johnny carson was an experience. america was so blessed to have johnny every weeknight for decades when the world was still normal.

Frank grins from ear to ear without stopping as soon as Don comes out. So sweet.

This was a true Tonight Show event ! Talent the likes of which we may never see again .. love and miss them all ❤️

@dottiegillespie8067

Жыл бұрын

I was a kid when this was on. I'm so grateful to be old enough to have seen all of these exciting, talented performers on tv. How lucky I am!! Good day to you

@joannagipson12

Жыл бұрын

Me too 😢😊❤❤❤❤

@robertgoss4842

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@jeffreyfeinstein5525

Жыл бұрын

"The Restaurant Table Story"!

@garyny4073

Жыл бұрын

Amerant - happy 50th . 🥃🚬☕👍

This is the epitome of why THE Carson Tonight Show will never be duplicated or outdone. Johnny was the bar that everyone else was measured by.

@timf2279

11 ай бұрын

I agree.

@gregdebaggis5032

9 ай бұрын

Amen! He was the GOAT!!

@ecarloscastillo9691

5 ай бұрын

Dick Cavett was pretty good too

@Derfboy

4 ай бұрын

Still is.

@casaetica-roma

Ай бұрын

I absolutely agree

My gosh. We don’t have any people of this class anymore. There must be one heck of a show in heaven every night. RIP.

@dianeamaral8151

Ай бұрын

So many beautiful voices in this world ❤❤

@curbozerboomer1773

10 күн бұрын

I cringe whenever watching this show...but I still watch it!...It is just that both Carson and Rickles seem a little bit uptight, a little nervous around Sinatra, who seems to be such a narcissist, and of course, expects people to worship his career. And then there is the shadowy relationship Sinatra had with the Mob! I believe he was feared, because of that connection.

@ranchodeluxe1

5 күн бұрын

​@@curbozerboomer1773That's a lot to read in. Sinatra, was Sinatra. They were both huge fans.

@marilynwillett804

3 күн бұрын

Heaven? Jesus told Nicodemus ' You must be born again to enter heaven'' IF they were born again believers then yes.

@ranchodeluxe1

3 күн бұрын

@@marilynwillett804 Wherever they are, that's where I want to go.

This was one of Johnny Carson's best Tonight Show's. Now everybody knows why Sinatra earned the title "Chairman Of The Board." Nobody has done more for people than this man. He was one of a kind. When Don Rickles came on boy does he light up the room.

God, I miss those guys. I’m 66 and I grew up watching them. Legends to say the least. RIP guys, I just wish we could have more. Thanks for the incredible memories.

One of the GREATEST moments in The Tonight Show's history! Don and Frank were amazing!

@billlaspin1277

Жыл бұрын

Frank cutout the lyric about singing some rock and roll that's because Frank did not like rock and roll.

@stephencolley334

8 ай бұрын

Too bad Frank was off that night. Out of tune a lot, off the beat a lot, changed lyrics several times. Drunk? Didn't give a damn, I'm Sinatra be honored I'm here.

@hallgeirhansen9124

7 ай бұрын

@@stephencolley334yes, I think ha WAS drunk, having a good time, mabe TOO relaxed… thats why he missed some words and tones. He was havong a good time, being «not so serious». Together with people he liked. AND: The Tonight Show was suposed to be spontanious and relaxed…

@user-jw9ye1em7m

Ай бұрын

Three of my least favorite personalities

One of my top ten clips of this show. We need another Johnny Carson.

@trentaccid2177

Жыл бұрын

NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN . WHEN BIDEN GOT ELECTED THE COUNTRY IS GONE.

@lilithrogers5204

Жыл бұрын

Oh Frank you’re Awesome 🥰

@erikf5593

10 ай бұрын

We could only be so lucky!

@Yahniboy

9 ай бұрын

Those days are gone

@charmedone8able

Ай бұрын

​@Yahniboy sadly, long gone.

There will never be another tonight show like this ever! Carson can never be replaced. Sinatra and Rickles together. Wow!!

Mr. Carson had a way of introducing a guest that made it special. When he payed a compliment, or gave a hug, he meant it.

Love Frank Sinatra and Don Rickles legends.

@Linda-vt5iq

10 ай бұрын

And Johnny....legend as well

@melodyelson3202

2 ай бұрын

My dad & mom saw him in Brooklyn at the paramount...Wonderful to relive these wonderful interviews saved for every... Thanks for sharing your thoughts, bravo ❤

That clip never gets old. 👍

Wow, what a great show. We need a show like this again. No games. No car pool karaoke. Just sincere intimate conversations.

@pumpkinpuna4087

10 ай бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY 1,000,000,000% AGREE WITH YOU. I love the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts too. I'm 57 years old and I remember listening to the roasts on the T.V. and my parents laughing their *** off. These days all we are offered are poor excuses for roasts.

@johnrauner2515

9 ай бұрын

The problem is tho that the TV producers of today wouldn't know what sincere intimate conversation is. How could they learn that from never talking to each other and spending their lives texting?

@randalcook325

9 ай бұрын

Today's late night talk shows are nothing but garbage and Trash talking.

@user-jw9ye1em7m

Ай бұрын

And leering at women’s breasts.

Frank and Johnny two talents sorely missed

@AS-js7kb

9 ай бұрын

Rickles too

Frank's demeanor completely changes once Rickles comes out. He can't stop smiling at Don.

@joshuazollar995

8 ай бұрын

Well, they TRULY loved one another.

@datboi1971

3 ай бұрын

A genuine and true friendship. They loved each other very much. I hope Frank was waiting for him at the gates when Don left this world

@user-nx1ou9cd7r

3 ай бұрын

He found a different type of Friend , other than Dean

A remarkable human being, who was there for everybody who needed his help, even if they didn't ask for it. God bless his soul

The level and the quality of the music! Just amazing! Almost 50 years later!!! This is timeless!!!

I am a retired old Marine Corps veteran, but Frank Sinatra still moves me in ways NO other performer can. Holy cow.

@RetiredSailor60

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service Devil Dog. OS1 USN Retired here...

@michaelchialastri1088

10 ай бұрын

Frank was and is the greatest!

@umerzafar

8 ай бұрын

ofcourse...years of experience in moving bodies

@robertmayer2748

7 ай бұрын

No one can put over a song the way he could.

I am 67 and was fortunate to have seen Frank Sinatra in Kansas City in the 1980s , I got to see him twice, one time he had Liza Minnelli open for him, I was never a big fan of hers, but she changed my mind, she was great, I mean fantastic, , all the Kansas City mob guys were there, I saw Nick Civella sitting down front, and radio personality Mike Murphy was there, it was a great night for Kansas City, Sinatra was at the end of his career but he was so good, I was also able to see Tony Bennett when he was on tour to support his album of Sinatra songs, he was wonderful, I feel lucky to have seen them, also caught Don Rickles in Las Vegas before he passed, he was so funny, those were the days for me, I loved it

Just So Great To Hear ' Blue Eyes ' And Don Rickles And On The Excellent Johnny Carson Show, They All 3 Will Never Be Forgotten. ❤

@JosephHickman-xk1eh

Жыл бұрын

That'll K moment don actually faked kissed on one knee Franks ring. Helped when it was starting to get morose. Frank exiled from the east coast "Frankie goes to Hollywood" his comeback not that faggoty new wave "music" band. But real straight music 🎵

The excitement in the studio felt palpable. What a beautiful moment. Thanks for sharing.

These men are giants. What a presence

SINATRA WAS ONE OF A KIND, NEVER GETS OLD, HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE FOREVER...

In 1976, I was 15... I think I remember seeing this show at the time but I've certainly seen it before... I recall the Great Sinatra relaxed and himself and also thinking he's lived a full life and is going to retire soon. Great how he helped Dean and Jerry to mend. I myself live a life moved by My Way. Don was always so great with his spontaneous humor. Johnny Carson just rolls along in his interviews. Nice his vocal admiration of Frank. Ed was a great Supporter who didn't try to take the spotlight. May all be at Peace. Thanks for a Great Childhood

@brianboothby1376

11 ай бұрын

Real singer, real comedy, great song, (Barry Manilow)....

@philbrown1474

11 ай бұрын

@@brianboothby1376 Barry Manilow? What’s he got to do with this??😂

@glenkeating7333

6 ай бұрын

Same here. I was born in 1961. Where has the time gone.

@pamelacourts5989

5 ай бұрын

​@@glenkeating7333Me too

@josephcosta558

10 күн бұрын

He wrote the song Sinatra first sang

FOUR LEGENDS on that STAGE. 👍🏽

I was 7 years old when this episode aired and I believed that these living legends would never die and live forever

@HankBukowski

Ай бұрын

I was 9 months old. Shame I don't remember.

We will never see anything like this again. Pure Classic.

I was too young to know 1st hand about this. I love Johnny and Frank is #1 with me. His pictorial book is on my coffe table right now. What a wonderful soul.

I watch this at least once a year and think I’m of my father every time ❤

These shows never get old❤️❤️❤️

I’m so grateful I was raised in Carson and the greats. We are slowly losing all of our legends and sadly, we have no talent like this that even comes close.

I was born in '56. Been thru all the Rock singers etc. If someone asked me the best male singer of the 20th century I would have to say Sinatra hands down. But his style only. His sense of timing is unmatched.

@dirtylemon3379

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. Born in '56, raised on the Beatles. Sinatra was before my time. But I could listen to him all day.

@ruthfletcher2790

Жыл бұрын

I love frank and I was born in 56 also. But I'd have a hard time picking between Dean and Frank and Tony Bennett

@mr.sensible5134

Жыл бұрын

Not even close!!! Elvis was the greatest singer ever!!

@lilithrogers5204

Жыл бұрын

Oh who knows where or when there will ever be a great singer like Frank Sinatra again ❤

@BradfordtheEclectic

9 ай бұрын

I was probably working 2nd shift with no TV, so I missed a lot of shows when they aired in the 70s. Later, I worked nights and would watch Johnny's monologue then race to work.

When do you ever see Johny Carson being so star struck. Such admirable and mutual respect towards these top notch entertainers. Very nice, the likes will not be even closely matched.

Very few singers could be actors as well. Frank was a rare breed indeed. A show like this will never be repeated again, I sure miss the old days...

Time goes by but there's is nothing that can match the heights of entertainment like Sinatra and Rickles. They are simply the GOATs.

Frank Sinatra OMG I saw him in person in the 70's in Chicago and it was the best show I ever saw, a friend bought the tickets and it was such a great night to see him in the flesh, I was always a fan. When he sang "The Lady is a Tramp" with his adding other words I was 31 years old and I will never ever forget that night I have 5 CD's. Old Blue Eyes the best ever.

Don had a lovely singing voice too which I think Frank knew immediately upon their interactions together. I also think Frank respected the absolute truth of Don and his fearless yet humble and loving nature as a comedian. The balls on this man haha. It’s hard not to love Don…he was as brutal as he was sweet and charming

This show never gets old

Doesn't get any better..true entertainent.

I love how guests could just drop in and hang out.

Sinatra. What an amazing artist and man. Can you think of anyone else today that would walk onto a show and create such excitement and admiration ? No. I can't either. Sheer class never goes out of fashion.

@robertsteele5346

Жыл бұрын

Yes I can. Elvis Presley has no equal Sinatra belongs to an old old …. Yesterday!

@jeffreymartin5249

Жыл бұрын

I said can you think of anyone TODAY. Unless you have found Elvis alive and well somewhere to make an appearance today ?

@luisperez1709

Жыл бұрын

Michael Jackson the best entertainment man that ever lived

@npc77107

11 ай бұрын

Frank, Elvis, and as a group the Beatles!!

@JTMelon1701

10 ай бұрын

@@robertsteele5346you’re a fool

I am thankful that I lived in this era of great legends. We will never see the likes of them again.

FRANK’s THE GREATEST, zero doubt. I Love the closing, “Where or When” beg.@20:25 - Wow, does that Band KICK🎼🎹🎷🎺 behind him. I am so amazed at the sound recording quality, back in 1976.

@jojopuppyfish

Жыл бұрын

Music has really sounded great since the mid 1950s

Johnny referring to Rickles; "He should be scared with that act." Why Johnny is the best.

I remember this episode. Man, I'm OLD! 😅

One of my favorites. Don made a cottage industry mocking Frank's mob ties.

@helenajacoby-jk3md

6 ай бұрын

"Fambino Bumbatso, 2 bullets in the head, Thursday." I almost wet myself!!!!!!

It’s so great to see these three gods interacting together. There is no competition between them. You can tell they genuinely love each other.

This shows why Johnny was so good. Is there a single talk show host today that would let someone like Rickles come on and take over? Today's hosts all want to make the show about them rather than the guests.

Pure brilliance!

What a legend!! This was when late night was great!!!

I loved still love Frank Sinatra !

Miss this era

I love the live and raw aspect of these Tonight Show musical performances. Most concert presentations/DVDs/Blu-rays, etc. feature concerts that have gone through heavy post-production including replacing/adjusting instruments and vocal performances. Keep them coming. Heyooo!

@phillipecook3227

Жыл бұрын

Good points. The raw performance - imperfections n all - is always best.

Those were amazing shows!!!

Miss you Frank, Johnny, and Don

There are no shows like this anymore! Stars like Sinatra don't exist anymore!

There is something about seeing Sinatra crack up listening to Rickles. Can imagine him years earlier seeing this unknown man and getting others coming to see Rickles.

seeing Don Rickles somehow reminded me of Robin Williams, LEGENDS

@eugenedempsey2838

7 ай бұрын

Jeff Dunham and Walter are Rickles

the bravado , the confidence that mr. sinatra had was amazing !

The chairman of the board Frank Sinatra singer-actor and a true legend

They just don't make 'em like this anymore. ❤

I am too young to have seen him live but this man’s voice is timeless none of todays musicians can hold a candle to him especially in voice

My God , I miss that man!! Awesome!

Two of the best

The restaurant story with Don Rickles, that was hilarious.

I remember this night in November of '76. It was the evening of my sister's wedding rehearsal dinner and when we got back from that, I recall watching theTonight Show with my entire family . My parents were over the moon that Sinatra was on and even though I was just in my 20's and more into rock music, the excitement of that night filtered down to me as well. The older I get, the more I appreciate Sinatra. Thanks, Mom and Dad.

frank was 61 in this clip. interestingly, he mentions being paid in dimes as a joke. he carried a roll of dimes until the day he died. he was concerned about running out of change whilst talking to his son's kidnappers on a pay phone. in fact, he was also buried with a roll of dimes, a bottle of jack daniel's whiskey, a pack of camel cigarettes, and a zippo lighter.

@AFMMarcelD

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct about all of the above luke, as a huge Francis Sinatra admirer I made the trip to Memorial Park in Cathedral City Palms Springs in 2008 to deposit flowers 💐 on his grave on his tenth anniversary. (It’s nice I don’t live too far) I grew up with his music since early childhood, I’m 64 now and I believe I was a fan at age 3. May 14 1998 was such a a sad day the positive impact he had on millions me included, i cried like a baby, a man I never met, yet i felt he was like a dear uncle to me…amazing. PS: I’m planning to visit his grave once again this May, this is his 25 anniversary, I think I’ll leave a small bottle of Jack Daniels a cigarette and some flowers. Love Frank and his music until the end of my days, he was indeed the greatest voice and artist of the 20th century.

@rosykatzCATS

10 ай бұрын

Dimes for inside the first people

@feliciawilliams2821

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this story, I’m a fan. So honored to have seen him before he died. What a wonderful night!

@Alanwilm

9 ай бұрын

​@@AFMMarcelDi😅😢😢 in

@terrytrammell7388

8 ай бұрын

It was common for men of this era to carry a roll of dimes because you never knew when you would get into a fist fight. The roll of dimes gave you the advantage over your attacker. My dad was born in New York and he explained to me why he always carried a roll of dimes until the day he died.

There is too much greatness on one show.

I love it when Don says to Johnny (about Frank)..."He...makes ... you...NERVOUS!". 😆

Collar 101. The flying nun look...❤

True talent…oh to live in that time frame again

Rip 🙏 4 legends..

So glad I lived at this time, true entertainment ❤

What a time just wonderful

Don Rickles is really a funny funny guy!

This is when late night tv was worth watching!

People were so lucky to be around at this time to see entertainers like Sinatra, Martin and all of the Rat Pack in Vegas. I have been lucky to see many greats in Vegas, but missed these greats. Shalom

I'm sure they arranged to have Don Rickles there with Sinatra. The perfect foil...

Classic Moment I remember watching this live

Talk about a star studded show.

Blessings be upon them All 🙏

I have heard that story from Don but it is even funnier hearing it right from Frank.

Frank is so very relaxed as he always is when he does shows like Johnny Carson. This man can easily sell out Foot Ball Stadiums etc! Thanks Frank for the great times. The music world was so much better with you being there. God bless you sir. And you too Don!!! For crying out loud!

21:08 was just a demonstration to the future generations that he was singing for real, even his voice was sounding so perfect.

❤ Best show EVER ❤

Tonight Show starring johnny Carson will always be a Special Time in the history of television . What a why to end a day ,,

Truly the best of the best...

I TRULY LOVE FRANK SINATRA ..IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS OF THE MORNING MY FAVORITE!! GOD BLESS

@B81Mack

Жыл бұрын

This was a time when people had humor, class and style, and were not afraid to be offensive or self-deprecating. It was all in good fun, they knew it and everyone else knew it.

3 Of the greatest legends of all time! RIP

the golden voice will live forever

Marco Mangonazzo says high 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Rickles almost slips : Barbara Ma.... as in Marx !!! “ can’t you see I’m eatin here Frank” I EF watched it 100s of times and I still crack up ... love ya Frank !!!!

@arthuridis

8 ай бұрын

Bambino Boombonzo says hi too.

Pauly, Thank you for sharing this. 🎉

All poetry in motion and real Talent!

Sinatra with Don at Carson's ❤ what a night!

Beautiful

Frank lived another 22 years and Don another 40. What an amazing walk into a time machine watching this.

These were great times

Such Powerful People!!! This episode is on a level of Television Art!!! God bless all these personalities and the memories they leave are like a perfume that does not fade away!!!!

Very nice to see the whole part of the this.