So in 2001 and 2002, I was an actor in a national tour of South Pacific with Mr. G. I played the young lieutenant that sings Younger Than Springtime. I'm also from Maine. At some point I mentioned the Star Spangled banner ( I can't remember the reason why.) He replied that it was one word, but then went on to say that when he was in Canada, he hosted and sang on a weekly countdown of the hits type tv show. Every week, he had to sing several songs or pieces of songs he barely knew. He said he developed a great ability to come up with a close enough word on the spot when he inevitably went up on the lyrics. He could rhyme almost anything. I liked him a lot. I would sing You've Got to be Carefully Taught to him and then I would sit down onstage while he belted out This Nearly Was Mine. He possessed such a rich, resonant sound. It was a great honor to hear him night after night after night. Though I have a higher voice, I've also had to play Lancelot a couple times and sing If Ever I Would Leave You. I would have Bob on repeat and steal all his phrasings. RIP Mr. G. It was an honor. He was the real deal. Though Elvis may have disagreed, I think he had one of the greatest sounds of the 20th century.
I was at the South Pacific show in Green Bay, WI during the 2002 tour with friends of Robert and got to meet him backstage, after; a dream come true since I was a little girl. He spent the time with me (and my husband) and my host and family were kind of unhappy about it. They stood us up at the restaurant, after. But That was fine because to this day I would not trade spending time with him or the wonderful photo of us together. Nice to see you here. I love your story.
Robert Goulet's voice stood out from all the other American singers of his type, full of character, feeling, distinctive and warmhearted. Singers like Mr Goulet are very difficult if not impossible to replace.
Robert Goulet was my great uncle, he always had a really good looking girl with him every time he came over to my grandma's home , still laugh when I think about the time he hit on my step mom .
I was watching that night. Found out the next day that my Dad had been watching also. We were driving somewhere and we both had a great laugh 🤣. Robert Goulet; be still my heart ❤️
Wanted to see this due to Ellen getting bumped from this show, due to Robert singing and forgetting the words to “Memories”, as she talked about it on David Letterman (lol)
Johnny Carson was the GOAT. He reigned at a time when people knew how to laugh and free speech prevailed. People were not so easily offended by the slightest thing and the snowflake generation wasn't born yet! RIP Johnny Carson.
The snowflake generation is the one who grew up during the most economic prosperous time in history and during the rampant capitalist push of individualism.
I think that second cowboy actually WAS Robin Williams... I can picture him pulling that off... and if you look toward the end I SWEAR it looks like his mustache is coming off!
I read that Elvis Presley didn't like his singing, and that he would shoot at his tv set when Mr. Gouket was singing. I don't know if the story was true. On the other hand I also learned that Robert was very abusive to his wife, Carol Lawrence, good singer in her own performer in her own right, and still alive at 91 years of age. Robert Goulet was a pretty good singer.
Johnny and Robert Goulet were cool, as expected, but did a poem about killing a cowboy for being gay really get all that applause? Times have changed, thank goodness. Yeesh. The second cowboy poet was creative and funny.
Did you actually listen to that Poem? He didn't kill him because he was gay he killed him because he married a woman who had him working at a Dude ranch. A lot of real Cowboys look at Dude ranch's as the lowest possible thing a Cowboy can do.
He has great voice maybe better than Frank Sinatra, I was wondering why haven't I heard of him, then I listened to his interview i noticed, he's a bit cocky maybe that's why
I just read an article on Elvis and pricilla said Elvis disliked this singing and said it was too technical. Dissapointed in Elvis thst he would get so upset when bob would come on TV. I think a bit of jealousy there.
Coincidentally, Priscilla and Goulet co starred in The Naked Gun 2 1/2, The Smell Of Fear. Had Elvis been alive he would have rolled over on his grave 🤣
Bob looked so much better before the moustache. He had such a wonderful smile. He most probably should have retired after the age of 65. A slightly better longevity than "rockers". Grace Slick, rightfully so, stated that nobody should be doing rock music after the age of 50, as it is completely embarrassing. :)
@@jackiemiller8652And, ZZ should have hung it up years ago.(They never were that good in the first place. All of their songs sound the same.) I rest my case. Just like The Rolling Stones or OZZY., or Jerry Lee Lewis. Embarrassing.
There was no reason for him to. Didn’t you see his last televised concert in the summer of ‘07? He was in amazing voice. Just a couple months before he passed too, so I’m not sure why you feel he needed to retire. No 1 needs to retire after 65 if they’re doing great at something, esp when it’s their passion.
Don't attempt to roller blade in the street in our neighborhood. Goulet will yell at you and say "Visitors are not allowed to skate in the street"! That's when ol Bob got the finger. He thought he owned the neighborhood. Good riddance Goulet
So in 2001 and 2002, I was an actor in a national tour of South Pacific with Mr. G. I played the young lieutenant that sings Younger Than Springtime. I'm also from Maine. At some point I mentioned the Star Spangled banner ( I can't remember the reason why.) He replied that it was one word, but then went on to say that when he was in Canada, he hosted and sang on a weekly countdown of the hits type tv show. Every week, he had to sing several songs or pieces of songs he barely knew. He said he developed a great ability to come up with a close enough word on the spot when he inevitably went up on the lyrics. He could rhyme almost anything. I liked him a lot. I would sing You've Got to be Carefully Taught to him and then I would sit down onstage while he belted out This Nearly Was Mine. He possessed such a rich, resonant sound. It was a great honor to hear him night after night after night. Though I have a higher voice, I've also had to play Lancelot a couple times and sing If Ever I Would Leave You. I would have Bob on repeat and steal all his phrasings. RIP Mr. G. It was an honor. He was the real deal. Though Elvis may have disagreed, I think he had one of the greatest sounds of the 20th century.
I was at the South Pacific show in Green Bay, WI during the 2002 tour with friends of Robert and got to meet him backstage, after; a dream come true since I was a little girl. He spent the time with me (and my husband) and my host and family were kind of unhappy about it. They stood us up at the restaurant, after. But That was fine because to this day I would not trade spending time with him or the wonderful photo of us together. Nice to see you here. I love your story.
Fascinating story! But Elvis DID agree with you. Why else do you think he shot out the TV⁉️📺🔫🕺🏻
GOULET!!!
He does a good will ferrel impression
Goulet!
Bobert Gouletttttt. Thank you Johnny (Conan).
for reasons unddetermineeeed
I'm here because of Ellen on Letterman.
Thank goodness they bumped her. No way could she have topped that.
I will second that
Me too.
lol yess.
me too LOL!!
I always enjoyed listening to Bob Goulet , ever since I was a kid in the 60’s! His voice just resonated!!
Amazing strong voice. My dad loved his Christmas music
Oh how I miss these days!
Always Sir Lancelot, handsome, galant, amazing voice, a true gentleman. RIP Robert Goulet!
The man had a fabulous voice!
Robert Goulet, such a magnificent voice. I miss his sound.
Robert Goulet's voice stood out from all the other American singers of his type, full of character, feeling, distinctive and warmhearted. Singers like Mr Goulet are very difficult if not impossible to replace.
Thank God we got Will Ferrell
Robert Goulet was my great uncle, he always had a really good looking girl with him every time he came over to my grandma's home , still laugh when I think about the time he hit on my step mom .
@@danfors1333 cheap imitation at best
Easy to duplicate, ask Will Ferrell.
Stunning voice! He always was a fun lover... but success a talent!!! He is sadly missed.
What a treasure Goulet was! I wish I could have seen him in person.
Wow what a performance out parodying the comedian and delivering a touching vulnerable beautiful performance
I love how the line he forgot starts with "I remember...". Lol! 😂
And the song is called 'Memory' 😂
I was watching that night. Found out the next day that my Dad had been watching also. We were driving somewhere and we both had a great laugh 🤣.
Robert Goulet; be still my heart ❤️
Carson at his best with the re-introduction of a great singer Robert Goulet. His best song is If ever I would leave You from Camelot.
The conversation is so down-to-earth, not like the spectacle-seeking we see in television and media nowadays.
Wanted to see this due to Ellen getting bumped from this show, due to Robert singing and forgetting the words to “Memories”, as she talked about it on David Letterman (lol)
GOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!
Saw this when it first aired. Favorite Tonight Show moment next to Ed Ames throwing that tomahawk.
So true!
You don't even Blink do you! You win again.... You always do.
Come for the Robert Goulet, stay for the cowboy poet.
Robert Goulet. Beautiful, as he always was !!! 🐦💙💋🌷🌸🌻🌼🎈👏🍀🍃💛❄💐💋🎸🎶🎼🎹🎻🎤🎆🎸🎹🎼🎵🎶🎤🎷🎨🎁🎀🍸🌈🌟
Carson. He had them all on his show. Hard to believe he left us 27 yrs ago last month. RIP John
Johnny passed away on January 23rd 2005 at 79. Chronic emphysema. Never be another like him.✨
Goulet!
That was true entertainment, until the end.
“You smell that? LAVENDER”
Sometimes things happen. At least he had a great sense of humor about it.
“Me and you Johnny, like old times.”
Johnny Carson was the so neat.. not a little awkwardness or creepiness.. ahead of his time
Johnny Carson was the GOAT. He reigned at a time when people knew how to laugh and free speech prevailed. People were not so easily offended by the slightest thing and the snowflake generation wasn't born yet! RIP Johnny Carson.
Television was pretty heavily censored then. Are you drunk?
The snowflake generation is the one who grew up during the most economic prosperous time in history and during the rampant capitalist push of individualism.
The way Goulet hold the mic over the side of his mouth.
I’ve gotta think that’s some master technique.
What a legend.
It prevents plosives -- the puff of air from p and t consonants directly hitting the mic and making loud noises.
I love it when you call me big...Poppaaa
Watching this also because of Ellen on Letterman.
who cares
Ellen DeGeneres brought me here!! 🤣🤣
I’m here after watching Ellen
I know this vid is primarily about Goulet, but that cowboy presents his poem almost eerily like Robin Williams.
Robert Goulet is pretty cool I like his mustache
Goulet had amazing hair genes.
I’m here because of Letterman on Ellen
He was the greatest
I’m not here because of Ellen...😜😜😜
“Bob will learn the lyrics“ LOL
Christ this is funnier than Will Ferrels impression 🤣
When Goulet was on TV, Elvis would shoot the tv.
The 2nd poet was an excellent Lunatic Fringe poet. Starts at approx 23 mins
The second cowboy reminds me of Robbin Williams lol.
I think that second cowboy actually WAS Robin Williams... I can picture him pulling that off... and if you look toward the end I SWEAR it looks like his mustache is coming off!
i've never seen an absolute 'legend' screw up on on a Masterful song, and ask for a Retake. Hilarious x 5.
Will Ferrell brought me here
GOULET HAHA
Great line from Carson at 8:03!
awesome
GOULET
that voice
This seems like where Andy Daly got the inspiration for Dalton Wilcox!
I dont know why he’s joking about him flubbing the words- it looked like he started on cue, after partly tripping on the microphone cord.
Always felt sorry for Robert G. He believed every word his people told him about how fabulous he was. They subsisted off his income.
I read that Elvis Presley didn't like his singing, and that he would shoot at his tv set when Mr. Gouket was singing. I don't know if the story was true. On the other hand I also learned that Robert was very abusive to his wife, Carol Lawrence, good singer in her own performer in her own right, and still alive at 91 years of age. Robert Goulet was a pretty good singer.
Will Ferrel would be so proud.
Better watch your job Johnny.
I’ve been that high
Ellen Degeneres was pacing backstage
Ellen sent me
get a life.
YAHHH *** #DAVIDLETTERMAN #ELLEN
Johnny and Robert Goulet were cool, as expected, but did a poem about killing a cowboy for being gay really get all that applause? Times have changed, thank goodness. Yeesh.
The second cowboy poet was creative and funny.
Did you actually listen to that Poem? He didn't kill him because he was gay he killed him because he married a woman who had him working at a Dude ranch. A lot of real Cowboys look at Dude ranch's as the lowest possible thing a Cowboy can do.
4:16 Ellen brought me. Don't miss the cowboys at the end :)
quentin habsburg
Yup...Ellen
He has great voice maybe better than Frank Sinatra, I was wondering why haven't I heard of him, then I listened to his interview i noticed, he's a bit cocky maybe that's why
how pwagnant
So what if he is notorious BIG? Can he croon?
Ellen sent me, too, y'all! But, I don't see how he's forgetting the words....? #Letterman #Ellen
I just read an article on Elvis and pricilla said Elvis disliked this singing and said it was too technical. Dissapointed in Elvis thst he would get so upset when bob would come on TV. I think a bit of jealousy there.
Coincidentally, Priscilla and Goulet co starred in The Naked Gun 2 1/2, The Smell Of Fear. Had Elvis been alive he would have rolled over on his grave 🤣
Never seen this before..oh is this for real.eliane page's song help ?
So, he’s not really my cup of tea, but I wonder how people didn’t crack up regularly because of the hamminess of his voice.
Elvis hated him. I can see why
Bob looked so much better before the moustache. He had such a wonderful smile. He most probably should have retired after the age of 65. A slightly better longevity than "rockers". Grace Slick, rightfully so, stated that nobody should be doing rock music after the age of 50, as it is completely embarrassing. :)
Disagree 100%!!! All the members of ZZ TOP are over 70!!!!
@@jackiemiller8652And, ZZ should have hung it up years ago.(They never were that good in the first place. All of their songs sound the same.) I rest my case. Just like The Rolling Stones or OZZY., or Jerry Lee Lewis. Embarrassing.
There was no reason for him to. Didn’t you see his last televised concert in the summer of ‘07? He was in amazing voice. Just a couple months before he passed too, so I’m not sure why you feel he needed to retire. No 1 needs to retire after 65 if they’re doing great at something, esp when it’s their passion.
Dance with a man...mmmmm
Too bad! Robert is much more interesting.
Who the fuck is Ellen?
Don't attempt to roller blade in the street in our neighborhood. Goulet will yell at you and say "Visitors are not allowed to skate in the street"! That's when ol Bob got the finger. He thought he owned the neighborhood. Good riddance Goulet
Goulet!!
Goulet!