Not many people can say they were the best in the world at what they did. Carson was the undisputed king of late night and there will never be another like him

Carson can never be replaced he will always be the king of late night

To me he is still the gold standard. Asked why he stayed away from politics, he said he didnt want to alienate half his audience. Todays crop sickens me.

@stevengriffin7873

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He knew the difference between an entertaining show and a political platform.

@74455776

Жыл бұрын

He stayed away from the issues, almost always, but he poked fun at the looks, voices, and foibles of all the presidents constantly, regardless of their policies or political party.

@darkwood777

Жыл бұрын

He was friends with many politicians, but he refused to have anyone in office or running for office on because he didn't want his show to be used for political purposes. It wasn't so much about the audience. Nixon was on and so was LBJ and Agnew. He felt they did nothing but drag the show down. Reagan was on a few days before he officially announced his campaign, but he wouldn't say that he was running while on the show.

Johnny was America.....for so long. God I miss this laughter this man brought to us.

@alanconrad8490

Жыл бұрын

indeed he was

Nobody could have ever filled his shoes. I thought Leno was great, but Carson is the greatest, hands down.

No one who has come after Carson is in his league or has had his impact. This is not just a question of talent, it's also about the fragmentation of TV audiences in the digital age.

All the late night a-holes of today shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath as Johnny Carson

I miss you Johnny,, let them say what they will about you, you set a high standard in knowing good comic entertainment, they all loved you, you had it all, and we had you,,, thanks

Missing Johnny Carson+ Memory Eternal+ May Perpetual Light Shine Upon him and by the Mercy of God May he rest in peace Amen

Greatest of all time. We still watch his old shows.

I just figured it out. This is the exact moment the world started sliding down hill.

When Johnny left "The Tonight Show", I fully expected him to resurface on NBC in a one-hour, once a week prime-time comedy-variety series in the traditional comedy-variety format. I think he would have done very well in such a show, and I think such a show would have been one of the most popular programs on TV. But instead, he simply vanished into private life.

@tomtke7351

Жыл бұрын

guess? NBC made him sign a no-compete agreement to qualify for retirement pay?? Leno did

@darkwood777

Жыл бұрын

@@tomtke7351 Carson disliked variety shows, plus they were out of fashion by the time he retired. He discusses this in his Rolling Stone interview. He also said back when he was 53 that being on a TV series after the age of 60 was ridiculous to even consider, and he was already past that age.

Watching Carson was very relaxing. With Leno there’s a little bit of uneasiness like it’s forced. And Fallon it’s a mess.

The greatest of ALL time!

You can be sad, or blessed with the opportunity to have been present…

Carson was THE KING LATE NIGHT

He never talk . Saved it all up for that show .

Please bow your head and say this prayer 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 "CREATOR, LORD GOD, If there is such a thing as ancestral sin, I beg you to forgive me. Thank you for everything CREATOR, LORD GOD. Amen."

CARSON WAS THE KING OF LATE NIGHT,WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE HIM

We all have our private demons we wrestle with being rich and famous does not exclude you from that,RIP Mr Carson

Funny honest and the GOAT. THE guy was a loner and loved itm

@SonnyGTA

Жыл бұрын

Stop saying GOAT

@KingpinTBM

Жыл бұрын

​@@SonnyGTA Why?

Johnny Carson The End......of late night shows.

Carson was a great interviewer. Jay Leno was a lousy interviewer.

Who edited this? Jay Leno?

" Another day another 2 million dollars " and rightfully so

Ill take Carson over these Yahoos today and Leno anytime

@alphavegas1

Жыл бұрын

I'll take Leno

Carson was so formative for me in my formative years and that continued into my maturing years.

There have been some thirteen (if my method correct) comedy-oriented late-night talk/variety shows on the broadcast networks since Johnny retired. They've had good moments and segments, but overall, Johnny is still the best.

My parent got me watching johnny i liked Jay...but Johnny was unique...it wasnt as u said the tonight Jay did well but it was different...sadly like most fans the mono log was are drug fix johnny had that straight face better than anyone...Sarnac was probably my favorite...i dont think young people really ever new how great a comedian Johnny was...over the show...he was a really good comedian...Leno fans didnt know it Conan fans didnt know it....he was a funny guy...who looked like a straight man

Leno made so many million more for NBC than Letterman would have.

He was a master entertainer

The ' King of the Late Night '

while he did a excellent show, he was also dependable. Consistent! An amazing 'workhorse.' 6,714 times he did the Tonight Show. !

I want to watch MORE

Never be another one even close to Johnny,but Jay did a great job.The rest S-ked in my opinion, and still do.

Irony is that is what Leno did to Conan!

@justin15157

Жыл бұрын

Lol so true

@brianevans3634

Жыл бұрын

Terrible

Yeah…he’s the best…couldn’t really watch Leno cause he just couldn’t establish that special dialog…terrible interviewer…that said, he was as good or better than all the rest since…but Johnny represents an era in Hollywood that’s now simply gone and he was a big part of that….enjoy watching him online to this day but I’m old now too…RIP Johnny

Letterman ruled

@Tiburon876

Жыл бұрын

RULED WHAT!?

The Carson show

Conan did NOT like that first joke.

8 days and no comments but my own. Johnny Carson was a drunk and it took a tole on his marriages. He was not loved by the general public because he wasn't a lovable person. I personally think he was a stuffed shirt who never stepped out of line with powers to be. May he rest in piece just the same. Jay Leno was better by far.

@fmradio42

Жыл бұрын

Your right, I just came across a video last week about that side of Johnny that I never knew of.

@tinaradlowski2184

Жыл бұрын

People may say and think what they want but Jonny put on a heck of a show lots of laughs RIP Jonny

@joachimb5721

Жыл бұрын

Ok, so you don’t like the guy and he had an addiction problem. No need to wish him anything bad or whatever.

@markdraine3571

Жыл бұрын

You cannot be serious . Carson.did stuff wrong ,of course, but was THE late night dude .. Jaybird was just a pretty good comic that got a chance as host. He wasn't on the same level as Carson in that capacity. ..Not remotely so.

@jmen8888

Жыл бұрын

Walt Disney was the same way. I'm sure many others were too.