I think CNR is a terrific storyteller. He goes into greater depth of his childhood, including some of the things he said here, in his one-man show, "Life of Reilly." What a talent! Thanks for posting this.
I have watched "Life of Reilly" about six times now and I still get something new with each viewing while at the same time being captivated by the way he paints each story. His outbursts always make me laugh. Sometimes, I catch myself casting a famous person to play a friend. lol
Oh! That sweet, brilliant, brave, original, hilarious, irreplaceable, irresistible, odd self-invented CNR! Treasure the special ones while they’re with us, whether you know them as celebrities or as friends and family you see every day. TELL them that you treasure them. Tell them WHY, and THANK them, whether with fan mail or social media or over the lunch counter. You won’t have that chance forever.
He’s right about vision. We didn’t know how blind I was until we were playing with an eye chart out of my brother’s toy dr.’s kit. I couldn’t even see the chart. 😬
I understand what Charles means about children not knowing things: I didn't know I needed glasses until I started school. I could see the board, but I had no idea why the teacher was always waving her hand in front of it. I couldn't see what she was writing, or even that she was writing anything, even from the first row. I remember the eye exam, and then that my glasses made the whole world different, especially television in black and white. Ironically, even though learning to read is the main goal of first grade, I still don't need glasses to do it.
You can't denied the sensitivity of mr.carson when he asked it hurts inside as a boy been called odd ...... .classy man ♂️ like him in the tonight show nowdays is a Unmatch ....
Dressed to the nines derives from the same origin as the phrase: the whole nine yards (which gives it away). A bolt of cloth is 9 yards. Therefore, saying someone is dressed to the nines implies they used the entire bolt of cloth. Meaning, they are well dressed. No skimping.
I heard Charles, Dom Deluis and Burt Reynolds went into a Waffle House somewhere at 4AM, and took the place over! They were waiting on people, serving coffee, etc. Would have loved to have seen that...
A friend of mine was a steward on SwissAir many years ago, and Liz Taylor was on board and did the same: she must have been bored, and got up and served the passengers a meal, much to their surprise and delight.
@@hudsony777 Liz did the same thing on location for Where Eagles Dare in 1968. They got snowed in, and she took over the Hotel kitchen, and served food for all the actors and crew.
@@AmericasChoice PS About 1975, after attending a play in NY, my friend and I went to Sardi's restaurant for supper and there they were at a long dinner table, Liz and Richard at opposite ends. She looked luminous. I was only about 15 feet away from their table.
"Dressed to the 9's" is because a bolt of cloth is 9 yards long. But "The whole 9 yards" refers to the length of a machine gun belt of ammo from WWI, "give them the whole 9 yards..."
I work come home iam not interested in la California is not dame eith out you you kept the entertainment perfect now its like pack demonsive had enough they get out town rennee move move move candy iiked she need to stop tony johnson pyramid lebanon texas raymound sisco not dead
If anyone's interested, the etymologies of the phrases they talk about at roughly 2:00 are that "dressed to the nines" has been traced back to the Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1757. It may come from a classical idea that the number nine represents perfection. Another possibility is that it's a misinterpretation of the phrase "to then anes", which means to the one purpose or occasion. (In English, we used to put an N on the end of 'the' before vowels, the same as we still do with a/an.) www.etymonline.com/search?q=dressed+to+the+nines Calling a bad show a turkey goes back to at least 1927. It's show biz slang, probably chosen because turkeys had, or have, a reputation of being stupid. www.etymonline.com/search?q=turkey One of the reasons Charles is so interesting to listen to, I think, is because he has such a rich vocabulary. It doesn't surprise me that he and Johnny wondered about the origin of certain words.
Johnny genuinely liked Charles, as much as Johnny could like anyone. Rest In Peace Johnny and Charles.
Well until CNR went on Joan Rivers first show at Fox. CNR was never on the tonight show after that.
I think CNR is a terrific storyteller. He goes into greater depth of his childhood, including some of the things he said here, in his one-man show, "Life of Reilly." What a talent! Thanks for posting this.
I agree - a great storyteller. And I would definitely recommend "Life of Reilly" ... a wonderful show, told in his own words.
I have watched "Life of Reilly" about six times now and I still get something new with each viewing while at the same time being captivated by the way he paints each story. His outbursts always make me laugh. Sometimes, I catch myself casting a famous person to play a friend. lol
mykalguy I could listen him tell stories all day....
I just saw it. Excellent.
The story about always being odd kills me every time I watch it. What a story teller!
he does like half of his brilliant show Life Of Reilly here
Always liked him. May he rest in peace
Oh! That sweet, brilliant, brave, original, hilarious, irreplaceable, irresistible, odd self-invented CNR! Treasure the special ones while they’re with us, whether you know them as celebrities or as friends and family you see every day. TELL them that you treasure them. Tell them WHY, and THANK them, whether with fan mail or social media or over the lunch counter. You won’t have that chance forever.
Makes me laugh and smile.
Charles' very first appearance on the Tonight Show (before Carson was host) was playing the accordion.
Everyone here has left this earthly realm.
He told his story so well in his one man show. Watch it.
Loved CNR!
I love Charles. 😂
“I was sewing puppets. There’s nothing wrong with that!!” Lmao
Hes the best
He’s right about vision. We didn’t know how blind I was until we were playing with an eye chart out of my brother’s toy dr.’s kit. I couldn’t even see the chart. 😬
Amen..me too
I understand what Charles means about children not knowing things: I didn't know I needed glasses until I started school. I could see the board, but I had no idea why the teacher was always waving her hand in front of it. I couldn't see what she was writing, or even that she was writing anything, even from the first row. I remember the eye exam, and then that my glasses made the whole world different, especially television in black and white. Ironically, even though learning to read is the main goal of first grade, I still don't need glasses to do it.
I'm dying! What a great storyteller!
You can't denied the sensitivity of mr.carson when he asked it hurts inside as a boy been called odd ...... .classy man ♂️ like him in the tonight show nowdays is a Unmatch ....
Dressed to the nines derives from the same origin as the phrase: the whole nine yards (which gives it away). A bolt of cloth is 9 yards. Therefore, saying someone is dressed to the nines implies they used the entire bolt of cloth. Meaning, they are well dressed. No skimping.
Cool - Didn't know that!
@@C_Muir 🍻
My fav person. Xo
Charles was utterrly delightlful,that''s why the remain remained in his memory. Not to pleasant memories, no. Thye don't.
"To make a long story short..." Johnny: "it's too late for that." 😅😅😅
I heard Charles, Dom Deluis and Burt Reynolds went into a Waffle House somewhere at 4AM, and took the place over! They were waiting on people, serving coffee, etc. Would have loved to have seen that...
That would have been something!
A friend of mine was a steward on SwissAir many years ago, and Liz Taylor was on board and did the same: she must have been bored, and got up and served the passengers a meal, much to their surprise and delight.
@@hudsony777 Liz did the same thing on location for Where Eagles Dare in 1968. They got snowed in, and she took over the Hotel kitchen, and served food for all the actors and crew.
@@AmericasChoiceI miss Liz.
@@AmericasChoice PS About 1975, after attending a play in NY, my friend and I went to Sardi's restaurant for supper and there they were at a long dinner table, Liz and Richard at opposite ends. She looked luminous. I was only about 15 feet away from their table.
❤ Mr Articulate.
proof God actually loves gays. he made one this man
"Dressed to the 9's" is because a bolt of cloth is 9 yards long. But "The whole 9 yards" refers to the length of a machine gun belt of ammo from WWI, "give them the whole 9 yards..."
It’s a good thing Dolly had the flu, if she’d had a chest cold I doubt if she would here today.
Reilllly
2:55 - Oh, SNAP!
GAY ICON
INTERVIEW ICON
Get Maury's wigs, they never come off. 😊
OH NO!!!! IT'S HIM!!!! LOL
Love you i pray mou tains move
Listen to this .5 speed. Hilarious sounds like drunks.
Hilarious.
Johnny Carson sucks, but CNR is simply hilarious 😂!
CNR's as camp as a 3 cent swallow.
so are you
I work come home iam not interested in la California is not dame eith out you you kept the entertainment perfect now its like pack demonsive had enough they get out town rennee move move move candy iiked she need to stop tony johnson pyramid lebanon texas raymound sisco not dead
Hope that you get the help that you need.
Only a fool puts time, money, effort into fake hair.
If anyone's interested, the etymologies of the phrases they talk about at roughly 2:00 are that "dressed to the nines" has been traced back to the Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1757. It may come from a classical idea that the number nine represents perfection. Another possibility is that it's a misinterpretation of the phrase "to then anes", which means to the one purpose or occasion. (In English, we used to put an N on the end of 'the' before vowels, the same as we still do with a/an.) www.etymonline.com/search?q=dressed+to+the+nines
Calling a bad show a turkey goes back to at least 1927. It's show biz slang, probably chosen because turkeys had, or have, a reputation of being stupid. www.etymonline.com/search?q=turkey
One of the reasons Charles is so interesting to listen to, I think, is because he has such a rich vocabulary. It doesn't surprise me that he and Johnny wondered about the origin of certain words.
Cool ... thanks for that info!