This clip makes it so clear why Johnny Carson and America had a 30 year love affair. He had us in the palm of his hand and we loved every minute of it.
Carson making the best of those times when things went south was one of the things that made him so good. Sometimes the show was its funniest when he was doing bomb control, rather than jokes 'working'.
It was so good you didn’t realize it until he retired & the gigantic vacuum it left. The only one to come close was David Letterman & even he readily admitted many times he was nothing like Carson.
One of my favorites is the Christmas toy episode. He fires a small cannon, then moves on to a basketball player shooting baskets. When he can’t make a shot he shoots it with the cannon!
That was because they couldn’t get the ball into the basket, so Johnny took the cannon, pointed it at the player, said “won’t make any baskets, eh?” and obliterated it
It is wonderful to watch these clips from 30+ years ago, they are as fantastic now as they were then. I can only assume that viewership of videos on CZcams and streaming on Netflix and Amazon has skyrocketed over the past many months. It certainly beats what is on television in the current climate!
David, I laughed till I cried! This was indeed the time when late night TV was fun to watch! If I'm up at 11:30, I don't need a TV, just my tablet and your CZcams Channel!!! Keep these great videos coming!!! Thank You!!!
Johnny and Ed used to love the time between the monologue and first guest because if there was no sketch planned (I.e. Carnac, Aunt Blabby) they’d get to banter about something in the news or their weekends and often they’d get totally silly. But the greatest example of this was when Johnny and Doc were talking about thanksgiving, beyond hilarious
@@jennifersman7990 I preferred Johnny and Ed (and sometimes Doc) just schmoozing with Johnny for 7 or 8 minutes to a sketch. That was sometimes the best part of the show. It won't be replicated.
Carson's 'bomb' monologues were usually funnier than the 'planned' ones. I think some of the 'stinkers' were planned after a while...just fet the weak jokes out of the way in one night, and let Docm Tommy, or Ed...or even Fred...chime in.
I miss the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. I grew up watching him in the 70's/80's. He will always be the undisputed king of late night. The closest modern day equivalent was Craig Ferguson. Conan O'Brien is fine, too. Ferguson is no longer on the air and after Conan retires, that will be the end of classic late night talk. Jimmy Kimmel, I can tolerate him, he's ok. Jimmy Fallon? Smh. Fallon knows nothing about late night talk, except that he does most of the talking, and that annoying laugh of his.
Carson had more talent in his little finger than Kimmel, Colbert, Fallon combined. He was such a natural comedian. Carson also knew to avoid politics, yet the current clowns are obsessed with it. In fact Carson warned about late night talk hosts becoming political, stating “That’s a danger. It’s a real danger”. The current late night clowns should go back and watch Carson and read some of his interviews. Late night television will never be half as good as Carson. Sad.
Mr. Carson did, in fact, delve into politics, but the difference is that it was never mean spirited. He appealed to the irony of current thought in such a way that it did not tear anyone down. He would throw it out there, we laughed, but he moved on - not harping on a particular topic. Ronald Reagan and 3x5 cards? Nixon library locked? That was about as far in as he would venture. But one had to be aware of current events to understand the humor. Johnny's audiences were savvy, as most people here are. His ability to pivot was unequaled.
That was when it was the best when everyone got involved and Johnny left them and Johnny egg them on and it just made him more endearing to everyone and everyone loved his friends you know no matter who it was if you were friends with Johnny you are friends with the world at least our world that tonight show world which was 90% of America and who knows other countries but he did well in Asian countries because they didn't understand him just kidding we miss you Johnny
David Perkins AmEx was involved in a salad oil scandal in the 60s - lent money to for oil collateral when there was none - plain water with a top layer of oil - I am aware because I worked there . So indirect reference I guess
@@dhpbear2 You are welcome. Honestly, Johnny Carson may not have been referring to the salad oil scandal 10 years after it happened. Possibly would have had to do with Newman and his salad dressing business where he pledged that all profits would go to charities and I am aware the IRS wanted him to prove it.
@3:25 Fred says "When you mentioned..." and I cannot understand who he was referring to, sounds like "Corbin Manaci." A wonderful show. Truly entertaining.
Who knew this was the place to complain about today’s hosts, politics and whatever else people can bitch about. Just enjoy the clip people, for fucks sake.
@aDBo'Ch 1 the reason I mention it is because DeCordova told Johnny to hurry up as he was eulogizing his son's death on air. He never forgave him for that and banned him from the set forever. What a heartless punk DeCordova was.
@@MarkSmith-hf5nh After the incident , he hated his guts and even said so. DeCordava was garbage to him. He also hated his mother, "to her rotten core"
Ha ha ha. A couple of years ago I contacted the Ronald Reagan Museum and Library for a research project. I wanted to confirm the accuracy of the records they had of his speeches while he was president. They cautioned me that the written speeches shouldn't be taken as historically accurate. The said that Reagan often deviated from the prepared materials when he made the speeches. Walter Cronkite wrote in his book that Reagan often told a story about his time as a radio sports announcer. Reagan tells people that they received wire reports from location for away games. He would be in the stations' studio reading information from the game as if he was in attendance. Well one time the line goes out and Reagan just keeps giving a play by play with a batter fouling off a bunch of pitches until the line is restored. Cronkite was also a radio sports announced and insists that Reagan stole the story from him. Reagan included the story in his book An American Life.
There will only be one Johnny Carson! He was the Master of late night TV!
This clip makes it so clear why Johnny Carson and America had a 30 year love affair.
He had us in the palm of his hand and we loved every minute of it.
3 and a 1/2 minutes of this is better than anything on late nite today.
Johnny was so great with the ad libs. He was very quick thinking on his feet. The mark of a true professional.
Carson making the best of those times when things went south was one of the things that made him so good. Sometimes the show was its funniest when he was doing bomb control, rather than jokes 'working'.
Johnny was so great he had a whole orchestra for a band. The King 🤴
Whenever I watch these clips, I realize what a great show this truly was. I don't think there will ever be another one as good.
Like great cars, music, tv, entertainers.....there won't be anything this good again.
It was so good you didn’t realize it until he retired & the gigantic vacuum it left. The only one to come close was David Letterman & even he readily admitted many times he was nothing like Carson.
Agree, no forced humor, flows effortlessly
After Carson, Craig Ferguson was the best in this format. All the rest, especially the talentless losers now, are a waste of time!!!
😊 lb@@jasonjackson5696
I loved it when Johnny`s monologues would go off the rails. Hilarious!
So happy I grew up with him
Me too
This clip is better than all of Jimmy Fallon's run imo.
Than any of Jimmy Fallon’s or Jimmy Kimmel’s runs put together
They sure seemed like they were always having fun.
One of my favorites is the Christmas toy episode. He fires a small cannon, then moves on to a basketball player shooting baskets. When he can’t make a shot he shoots it with the cannon!
That was because they couldn’t get the ball into the basket, so Johnny took the cannon, pointed it at the player, said “won’t make any baskets, eh?” and obliterated it
I remember that!!! I was in hysterics.
When Fred D and/or Doc and Tommy got going with Johnny it was awesome. This clip felt let Johnny was in a crossfire.
I love Doc. Very quick-witted!
These were the days of late night magic. Never again, sadly.
PRICELESS!! compared to today.. i dont even watch tv. i miss those late nights.
(100 yrs frum now there will be a great host; just as good as Carson]
(100 yrs frum now there will be a great host; just as good as Carson]
@@OikPoinFive Not a chance.
Spontaneity and control. Carson was the master.
Yes he was.
I watch this on a regular basis.It never gets old..classic humor!
Never be another late night show like this. Often imitated but never duplicated.
(100 yrs frum now there will be a great host; just as good as Carson]
Some of the best moments were among the stage staff. All top shelf pros that didn't feel like they were above it all. It worked.
God, I miss Johnny
I wasn't even around when Johnny Carson hosted the show, but I can see why he was the master. Classy, well-read, funny and a perfectionist.
I grew up during his years. I loved him then and love him even more now. The hacks doing that job now are disgusting.
(100 yrs frum now there will be a great host; just as good as Carson]
Doc. A musicians musician.
Simply the BEST!
hilarious and a great feel good go to for me. Love when his coworkers are as funny as he is, those are my favorites.
Wonderful. I miss that show!
VERY quick AND funny staff "comebacks".........
Was waiting for Doc to say if you bomb another joke Tommy will take over. 😂
Prime evidence in this clip of why Johnny was the master
love johnnie miss him rip
Gold...absolute freakin Gold.
In these times ,it would be Greaaat -To hear & Here's Johnny....
It is wonderful to watch these clips from 30+ years ago, they are as fantastic now as they were then. I can only assume that viewership of videos on CZcams and streaming on Netflix and Amazon has skyrocketed over the past many months. It certainly beats what is on television in the current climate!
Goodness I miss Carson.
“Think about them, Johnny”
Hahahahahaha!
Top shelf effortless entertainment
Classic..love it!!!
What a team what a family. They had to love to come to work😂😅
My favorite was when Johnny would bomb and he'd do that old soft shoe dance to that vaudeville song they played. It got me everytime.
No one has or ever will replace them
When late night was intelligent.
Amen brother!
Besides being funny, he could talk to anyone about anything.
David, I laughed till I cried! This was indeed the time when late night TV was fun to watch! If I'm up at 11:30, I don't need a TV, just my tablet and your CZcams Channel!!! Keep these great videos coming!!! Thank You!!!
More laughs in a 3 minute clip then in hours with the current group
Also, Johnny was fast on the uptake/reply when needed! Nobody better. I think only Craig Ferguson can match him, almost!
He was an icon.
the best !!
comedy gold.
This was great late night TV. Relaxing and funny. Contrast that with today’s crap.
comparisons are dumb.
@@lewisc215
Not really.
Late night comedy has turned into political commentary that is often vicious and always one sided.
@@machia0705 THEN don't watch.
@@lewisc215
I don’t.
@@lewisc215 few do😅
Loved those jackets and suits doc had.
2:34 - Brilliant response from Doc here
Fallon is a fool!
They all suck now
maddogmcrae You’re giving him too much credit; but at least he isn’t a disgraceful, Democrat-kissing, pompous ass like Colbert.
He acts like a child
The once and future king of comedy!
Those ....... were....... the ...... days my friend , we thought they'd never end........
Thank you, Perko.
Just so natural and cool as opposed to today's scripted and contrived BS!
over-scripted and over-contrived at that.
Agree. ! Good point !
he did his BS behind the scenes, he was a complete asshole and diva when the cameras were off
Notice the unscripted banter is oftentimes more funny the written jokes
Johnny and Ed used to love the time between the monologue and first guest because if there was no sketch planned (I.e. Carnac, Aunt Blabby) they’d get to banter about something in the news or their weekends and often they’d get totally silly. But the greatest example of this was when Johnny and Doc were talking about thanksgiving, beyond hilarious
@@jennifersman7990 I preferred Johnny and Ed (and sometimes Doc) just schmoozing with Johnny for 7 or 8 minutes to a sketch.
That was sometimes the best part of the show.
It won't be replicated.
Still the best
So funny doc was so funny with Johnny
Carson's 'bomb' monologues were usually funnier than the 'planned' ones. I think some of the 'stinkers' were planned after a while...just fet the weak jokes out of the way in one night, and let Docm Tommy, or Ed...or even Fred...chime in.
They weren't
Brian O'Neill pppp
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@Roger B Reagan kept jokes on index cards. It actually got a bigger laugh.
Maybe you had to be there
The days of witty men who also had character and class. Today's snowflake slush doesn't cut it.
Dumb comment, but Carson was great.
The greatest comic ever
"These next two are dynamite!"
...not the best words to use on the verge of "another bomberoo"! 😉
What is the name of the song Ross started to play at 1:23 or so? I want to say "Tea for Two" but I am not sure.
It is indeed tea for two :)
@@MopShrudel
Thank you.
I miss the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. I grew up watching him in the 70's/80's. He will always be the undisputed king of late night. The closest modern day equivalent was Craig Ferguson. Conan O'Brien is fine, too. Ferguson is no longer on the air and after Conan retires, that will be the end of classic late night talk. Jimmy Kimmel, I can tolerate him, he's ok. Jimmy Fallon? Smh. Fallon knows nothing about late night talk, except that he does most of the talking, and that annoying laugh of his.
Ferguson was the only true heir...funny as f....gawd I laughed at his show!
G O A T only Johnny
Carson had more talent in his little finger than Kimmel, Colbert, Fallon combined. He was such a natural comedian. Carson also knew to avoid politics, yet the current clowns are obsessed with it. In fact Carson warned about late night talk hosts becoming political, stating “That’s a danger. It’s a real danger”. The current late night clowns should go back and watch Carson and read some of his interviews. Late night television will never be half as good as Carson. Sad.
Mr. Carson did, in fact, delve into politics, but the difference is that it was never mean spirited. He appealed to the irony of current thought in such a way that it did not tear anyone down. He would throw it out there, we laughed, but he moved on - not harping on a particular topic. Ronald Reagan and 3x5 cards? Nixon library locked? That was about as far in as he would venture. But one had to be aware of current events to understand the humor. Johnny's audiences were savvy, as most people here are. His ability to pivot was unequaled.
That was when it was the best when everyone got involved and Johnny left them and Johnny egg them on and it just made him more endearing to everyone and everyone loved his friends you know no matter who it was if you were friends with Johnny you are friends with the world at least our world that tonight show world which was 90% of America and who knows other countries but he did well in Asian countries because they didn't understand him just kidding we miss you Johnny
He was at his best when his monologue was dying ....
Jonny Carson must have had something right for being on TV for 30 years and these guys don't even come close to what he had accomplished.
Doc had a quick wit!
...and ,now a mannequin ( Fallon) has this show
2 references to American Express in the first minute!
I hear only one reference (?)
David Perkins AmEx was involved in a salad oil scandal in the 60s - lent money to for oil collateral when there was none - plain water with a top layer of oil - I am aware because I worked there . So indirect reference I guess
@@VSV659 thanks.
@@dhpbear2 You are welcome. Honestly, Johnny Carson may not have been referring to the salad oil scandal 10 years after it happened. Possibly would have had to do with Newman and his salad dressing business where he pledged that all profits would go to charities and I am aware the IRS wanted him to prove it.
Actually 25 years - I was watching another of JC's shows from 1974 immediately after
Yes Siree! Ad Lib comedy from men who respected comedy! AND, knew how to perform it.
Today? Not so much.
Even when his set bombs its funny
What song was the band about to play?
tea for two
@@marks3750 Along with some softshoe. Old time filler material.
Real funny, back then
When he was bombing he was funny.
This was so good why did they cut it off?
Johnny Carson retired
@@neoview5146 Oh yeah that's right
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I'm so glad I lived the real majority of my life with this level of entertainment. Now it's all pretty much Xeroxed trash.
I miss the talent!
And to think he originally didn't want the job. He told NBC who wants to talk to me
It didn't take long before the answer was "Everybody."
Johnny bad nights were better than today's "comics" best nights. But I don't watch them...at all.
The best ever. Even when the jokes bombed Johnny is still funnier than anything on television these days, now it’s all crap!
That was three different shows, though, that wasn't all one monologue.
Drummers sideburns are classic
Ed Shaughnessy was one of the best drummers of his or any other era. His battles with Buddy Rich are the stuff of legend.
Ed's a legend!
I think Ian Paice was inspired by him, drum style and sideburns.
Very funny,2/11/2022
Fallon isn’t 1% the host Johnny was!
Man. They ganged up on him that night!!
Colbert, Fallon and Kimmel don't even come close....
I thought this was the differential equations study group channel.
I LOVE LaPlace Transforms, but hey, doesn’t everyone?
ed shaughnessy
These old white guys were funny.
@3:25 Fred says "When you mentioned..." and I cannot understand who he was referring to, sounds like "Corbin Manaci." A wonderful show. Truly entertaining.
it was Corbett Monica
Who knew this was the place to complain about today’s hosts, politics and whatever else people can bitch about. Just enjoy the clip people, for fucks sake.
Watch today's late night crap...if your stomach will allow...then watch Carson in reruns. No competition.
I miss when late night shows was just simply fun nowadays its just too political and boring.
Johnny hated Fred DeCordova
@aDBo'Ch 1 the reason I mention it is because DeCordova told Johnny to hurry up as he was eulogizing his son's death on air. He never forgave him for that and banned him from the set forever. What a heartless punk DeCordova was.
@Jeff yea, it was a low blow and heartless by DeCordova.... he still was the producer but could not be on the set ever again.
Johnny didn't hate him.
He just was not forgiving. Just ask Joan Rivers.
@@MarkSmith-hf5nh After the incident , he hated his guts and even said so. DeCordava was garbage to him. He also hated his mother, "to her rotten core"
Ha ha ha. A couple of years ago I contacted the Ronald Reagan Museum and Library for a research project. I wanted to confirm the accuracy of the records they had of his speeches while he was president. They cautioned me that the written speeches shouldn't be taken as historically accurate. The said that Reagan often deviated from the prepared materials when he made the speeches. Walter Cronkite wrote in his book that Reagan often told a story about his time as a radio sports announcer. Reagan tells people that they received wire reports from location for away games. He would be in the stations' studio reading information from the game as if he was in attendance. Well one time the line goes out and Reagan just keeps giving a play by play with a batter fouling off a bunch of pitches until the line is restored. Cronkite was also a radio sports announced and insists that Reagan stole the story from him. Reagan included the story in his book An American Life.
Uncle Commie vs Ronaldus Magnus. Which one you choose determines who you are.
37 people are really really ignorant, lol....
Carson never wanted the orchestra to play..he wanted all the limelight...very selfish
All scripted
Obviously, none of it was.