I am so glad I didn't grow up watching Johnny Carson man I would have been a absolute wreck when he died. I can't even imagine how the people who watched him every day felt when he passed. I was born in 1990 so I've never seen him live but watching these old clips about his passing makes me so sad and tear up. Like I said I would have been crying like a baby if I grew up watching him.
Very very nice & heartfelt tribute. I'm surprised more people did not somehow discover this fine documentary on the life & contribution of a great legend. a class-act that no one will ever replace.
That was an amazing retrospective & celebration of one of the greatest in show business! As a side note, my gosh, that reporter is absolutely beautiful (strikingly so).
That's true..His life was meant to be on stage...he was to lucky to find a path to a show where he could do what he wanted.He fitted his show perfectly
When so many videos last 2 hours or more WHY was this sliced and diced into so many pieces - I'll tell you why - 6 times the upvotes and 6 times the ad revenue. GREED pure and simple - THUMBS UP to Carson DOUBLE THUMBS DOWN to you for chopping this up needlessly
Somewhat of a shit editing job by MSNBC (Note seeing certain segments 2-3 times). Anything with Carson footage is gold though. Having Rickles at the end was wonderful!
Not to rain on anybody's parade, but there was another side to Carson. Just read the book, written by his long time lawyer "Bombastic Bushkin" (as Carson called him). Also, they should have interviewed Joan Rivers, if they really wanted to get a more comprehensive picture of Johnny Carson - he wasn't the angel this retrospective would have you believe. There's usually a reason for everything - like being married 4 times - like he was.
I hope all your dirt comes out when u pass. this came out right after he died. If Carson has died in today's culture u better believe all his misdeeds would come out 1st especially because he was God forbid a white male. take in perspective this came out 13 years ago.
I am so glad I didn't grow up watching Johnny Carson man I would have been a absolute wreck when he died. I can't even imagine how the people who watched him every day felt when he passed. I was born in 1990 so I've never seen him live but watching these old clips about his passing makes me so sad and tear up. Like I said I would have been crying like a baby if I grew up watching him.
Jonny Carson was the greatest.
Beautiful tribute....goodnight Johnny and a much thank you for entertaining us every night for 30 years...may you rest in peace!!!
I am now 55 and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson is my youth !
Very very nice & heartfelt tribute. I'm surprised more people did not somehow discover this fine documentary on the life & contribution of a great legend. a class-act that no one will ever replace.
That was an amazing retrospective & celebration of one of the greatest in show business!
As a side note, my gosh, that reporter is absolutely beautiful (strikingly so).
Probably the most respected and beloved personality/celebrity on TV. EVER.
and he had the class to leave and never look back.
I never forget the GOAT Johnny Carson . I did forget how much I liked Ann Curry. What a great voice.
I grew up with Johnny, watching the Tonight Show and laughing hysterically every night. No one can top him at what he did.
Thank God I finally came across this. Biography has never done a program about this extraordinary man. I miss him. Watched him for all 30 years.
I have the show on video, I recorded it that night. The song was ok at the time , but Midler can go to hell today
THE MASTER of Late Night light entertainment. he made it look easy.
A truly, TRULY amazing career.
one of the greatest comedians of our time
They are all up there having a blast right now.
I can't believe this special has been on youtube for so long and I've never seen it till now. Great post! :)
Damn, do I miss Johnny today! I watched him for many years.
We will miss you Johnny!!!
I'll do the comedy ...... legend.
there is an amazing piece on pbs.com
That presenter is so FAKE.
Pretty bad, indeed. She seems to have never watched even one show--at least that is how it appears. I would have selected someone else for the job.
That's ANN CURRY. Hardly 'fake'!!
No Johnny, No Tonight Shows!!!
Johnny was at his best on the show, the rest of the time he was not happy and alone.
That's true..His life was meant to be on stage...he was to lucky to find a path to a show where he could do what he wanted.He fitted his show perfectly
When so many videos last 2 hours or more WHY was this sliced and diced into so many pieces - I'll tell you why - 6 times the upvotes and 6 times the ad revenue. GREED pure and simple - THUMBS UP to Carson DOUBLE THUMBS DOWN to you for chopping this up needlessly
too bad Midler made them deletet the performance at the end of this show
Why?
Somewhat of a shit editing job by MSNBC (Note seeing certain segments 2-3 times). Anything with Carson footage is gold though. Having Rickles at the end was wonderful!
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Not to rain on anybody's parade, but there was another side to Carson. Just read the book, written by his long time lawyer "Bombastic Bushkin" (as Carson called him). Also, they should have interviewed Joan Rivers, if they really wanted to get a more comprehensive picture of Johnny Carson - he wasn't the angel this retrospective would have you believe. There's usually a reason for everything - like being married 4 times - like he was.
I hope all your dirt comes out when u pass. this came out right after he died. If Carson has died in today's culture u better believe all his misdeeds would come out 1st especially because he was God forbid a white male. take in perspective this came out 13 years ago.