Martin Short Impersonates Bette Davis and She's Not a Fan | Carson Tonight Show

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  • Original Airdate: 01/07/1988
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  • @spatulaman2753
    @spatulaman2753 2 роки тому +2057

    I like that she’s 147yrs old in this clip and still smoking like a freight train.

    • @JBeezyJesusFreak
      @JBeezyJesusFreak 2 роки тому +46

      😂

    • @angelinasamson6996
      @angelinasamson6996 2 роки тому +71

      😂😂😂
      I was wondering how so many stars get to a ripe age and most of them smoke like chimneys

    • @taurnguard
      @taurnguard 2 роки тому +163

      She's 80 at that point; but, yeah could pass for 147.

    • @willwalker6894
      @willwalker6894 2 роки тому +60

      She was the inspiration for Cruella Deville

    • @douglasdavis8395
      @douglasdavis8395 2 роки тому +58

      @@willwalker6894 - "But cha AWR, Blanche, ya AWR in the wheelcheh!"

  • @PC4USE1
    @PC4USE1 Рік тому +255

    Miss Bette Davis trolled Martin before trolling was a thing. That smile she gave indicated volumes. Martin is fantastic and Bette was one of a kind.

    • @willrichtor
      @willrichtor Рік тому +24

      It's a shame how little people pay attention to the subtleties of great performers, as evidenced by the many comments here. The camera catches Bette reflexively blowing out an entire 2 lungs worth of smoke the moment he started in with his impression of her. Had she been drinking, it would have been a spit take. Just because the lady was reserved does not mean she was annoyed.

    • @kirinrex
      @kirinrex 10 місяців тому +6

      I know! I love her smile. And in so few words, she showed brilliant comedic timing.

    • @ericholck3914
      @ericholck3914 8 місяців тому +16

      I think Davis knew exactly what she was doing and reclaimed the spotlight in that moment perfectly. She knew his impression of her was spot-on, but I suspect she was also a little irked that Martin and Carson had been largely ignoring her and she was left sitting in the sidelines. It was her crafty way of reminding people who the top dog was.

    • @irishron4861
      @irishron4861 3 місяці тому +1

      @ericholck3914..oh she may have been the original Hollywood diva

    • @Ch0senJuan
      @Ch0senJuan Місяць тому +1

      When has trolling not existed? It’s always existed, just called different things throughout history.

  • @nysavvy9241
    @nysavvy9241 3 дні тому

    Johnny was and always will be the King of Late Night. Hard to believe Martin was that young once.!

  • @ronaldblair7930
    @ronaldblair7930 2 роки тому +20

    Bette Davis is giving you a WHOLE MOOD....Love it!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @JD.Knight
    @JD.Knight 3 роки тому +683

    The puffs of smoke from Bette was hilarious 🤣
    "If I smoke him out, maybe the little pip-squeak will shut the hell up"

    • @jennlovesbert1094
      @jennlovesbert1094 3 роки тому +20

      Lol man she was fire..

    • @pattiday431
      @pattiday431 3 роки тому +8

      Why didn't Martin do Betty saying, "What a dump!"

    • @krisscanlon4051
      @krisscanlon4051 3 роки тому +2

      I know so cool so old to see smoking

    • @maribethspence9458
      @maribethspence9458 3 роки тому +9

      Betty Davis used to scar me just watching her on tv haha. Probably be frozen in fear sitting next to her. Ever since seeing that one movie...dang it can't remember the title of it anymore, but I can still see the scenes. She was good at playing someone who was bat **** crazy that's for sure

    • @robertheintz8017
      @robertheintz8017 3 роки тому +12

      There is nothing more unattractive than an old wrinkled woman smoking.

  • @irenec7665
    @irenec7665 2 роки тому +905

    It was a badge of honor to be recognized by Bette Davis as a nuisance.
    His impression of Hepburn was fantastic.

    • @safffff1000
      @safffff1000 2 роки тому +19

      Betty Davis eyes, lol

    • @DigitalBridge.
      @DigitalBridge. 2 роки тому +42

      I loved the way all you could see was the plumes of cigarette smoke coming from Bette's direction into Martin's face. LOL

    • @Anca820
      @Anca820 2 роки тому +26

      I loved when he was Hepburn’s “cousin” selling hot dogs from a cart. He nailed her voice.

    • @sbhm1108
      @sbhm1108 2 роки тому +5

      @@DigitalBridge. lolol

    • @TELEVISIONARCHIVES
      @TELEVISIONARCHIVES 2 роки тому +28

      The thumbnail gives the impression she was annoyed but she actually wasn't

  • @honestone490
    @honestone490 2 роки тому +907

    The scene with Bette Davis is fall down hilarious. 7:39 The fact that he impersonated her to perfection and she pretended like it never happened is a comedy sketch no one could ever write. It just happens on its own.

    • @freedomchance9982
      @freedomchance9982 2 роки тому +113

      "Then we'll skip it. I just wanted to know." She was perfection!

    • @treeman2660
      @treeman2660 2 роки тому +38

      She's got Bette Davis thighs

    • @warrenscandrick2663
      @warrenscandrick2663 2 роки тому +5

      Very well said.

    • @DejaVu-iy8hh
      @DejaVu-iy8hh 2 роки тому +53

      She definitely looked like she thought she were the biggest star and couldn’t figure out why she was sitting there waiting for Martin Short to finish. She looked like she would just jump up and leave I’ve she could.. she looked like she was on a bad Starbucks date and just wanted it to end.

    • @johnvalentine3456
      @johnvalentine3456 2 роки тому +47

      @@DejaVu-iy8hh She looked like she wasn't long for this world. About 72 pounds and chain smoking...Probably felt pretty miserable. Martin was probably the least of it...

  • @sohailakhan
    @sohailakhan 2 роки тому +308

    Martin Short has always been one of the pillars of modern day comedy since the 80s. He's absolutely hilarious. I don't think I've ever seen anyone making Johnny laugh so hard for so long. You could genuinely see that Johnny was laughing not just trying to complement the guest.

    • @debsterish
      @debsterish Рік тому +12

      Johnny was truly enjoying himself.

    • @rickdesper
      @rickdesper Рік тому +11

      I love watching when Johnny really enjoyed a guest. You can tell he loved Martin Short's comedy - they both had their impersonations of Jerry Lewis which kept getting bounced back and forth. Nobody today is on top of the world of Hollywood and entertainment in the way Carson was during his run.

    • @HUsnagzHU
      @HUsnagzHU Рік тому +10

      Johnny wasn't being a tv personality anymore at that point he was just a dude laughing at an absolute PRO!

    •  Рік тому +5

      He is very irritating and not funny.

    • @skwerlmouse
      @skwerlmouse 8 місяців тому +2

      @@rickdesper did you ever see Rod Hall and Emu when they went on Johnny's show? It was comedy madness! Martin Short is one of my favourite comedians, ever.

  • @jmcg9443
    @jmcg9443 2 роки тому +799

    The brilliance is in the listening, Carson is totally engaged and actually having a conversation, not looking for his next laugh, but allowing the guest(s) to shine.

    • @kinglyatticus
      @kinglyatticus 2 роки тому +7

      And breathing in that second hand smoke

    • @jmcg9443
      @jmcg9443 2 роки тому +2

      @@kinglyatticus 😆

    • @therealtombrokaw
      @therealtombrokaw 2 роки тому +30

      The brilliance is actually in Carson not telling me how to vote or think every thirty seconds. I wonder how he restrained himself.

    • @jmcg9443
      @jmcg9443 2 роки тому +1

      @@therealtombrokaw Agreed!

    • @chickenlittle6756
      @chickenlittle6756 2 роки тому +18

      What made his show so much better than hosts now is he was an assist to his guests he didn't try to be the guest himself he was humble and interested in others enough to let them shine and also realize that's why we loved his show so much because he brought out the best in his guests he was a treasure

  • @dedspin
    @dedspin 2 роки тому +496

    I like how Johnny is legitimately cracking up. He loved all the impressions.

    • @spacep0d
      @spacep0d 2 роки тому +6

      Yeah it was great to see them basically playing. Hilarious.

    • @christophermclean3921
      @christophermclean3921 2 роки тому +9

      Johnny really enjoyed Martin

    • @leslievey8453
      @leslievey8453 Рік тому +5

      He was always so accommodating and free with his laughter with other comedians . No jealousy .

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 Рік тому +1

      @@christophermclean3921
      I just read the early life of Martin on wiki. It’s so tragic. He lost his mom when he was 18, and his dad at 20. 😢

    • @donarthiazi2443
      @donarthiazi2443 Рік тому +1

      @@leslievey8453
      I've heard others say that too. But I've also heard the exact opposite. Cheech & Chong flat-out called him a cock-block.
      I guess different people have different attitudes...

  • @kathyhoward9223
    @kathyhoward9223 2 роки тому +221

    Martin short is one of the few comedians that made me genuinely laugh.

  • @jammasterjay4298
    @jammasterjay4298 2 місяці тому +2

    There will never be another bete Davis but she lives forever in her work!

  • @Labowski2569
    @Labowski2569 3 роки тому +2171

    Martin Short has never gotten enough credit for his level of talent. He's one of the funniest guys to ever perform on stage or in film.

    • @xdreampcs8554
      @xdreampcs8554 3 роки тому +60

      Jiminy Glick is criminally underrated! I agree, Marty is amazing

    • @1985cactus
      @1985cactus 3 роки тому +64

      Really?
      Never found anything he has done even remotely funny.

    • @jennlovesbert1094
      @jennlovesbert1094 3 роки тому +10

      I miss him

    • @fu6817
      @fu6817 3 роки тому +18

      @@1985cactus Three Amigos is remotely funny. I liked it lot when i saw it as a kid :)

    • @pale_saint
      @pale_saint 3 роки тому +7

      @@1985cactus who’s funny to you?

  • @11C1P
    @11C1P 2 роки тому +935

    Carson was so great. I feel bad for people too young to have watched him or to remember watching him, they have no idea what a late night talk show should be like.

    • @rubennazario5769
      @rubennazario5769 2 роки тому +19

      the Jimmy's - they wish, Jay - in his dreams, Maybe Dave, Conan and now Colbert doing it fairly good. But not as good as the King of the Night Show JC.

    • @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
      @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206 2 роки тому +9

      @@rubennazario5769 you gotta see the Graham Norton Show!
      They're all good but I definitely have some favorites!
      ☮️💜

    • @wessmithp5560
      @wessmithp5560 2 роки тому +13

      Thankfully there’s UA-cam 😂

    • @billyking7372
      @billyking7372 2 роки тому +11

      That and Dean Martin kids don't know what they missed nobody could do what Dean did on live TV every again

    • @eddieg6436
      @eddieg6436 2 роки тому +14

      The stupid, vapid kids of today are too busy making idiotic Tic Tok videos, and looking in the mirror.

  • @michman2
    @michman2 Місяць тому +1

    Carson. One of very few that I still miss.

  • @kevhead1525
    @kevhead1525 9 місяців тому +50

    Whether you like Martin Short as a comedian or not, there is no question he excelled on talk shows like nearly noone else.

  • @doniellestenson3502
    @doniellestenson3502 3 роки тому +2817

    Bette's cigarette smoke had its own chair.

  • @4himsanctified
    @4himsanctified 3 роки тому +22

    Johnny loved having him on. His face is lit up.

  • @isaboteur2562
    @isaboteur2562 2 роки тому +83

    Martin Short is absolutely hysterical.
    This was such a treat to watch.

  • @johnwright2911
    @johnwright2911 2 роки тому +4

    Awe, Bette! An icon, legend and all around genius of a badass!

  • @dsh4159
    @dsh4159 3 роки тому +172

    There will never be another Johnny Carson. He was the king of late night period! God bless JC.

    • @kimtaylor3255
      @kimtaylor3255 3 роки тому +4

      So True.... he can NEVER be duplicated..... can NOT stand Letterman....

    • @dsh4159
      @dsh4159 3 роки тому +1

      @@kimtaylor3255 I did not mind Letterman. Aside from Conan, I think Letterman is way better than the rest of the guys that are on late night these days.

    • @Marny5580
      @Marny5580 3 роки тому +1

      Amazing that he was so painfully shy - and supposedly vomited before going onstage. He truly had "IT" ... and, yes, he is missed. Then there is Robin Williams - and George Carlin - definitely missed!!!

    • @dsh4159
      @dsh4159 3 роки тому

      @@Marny5580 very true, Robin Williams, George Carlin, also both comedic genius's in their own right. Both are missed for sure!

    • @willymcpeters2982
      @willymcpeters2982 2 роки тому

      @@kimtaylor3255 Stephen Colbert is the true king of late night and blows Carson out of the water

  • @jmatt4life
    @jmatt4life 3 роки тому +23

    Johnny was having such a good time!
    It makes me laugh to see Johnny so wrapped and giddy over Martin Short and laughing!

  • @JRZTXN
    @JRZTXN Місяць тому +1

    Martin Short is exactly the same now! Remarkable 🤌🏼🤩♥️

  • @jeremyellismusic
    @jeremyellismusic 2 роки тому +105

    8:22 to 8:25 for some of the best comedic timing ever. Martin does the 1 second pause and continues like it never happened, and Betty can't help but laugh.

    • @DigitalBridge.
      @DigitalBridge. 2 роки тому +10

      Also, the way he crosses his legs in the other direction and looks at Johnny, and continues the conversation and Johnny cracks up is pure gold.

    • @suave-rider
      @suave-rider Рік тому +9

      Bette played oblivious but laughed at the end

    • @harryflemming9924
      @harryflemming9924 Рік тому

      Ever? What are you 3

    • @youtubesucks8995
      @youtubesucks8995 Рік тому +8

      Bette was still switched on more than the younger generation knew 😉. “Then we’ll skip it” she set it up to end it.

    • @user-fm5nf6um7u
      @user-fm5nf6um7u 4 місяці тому

      ​@@youtubesucks8995I thought it was brilliant.

  • @dand2760
    @dand2760 3 роки тому +15

    His Jimny Glick skits always make me laugh even though I’ve seen them over and over 😄

  • @gregggoss2210
    @gregggoss2210 2 роки тому +413

    Johnny was a smooth operator. There is no one currently alive that can hold a candle to him. Miss your presence Johnny.

    • @ice9594
      @ice9594 2 роки тому +4

      So true. I grew up with Johnny, sneaking out of bed to watch The Late Show. His humor helped me get through a very tough childhood.

    • @JBeezyJesusFreak
      @JBeezyJesusFreak 2 роки тому +5

      I watched reruns ALL THE TIME. My favorite

    • @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
      @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206 2 роки тому +7

      The only one that can even come close, in my opinion, is Graham Norton.
      If you haven't seen the Graham Norton Show, I highly recommend watching!
      Give it a try!
      Johnny has left the building.
      ☮️💜

    • @HumanPerson_final
      @HumanPerson_final 2 роки тому +1

      I don't know that I've ever seen a Carson interview. I grew up watching Letterman and it immediately struck me just how much Letterman seems to have taken after Carson's style.

    • @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
      @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206 2 роки тому

      @@HumanPerson_final
      Am I stoned?
      How would you know, especially immediately, that Letterman took Johnny's style if you never watched Johnny?
      Did I miss something?
      I'm cornfuzed.

  • @djmips
    @djmips Місяць тому

    Johnny was more amused by Short than anybody there!

  • @jedburghpear7741
    @jedburghpear7741 Рік тому +5

    Brilliant, l have so much respect for Bette, she was such a great actor. Martin is just hilarious.

  • @kathleen2754
    @kathleen2754 3 роки тому +40

    Absolutely love Johnny Carson. Miss him to this day. RIP Johnny

  • @JackieBaisa
    @JackieBaisa 3 роки тому +674

    I freaking love how every once in a while, at a key moment in Martin's talking, a large puff of Bette's cigarette smoke would waft over on the screen. HA! Made me laugh every time. Gotta love the '80s.

    • @susannaCdonovan23
      @susannaCdonovan23 3 роки тому +20

      Right, it was not illegal to smoke in public in the 80,s but it's now illegal to own a cigarette that isn't taxed and a joint that's not purchased from a Marijuana Dispensary.

    • @davidgalinat4257
      @davidgalinat4257 3 роки тому +9

      She was probably the last guest allowed to smoke on the set.

    • @JackieBaisa
      @JackieBaisa 3 роки тому +10

      @@davidgalinat4257 My recollection is that public smoking became illegal in the early '90s. So, I think there were a couple more years. But it's possible they had to add a special hardcore air filtration system just for her. HA!

    • @carbonbiker
      @carbonbiker 3 роки тому +27

      Nobody told Bette Davis what to do. No. Body...

    • @salvadorromero9712
      @salvadorromero9712 3 роки тому +4

      California, already by then turning into a very ban-happy state, banned smoking in bars and restaurants in the late 1990s--ironically just as its people were voting to legalize medical marijuana. It was the first smoking ban of its kind anywhere in the world (aside from Taliban Afghanistan); bans in other indoor places had long been creeping in, but this was considered a shocking extension even when next instituted in e.g. New York and then Ireland half a decade later.
      Smoking has been steadily dropping in popularity, at a rate unaffected by bans or other government policy, ever since the late 1960s when the Surgeon General reported on its dangers. So by the end of Carson's run in the early 1990s it was already very rare to have a guest smoke on a talk show, though it had been quite common in the 1970s; you even saw it on shows like Match Game.
      However the great Bette Davis, already on death's doorstep in this clip, would not go anywhere without her cigarette; so if you wanted her, you accommodated, as they did here with the ashtray and everything. If that's what you needed to get a legend of her status, they'd probably do it today too--especially since such smoking would be legal, easily falling under the stage performance exception.

  • @tubereuse_criminelle
    @tubereuse_criminelle 9 місяців тому +39

    Why isn't she a fan? She's giggled😄Our beautiful one and only Bette❤

    • @kevyak
      @kevyak 2 місяці тому +8

      It was her persona to not be impressed by anything.

    • @15packman
      @15packman 2 місяці тому

      Honestly, a great actress, but not pretty…

    • @tubereuse_criminelle
      @tubereuse_criminelle 2 місяці тому +2

      @@15packman no, not "pretty", I quite agree. Bette was beautiful!😍

    • @RichieRich1234RICH
      @RichieRich1234RICH 2 місяці тому +3

      @@15packmanyep let’s not kid ourselves. Bette even in her youngest roles was a character actress. She did look great in some movies but she wasn’t Hedy Lamar. She never relied on her looks which is why her career was so long.

    • @sarahmariah100
      @sarahmariah100 Місяць тому +2

      Right I got the impression she did think it was funny. Kind of hard to tell but it seemed like she did think it was funny, but acted like she didn't - but, then, with her face being older and all it kind of obscred her little irony and made her seem like she really might not be amused.

  • @aprilgoffinet3159
    @aprilgoffinet3159 Місяць тому

    Ive always loved Wartin Short
    ....and still do!

  • @ambermoffat9700
    @ambermoffat9700 2 роки тому +34

    I love Betty's little sassy puffs of smoke here and there.

  • @copyright-ur1sf
    @copyright-ur1sf 2 роки тому +20

    lol Damn, Ms. Bette don't suffer fools, does she? That little grin towards the end was the best Martin was gonna get out of her

  • @cz2165
    @cz2165 2 роки тому +50

    Martin Short always makes me laugh, and he has gotten better over the years.

  • @jenniferburman3765
    @jenniferburman3765 2 роки тому +568

    Johnny Carson always truly appreciated the talents of his guests. Love his laughs.

    • @callumnye2562
      @callumnye2562 2 роки тому +2

      Hello Jennifer, how are you doing?

    • @josephmango4628
      @josephmango4628 2 роки тому +12

      What made Johnny a great host was allowing his guests to talk and express themselves without constantly interrupting them.

    • @codprocamp4690
      @codprocamp4690 2 роки тому +2

      @@callumnye2562 stop flirting

    • @markcantemail8018
      @markcantemail8018 2 роки тому

      @@codprocamp4690 Hello ProCamp .

    • @tstefanyk6604
      @tstefanyk6604 2 роки тому +5

      He understood the role of the interviewer. He kept the focus on the guest and knew how to bring out the best in them. He was a rare breed of interviewer, and wickedly funny too!

  • @patg-money225
    @patg-money225 3 роки тому +123

    As a kid growing up in the 70's my parents let me stay up and watch Johnny every night. Thank goodness!

    • @Just-Joyce4009
      @Just-Joyce4009 3 роки тому +6

      Then off to bed I had to 🚶go...memorable times....I would not trade it for the world

    • @monermccarthy7198
      @monermccarthy7198 3 роки тому +4

      @@Just-Joyce4009 That's for sure, it was a real treat to stay up late.

    • @Boski391
      @Boski391 3 роки тому +4

      So, your parents are cool. Nice.

    • @brendalg4
      @brendalg4 3 роки тому +3

      Same... so glad I was allowed to stay up late. I was also able to get myself up for school.

    • @lesleythompson6801
      @lesleythompson6801 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, in high school every day certain friends and I would rehash the previous Tonight Show.

  • @frippertonics6421
    @frippertonics6421 3 місяці тому

    It's awesome to see Johnny enjoying enjoying himself like this.

  • @MmeO
    @MmeO 5 місяців тому

    I forgot what a fabulous impersonator he is!!

  • @lili2u405
    @lili2u405 2 роки тому +169

    The good old days...the 80's were so much fun.

    • @valeriesmith3218
      @valeriesmith3218 2 роки тому +5

      Yes the late 19 hundreds were fun.😅😂🤣😂

    • @Dweller415
      @Dweller415 2 роки тому

      @@valeriesmith3218 😒

    • @RetroDawn
      @RetroDawn 2 роки тому

      @@valeriesmith3218 Nah, the 90s weren't so great for pop culture.

  • @Big_M_T
    @Big_M_T 3 роки тому +188

    I have rarely seen Johnny laugh so hard.

    • @sarahalbers5555
      @sarahalbers5555 3 роки тому +12

      Robin Williams had Johnny in tears!

    • @DScritchy
      @DScritchy 3 роки тому +6

      Have you seen Inner Space? Martin Short at his finest. HILARIOUS!

    • @mirozen_
      @mirozen_ 3 роки тому +4

      @@sarahalbers5555 Yep, Robin always cracked him up! Don Rickles did as well!

    • @terifringer8560
      @terifringer8560 3 роки тому +4

      There's an episode with Burt Reynolds where Johnny loses it. 😁

    • @Lnzinorbit
      @Lnzinorbit 3 роки тому +2

      Their friendship did not endure but he absolutely loved the humor of Joan Rivers.

  • @benf1111
    @benf1111 6 місяців тому +1

    Johnny's laugh brings up so many good childhood memories.

  • @paulaglenn388
    @paulaglenn388 2 роки тому +74

    He did Bette perfectly and I loved her response 😂

    • @erika8627
      @erika8627 Рік тому +4

      It totally went over her head, awesome!

    • @djb1317
      @djb1317 Рік тому +18

      @@erika8627 no she was in on the joke

    • @Julius_Paul
      @Julius_Paul 5 місяців тому +3

      @@djb1317 She was a little drunk, had borderline dementia at this point, and took Martin's answer for face value, not for the joke it was. Martin realized that it went over her head, then timed a perfect freeze of action, then Johnny and Martin jumped out of that mess by making giddy Jerry sounds to deflect from the situation.

    • @ShelterDogs
      @ShelterDogs Місяць тому

      Very well explained. I couldn't understand some of the current top comments. I also thought something was off. Like some kind of disconnect in that moment. Now I better understand why.

  • @perryshader2770
    @perryshader2770 3 роки тому +26

    MS Davis played her part Magnificently; as usual.

  • @shellwilliams6306
    @shellwilliams6306 2 роки тому +33

    You can tell Bette Davis is from a different time period. God bless her. I miss Johnny 🥺😢

  • @lilithrogers5204
    @lilithrogers5204 Рік тому +4

    Great to see Bette Davis.......such a wonderful Actress.

  • @robertm7889
    @robertm7889 Рік тому +3

    Best Carson interview of all time.

  • @valerielake467
    @valerielake467 3 роки тому +93

    Nobody can hold a candle up to Johnny.My siblings and I watch Johnny Carson Friday nights and every night on summer vacation., In my house it was never "The Tonight Show",it was," Who's on Johnny tonight?" I really miss Johnny.

    • @maryczerniak1902
      @maryczerniak1902 3 роки тому +2

      Miss him every night, no one will ever be that good.

    • @Michelle-jz8vl
      @Michelle-jz8vl 3 роки тому +1

      He was a freakin racist.
      Good riddance.

    • @Danny-ju2ip
      @Danny-ju2ip 3 роки тому +1

      I used to beg my mother as a kid to stay up late just to watch Carson cuz it was such a great show. He really knew how to entertain a whole family. My siblings still joke about how I always wanted to watch it.

    • @victorjbarker
      @victorjbarker 3 роки тому

      Johnny was the best to ever do it.

    • @UncleEbenezer77
      @UncleEbenezer77 3 роки тому +2

      @@Michelle-jz8vl When did Carson ever display any racism?

  • @nevermind501
    @nevermind501 3 роки тому +84

    I love Johnny’s laugh, it’s so real.

    • @Rocanala
      @Rocanala 3 роки тому

      You can’t be serious

    • @fromulus
      @fromulus 3 роки тому +1

      Now Fallon does a terrible impression of him every night.

    • @ClearOutSamskaras
      @ClearOutSamskaras 3 роки тому

      It doesn't look real to me.

  • @judithpevy
    @judithpevy 2 роки тому +15

    Martin Short is adorable.

  • @matthewhixson3735
    @matthewhixson3735 3 роки тому +42

    So great to see Johnny laugh and goof off with Martin! Those were the days.

  • @sgtleobella
    @sgtleobella 3 роки тому +74

    That puff of smoke blown at Martin at 2:28 when he yelled, 'BETTE!' lol

  • @m.hartyfool
    @m.hartyfool 2 місяці тому

    I miss enjoying the talent that came out of this era. So good! So funny! 😅

  • @adrianajimenez4342
    @adrianajimenez4342 2 місяці тому

    Mrs.Davis a Hollywood legend ❤

  • @danicegewiss862
    @danicegewiss862 3 роки тому +85

    She liked it. I saw the half smile. She was trying hard not to show she loved it.

    • @terrashavon
      @terrashavon 3 роки тому +9

      She was trying hard not to tell how much she hated it. He sucked

    • @spookrockcity
      @spookrockcity 3 роки тому +4

      @@terrashavon Anime avatar

    • @gbars02
      @gbars02 3 роки тому +9

      I don't understand any of this; Bette went for the laugh.. Bette: "Do you do me"; Martin answers in pitch perfect Bette Davis response; Bette cuts in: "Then will skip it; I just wanted to know".

    • @jbow958
      @jbow958 2 роки тому +1

      I don't think so. I think she thought he was more of an autistic nitwit.

  • @stephenriggs8177
    @stephenriggs8177 3 роки тому +3000

    I'm still wrapping my head around the notion that Bette Davis and Martin Short ever shared the same stage.

    • @Janster59
      @Janster59 3 роки тому +29

      me too

    • @belamoure
      @belamoure 3 роки тому +59

      Here too she was shocked by the noise the ebullient vulgarity the screams. Poor lady.

    • @kirby711
      @kirby711 3 роки тому +41

      I think she was in shock

    • @dagny8336
      @dagny8336 3 роки тому +107

      I'm still wrapping my head around the fact that people don't know how to spell Bette Davis' name correctly.

    • @kirby711
      @kirby711 3 роки тому +52

      @@dagny8336 wrap your head around the fact that kids can't do math without a calculator or spell their own names What a screwed up world my friend
      🔄

  • @lenhummel5766
    @lenhummel5766 29 днів тому

    Martin Short was absolutely brilliant in this classic "let it fly" interview.
    🎯💎🎯

  • @lmc2375
    @lmc2375 2 роки тому +53

    I love Martin Short! How can you not?! He's as great as the greats.

  • @Danny-ju2ip
    @Danny-ju2ip 3 роки тому +43

    I loved that Johhny kept the guests on the couch throughout the nights, it made for an entertaining night of interactions between guests

    • @tonirose6776
      @tonirose6776 3 роки тому

      @Skip Ads Just as entertainers to today...

    • @patprop74
      @patprop74 2 роки тому

      kinda like the graham norton show before its time.

  • @heismightytosave527
    @heismightytosave527 3 роки тому +163

    Sure wish Johnny and the tonight show was still around, this was a sweet time, and true entertainment!

    • @bettycogswell9851
      @bettycogswell9851 3 роки тому

      It sure was. I miss Johnny soooooo much...

    • @Danny-ju2ip
      @Danny-ju2ip 3 роки тому +1

      Johnny is gone to that great late night party in the sky but we still have these memories

    • @barrymak8061
      @barrymak8061 2 місяці тому

      His BURTON ....NA ..NA.....I'm Welsh ......NA

  • @c.s.mcleod7383
    @c.s.mcleod7383 2 роки тому

    1980s! What a decade for Martin. 1980 SCTV in Edmonton. To New York mid 80's SNL. Johnny Carson 1988.

  • @diamonddog4708
    @diamonddog4708 Рік тому +3

    The puffs of smoke 😆 You'd think Bette Davis was blowing it in his direction on purpose

  • @ceofounder
    @ceofounder 3 роки тому +15

    Martin Short is a comedic golden treasure of a man!
    Legendary multitalented comedian and actor!
    Comedy/comedian awesomeness!
    God bless the late, great:
    Bette Davis
    Johnny Carson
    Ed McMahon.
    Legends forever!

  • @teresagoben9462
    @teresagoben9462 3 роки тому +228

    Late night talk shows have never been the same without Johnny Carson.

    • @RetroCaptain
      @RetroCaptain 3 роки тому

      I used to like Johnny, and David Letterman once both were off the air, I rarely watch Talk Shows. Pop Life, with Richard Crouse, (CTV) is one exception. Always in depth and real. The other side of the coin is The Frank D'Angelo Show (CHCH Hamilton)(the very hometown TV Station for Martin Short) he grills em.

    • @bjackins1879
      @bjackins1879 3 роки тому

      He really was utterly charming and had a smile and laugh that lit up a room.

    • @emansnas
      @emansnas 3 роки тому

      Easy for you to say. Just imagine how incredibly sad the likes of Kimmel and Fallon would feel if they had a clue.

    • @hairynews8348
      @hairynews8348 3 роки тому +1

      He sure was the king

    • @RobertLofrano
      @RobertLofrano 3 роки тому +1

      I agree totally, it was the tonight show, not the politically correct, tear down the right show, and Ed the best, his classic Heeeeeeerrrrrs Johnny

  • @brianrodney712
    @brianrodney712 8 місяців тому +2

    I saw Bette Davis at The London Palladium , on stage answering questions from the audience after seeing a performance of one of her movies. She had a wonderful ' presence' !

  • @slyb7193
    @slyb7193 2 роки тому

    Miss Johnny, best host...Martin Short is very talented...

  • @bluestrife28
    @bluestrife28 3 роки тому +271

    Ahh Bette was such a woman of steel. I love at even this age she’s still quick with the wit and the attitude. “Then we’ll skip it.” 😂😂

    • @beatricefaria-clendinning8943
      @beatricefaria-clendinning8943 3 роки тому +10

      All time Hollywood legend!❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏

    • @OfficialMarkZuckerberg
      @OfficialMarkZuckerberg 3 роки тому +15

      She honestly just seems like she's got a shitty attitude honestly. Toughness is not the same thing as rudeness.

    • @fl0nk11
      @fl0nk11 3 роки тому +40

      @@OfficialMarkZuckerberg She totally caught the impression and cracked a joke. Look at her expression afterward. She wasn't being rude, she was being funny.

    • @OfficialMarkZuckerberg
      @OfficialMarkZuckerberg 3 роки тому +7

      @@fl0nk11 I just don't know her sense of humor, she just seemed upset she was even there

    • @zombywoof1015
      @zombywoof1015 3 роки тому +13

      As cool as they come Bette is.

  • @bigh6530
    @bigh6530 3 роки тому +196

    Making Johnny laugh is a gift in itself.

    • @icecol22
      @icecol22 3 роки тому +5

      I agree 100% You have arrived if you make Johnny Laugh.

    • @Danny-ju2ip
      @Danny-ju2ip 3 роки тому +2

      You could tell Johnny was genuinely entertained here and was very loose and having fun

    • @UncleEbenezer77
      @UncleEbenezer77 3 роки тому

      It was pretty much a given back then that if Johnny invited a stand-up over to the couch after their set, their career was "made".

  • @seanmurphy3753
    @seanmurphy3753 Місяць тому

    For once, did not scan comments during the video because the humor and fast pace was amazing!, had to focus and watch it all. Wow... great stuff

  • @markminister2599
    @markminister2599 2 роки тому +1

    Comedians are truly born. How fantastic.

  • @BogartFan001
    @BogartFan001 3 роки тому +42

    Thanks for the laughter, Johnny. There will never be another quite like you.

  • @bettycogswell9851
    @bettycogswell9851 3 роки тому +16

    I love seeing Johnny laugh at Martin. 2 iconic comedians...

  • @johnsjohnson448
    @johnsjohnson448 Рік тому +3

    Martin Short has always been the quintessential guest. This is hysterically funny. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mrtriffid
    @mrtriffid 3 місяці тому

    SCTV was a collection of the most amazing celebrity impersonators ever gathered in one show!!!!! Short's 'Mr. Rogers' was incredible!

  • @TerryFlynn-df2gy
    @TerryFlynn-df2gy 7 місяців тому +4

    Bette Davis was not the easiest person to deal with ,Martin Short was and is a treasure! Big fan of SCTV!

  • @drivingmusic5923
    @drivingmusic5923 3 роки тому +21

    Can’t believe I actually watched this episode in 1988! Great times!

  • @RIXRADvidz
    @RIXRADvidz 3 роки тому +377

    I love how Marty was trying to be polite, ''you aren't that easy to do'' Well Then Skip It, it stunned him. That's Our Ms. Davis. BAM

    • @brucedillinger9448
      @brucedillinger9448 3 роки тому +67

      But he WAS doing her in the delivery of that line. I don't think she even realized it. 😁

    • @JR-zm2yu
      @JR-zm2yu 3 роки тому +22

      @@brucedillinger9448 Indeed! Hence, the rolling of those Betty Davis Eyes!😂💜🙏

    • @joe-vz6hx
      @joe-vz6hx 3 роки тому +20

      "BAM?" does that mean "Bitchy Arrogant Madam?"

    • @drdre4397
      @drdre4397 3 роки тому +6

      @@joe-vz6hx Old people and Old stars are like Hipsters and a new band. They all act like it's the greatest thing, will never be as good as back when they first found it. There isn't music like that etc...

    • @davenorth8922
      @davenorth8922 3 роки тому +10

      She lit him up in a New York Minute!

  • @annieh.8175
    @annieh.8175 2 роки тому +3

    I used to love watching Martin Short on SNL when he would do Hepburn...I lived for that. He got it down so perfect!

  • @chrisfaizon1156
    @chrisfaizon1156 2 роки тому +1

    If you made it on Johnny Carson then you made it!

  • @jlnasseri4390
    @jlnasseri4390 3 роки тому +157

    Bette Davis was a great talent, took over the screen in every movie and a legend. She had a battle with breast cancer as well as had 4 strokes which is why she is so thin on this show. She died a year and a half later after her appearance.

    • @jaimelee9608
      @jaimelee9608 3 роки тому +17

      I agree completely, but she looked so ill, frail, and uncomfortable. I don't like the last appearance of Karen Carpenter for similar, albeit wildly different heath reasons.

    • @bend6973
      @bend6973 3 роки тому +13

      Smoking cigarettes can't help.

    • @em_birch
      @em_birch 3 роки тому +26

      @@bend6973 She lived to be 81. That's still a pretty long life.

    • @marliesyanke4580
      @marliesyanke4580 3 роки тому +20

      @@jaimelee9608 Bette was brave to go on the show, she was a gutsy dame.

    • @Tessmage_Tessera
      @Tessmage_Tessera 3 роки тому +6

      She was always naturally thin, though.

  • @traviswoodall6547
    @traviswoodall6547 3 роки тому +56

    I’m not sure if these old Carson clips show how GREAT he was compared to everyone today or if they show how great all of the guests were compared to today....or both. But the nostalgia is certainly enjoyable.

  • @fandude7
    @fandude7 2 роки тому +1

    Johnny is the best. No one is even second.

  • @eliqueiros1137
    @eliqueiros1137 2 роки тому +10

    I love how he brings out the comic nerd in John. Like John saw a younger version of himself and became a kid again.

  • @lordkingston
    @lordkingston 2 роки тому +252

    Wow, that Robin Williams impersonation at 4:15 was amazing! Not many can pull it off so effortlessly.

    • @omarcrespo77
      @omarcrespo77 2 роки тому +13

      As an impersonator I can say that impersonating an impersonator is the hardest thing to impersonate cause you have to impersonate all he/she impersonates with you.

    • @JBeezyJesusFreak
      @JBeezyJesusFreak 2 роки тому +5

      @@omarcrespo77 This comment needs 1000 likes😂. It's true though.

    • @Wicked_Trojan
      @Wicked_Trojan 2 роки тому +8

      Martin Short and Robin Williams were cut from the same cloth.

    • @billthomas8994
      @billthomas8994 2 роки тому +2

      My dog used to do an impersonation of Dan Akroyd doing a 70s impersonation of Tom Snyder’s laugh. He was very talented indeed (my dog)

    • @moxica93
      @moxica93 Рік тому +2

      I recall from Short's biography that Robin lived with him for a short period of time, so I'm sure he had a lot of time to study his mannerisms.

  • @beastarentertainment4926
    @beastarentertainment4926 3 роки тому +427

    Wow Betty Davis was 80 years old on the show one year before she died. What a legend!

    • @BigBadJerryRogers
      @BigBadJerryRogers 3 роки тому +25

      That's right, kids today need to be more like her. Start drinking and smoking early.

    • @meangene98
      @meangene98 3 роки тому +16

      She was only eighty?

    • @metube5614
      @metube5614 3 роки тому +11

      I Don’t miss her.

    • @tulsaguy9963
      @tulsaguy9963 3 роки тому +14

      And she was a chain smoker!

    • @coryburns9161
      @coryburns9161 3 роки тому +24

      I don't care what any of you think Bette Davis was great. When I was younger I thought she was crazy but that just was her character she played

  • @user-iy1qf6fq9w
    @user-iy1qf6fq9w Місяць тому

    Short doing Bette is a riot! 😂

  • @michelerocks167
    @michelerocks167 2 роки тому +4

    Martin Short is as cute today as he was back then. Love him!

    • @trevorjennings721
      @trevorjennings721 2 роки тому

      Hello Michele, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??

  • @Whatdocowsdrink
    @Whatdocowsdrink 2 роки тому +157

    Bette Davis could give two fecks about Martin Short. “Then we’ll skip it” 😂😂

    • @davidswanson8493
      @davidswanson8493 2 роки тому

      Cows drink goats milk

    • @Prolinium
      @Prolinium 2 роки тому +2

      Short thought he could do Davis. Nobody else did. It slipped unnoticed. He's a nothing to compare.

    • @YorkyOne
      @YorkyOne 2 роки тому +5

      'Couldn't give'.

    • @billiemason9162
      @billiemason9162 2 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 yes Betty

    • @marliesyanke4580
      @marliesyanke4580 2 роки тому +1

      @@Prolinium
      Martin is nothing, so rude.

  • @vintageMIDI
    @vintageMIDI 3 роки тому +300

    Growing up watching Carson while finishing the next day's homework was the best part of my high school years. There will NEVER be another. Miss you Johnny, Ed, & Doc.

    • @Cerebrosity
      @Cerebrosity 3 роки тому +10

      Me too! I miss Johnny...homework not so much!

    • @NJDiMaggio
      @NJDiMaggio 3 роки тому +10

      No other nighttime show host after him came even close!

    • @TeamCat1128
      @TeamCat1128 3 роки тому +11

      For me, it was going to sleep (after finishing homework) listening to JC as my dad watched it in the living room. Dad’s gone now. Precious memories.

    • @funguy4utube
      @funguy4utube 3 роки тому +3

      Hear Hear !

    • @gigisasz4580
      @gigisasz4580 3 роки тому +3

      I think Doc is still kickin it and retired mostly but still playing music good.. unless that was an old video I recently saw.

  • @jeanpaulmichell7243
    @jeanpaulmichell7243 2 роки тому +7

    I had forgotten how funny Short could really be. Underappreciated, I'd say.

  • @vitothepizzaguy7475
    @vitothepizzaguy7475 2 роки тому +2

    The Lucy impression!
    ''Gary get my clutch back hurry!''

  • @hawlikd
    @hawlikd 2 роки тому +15

    Bettie Davis is smoking a heater and blows it in Shorts face! Classic!

  • @sonychiba4733
    @sonychiba4733 3 роки тому +17

    I don't know is it just me or is Martin Short very underrated as far as his comedy talents the guy has always been fantastic that quick-witted non-stop humor🤣🤣

    • @pershingii2424
      @pershingii2424 3 роки тому +2

      I hadn't paid much attention to him at the time he started out until I saw him in Father of The Bride. Looking back on his older stuff, He's really a funny guy. It's a shame he doesn't do much of this since his wife passed some years back.

  • @TheBrookslyn
    @TheBrookslyn Рік тому +2

    That was his FIRST appearance.?!?!Man, the instant rapport with Johnny. Legends both.

  • @riverafamily7
    @riverafamily7 2 роки тому +2

    Martin Short is one of the all time beat ever to exist. He and Steve Martin and Robin Williams ❤

  • @Tom-ok2rh
    @Tom-ok2rh 3 роки тому +256

    I never knew that Martin Short was that talented with his impersonations. That was quite impressive but Johnny always was able to get the best out of his guests. I sure miss him

    • @RetroCaptain
      @RetroCaptain 3 роки тому +8

      He honed his shtick on the good old SCTV 40 or years ago.

    • @noitallmanaz
      @noitallmanaz 3 роки тому +1

      has you head been stuck up you hole for 50 years?

    • @TheRjpiper
      @TheRjpiper 3 роки тому +3

      No one will ever replace Johnny

    • @Julius_Paul
      @Julius_Paul 3 роки тому +4

      Johnny got the most out of his guests, but Martin got the most out of Johnny

    • @eddierascalhaskell4954
      @eddierascalhaskell4954 Рік тому +1

      Yeah watch some SCTV reruns. That whole crew was on fire.

  • @wrinthiak3431
    @wrinthiak3431 3 роки тому +130

    The Kathrine Hepburn imitation got me rollin!!!🤣🤣🤣

    • @billyb3725
      @billyb3725 3 роки тому +3

      Me too!!

    • @marilynguinnane4663
      @marilynguinnane4663 3 роки тому +3

      Wrinthia K -- I do a really good Hepburn myself, and being a woman I can pull it off (should I say it? better).

    • @wrinthiak3431
      @wrinthiak3431 3 роки тому +4

      @@marilynguinnane4663 "The calla lillies are in bloom ah-gain" is my best shot at Hepburn. 😊

    • @kevinrussell6530
      @kevinrussell6530 3 роки тому +2

      @@wrinthiak3431 how about, "They said I could never love again, well I can!"

    • @wrinthiak3431
      @wrinthiak3431 3 роки тому

      @@kevinrussell6530 🤣

  • @kellydavis3687
    @kellydavis3687 2 роки тому +223

    Martin’s such a gentleman. He didn’t embarrass her by saying he already imitated her. She probably knew he had already imitated her and was doing a classic Bette dis. She was always sharp. When he imitated her again at her request and she wouldn’t acknowledge it, that’s more shade from Bette. He was, again, a gentleman about it. If it was her little joke on him, he let her have it. If she honestly didn’t recognize his imitation, then he’d look like a such a jerk telling her. He chose to be respectful and kind either way. That’s how Martin has always been. Maybe it’s because he’s Canadian or it’s innate. I’m not sure the audience recognized the brutal burn she dealt out twice.

    • @videosyncrisy
      @videosyncrisy 2 роки тому +7

      Nicely put.

    • @lexfip7515
      @lexfip7515 2 роки тому +7

      Agree she , Mz Davis...ouch, way below the belt...zero class.
      Thanks for the laughs Mr.short.

    • @anthemgunaether2914
      @anthemgunaether2914 2 роки тому +5

      Love your insightful post about this rare and legendary moment. Thank you!

    • @juliemiller9760
      @juliemiller9760 2 роки тому +11

      A gentleman...not going to try to make her look dense. She accomplished so much in her life...wish she would have taken the high road with wonderful Martin.

    • @denyss3476
      @denyss3476 2 роки тому +1

      She was plain RUDE to him.. As a Canadian, i thought about the being Canadian thing also.. But i said it was just me, now you mentioned it. Hope we're wrong..shouldn't fault someone for they culture.. He's a very funny naturally..

  • @ladyanne8139
    @ladyanne8139 2 роки тому +1

    Martin Short fabulous imitator... Betty and Kate H 2 of moms faves......

  • @Nicholaskcl
    @Nicholaskcl 3 роки тому +61

    Carson was not only the greatest talk show, but the greatest show in the history of television!

    • @SwankeyMonkey
      @SwankeyMonkey 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, for its time and still holds today.
      Fairly recently though, *Craig Ferguson's* show was one of the best kept secrets of Late Night talk shows. Must look up his stuff on YT if you need some good cheering up.

    • @Nicholaskcl
      @Nicholaskcl 3 роки тому +1

      @@SwankeyMonkey love Craig. My top 3 new era late night shows would be late night with Conan, late late with Craig and late show with David

    • @SwankeyMonkey
      @SwankeyMonkey 3 роки тому

      @@Nicholaskcl I would largely agree with your choices, regarding the *early* Late Night Dave Letterman and Conan, but recently Dave got way too political making him no longer funny and all of Conan's virtue signaling gets tiresome. Craig on the other hand purposefully stayed apolitical and focused on everything that was funny making his show the better for it. And because of that, all of Craig's guests felt comfortable and let their guards down and made for much better and funnier interviews overall.

    • @MrPetepeeters101
      @MrPetepeeters101 3 роки тому

      @2020 Rox 😆

    • @alvintiangco351
      @alvintiangco351 3 роки тому

      Yeah