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

Жыл бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@ericholck3914

7 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

@Ch0senJuan

26 күн бұрын

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

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

@36Kourtney

16 күн бұрын

Exactly

@daminashun8868

Күн бұрын

1:35 jimminy glick

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

@safffff1000

2 жыл бұрын

Betty Davis eyes, lol

@DigitalBridge.

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@sbhm1108

2 жыл бұрын

@@DigitalBridge. lolol

@TELEVISIONARCHIVES

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@treeman2660

2 жыл бұрын

She's got Bette Davis thighs

@warrenscandrick2663

2 жыл бұрын

Very well said.

@DejaVu-iy8hh

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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...

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

2 жыл бұрын

And breathing in that second hand smoke

@jmcg9443

2 жыл бұрын

@@kinglyatticus 😆

@therealtombrokaw

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jmcg9443

2 жыл бұрын

@@therealtombrokaw Agreed!

@chickenlittle6756

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@spacep0d

2 жыл бұрын

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

@christophermclean3921

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny really enjoyed Martin

@leslievey8453

Жыл бұрын

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

@anti-ethniccleansing465

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@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...

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

Жыл бұрын

Johnny was truly enjoying himself.

@rickdesper

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

11 ай бұрын

He is very irritating and not funny.

@skwerlmouse

8 ай бұрын

@@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.

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

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

@JBeezyJesusFreak

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@angelinasamson6996

2 жыл бұрын

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

@taurnguard

2 жыл бұрын

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

@willwalker6894

2 жыл бұрын

She was the inspiration for Cruella Deville

@douglasdavis8395

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@1985cactus

3 жыл бұрын

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

@jennlovesbert1094

3 жыл бұрын

I miss him

@fu6817

3 жыл бұрын

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

@pale_saint

3 жыл бұрын

@@1985cactus who’s funny to you?

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

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

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

@ice9594

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

I watched reruns ALL THE TIME. My favorite

@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@wessmithp5560

2 жыл бұрын

Thankfully there’s KZread 😂

@billyking7372

2 жыл бұрын

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

@eddieg6436

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@uncle-pete

Жыл бұрын

Bette played oblivious but laughed at the end

@harryflemming9924

Жыл бұрын

Ever? What are you 3

@youtubesucks8995

Жыл бұрын

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

4 ай бұрын

​@@youtubesucks8995I thought it was brilliant.

He did Bette perfectly and I loved her response 😂

@erika8627

Жыл бұрын

It totally went over her head, awesome!

@djb1317

Жыл бұрын

@@erika8627 no she was in on the joke

@Julius_Paul

5 ай бұрын

@@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

Ай бұрын

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.

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

@jennlovesbert1094

3 жыл бұрын

Lol man she was fire..

@pattiday431

3 жыл бұрын

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

@krisscanlon4051

3 жыл бұрын

I know so cool so old to see smoking

@maribethspence9458

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@callumnye2562

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jennifer, how are you doing?

@josephmango4628

2 жыл бұрын

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

@codprocamp4690

2 жыл бұрын

@@callumnye2562 stop flirting

@markcantemail8018

2 жыл бұрын

@@codprocamp4690 Hello ProCamp .

@tstefanyk6604

2 жыл бұрын

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!

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

I'd love to see Martin and Dana Carvey sitting next to each other.

@bbread852

2 жыл бұрын

with Jim Carrey.

@TheCi

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see them skitting next to each other. Wahhhahahahah

@jennyl.2689

2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes lol...both are SO funny.

@shawndamccormick278

2 жыл бұрын

@@jennyl.2689 oh my! I was watching this, this a.m. I had to go back to finish. So glad to see someone else watching this right now too.

@jaylenbrownfan2112

2 жыл бұрын

Martin should have had a role in Waynes World.

I have rarely seen Johnny laugh so hard.

@sarahalbers5555

3 жыл бұрын

Robin Williams had Johnny in tears!

@DScritchy

3 жыл бұрын

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

@mirozen_

3 жыл бұрын

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

@terifringer8560

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Lnzinorbit

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@kimtaylor3255

3 жыл бұрын

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

@dsh4159

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@willymcpeters2982

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

Martin Short is adorable.

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

@bettycogswell9851

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Danny-ju2ip

3 жыл бұрын

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

@barrymak8061

Ай бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Smoking cigarettes can't help.

@em_birch

3 жыл бұрын

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

@marliesyanke4580

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Tessmage_Tessera

3 жыл бұрын

She was always naturally thin, though.

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

@kevyak

Ай бұрын

It was her persona to not be impressed by anything.

@15packman

Ай бұрын

Honestly, a great actress, but not pretty…

@tubereuse_criminelle

Ай бұрын

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

@RichieRich1234RICH

Ай бұрын

@@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

Ай бұрын

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.

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

@Janster59

3 жыл бұрын

me too

@belamoure

3 жыл бұрын

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

@kirby711

3 жыл бұрын

I think she was in shock

@dagny8336

3 жыл бұрын

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

@kirby711

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 🔄

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

@valeriesmith3218

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Dweller415

2 жыл бұрын

@@valeriesmith3218 😒

@RetroDawn

2 жыл бұрын

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

I've always liked Martin Short but didn't realize how wired hilarious he is.

@iainbagnall4825

2 жыл бұрын

He's hilarious, wired

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@NJDiMaggio

3 жыл бұрын

No other nighttime show host after him came even close!

@TeamCat1128

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Hear Hear !

@gigisasz4580

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@BigBadJerryRogers

3 жыл бұрын

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

@meangene98

3 жыл бұрын

She was only eighty?

@metube5614

3 жыл бұрын

I Don’t miss her.

@tulsaguy9963

3 жыл бұрын

And she was a chain smoker!

@coryburns9161

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Nicely put.

@lexfip7515

2 жыл бұрын

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

@anthemgunaether2914

2 жыл бұрын

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

@juliemiller9760

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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..

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

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

Making Johnny laugh is a gift in itself.

@icecol22

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Danny-ju2ip

3 жыл бұрын

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

@UncleEbenezer77

3 жыл бұрын

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".

Best Carson interview of all time.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@JackieBaisa

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@salvadorromero9712

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@Just-Joyce4009

3 жыл бұрын

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

@monermccarthy7198

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Boski391

3 жыл бұрын

So, your parents are cool. Nice.

@brendalg4

3 жыл бұрын

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

@lesleythompson6801

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

Bette's cigarette smoke had its own chair.

@ratonautonomo8963

3 жыл бұрын

and probaly better sense of humor!

@canadianroot

3 жыл бұрын

So did her attitude.

@rasheedad3750

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@cheryldevine42

3 жыл бұрын

I love that image of her holding her cigarettes 🚬 🚬 lol....

@eileenmaryomalley740

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha !

Bette got a really good laugh with, "lets just skip it" She knew he was doing her and she delivered that line perfectly.

@Ed-wx1fe

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm. I saw the original show when it was first aired, and even now looking at it again, I thought she missed the joke. Perhaps she didn't think it was funny or his imitation wasn't good enough? IDK

@R.I.P.AlienJack

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah she had no clue that he was doing her from the jump.

@vilkomen

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ed-wx1fe i think it was a good natured gag. She knew that was an impression, but she was playing a bit, the game being that it was so bad she didn't even recognize that it was an impression of her.

@michaelotten2724

3 жыл бұрын

Her action and carsons guffaw make me believe it was over her head!!

@clapoutloudclapoutloud

3 жыл бұрын

vilkomen Bette Davis was always a Diva and this shows her handling her cancer battle well, she was no one to toy with, she would tell you off. She was one of the DIVAs that no one can replace even today.

It’s the fact that she immediately repeats the exact same style of speaking Martin just did - the long “wellllllll” from Martin followed by the “theeen we’ll skip it” from Bette. Martins impression is perfect.

Carson. One of very few that I still miss.

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

@omarcrespo77

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Wicked_Trojan

2 жыл бұрын

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

@billthomas8994

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Michelle-jz8vl

3 жыл бұрын

He was a freakin racist. Good riddance.

@Danny-ju2ip

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Johnny was the best to ever do it.

@UncleEbenezer77

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

I couldn't help but notice the bellows of smoke Bette Davis was blowing in his direction throughout. XD

@yankee2666

3 жыл бұрын

Wow - you're really right on top of things.

@noxid1974

3 жыл бұрын

The 80s were awesome.

@dori-

3 жыл бұрын

🚬 like a chimney

@diwali333

3 жыл бұрын

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@davidmatthews3131

3 жыл бұрын

billows

Awh, he brought Robin Williams back for just 10 seconds and I started to get teary eyed. I never even met Robin Williams but for some reason it feels like I lost a distant friend.

@tayooo1000

2 жыл бұрын

i met robin he was super nice took time to talk to some random kid for over 15 mins while he was filming good will hunting

@paulfrank4551

2 жыл бұрын

Robin Williams has my GOD in him. The Father of LIGHT. Robin is GOD'S LAW. Eternal life forever.

@miawallace2306

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulfrank4551 k

@robertbonzelet2642

2 жыл бұрын

Robin was awesome and a patriot.

@jasonkracht6723

2 жыл бұрын

This is a common feeling when seeing Robin Williams as well as John Candy.

I love Martin Short. He is brilliant with his impersonations. I enjoyed watching him in the TV series Merlin. He was perfect for that part.

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@JR-zm2yu

3 жыл бұрын

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

@joe-vz6hx

3 жыл бұрын

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

@drdre4397

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

She lit him up in a New York Minute!

Martin Short's impersonations are terrific.

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

@RetroCaptain

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@emansnas

3 жыл бұрын

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

@hairynews8348

3 жыл бұрын

He sure was the king

@RobertLofrano

3 жыл бұрын

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

One of the great moments of my life was briefly meeting Martin Short in person and greeting him in homage with my best imitation of Jiminy Glick, to which he responded "Hey, that's actually pretty good...!" I'll never forget it.

When Bette finally cracked a smile here, the world lit up.

I love Johnny’s laugh, it’s so real.

@Rocanala

3 жыл бұрын

You can’t be serious

@fromulus

3 жыл бұрын

Now Fallon does a terrible impression of him every night.

@ClearOutSamskaras

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't look real to me.

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

3 жыл бұрын

All time Hollywood legend!❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏

@OfficialMarkZuckerberg

3 жыл бұрын

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

@fl0nk11

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@zombywoof1015

3 жыл бұрын

As cool as they come Bette is.

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

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

He's been looked at first hand with Bette Davis eyes. An opportunity never to be repeated again.

@stewyoder1806

3 жыл бұрын

She even blew a big puff of sigerette smoke on him at 4:05

@ldchappell1

3 жыл бұрын

Bette Davis like the song "Bette Davis Eyes"

@RideAcrossTheRiver

3 жыл бұрын

She knows just what it takes to make a pro blush

God this is an actual conversation, not the rehearsed question, answer, question, answer of today.

@dennishalford5763

3 жыл бұрын

@Regdu Geht I noticed that too! She almost seemed annoyed for some reason. What was her problem? Is she just conceited? Was that it? She didn't even crack a smile.

@steverino6954

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennishalford5763 She did once. Right after she asked him if he did her. But she wiped it away quickly.

@jazzcat9363

3 жыл бұрын

That's why I loved Craig Ferguson so much when he was on the air. He had genuine conversations with his guests. It was quite often he'd end the interview with something like, "oh, we're out of time. We didn't even plug your movie........oh well, who cares?" Watching him with a guest was like watching two friends drinking at a bar.

@dennishalford5763

3 жыл бұрын

@@steverino6954 Johnny had to have been annoyed by her behavior! He's sitting there talking to Martin Short having a good time while she just sits there like a sour bump on a log. After seeing this, I don't think I like her very much anymore. My choice is now Ingrid Bergman as the greatest screen actress of all time.

@steverino6954

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennishalford5763 I'd have to give it to Meryl Streep.

I like how Bette just stares at him...😂

@katarina761

4 ай бұрын

She's in shock. This guy looks like an idiot to me. I don't find him funny at all. America always had the worse "comedians".

Back when SNL had real comedians that were talented and funny. So cute. I love his smile.

@trevorjennings721

2 жыл бұрын

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

Johnny’s laugh is like the greatest dad/grandpa laugh in all of televised entertainment history

@770WT

3 жыл бұрын

In real life not the case .

@jeanluc1313

2 жыл бұрын

🙄

Her snarky smile after asking him is EVERYTHING! (Bette”s inner voice... I’ll wait... ever so patiently.... for just the right moment... to kick him ... in ... the nuts). Check and mate! Awesome segment!!!

@britturk123

3 жыл бұрын

And believe me from Shorts reaction she got both of them, she was actually very funny with the wonderful reply " Then we'll skip it I just wanted to know", but she got nothing back I think he was star struck once more and did not even realize she was just being witty, she deserved a touche or Bravo at least for her humor.

@haverscutie

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! It's always the quiet ones you gotta watch out for- Bette was Amazing- and love all her movies!

@haverscutie

3 жыл бұрын

@Skip Ads seriously? You call one of the most iconic actresses of the Hollywood golden age Ridiculous?

@haverscutie

3 жыл бұрын

@Skip Ads whatever man- campy drama turned her into a freaking ICON- so

@TnT24u

2 жыл бұрын

@@britturk123 No that isn't what happened re watch it Martin short did his impression of her and she immediately says "Do you do me"and he answered her sarcastically "No" in her voice and then she said "Then we'll skip it" and that was after he did her to her when he first came out ... apparently, she doesn't know what she sounds like... or in person he was doing her so "over the top" that she didn't recognize his characterization ... or it could have been her dig at him to say in a bitchy but subtle way that "It's NOT that good."

Comedians are truly born. How fantastic.

I never get tired of this bit.. Martin Short is a comic genius!

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

@terrashavon

3 жыл бұрын

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

@spookrockcity

3 жыл бұрын

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@gbars02

3 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Johnny is the right kind of audience for Martin. He cracks up at the right time and this triggers his talent 😂

@bafflezbiz

3 жыл бұрын

@seiom jvony Huh? Lol, he was the next guest. Was he supposed to face Betty the whole time and ignore Johnny? That would have been a great appearance on the Tonight Show...

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

Johnny Carson is having the time of his life with Martin Short.

Martin Short could always make me laugh. The kind of laugh where at the end of it I have a feeling of being in love with this person. This is a fantastic interview. Bette being there is just an amazing bonus. She cannot and will not be upstaged. In character. Marty handled this perfectly.

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

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@noitallmanaz

3 жыл бұрын

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

@TheRjpiper

3 жыл бұрын

No one will ever replace Johnny

@Julius_Paul

3 жыл бұрын

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

@eddierascalhaskell4954

Жыл бұрын

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

Amazing how long these segments were, when people had an attention span.

@GeorgiaOverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Not even the reason. The real reason is greedy networks trying to milk every last penny from advertisers.

@popland1977

3 жыл бұрын

Commercials on US TV are ridiculous

@jordanweimer788

3 жыл бұрын

Ever watch a twitch stream?

@timish71

3 жыл бұрын

They didn't do 3-5 commercials every 5 minutes

@FFE-js2zp

3 жыл бұрын

I remember when youtube was owned by youtube and was commercial free.

Johnny is the best. No one is even second.

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

@trevorjennings721

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@billyb3725

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@marilynguinnane4663

3 жыл бұрын

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

@wrinthiak3431

3 жыл бұрын

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

@kevinrussell6530

3 жыл бұрын

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

@wrinthiak3431

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinrussell6530 🤣

I've seen Johnny laugh hard with some guests, but I've never seen him giddy like this. Johnny was acting like he and Martin were college roommates hanging out at a party having fun. Johnny had incredible admiration for Martin in this episode.

@whodoyoudancefor

4 ай бұрын

Especially for a first appearance!

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

Johnny Carson was always my favorite night talk show growing up too. 💕🙂

@trevorjennings721

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

Its like a foreign world watching this now. If I hadn't lived in it idk if I'd believe it existed.

@emansnas

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. And largely incomprehensible to today's youth. Sad on the one hand, not infrequently disgusting on the other.

@funguy4utube

3 жыл бұрын

@@emansnas yep .... makes me want to leave my money to a good charity like St. Jude’s versus my kids who are so modern and act superior and give no respect to the past

@Dreamskater100

3 жыл бұрын

@@funguy4utube '...and act superior and give no respect to the past'-So true.

@jonautry

3 жыл бұрын

@@funguy4utube That’s what makes you so superior to them.

@truthherald-rm4america963

3 жыл бұрын

It was American then. Now it’s BS until we end them.

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

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' !

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

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

@curiouscuriouser2670

3 жыл бұрын

And it was real. Not put on.

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

It was a rare thing to see a guest completely slay Johnny Carson. Especially with such a young guest.

The fact that 1.1M views have accumulated over a two day period let's me know that people can identify great talent when they see it.👍

@elliotmin6246

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know who these people are but YT made me watch it

@suzettebavier4412

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, from his guests. Johnny Carson himself was an ass-hole in real life. *Pardon my French

@dollyvitka9676

3 жыл бұрын

They do not make them like that anymore.. I love old shows thank God for tubi we can watch all good shows of old

@sheeil8391

3 жыл бұрын

Dumb video, you only got so many hits, because people thought they were going to see a Bette Davis interview.

@ddubbs7015

3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to see an old woman get insulted , hes a bore

I really miss Johnny - he was truly the king of late night tv! He brought out the best in people, and showcased it in a way that the audience could appreciate and enjoy.

@pjj9491

3 жыл бұрын

didnt base his ENTIRE show on Trump hating...as they alllll do now

@heatherdequetteville9184

3 жыл бұрын

He was a gentleman in the best of ways. Sorely missed.

@mad1s

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%...these jackholes today suck

@chriscrawford1555

3 жыл бұрын

Because he understood the show was about the guests, not him.

@LindaB651

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriscrawford1555 Indeed!

Making Johnny laugh must have been a tremendous high for any comedian.

Martin Short is a great funny man!! 💯

@trevorjennings721

2 жыл бұрын

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