Kahn is so uniquely hilarious because she doesn’t actually “make jokes”. It’s all about her unique persona and delivery. Its mysterious whether or not she knows why she’s funny. Which also makes her very touching and likable. And she’s so multitalented!

RIP The Late Great Beauty Madeline Kahn, Cancer took her away very young at age 57 back on December 1999. 😔

She was one of a kind. I miss her on tv and in the movies.

What an absolutely delightful woman.

@wespaul9345

Жыл бұрын

She knocks me for six too. This is the 2nd week in a row I've binged on her. She's wonderful

@wespaul9345

Жыл бұрын

Thank you whoever liked my comment. MK just smashes all those try hard horrible feminist creepy things and shows the real power of a real woman. She's so classy man. In an age where protesters are banging on about trans women blah blah...here it is... the sublime effortless (well nearly) class, grace of a lady. She's fantastic and I am envious of her husband. Must be a top fellow the lucky bastard. I'm certain to be criticized but don't care. Viva when women were ladies and men were gentlemen.

@johnhoward8668

Жыл бұрын

@@wespaul9345 Nicely said.

@nancycurtis488

Жыл бұрын

She was one of my favorite actresses ever. Life is just not fair.

I loved Khan in Young Frankenstein. “Oh, sweet mystery of life at last I found you.”

Two of the greatest talents at what they do that we will ever see. Johnny was the most gracious host and Madeline was innately funny and dignified at the same time. I miss seeing them both.

Also she was in Mel Brooks movie“high anxiety”. She was great! And she was in the movie “clue”. Funny movie! She was great just as she usually was. RIP Madeline

@echoecho3108

Жыл бұрын

Madeline was also brilliant in What's Up, Doc?, and in Young Frankenstein. She's brilliant in pretty much everyrhing. RIP, dear lady, and thanx so very much, for the magic, music, and memories. RIP, and thanx so very very much, to the always charming Johnny Carson. I miss him so much.

@Sneakycat1971

Жыл бұрын

And don't forget she did " A Little Poopie " on Broadway

@johnshaw6405

Жыл бұрын

❤

@joebiggs4387

Жыл бұрын

Madeline Gail Wolfson was her real name. I never knew that until now.

@cheriebomb6110

8 ай бұрын

@@joebiggs4387 It was Kahn by 10 or 11 years old as her stepdad adopted her.

I love Madeline Kahn's movies so much! She played a major supporting actor in, "What's Up Doc" with Ryan O'Neal and Barbara Striesand and was hysterical! I miss her comedy - she was marvelous!

Madeline was truly the most under-appreciated woman comedian ever. What a fabulous talent. Loved her in "Young Frankenstein" and the other Mel Brooks movies. She did a great sketch on SNL wherein she as Marlena Dietrich is interviewed by Gilda Radner as Barbara Wawa.

@theJohnGaltLine

Жыл бұрын

Her "flames" scene on Clue cracks me up every time too.

@drumbum3.142

Жыл бұрын

Far as Your First Assertion goes.. ...not one millimeter, hair follicle MORE underappreciated.. .....but Martha Raye is a Nitroglycerin Comedic Genius As Well.

@richardthelionheart5594

Жыл бұрын

@@drumbum3.142 "Big Mouth" Martha Raye better than Imogene Coca? #Doubtful

@drumbum3.142

Жыл бұрын

@@richardthelionheart5594 Well - that wasn't quite the comparison; but since we're talking about Imogene - I always felt that Fabray was a Better, Funnier "Mesh"/Bed Fellow of Sid, within Your Show of Shows than Coca.. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

@richardthelionheart5594

Жыл бұрын

@@drumbum3.142 We disagree and I watched a lot of "Show of Shows" in my time. I also think Howard Morris was funnier than Carl Reiner

RIP Madeline Khan 😔 RIP Johnny Carson and ED 😔

Madeline is absolutely hilarious in the fabulous What's Up Doc.

Madeline Kahn was absolutely great. I'll never forget the first time I'm aware of having seen her was in the movie "What's Up, Doc?" with Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal. A HIGHLY entertaining and clever movie, and Ms. Kahn was hilarious. As usual, Johnny was great with her and his reaction to her "phobia" was perfect. RIP, Ms. Kahn -- another mighty talent that we lost way too soon!

@jillkjv3816

Жыл бұрын

That's my favorite film of the 1970's.

@Sidetrackification

Жыл бұрын

When she says, I don't know what my voice is doing. I'm reminded of her ballad in Blazing Saddles, I'm so tired, when she stretches a note, between breaths. ..

@jillkjv3816

Жыл бұрын

@@Sidetrackification "Ah! Sweet mystery of life, at last I've found you!" 😁

@MrMenefrego1

Жыл бұрын

Laurie Francisco, Your comment: "RIP, Ms. Kahn -- another mighty talent that we lost way too soon!" brought tears to my old eyes. Maybe the tears came because I'm getting older and most of my friends and all of my family are gone now, I don't know. Getting older definitely isn't for the weak!

3:30 reminds me of a buster keaton quote: A comedian does funny things. A good comedian does things funny.

My heavens what sophisticated people these are. Just put a lot of current people in the industry to complete shame .

@frankb1596

Жыл бұрын

You nailed it.

She really got him with "frequency only cats can hear" comment!😂

Madeline Kahn! Great actress! Did a lot of Broadway. Super funny lady. Wish i could have seen her there.

@tonyhoward7004

11 ай бұрын

Yep like four Tony nominations. Wish I could have seen her too

Her song in Blazing Saddles is my fave Madeline Kahn song.. I'm Tired!

@RodericSpode

Жыл бұрын

...And always too soon.

@pamelah6431

2 ай бұрын

Same

You put this very well. I agree. It’s her facial expressions and the way she says normal, everyday things that’s so funny.

She shows how smart she is to keep things on track

All I can remember of Madeline Kahn is from young Frankenstein. She sang at the ending of the movie

@johnllewlyndavies222

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but it was the best film ever made😂

@kkampy4052

Жыл бұрын

Lilly von Schtupp in Blazing Saddles. Another classic

@johnnyrottenpiss

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't she Mrs. White in "Clue" as well?

@robertvance1873

Жыл бұрын

And wasn't she with Steve Martin in the JERK 🤣

@winstonbyronic1248

Жыл бұрын

@@robertvance1873 Bernadette Peters, another QT. 74 now.

Beautiful, funny, smart, she had it all.

Madeline was one of my favorite actresses growing.

@Liam_Maddog

Жыл бұрын

Up?

Wonderful segment. Thanks so much for posting this.

After watching several interviews posted here there is one modern day actress whose interviews remind me of Madeline Kahn, Aubrey Plaza. This was a great interview by the King of Late Night though.

@christianjohnsjohns8723

10 ай бұрын

That makes sense she has a similar awkwardness but with an added elegance to her at the same time which an interesting combination.

She's one of the greats! Brilliant, funny and beautiful! And I love Johnny :) Thank you for posting this.

One of the funniest interviews on Johnny Carson!!! Madeline Kahn -- a comedy superstar!

I MISS HER!!!! 😭

Her final film performance in Judy Berlin was fantastic.

@tonyhoward7004

11 ай бұрын

There are clips of it on the internet I’ve seen but would love to see the whole movie

Madeline you were the best. Gracious, funny without even trying and beautiful and So underrated. Your presence is missed. Rest in eternal peace

It's twue, it's twue !

@joebiggs4387

Жыл бұрын

Yeah!!😆😆

@steveconn

Жыл бұрын

Cut line after was "you're sucking on my arm."

@-------------------DD

Жыл бұрын

❤️

I miss Madeline, she was extremely funny. Of course missing Johnny and Ed goes without saying. I think everyone does.

She has such a great rage of character, and vocal. The inflection. It's so seductive.

How I miss Johnny, Ed, Doc, and the band

Madeline Kahn - such an exceptionally talented, wonderful, lovely lady!

She was hilarious in history of the world with mel brooks

@joebiggs4387

Жыл бұрын

She plays Nero’s mistress if I’m not mistaken. 😂 Leave it to Mel Brooks!

She was wonderfully funny in Blazing Saddles.

I saw her in Paper Moon and on Carol Burnett !

@rebeccaofsunnybrookfarm6698

Жыл бұрын

@ Patti Brooks was her character the one that Ryan's character wanted to "get" with and Tatum made the observation that she must have a bladder the size of a peanut because they had to keep stopping at gas stations so she could void? 🤣😅🤣

Madeline Kahn was such a great comedian! She left us way too soon!

Young Frankenstein What's Up Doc She is so funny.

I laughed out loud at that balls comment. 😂

Yea, there is a sexiness about her demeanor.

Man she was such a babe

RIP Madeline

Madeline was a brilliant comedic actress 💜

They dont make them like Johnny nor Madeline anymore. 2 great proffessionals in their respective fields. Miss them both tremendously

What a fabulous, fabulous lady!!!

Madeline Kahn was such a treasure.

Man Madeline is great, she just is funny, and makes things uncomfortable in a funny way that Johnny can really work with.

What a one off total original.

I had forgotten about this episode. God, I love her talent and genius-ness - if that’s a real word. 😅 Anywho,, when you combine those two, it’s gold in my book. That was a great interview! She’s a woman I could easily take in as one of my BFFs.

@peachespavalko1980

Жыл бұрын

🙋‍♀️ And I definitely relate to her balls phobia. ⚾️ 🏈 🎾 🏀

Madeline Kahn was a very funny Talented actress,. Beautiful too . Gone 😢 Too soon

Good actress and looks like Jessica Lange here.

I just re-watched What’s Up Doc for the first time in years…..OMG she is hysterical! Should have been her first Oscar nomination. Then she would have three in a row, followed by Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles. As always Johnny’s interviews only remind me how horrible today’s late night hosts are. Here he listens, empathizes, and then waits for just the right time to crack the million dollar joke : testaphobia! God I miss him !!!

the classiest actress I've ever seen 🥰

I really liked this actress. She was great a comedy and could make me laugh…

No put-on pretentious celebrity airs or "overdone characters" with lame one-liners like you see now. Just a *chill, dignified person being herself. If this was an act it was incredibly well-done. *She had terrible anxiety and hated interviews like this and was NOT, in fact, chill. But her voice & aura are very calming. Would be nice if these male interviewers would've let her answer a question every now and again.

There will never be another Madeline Kahn, look at all the subtle delightful things she does.

the audience was underrated. there I think I have them all covered. cause god knows for many youtubers everyone and their uncle were underrated. criminally so even😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

Wow so that bit in Seinfeld about Kramer having a fit while Mary Hart was speaking was based on a REAL incident!

Johnny is fascinated by her he is so animated and funny with her

@mikedenison121

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how’re you doing?

Watching blabbermouth talk over MK for 11 minutes, was Brutal. I didn't know Carson ever did such a thing.

She took the audience’s laugh personal in the beginning about her change of voice in movies. Interesting

@petesmitt

Жыл бұрын

typical Germanic humour deficit..

@cheriebomb6110

8 ай бұрын

not even close.

Great in "Simon" with Allan Arkin.

@5:13 I saw Jack Benny!

@gamernorcal

Жыл бұрын

he loved Jack. In Henry Bushkin's book JOHNNY CARSON, he said that the 2 unhappiest people in show biz were Jack Benny and Johnny Carson. Excerpt : "Jack Benny was the unhappiest man I have ever known. And Benny is Carson's idol." Of course I knew who Jack Benny was but knew nothing of his private life, so I kept my mouth shut and summoned all the sangfroid I could muster." Sonny continued with astonishing bluntness. "Johnny is the second unhappiest person I've ever known."

I have the same issue with sports where the baseball comes toward your face ! Years later I saw a Nuerologist for a different issue, and he discovered an issue with my eyes tracking close to my face. Made me happy that there was a real issue that explains it.

Mercy, I have to wonder if she watched "The Prisoner" in the 1960s, which was complex and brilliant, but it had security-attack balls that popped up even out of the ocean and were a bit blob-like and chased you down wherever you went until they got you and enveloped you?

@siggylloyd3566

Жыл бұрын

That was a great show, Patrick Mcgoohan as the Prisoner.

@siggylloyd3566

Жыл бұрын

That was a great show, Patrick Mcgoohan as the Prisoner.

@pauldavies5611

Жыл бұрын

@@siggylloyd3566 My favorite all-time tv show!

@philippapay4352

Жыл бұрын

@@siggylloyd3566 Patrick McGoohan was the genius behind much of the creative work of writing, designing, producing, as well as his performance, in "The Prisoner." I believe Episode 16, I think called "Hammer & Anvil," with just him and Leo McKern as No. 2 is still one of the best hours of television art I've ever seen. And I say that about a series that I would vote as the first among my top 3 ever with M*A*S*H in second the "Call the Midwife" in third place. It was the penultimate episode of that series and a master class in acting art. I would include among the other best hours in TV ever several Sid Caesar shows, several Johnny Carson shows, the "Pine Barrens" episode of "Sopranos" behind which Steve Buscemi was the creative genius, as well as performing in the episode, etc. I am not one of those who asks about zodiac signs. I ask all I meet, "Who is No. 1?" LOL.

A very amusing yet a little bizarre kind of interview. Only Johnny could handle all the various and unsuspecting curve balls that guests would throw at him!

@petesmitt

Жыл бұрын

a fear of balls coming towards her.. she hadn't considered the obvious innuendo.

PHOBIA - would be so nice to visit the safe space town of Chillingbourne - but bring hot water for obvious reasons.

She's adorable loved her in young Frankenstein.

I’m so tired, I’m so tired of being admired. Love her and wish she could have stayed with us mere mortals for much longer. BDH.

@mikedenison121

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how’re you doing?

Madeline was simply amazing. I'm a grown man, sitting here and getting choked up, just thinking about how great she was in Mel Brooks movies. Granted, I've been drinking a bottle sparkling wine which we didn't open at Thanksgiving, but that's beside the point. And you can say what you want about Johnny's off camera personality, but he wrote the book in late night talk show hosting.

The psychology of an artist is a study on its own. People see it as self centered, conceited, rude, etc., and each artist is different of course, but, so many have this "wall" that makes them come off as a very unpleasant person. I believe it's part of what that individual artist needs to do to protect themselves against what they fear from the audience.

Taffeta darling, Taffeta.

@rebeccaofsunnybrookfarm6698

Жыл бұрын

☺️💙☺️

She was in paper moon Trixie Delight incredible role little Tatum O’Neil won the Oscar

How Johnny kept a straight face when she said she doesn't like balls coming right at her...true professionalism.

The MASTER GREAT AD LIB! GREAT PAUSES! Truly the King! Johnny will never be topped by another I will pray for America. Please pray for me. God Bless you. The Legendary Lee Canady is where it is at! I miss Norm MacDonald Triple-jabbed Gilbert Gottfried, who died of a “heart condition,” is another comic I miss!

Madeline Kahn was the absolute best. ❤

"I think that's called testophobia...". Now THAT's entertainment!

I miss her so much. One of the funniest ladies I've ever seen next to Carol Burnett.

She is fantastic omg

i first saw her in sesame street singing with brover "the echo song" she was lovely.... '

Madilan, perfect.

I was sad to look her up and know she died in 1998 of ovarian cancer l😢

@winstonbyronic1248

Жыл бұрын

Then Carson in '05. 2 immortals in their jobs. Was it Kahn and Feldman in Young Frankenstein? Lotta laffs. Good one SG.

@petesmitt

Жыл бұрын

December 1999..

@mikedenison121

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how’re you doing?

I always adored Madeline Kahn, she was a great one that was gone too soon 😢

Johnny Carson was a hopeless interviewer- can’t understand his success- she is pure gold

One of my favorite actresses. She was a natural. Rip

doc was underrated

Johnny Carson interrupts her answers all the time but she handles him with great aplomb.

Que guapura de mujer. Y chistosa como ella sola, un encanto.

It feels like Jennifer Aniston mimics Madeline Kahn when she talks, especially with like Rachel Green, Rachel Green feels like it is literally just trying to mimic Madelines diction as well as her speaking style

A legend

johnny was underrated

I'm watching blazing saddles now. Damn I miss her

Madeleine was underrated

As I watch her interview, the more and more I listen, I'm like "Jesus, lighten up lady! Damn."

@cheriebomb6110

8 ай бұрын

She suffered from severe anxiety.

This show aired on July 18, 1991

Oh yah... I found myself here for Ms. Con, and she was wonderful. So tallented, but humble, a little akward, and brillent as a performer.

I feel like Aubrey Plaza studied this interview for her talk show appearances

Very funny woman.

@petesmitt

Жыл бұрын

She was a good actress but she was no comedienne..

Is funny. Audience laughs. 1:31 tells audience, "That's not funny." Who else ever did that??