @michaelangelos5117
    @michaelangelos5117 Před 3 lety +73

    That is why I grew up watching Johnny Carson every single night before I went to sleep.

    • @thegrays3303
      @thegrays3303 Před 3 lety

      I remember growing up when the seed from sower was on every night

    • @michaelangelos5117
      @michaelangelos5117 Před 3 lety

      @@thegrays3303 I remember when I used to drive my horse to the saloon.

    • @thegrays3303
      @thegrays3303 Před 3 lety

      @@michaelangelos5117 that's ride your horses not drive

  • @SpiritsOfAnotherDay
    @SpiritsOfAnotherDay Před 3 lety +66

    Charles Grodin always was and will be a classic, “one of a kind”, guest that we looked forward to on Johnny Carson! ✨

  • @ssnoc
    @ssnoc Před 2 lety +17

    Hahaha “do you use eyeliner at all ?” … the way Grodin delivered his lines was so damn funny 😂😂👏👏

    • @dennispicone6801
      @dennispicone6801 Před 2 lety +1

      Loved how these two actually enjoyed putting crap on each other. 😄😁🤣🤣👍🍺

  • @RobWilliams02
    @RobWilliams02 Před 3 lety +473

    This is why Johnny Carson will always be the King of Late Night. Impeccable poise, witty, and hilarious. All at the same time.

    • @user-jl7ym4en5b
      @user-jl7ym4en5b Před 3 lety +1

      No, no! So obvious, even to a 14 yr. old.

    • @biggusdickus1689
      @biggusdickus1689 Před 3 lety

      @@user-jl7ym4en5b No to what? He made multiple claims you have to clarify. So obvious

    • @danc3693
      @danc3693 Před 3 lety +7

      Grodin was great here as well.

    • @RobWilliams02
      @RobWilliams02 Před 3 lety +5

      @@danc3693 yes he was. Equally brilliant.

    • @ethanmurray2203
      @ethanmurray2203 Před 3 lety +3

      And not political!

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP2011 Před 3 lety +38

    When I was a kid I would hear my father laughing at this show every night at 11:30 pm.

  • @DavisSchulz
    @DavisSchulz Před 2 lety +18

    legendary conversation

  • @hiddentruth6582
    @hiddentruth6582 Před 2 lety +10

    What a treat to watch , no fake laughs no nonsense! Jimmy watch and learn!

    • @ronnyparker
      @ronnyparker Před 9 měsíci

      Jimmie K a scripted shill...not real, so much fakiness

  • @pommie5093
    @pommie5093 Před 3 lety +55

    Classic Johnny-no one will ever come close to what he was and what he did in entertainment. We miss you every day, Johnny

  • @burgcarli929
    @burgcarli929 Před 3 lety +159

    These two had to be awfully close, they were like a well oiled comedy team. Both guys on the
    top of their game. Perfect synchronicity.

  • @shersilvers
    @shersilvers Před 3 lety +5

    So glad to have seen Johnny Carson live. Waited hours and hours but so worth it. He was one of a kind.

  • @johngroves9828
    @johngroves9828 Před 2 lety +6

    Two legends. This era of television and entertainment was terrific. The intelligence, the ability to take a joke, & keeping their composure......just so good!

  • @ehaber197
    @ehaber197 Před 3 lety +86

    The fact that they both break smiles every now and then makes me feel better about what's going on

    • @fatfreddyscat5767
      @fatfreddyscat5767 Před 3 lety +18

      They were friends. Carson had Grodin on over 50 times.

    • @Tunz909
      @Tunz909 Před 3 lety +10

      @@fatfreddyscat5767 Exactly, the one that really burned Carson and vice versa was Wayne Newton. The crap they have on now is just disgusting. Kimmell and the other pretenders are awful

    • @Tunz909
      @Tunz909 Před 3 lety +12

      This was their act, all in fun...it's SHOW business;-)

    • @Songs-vy7qu
      @Songs-vy7qu Před 3 lety +1

      Very funny

    • @smalltownusa3124
      @smalltownusa3124 Před 3 lety +3

      Only people who REALLY like each other swap insults like this. I have a couple of friends who I do this with and we love every minute of it. Laugh all the time.

  • @gerardothielen4310
    @gerardothielen4310 Před 3 lety +64

    That Johnny Carson was really quick.

    • @jeffreyshuster4482
      @jeffreyshuster4482 Před 3 lety

      @@guileweaver1574 THIS absolutely 100% did NOT happen. Period. Do your research.
      It especially exposes you when you phrase it as: “Do you remember when... urban legend.

  • @swilhelm3180
    @swilhelm3180 Před 3 lety +43

    One of the most best interviews in history! Grodin's mind is so sharp, such dry wit, such a fast thinker, such comedic timing. Truly one of a kind guest. He would have made such a great talk show host.

    • @zeus6793
      @zeus6793 Před 3 lety +2

      He actually had one if I remember correctly. It didn't last. No one did against Johnny.

    • @amydascalos3964
      @amydascalos3964 Před 3 lety +6

      it wasn't late night it was on CNBC

    • @zeus6793
      @zeus6793 Před 3 lety +1

      @@amydascalos3964 Ahhh..but wasn't it on late at night?

    • @ekr66
      @ekr66 Před 3 lety +1

      @@zeus6793 I think it was on in the evening, but it wasn't late at night.

    • @michaelbarlow6610
      @michaelbarlow6610 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ekr66 .Actually Charles Grodin's TV talk show on CNBC was a "late night" talk show that immediately followed, if I am recalling correctly, Geraldo Rivera's 9PM-10PM show, "Rivera Live". So Grodan's show was on from 10PM-11PM which, although not late night in that it didn't start at 11:30PM like Carson's "The Tonight Show", was nonetheless still technically a late-night show.

  • @scottmorley3672
    @scottmorley3672 Před 3 lety +50

    He was a genius of sarcasm. "Midnight Run" with DeNiro was his finest performance.

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 Před 2 lety +2

      for me the one with Martin Short

    • @jameshudson169
      @jameshudson169 Před 2 lety +3

      heaven can wait. he was mr farnsworth's personal private executive secretary.

    • @jamesfields2916
      @jamesfields2916 Před 2 lety +5

      You have two emotions. Silence and rage.

    • @jamsheadaziz3999
      @jamsheadaziz3999 Před 2 lety +4

      Not forgetting Joe Pantoliano's performance as well in midnight run

    • @TheGBs1972
      @TheGBs1972 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Totally agree ..that film is perfect

  • @JustMike2791
    @JustMike2791 Před 3 lety +391

    RIP Charles Grodin, a comedic genius. He will be missed.

    • @moss8448
      @moss8448 Před 3 lety +10

      dry ironic wit

    • @91dodgespiritrt
      @91dodgespiritrt Před 3 lety +5

      He's ONLY a genius to nitwits.

    • @moss8448
      @moss8448 Před 3 lety +4

      @@91dodgespiritrt his dead pan wry wit is the thing man.

    • @xtracheezyy9173
      @xtracheezyy9173 Před 3 lety +5

      @@91dodgespiritrt It’s a good thing people’s taste in comedy doesn’t have to coincide with yours.

    • @arame29
      @arame29 Před 2 lety

      When did he pass

  • @nickgeorgiou7770
    @nickgeorgiou7770 Před 3 lety +774

    Could you imagine Jimmy Fallon having an interview like this? Don’t even think about it. It’s a No

    • @itsjustme8554
      @itsjustme8554 Před 3 lety +44

      Grodin would fry him publicly... or "roast" him as they say these days. All Fallon could do is laugh awkwardly every time Grodin mocks him. I have a feeling Fallon would instantly keep his people from calling Grodin's manager to set up an interview because he knows it could end up embarrassing and awkward more than usual. I also think if Grodin Was to be interviewed by him, he'd stay quiet for a while at the beginning to see if Jimmy laughs to keep from feeling uncomfortable.

    • @hornetbrown
      @hornetbrown Před 3 lety +41

      Fallon doesn't have the minerals nor the insulation Johnny Carson operated with, left hand tied behind. No comparison.

    • @shannonlucas2980
      @shannonlucas2980 Před 3 lety +31

      Fallon is the "comedian" equivalent of a note for note cover band. Very little originality if any at all. Incidentally, I've never seen a performer laugh at their own sketches more than the audience does. Worst late night host EVER.

    • @ratso69ful81
      @ratso69ful81 Před 3 lety +18

      Jimmy probably would suggest a "lip sync battle"...

    • @codeblue2532
      @codeblue2532 Před 3 lety +10

      Nick G::: TrueThat ! After I watched Johnny’s last show with Bette, I watched Leno’s first show and it was MY LAST ,,,!
      Long live PARR, CAVETT, CARSON.

  • @paulrevere2928
    @paulrevere2928 Před 3 lety +163

    That was hilarious Charles Grodin is like a Gentlemans Andy Kaufman he really knew how to push the envelope and keep people guessing and laughing at the same time. What a timeless pair…

    • @rouggawahwah
      @rouggawahwah Před 3 lety +7

      Yeah, it was a long running gag between Grodin and Carson. Kind of like Kimmel and Damon. Well, except Grodin actually got to sit and speak with an audience present.

    • @tonym994
      @tonym994 Před 3 lety +3

      @@rouggawahwah I always looked forward to Groden's wiseacre act w/ JC. if Johnny was truly upset w/ a guest, or even a close friend, they just did their last tonite show. he'd forget you exist. and fire anyone who acknowledges your existence. I type this a few days after Groden died, rest his soul. his work in 'the Heartbreak kid' was brilliant. a guy who, you might say, is just a bit shallow, dumps his wife on their honeymoon for Cybil Shepherd's ass.

    • @rouggawahwah
      @rouggawahwah Před 3 lety

      @@tonym994 Same here. Was a kid way back then in the 80s but still could tell they were playing it up. Can't recall ever having seen HK but will seek it out later. Don't want to be one of those people who just do things because someone is gone. Thank you for the response and take care.

    • @tonym994
      @tonym994 Před 3 lety

      @@rouggawahwah the one from '72' the more recent one I hear is good,too.

    • @deew7014
      @deew7014 Před 2 lety

      @@tonym994 Grodin in the The Heartbreak Kid , absolutely hilarious never get tired of that movie

  • @DarrylLaCroixRealEstate
    @DarrylLaCroixRealEstate Před 3 lety +37

    "You are my third longest relationship I've had in my life"... Johnny gives him that nudge and holds back some emotion - a moment of absolute truth within ten minutes of fictional improv.

  • @robertrussell8755
    @robertrussell8755 Před 3 lety +31

    Charles had a personal appearance contract for the tonight show. It was always during sweep weeks. It allowed Johnny to shine with his witty comeback’s.

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 Před 3 lety +75

    @ 2:11, Charles: "Do ye USE eyeliner at all?!"
    Johnny: "Only when i TRIED to get out of the Service."

  • @NxDoyle
    @NxDoyle Před 3 lety +5

    Charles Grodin was one of the best talk show guests. He did this to Carson for years, then he did it to Dave. He stars on two of my favourite comedies, The Heartbreak Kid and Midnight Run. Irascible and brilliant. Rest in Peace.

  • @wills4510
    @wills4510 Před 3 lety +4

    Best exchange between a talk show host and a guest ever. Period.

  • @0-by-1_Publishing_LLC
    @0-by-1_Publishing_LLC Před 3 lety +39

    Two quick-witted entertainment professionals. A gladiator match-up that proved more entertaining than all other interviews that night.

  • @theUroshman
    @theUroshman Před 3 lety +135

    This insane banter between the two greats intrigued more curiosity about Grodin's book than if they had actually talked about the book.

  • @jrwheeler81
    @jrwheeler81 Před 3 lety +16

    This was one of the most entertaining "interviews" I've ever seen!

  • @ejdd3442
    @ejdd3442 Před 2 lety +6

    These guy are a great duo on the mark, both left the planet and after 30 years later they continue to make us laugh, thank you you tube.

  • @charlzthehuman6550
    @charlzthehuman6550 Před 3 lety +33

    I miss tense & “honest” yet funny like this. Never a boring time with Johnny

  • @hungfao
    @hungfao Před 3 lety +63

    Johnny demonstrates here how he is clearly the king. Charles was always a tough interview but Johnny handles him brilliantly.

    • @deansmeltzer
      @deansmeltzer Před 3 lety +6

      This is Charles character. They’re playing off of each other.

  • @victorromeromartinez8565
    @victorromeromartinez8565 Před 3 lety +65

    Charles Grodin RIP. This was probably one of the best appearances he made on Johnny Carson. We'll miss him dearly.

  • @brianm5621
    @brianm5621 Před 3 lety +105

    Boy Carson didn't miss a beat. How brilliant they both were

  • @Ddamien-th8nh
    @Ddamien-th8nh Před 3 lety +14

    The smiles at the end says it all. Brilliant, just brilliant.

  • @jmaxxtv9912
    @jmaxxtv9912 Před 3 lety +54

    Very sad to hear Charles has passed...Rest well, legend!

  • @casienwhey
    @casienwhey Před 3 lety +135

    Charles and Johnny had a thing they did, pretending to insult and annoy each other. It was their inside joke and they both played it really well each time Charles was on. Truth is they really liked each other.

    • @charliefromstarkvillemissi1852
      @charliefromstarkvillemissi1852 Před 2 lety +7

      This is just a smarter, less obvious version of what Kimmel and Matt Damon did years later.

    • @hanzen5174
      @hanzen5174 Před 2 lety

      johnny is legit annoyed here

    • @garywalters3007
      @garywalters3007 Před 2 lety

      c'mon now...this is elementary (literally and figuratively). to me, the audience is the "girl". they are both looking for laughs. each is trying to demolish the other in order to win her hand. tonight, JOHNNY won this one.

  • @sanghoonlee5171
    @sanghoonlee5171 Před 3 lety +30

    I love it when interviewer and interviewee feed off each other's vibe and create unscripted magic spontaneously.

  • @joeyrich4452
    @joeyrich4452 Před 3 lety +11

    Wow, now I see why people loved Johnny Carson. He was so quick & gracious and he never gets thrown off his game!

  • @hellobye11
    @hellobye11 Před 3 lety +163

    (Rest in paradise) Charles grodin ✝️
    1935 - 2021 ✝️ I will forever remember you in Beethoven and Clifford. 😔🙏

    • @aram.v
      @aram.v Před 3 lety +15

      Midnight Run for me.

    • @danusher6919
      @danusher6919 Před 3 lety +5

      @@aram.v yes, Midnight Run for me too!

    • @classicfilmfan6382
      @classicfilmfan6382 Před 3 lety +2

      The great Muppet caper and Heart and Souls, RIP Charles Grodin, ⭐✨♥️

    • @butchl-wyo593
      @butchl-wyo593 Před 3 lety +4

      @@aram.v I signed in to say "Midnight Run". My compliments sir. "Log-roller" ha ha ha.

    • @KOSMICKEN09
      @KOSMICKEN09 Před 3 lety

      The lonely guy with Steve Martin too

  • @krob1957
    @krob1957 Před 3 lety +8

    Carson was the best, and I love Grodin's sense of humor.

  • @morningstar8651
    @morningstar8651 Před 3 lety +4

    Classic Charles Grodin! You will be sorely missed.

  • @SteveGia80
    @SteveGia80 Před 3 lety +168

    RIP Charles Grodin. You and Johnny can now continue the laughs.

    • @lise-annedore8935
      @lise-annedore8935 Před 3 lety +1

      Oh my... Had he been sick?

    • @AndyinMelbourne
      @AndyinMelbourne Před 3 lety +1

      I can imagine Rickles & Carson still chatting etc...

    • @vcvortex6356
      @vcvortex6356 Před 3 lety +2

      Actually no, they can't. They are dead. They can't do anything.

    • @johnps30
      @johnps30 Před 3 lety +1

      Oh man, two days ago. And George Segal recently too. George and Charles had similar deliveries with Carson. Carson could really mine comedy gold with the pros. For all its faults, life is better with CZcams!

    • @mrsj1417
      @mrsj1417 Před 3 lety +2

      I doubt that - Johnny Carson famously didn't like Grodin.

  • @davidc.2878
    @davidc.2878 Před 3 lety +171

    This is absolutely hilarious! People who think this is serious probably don't get Laurel and Hardy or Abbott and Costello or even the Three Stooges. And all of this is improvised, especially on Johnny's part. He was incredibly quick.

    • @tonym994
      @tonym994 Před 3 lety +4

      yeah. the true test of TV comics is when they have no writers at the desk. his own wit carries the show. especially after hearing wisecracks from guests (and Ed)for 30 years. just now , I thought he was gonna say, "will you please let me introduce this guest ?"

    • @frostysmoke37
      @frostysmoke37 Před 3 lety +4

      Carson was the greatest of all time, Jimmy Fallon couldn't hold Johnny's jock

    • @laurenwarren8101
      @laurenwarren8101 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm sure they went over the 6 or 7 jokes together, but how they got to the jokes, or brought up the jokes was unscripted.

    • @Spoeism
      @Spoeism Před 3 lety +1

      Or not everyone is friends?

    • @justinbrockshus8483
      @justinbrockshus8483 Před 3 lety +2

      "I'm looking for warm bodies!!!"

  • @71fluffdaddy
    @71fluffdaddy Před 3 lety +3

    Never missed a night with Johnny Carson in the 80’s as a teen. Great Guests and funny interviews.

  • @elusiveshadow1982
    @elusiveshadow1982 Před rokem +3

    These two are great 🤣🤣🤣 this level of genius is invaluable.

  • @ronaldjeffers2415
    @ronaldjeffers2415 Před 3 lety +28

    Johnny Carson was so amazing so funny and so intelligent what an incredible person he was the great Johnny Carson The Tonight Show

  • @markjones952
    @markjones952 Před 3 lety +26

    Always good to see Johnny.

  • @jmarsh22
    @jmarsh22 Před 3 lety +171

    Can anyone imagine Jimmy Fallon trying to deal with this? I mean, we all know this was actually all in good fun, but Carson’s comebacks were genius, he played along perfectly. Jimmy isn’t capable of this. He would’ve ruined the gag because he would’ve just sat there nervously giggling and trying to kiss Grodin’s ass. Carson was a master.

    • @layton3503
      @layton3503 Před 3 lety +4

      Priceless

    • @gfunk63901
      @gfunk63901 Před 3 lety +2

      Watch him interview the guy from
      Pink Floyd and he laughed about Syd Barret

    • @Truther2001
      @Truther2001 Před 3 lety

      @Flatearth Granny I can't find it on his channel, can you share the link? Tia

    • @adamdorgant9454
      @adamdorgant9454 Před 2 lety

      True!!!!

    • @murraymadness4674
      @murraymadness4674 Před 2 lety +1

      Well I don't know what Kimbell would do, but Caron definintely showed some real talent here!

  • @rogerfreeberg4661
    @rogerfreeberg4661 Před 3 lety +3

    I really enjoyed all of Charles Grodin's movies. I amm trully sorry for his passing. I had no idea that he was in his 80"s .God Bless and keep him. May his soul rest in peace. I am sure God will love his company.

  • @swilhelm3180
    @swilhelm3180 Před 3 lety +64

    What a treasure this interview was. Both in such top form. A flawless example of dry, comedic timing. I believe it takes great intellect for this to occur and excellent observational skills. What a master Grodin was here. He interjected friction and warmth with superlative ability. He also dry out Carson in a way we've seldom seen before. Absolute magic.

    • @tchwiss
      @tchwiss Před 3 lety +4

      Nah, he was just a dick

  • @randywaynebaker
    @randywaynebaker Před 3 lety +68

    Johnny Carson went off the air the same year I was born, but I somehow found him and I'm so happy to know that he existed. Some say he could never be successful in today's climate, and they're probably right, but it doesn't detract from the fact that he was very good at hosting a talk show. Ask any talk show host working today who is worth their weight in salt and they will say that Johnny was the best. My parents' generation idolized David Letterman, and Letterman has stated that his whole career was just him trying to copy Carson; my generation idolizes Conan O'Brien, and he says the same thing. It has been agreed by those who know best: nobody tops Carson. He is the undisputed King of Late Night.

    • @someotherdude
      @someotherdude Před 3 lety +1

      holy shart I'm old then. Carson retired.... almost yesterday

    • @sistitulasi
      @sistitulasi Před 3 lety

      He doesn’t lose his cool.

    • @christoffersundberg8689
      @christoffersundberg8689 Před 3 lety

      We could sure need him and his show today

    • @Barbara-zo6pq
      @Barbara-zo6pq Před 3 lety +2

      Conan is a bore compared to Johnny.

    • @mckessa17
      @mckessa17 Před 3 lety

      I use to stay up late just to watch him. The late night television today just does not compare to Carson.

  • @tgirard123
    @tgirard123 Před 3 lety +43

    A lot of people thought this was real. The truth was Johnny loved having Charles grodin on and going through these silly arguments. It really is fun to watch now

    • @drdrew3
      @drdrew3 Před 3 lety

      Nobody thought it was real. They each broke character at least 4 times. Laughing through the whole thing. If Johnny didn’t like somebody they weren’t booked on his show. Period

    • @jasonbowser5754
      @jasonbowser5754 Před 2 lety +2

      @@drdrew3 a lot of people thought it was real. If you listen to interviews he did off the show, he got tons of mail asking why he was so rude to Carson and to Letterman. That’s what makes it even funnier.

  • @ronnietoots6797
    @ronnietoots6797 Před 3 lety +2

    a modern version of "Who's on first" these guys are incredible together!! even C Grodin is laughing....Johnny is a genius.

  • @ObamAmerican48
    @ObamAmerican48 Před 3 lety +35

    This was their thing. They riffed off each other. That's why Johnny Carson had him on so often. He did the same thing with Letterman.

  • @warrenstephens3705
    @warrenstephens3705 Před 3 lety +93

    A lot of people tried but never could get over on Johnny. Thats why he was the ONE and ONLY Johnny Carson.

    • @chrisfeeney5814
      @chrisfeeney5814 Před 3 lety +4

      Except Rickles.

    • @larasmaith5006
      @larasmaith5006 Před 3 lety

      Hi Stephens how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm Lara from California, looking for a new friend and I saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

  • @blacksabbathmatters3365
    @blacksabbathmatters3365 Před 2 lety +3

    Johnny was such a brilliant man.

  • @carlosiswhoiis9971
    @carlosiswhoiis9971 Před 3 lety +2

    I loved watching Charles Grodin with Johnny. RIP Mr. Grodrin

  • @edwinearl4584
    @edwinearl4584 Před 3 lety +11

    Grodin always did this. I looked forward to his Tonight Show appearances.

  • @patrickskahill6530
    @patrickskahill6530 Před 3 lety +31

    Charles Grodin gave Johnny Carson a run for his money . Grodin finally cracks when he admits he does other shows. LOL. Great interview.

  • @leftys408
    @leftys408 Před 3 lety +4

    Tremendously talented man. RIP Charles Grodin.

  • @stevenyourke7901
    @stevenyourke7901 Před 2 lety +3

    This is one the most entertaining moments in the history of TV!

  • @krisscanlon4051
    @krisscanlon4051 Před 3 lety +86

    Grodin is just busting his chops and letting Carson get back to his old powers...Grodin knew Carsons place and enjoyed this last dash to the finish line

  • @film50565
    @film50565 Před 3 lety +92

    Johnny handled that like a master.

    • @thecarpetman7687
      @thecarpetman7687 Před 3 lety +4

      Please tell me you realise it is a brilliant routine

    • @mattdelaney6302
      @mattdelaney6302 Před 3 lety

      Amazing act by Johnny Carson... never seen anything like it, handle himself well .... that Grodin dude was off his rocker 🤣🤣🤣

    • @film50565
      @film50565 Před 3 lety

      @@thecarpetman7687 Brilliant, no. A schtick, of course. The obnoxious act is designed to put Johnny in the hot seat but the host handled it like a true pro and turned the tables.

  • @gh9111
    @gh9111 Před 2 lety +1

    This back and forth is just brilliant.

  • @blackjackreward4456
    @blackjackreward4456 Před 3 lety +7

    If you youngsters have not yet seen two of Grodin's most enjoyable movies, please do so. I remember falling head over heels when watching 'The Heartbreak Kid' with Cybill Shepherd, and I also thoroughly enjoyed his movie co-starring De Niro. We will miss the likes of you, Charles. R.I.P.

  • @JECKBLADE425
    @JECKBLADE425 Před 3 lety +27

    Charles banter with Johnny is great. Please post more of Grodin on The Tonight show..Thanks!

  • @Titan500J
    @Titan500J Před 3 lety +8

    These are two class acts ad-libbing in perfect timing. What a joy to watch.

  • @MapleSyrupPoet
    @MapleSyrupPoet Před 2 lety +2

    Johnny: "I'm looking for warm bodies" 😁😃

  • @tswrench
    @tswrench Před 3 lety +3

    Masterful performances from two legends.

  • @gato7908
    @gato7908 Před 3 lety +448

    Love or hate this kind of edgy interview, you have to admit it's more entertaining than talking about Charles Grodin's book

    • @kubagalinski8724
      @kubagalinski8724 Před 3 lety +14

      Which he promoted at least 3 times when he was on and never really talked about it.

    • @livhemingway2224
      @livhemingway2224 Před 3 lety +4

      @@kubagalinski8724 yeah I think that was his strategy!

    • @watchman1178
      @watchman1178 Před 3 lety +9

      LOL! Or anything else about that kook Grodin, for that matter. This was pretty good shtick, though, even though I'm not 100% convinced that Johnny really thinks it's totally a bit.
      PS - "Heaven Can Wait" was a great movie, though. One of my favorites.

    • @hankkingsley2976
      @hankkingsley2976 Před 3 lety

      @@watchman1178 +qppl]

    • @hankkingsley2976
      @hankkingsley2976 Před 3 lety +7

      @@watchman1178 ain't nobody can do this today

  • @joeschmo2693
    @joeschmo2693 Před 3 lety +128

    This was Grodin's thing. Had a 'feud' with Letterman for years too.

    • @747heavyboeing3
      @747heavyboeing3 Před 2 lety

      Jealous, he didn't have much of a career.

    • @ElizabethW62
      @ElizabethW62 Před 2 lety +2

      @@747heavyboeing3 Grodin had a decent career. That aside, *envy* is the term you're looking for, not "jealousy"; they're not synonymous.

  • @PhinClio
    @PhinClio Před 3 lety +77

    RIP Charles Grodin. As good at being a talkshow guest as Johnny Carson was at being a talkshow host.

    • @plev10
      @plev10 Před 3 lety +2

      Damn. Tremendously talented curmudgeon.

    • @deanmitchell9568
      @deanmitchell9568 Před 3 lety +1

      What was the name of the book and is it on Audible?

    • @plev10
      @plev10 Před 3 lety +1

      @@deanmitchell9568 "It Would Be So Nice If You Weren't Here" 😀

    • @deanmitchell9568
      @deanmitchell9568 Před 3 lety

      @@plev10 FINE THEN I WILL JUST LEAVE OH wait that is the book title sorry and thanks. lol

  • @robertwhitten265
    @robertwhitten265 Před 3 lety +10

    Chares: What are you proud of?
    Johnny: That I didn't write a book like this.