This comedic gold. My favorite is when he nails the sad little kid-like answer, "Uh-Huh!"

@JPDillon

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. It's not the funniest part, but its the little extra detail that shows the craftmanship in building a perfect gag.

@mickeyscott1054

3 жыл бұрын

@@JPDillon It is all in the timing.

@fractaljack

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

I was a kid and remember being so disappointed that Steve was leaving early. Then to not only have him come back but to come back in such a hilarious way made my night.

No one, and I mean no one could be as classy and awesome as Johnny Carson. He was the all time best. I miss him.

@williammassey8514

4 жыл бұрын

I get to watch him 5 times a week on cable. When I was a kid and stayed up to watch Johnny, I was always tired the next day. It was always worth it. He really was the king of late night TV.

@barrysutton4589

4 жыл бұрын

Back in the day... EVERYONE Watched the Johnny Carson show

@petten33

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed.😊

@wolverineiscool7161

4 жыл бұрын

because he was the first guy to do it

@davido1953

4 жыл бұрын

Don't read any biographies of him. You'll be very disappointed.

I was 19 when this aired. At 61 I can safely say there will NEVER be anyone like Johnny or Steve EVER AGAIN.

@irenec2863

2 жыл бұрын

I was 19 as well. I remember sitting around with friends and watching Steve Martin and the gang and laughing ourselves silly.

@robinredwine1417

2 жыл бұрын

@@irenec2863 I was 19 and only married for six months. Those were the days 😊

@joanzawacki8331

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Just no one. Whatever his faults his timing was excellent. It Looked so natural ..like he never had to work at Comedy.

One of the great skits in talk show history. I saw it live and was floored by it. Everyone talked about it the next day. Steve Martin is one of those once in a generation talents and Johnny Carson had a great eye for such talent.

@ejflor1313

2 жыл бұрын

How’s life in the nursing home?

@patriciajrs46

2 жыл бұрын

They were both fantastic.

@danwilliams1920

Жыл бұрын

@@ejflor1313 don't know how it is for the guy you asked, but forvme it's freakin' awesome. But I live in a spendy place. The food here is unreal delicious.

@seattlewa8500

4 ай бұрын

@@ejflor1313How is life in your parent’s basement?

@philiphill6697

2 ай бұрын

Lucky bastard!

Yes, Johnny was the best.....and brings so many memories with him. How many of us can remember staying up watching him with one or both of our parents? I do, with my dad. Dad loved Carson and I miss them both very much.

I'm crying my eyes out with laughter. Brilliant. When he said, "I was lying." I lost it. His mockery of the self-important celebrities appearing on the show was on target.

@23294virgo

10 жыл бұрын

Me too man.. when he cries "I don't have to leave".. I lost it. So was smokin' Johnny in on it? He seemed genuinely surprised at first.. Then picked it right up.. what a talent. Are Fallon's shows this funny yet? I've not caught any since the premier.

@pixelatedDream

10 жыл бұрын

Lifeson Fan Yes! It is hilarious in my opinion!

@PunguinYoga

10 жыл бұрын

Lifeson Fan `I've heard that NOTHING on that show was unplanned. Don't know if it's true.

@PunguinYoga

10 жыл бұрын

PunguinYoga So; yes, Carson was probably in on it.

@richardmy

10 жыл бұрын

You got it. Some other people commenting just don't get the humor.

Probably young people don't realize how original and fresh Steve Martin was in those days.

@taydrabrookshire347

4 жыл бұрын

nice gatekeeping sir.

@ttv_neon7892

4 жыл бұрын

Still is

@NoEgg4u

4 жыл бұрын

Although Steve Martin belted his routine out of the park, credit must be given to Charles Nelson Reilly, for bringing attention to the subject matter, a year earlier: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mY6Btaqaqqm-ddo.html (skip ahead to the 2-minute mark, for the above link, which is when Charles gets into it)

@danc3693

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of young people probably don’t know who he is, or barely if they do.

@obbor4

3 жыл бұрын

Not to worry. Many older folks don't find much of the younger generation's stuff funny either....

So many people have no idea how funny Steve Martin was as a stand-up comic. I had all of his albums back then, and could recite them all. Totally hilarious and OUT THERE guy.

@gdaigle9500

8 ай бұрын

I used to imitate him in my high school civics class to my friends. I think they thought they were my bits haha

@HorsepowerHouse

8 ай бұрын

@@gdaigle9500 no they didnt

I miss Johnny so much. TV will never be the same without him.

Miss this era, watching Johnny at night was a ritual and his shows were better than anything on today.

@LS-cz2gf

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, Letterman was pretty good too. 2nd to Johnny for best times and greatest actual actors/actresses left living.

@picklefish74

3 жыл бұрын

Johnny was always brilliant. My mother says that one of the reasons why he was so good was because he didn't need to be the funniest guy in the room. He didn't mind if guests came on that were funnier than him, and he always made room for them to be funny, and nobody was or is better with children.

@picklefish74

3 жыл бұрын

My brother and I were allowed to stay up late on Fridays to watch Carson.

@johnstevens1575

3 жыл бұрын

I watched his show as a kid in the seventies and miss this quality of late night television too.

@thomasbenau2810

3 жыл бұрын

I remember if I ever wanted to be famous and be a guest I was planning to actually have somewhere to go too.

I saw this live and died laughing. I used to laugh just at the site of Steve Martin. His humor was so new for the day. Brilliant guy.

@NoEgg4u

4 жыл бұрын

Although Steve Martin belted his routine out of the park, credit must be given to Charles Nelson Reilly, for bringing attention to the subject matter, a year earlier: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mY6Btaqaqqm-ddo.html (skip ahead to the 2-minute mark, for the above link, which is when Charles gets into it)

@jamesjahoda1613

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@pjj9491

3 жыл бұрын

wasnt he the unknown comic with the paperbag on his head...or was that speculation...it was the 70s....lol

@TimCarter

3 жыл бұрын

Talk about laughing at the sight of him. I don't remember the show, (it must've been late 70s), but he came on this one time, and had a dumb look on his face and the crowd went wild. He went with it and stood there for about 5 minutes without saying a word, and they never stopped laughing.

@user-ty6do8yz4l

3 жыл бұрын

@@pjj9491 all I know is he's a badass musician on Banjo, and I mean historic,world class level. As a musician he's no joke.

"I can stay the whole show and a little bit longer" lol

I saw Steve Martin perform in a San Francisco comedy club in 1974. He wasn't a big star yet but he was so funny he made my cheeks hurt from laughing so hard. He was definitely the best performer of the evening.

@gst013

3 жыл бұрын

What colour was his hair? Somehow he was only 33 here!

@timwesthoff6197

Жыл бұрын

He was always prematurely gray.

I remember seeing this when it aired. I think it was the hardest I had ever laughed at anything on Tellivision up until that time. :) great memories. Miss you Jonnny.

I keep finding myself coming back to this this about once a month. Never stops being funny.

How I MISS the greatest ever -- Johnny Carson! :)

Still hilarious. I don't know how Martin holds it together, let alone Johnny. It's such a simple set up, but you need to be a real pro to make it work this good. Sweet memories.

Johnny always let the guest shine - he was so awesome!!

This country started going downhill when Johnny retired, simply the best, thank God I am old enough to have seen him and know what he did, everyone watched his monologue, maybe not the whole show but you always stayed up after the news to watch his monologue…and Steve Martin, what else can you say, just a brilliant guy!

God, I remember this like it was yesterday and Martin and Carson looked the same as they would 20 years later. How the hell was this 37 years ago?!!! Where did all those years go? Good God Almighty.

@CherylSimser

8 жыл бұрын

+EdD5 I saw that show when it aired and Steve just cracked me up. Whoa! 37 years ago....unbelievable and still funny.

@johnfitzgerald3887

8 жыл бұрын

just face it ed, you`re old

@EgbertWilliams

8 жыл бұрын

John Fitzgerald I never denied it. Just the speed with which it happened.

@olgasM3

8 жыл бұрын

A friend told me it took 29 years to get to 29. Then it seemed like only 5 years to get to 59:(

@johnfitzgerald3887

8 жыл бұрын

olgasM3 that's not funny

A very classic episode of The Tonight Show with Johnny and Steve, still bust a gut every time.🤣

Today is 11-21-2015 that aired like 37 years ago. Wow. Great night shows. Johnny Carson the best.

"I can stay the whole show and a little bit longer!" love him

I can stay the whole show and a little bit longer hahaha

@SEEBEE345

5 жыл бұрын

Lmfaoo

@ElvarMasson

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment 😂🤣

@skylark4901

3 жыл бұрын

ha! "and a little bit longer"!

@robertmurray3652

3 жыл бұрын

@@SEEBEE345a!a!aa

I saw this when it first aired and I remember laughing so hard I lost my breath. What great timing between Steve and Johnny. Later on the show Anthony Quinn did have to leave, but then came back out crying just like Steve and I was on the floor! Too bad they couldn't show both clips.

classic...cant believe johnny is gone....some of these greats were so alive..so full of energy...its hard to believe that they are gone from this place...RIP JC

@jamesbrice7951

8 жыл бұрын

unfortunately I have read that Carson was miserable in real life. too bad, because he gave us so many great memories.

"I once asked Steve, I said, 'Steve, what would you be doing if you weren't a legendary comedic actor?'' He said, 'Probably what you're doing, you know.''" -- Martin Short

@guyfroml

8 жыл бұрын

Martin Short once told a story where Steve Martin called him on the phone one day in March 1988. The conversation went like this: Steve: Hey Marty, did you hear Divine (the transvestite actor) recently passed away? Marty: Yeah, I think I did hear something about that. Steve: Don't get me wrong, I feel really bad for Divine, his-her family and all that, but you know, that's just more work for us now. Martin Short said it was one of the funniest things he ever heard and an example of why he's always thought Steve Martin is the funniest humorist around.

@dmbjunky

7 жыл бұрын

I don't get it.

@thebrazilianatlantis165

7 жыл бұрын

Steve insulted Marty by saying Marty's not legendary, which was in good fun because Marty is one of Steve's best friends, and Marty has been enormously successful, and Steve even more successful than that.

@dmbjunky

7 жыл бұрын

Joseph Scott I was referring to guyfroml's comment. I couldn't read the full comment but now in the notification window I can. Stupid KZread.

@thevoxdeus

7 жыл бұрын

Just the absurdity of it. That what they do/did and what Divine did were somehow the same thing, and that the most important aspect of some one death was something completely banal like getting more work. Most of Martin's best humor is just absurd humor. He did a lot of social commentary, but some times he just put on a funny nose and played the banjo.

Classic... anybody who remembers the big shots who had to leave can appreciate this bit...Steve was showing the ridiculousness of the people who "had to leave"!!! You mean you couldn't stay for Carson? WTF????

@bijanbijan3302

6 жыл бұрын

John Boran In the old days any celeb who was Invited on Tonight Show would stay to the end and contribute , it was like a party but later the egos got bigger and bigger and ruined The party ,

@pjj9491

3 жыл бұрын

back when SNL was funny w Steve and Aykroyd...two wild and crazy guys

See Johnny Carson never had to pretend to laugh like Jimmy Fallon, he just knew the right time to laugh and the right time not to. He paced himself.He didn't just laugh for the sake of it.

@j.schacher8690

7 жыл бұрын

+Jace N You forgot Pat Sajak, Roseanne Barr, Arsenio Hall....

@petercrowl9467

7 жыл бұрын

And Carson had guests that weren't there just to pitch their latest project. People who were just raconteurs...had good stories or something interesting to say. Would Fallon have the Potato Chip Lady on? Letterman would have in the day - but then he became a bitter old man.

@martinbaxter5034

7 жыл бұрын

The hallmark of a True Master. There's been no one like him since he left the air. Not even Letterman matches him.

@newspapertaxis1

7 жыл бұрын

Yep !!! He was the BEATLES of late night!!!!

@LiamRedmondVideo

7 жыл бұрын

newspapertaxis1 The Beatles are over-rated imo. I much preferred Paul McCartney and George Harrison when they went solo

Oh my god, that was so funny ! That is so true. All the big time celebrities always have some where to go - or so they say. Steve Martin has no where to go. That is so funny.

Just think, back in those days we got to see this genius comedy 5 nights a week! Hard to believe how good we had it!

@dalethelander3781

5 жыл бұрын

At one time, in the mid-60s, he was on 7 nights a week, no repeats.

@bobjohnson205

4 жыл бұрын

@MG Stevens I tend to prefer Colbert, too. He's probably the one that gets under Trump's skin the most and that's good enough for me! lol

@jpara617

3 жыл бұрын

@ Bob Johnson I highly doubt Trump has time to watch Colbert or care what he thinks. All late night hosts have gone down the toilet

@bobjohnson205

3 жыл бұрын

@@jpara617 You might be surprised what Trump has time to watch. What else does he have to do? We already know from Trump's past tweets - how he chooses to communicate his thoughts(?) with the world - that all 3 of the late night talk show hosts have gotten under his skin. Take care.

@jpara617

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobjohnson205 Not saying people don't get under his skin, but he's gotten quite alot accomplished in his tenure whether you love him or hate him. To me that doesn't reflect someone who has time to watch boring late night show hosts. Most of the comments on this video reflect how dumb and political these show hosts have gotten. Jay Leno was the last classic in my opinion that could make fun of everyone equally, without being divisive and dishonest

Johnny had no clue you can tell he was just as amused and surprised as the audience. I remember how funny Steve was back in the 80s I was a child but he was a funny comedian with a different approach to comedy.

@user-lo9cp2kr7s

Жыл бұрын

You’re so gullible.

@richiewalker0114

11 ай бұрын

Johnny was absolutely involved in the gag. He's the one who brought up the early departure bit.

@chrissytina6379

11 ай бұрын

@@user-lo9cp2kr7s insults aren't necessary..thx

@chrissytina6379

11 ай бұрын

@@richiewalker0114 perhaps you're correct, that was my initial perspective especially knowing today how much everything is set up and inauthentic I'm sure nothing is new under the sun. I just remembered hearing Johnny liked things to be spontaneous but he also did plan his bits from a documentary I saw.

My Mom and I used to stay up and watch Johnny. He was the best. No one has come close since he left. Still laugh when I see these clips. Steve too!

@goosewhisperer6275

2 жыл бұрын

MY mom and I used to stay up and watch Johnny, too! Our favorite guest was Steve Martin.

What wonderful years and times in life.

@Kelly-nm4kw

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Lori, How are you doing?

“I can stay the whole show, maybe a little bit longer.” Killer.

Carson always sat back and let the guests take the spotlight. The best.

I wanna relive all these days again . . . somehow . . . some way

i think Steve Martin was born with gray hair

@TheBerndude

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed - he was only 33 in this video!

@Moonfire121

6 жыл бұрын

My aunt got silver hair at a young age but she wasn't always born with it. I think it's a Scandinavian thing?

@lylestavast7652

6 жыл бұрын

he looked that way when I saw him front a Carpenter's performance around 1973...

@viralbuthow000

6 жыл бұрын

No. He was born "a poor black child."

@brianbradburn

6 жыл бұрын

How many times was she born?

Still laughing after all these years ! When I turned 14 I watched Johny all summer long, great way to start my morning - try it just one :)

I was consistently and perpetually late for high school because of Carson. I stayed up too late, but would not miss it for the world.

When Steve Martin hit, no one had ever been that funny before. First rock star comedian

@jettcrash6042

8 жыл бұрын

Lenny Bruce, George Carlin and Richard Pryor would surely disagree.

@petercrowl9467

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. Jett has a point. You could add Bob Newhart, Jonathan Winters and on and on but Steve broke a lot of new ground when it came to comedian fame.

@guyfroml

7 жыл бұрын

Okay, I'll defend Evan on this one. I get what you say about Newhart, Winters, Prior, Carlin and company. But, I think what Evan is referring to is the "rock star" status that Steve Martin achieved. While all the others are/were absolute greats, it was Martin who drew crowds over 10,000 like "rock stars." I'll easily say at his peak during a 3-4 years period, Steve Martin performed before more people (live audience) then all those other great comedians mentioned combined over the span of the entire careers. I read years ago during a period of only a few years (from late 70's to early 80's, Steve Martin did over a hundred shows in huge arenas averaging 8,000-10,000 people. Do the math. We're talking a good one million people. That's not counting the hundreds of smaller venues he did of around a thousand people. The other great comedians would have killed to get that kind of gross. Like Evan said..."rock star" status.

@j.t.6512

7 жыл бұрын

You need to take your meds ASAP Heath.

@Grrr036

7 жыл бұрын

In 1978 I saw Steve Martin in my home town. He performed his stand-up comedy act to a packed house of about 10,000. He was the hottest thing going at that time. As for Newhart, Pryor, Carlin, Sandler, etc., it all depends on what generation you're from, your taste in comedy, and other variables. They were all great in their own way.

I really miss Carson.

@richarddziallo8125

7 жыл бұрын

George orge Carlin brain dead

@chassinclair5094

6 жыл бұрын

Who is Miss Carson ?

@Brian-GoldwingRider

6 жыл бұрын

He was and always will be the best. These posers on late night now I don't even bother to watch. Can't stomach any of them.

@frankmcgrath6101

6 жыл бұрын

Carson set the bar so high.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

6 жыл бұрын

All Late Night is is trump bashing, whether or not one likes the president is immaterial. Either way it's not entertaining or funny or cute or informative or whatever else they are thinking it maybe.

still one of my fav--- scenes--- Martin was so darn hilarious.. and Johnny right on cue... luv his laugh...this is one of the best...

Steve Martin has no current equal - today's talk show guests are afraid of failure and won't take risks like this.

@devonschwartz5353

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Nealon did this on Conan and it was even more drawn out and way funnier

@albertturner1039

3 жыл бұрын

Will Ferrell

@spyder000069

3 жыл бұрын

Norm Macdonald takes a few risks. I think he just doesn't know or care that they are risks. LoL

@boomerangtheatre

2 жыл бұрын

Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Will Ferrell do the "to the edge" comedy that Steve Martin and Albert Brooks used to do. This kind of comedy exists today, in lots of places. But Steve was the best.

@josephnicholson2593

2 жыл бұрын

Lesser draw, but Craig Ferguson deserves an honorable mention as to how late night should be done

Steve Martin is an absolute hoot!! Love his humor.

I just came across this video for the first time last week and have watched it numerous times. This is too funny. My new favorite KZread video by far. And I know it's a little late (about 38 years), but Steve Martin you are awesome!

@Kelly-nm4kw

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Monica, How are you doing?

Steve Martin is hysterical. One of the funniest men alive.

This was the golden age of tv. Carson was the best.

Johnny Carson was the best!!!

Saw Steve in concert in 1981. The Blues Brothers opened up for him. Great Show.

Love Steve Martin! I miss Johnny Carson! Those were the good old days!

@Kelly-nm4kw

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Rose, How are you doing?

So funny of Steve to poke fun at the stars who did that to make themselves feel important.

After rewatching this I noticed how perfect the timing was for both Steve Martin and Johnny. The great comics know when to talk and when to let the applause go and Martin does this perfectly. Also one of the many reasons Carson was the best is he knew when to talk and when to let his guests do the performance and never tried to upstage them (unless it was absolutely necessary)

Carson was the ultimate TV straight man. He always lets the comedians shine!

Funny!! Bothe Steve Martin & Johnny Carson are hilarious. Wish we had tv like this again. Thx for posting!

A comic who doesn’t need to drop the f-bomb every time he wants a laugh? Brilliant.

I love Steve Martin, Robin Williams may be gone, but at least we still have Steve Martin, it will be a sad day when we don't anymore. His brand of humour is always so gentle. He prefers not to attack or make fun of anyone else. A sweet man.

@CherylSimser

8 жыл бұрын

+Lisa Edwards Like Robin he is also one fine actor. Leap of Faith proves his acting chops.

@northwoods-dq6dq

6 жыл бұрын

Inlove WithOceans thanks to film we will always have Robin Williams sadly nothing new but we will always have what's archived just watched Patch Adams the other night pure classic.

@andrews4596

5 жыл бұрын

Wish he still did tv

@andrews4596

5 жыл бұрын

@@northwoods-dq6dq hook is my fav movie

@Gregorypeckory

5 жыл бұрын

Out of the prematurely dead comedians, I miss Phil Hartman the most, but yes, Williams death was horrible and very sad, and I don't want to lose the brilliant Steve Martin either. I never thought about how gentle his humor is, but you're right; good on you for pointing it out!

“I can stay the whole show and a little bit longer...”

Yeah I remember seeing this. It was hilarious and Johnny had a very infectious laugh!

"You can go right on Tom Snyder." LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

I remember watching this with my mom, we were both laughing hysterically.

Steve Martin.Funny doesn't get better than this man. A wild and crazy guy!!! thank u Mr. Martin.

I was on that Tonight Show that night. Steve Martin was really on that night. Him and I really struck up a great relationship. We've remained lifelong friends.

@Greg-USNret

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. You like the think the stars you adore are good people too.

Even the camera guy at 1:27 can't hold back his laughs, making the shot all wobbly :D

This is what you call GENIUS!

@CharlesLangSamuel

9 жыл бұрын

After watching this, it made me laugh out loud to think about the part where Steve Martin says 'Carl Reiner . . . ' !

@MegaGeneral1

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Frank genius is a bit extreme. Funny

@BertisAU

6 жыл бұрын

amusing is extreme. it is palatable though.

@robertwalling9010

6 жыл бұрын

tolerable is extreme. It is survivable though.

@jrt9

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Frank I call it stupid.

There will never be another Johnny Carson!! I remember my parents going to bed with him and how much they loved him. Others have tried and will try but will NEVER be as good as him.

I loved Both Johnny and Steve. Two great comedians in our time! XO

I love how he walks out through the curtain so cocky and full of himself. Perfection.

"The Great Flydini" was the best gag Martin ever did on the Tonight Show.

Johnny Was One Class Act !!

I love this Channel. All the Great Comedians and Actors. Thanks for the Memories

Carson knew he was coming back out. Johnny always insisted on knowing. This was hilarious and they both pulled it off masterfully.

@Qermaq

8 жыл бұрын

+Randy Bailin Yes it was a bit. Talk shows always did bits. This one was awesome though.

@viralbuthow000

8 жыл бұрын

+Randy Bailin Yes. You can tell from Johnny's face he knew all along.

@harveychambers1819

6 жыл бұрын

Randy Bailin

Steve and Johnny-ICONS!

Thanks to The Johnny Carson Collection

How many nights did I stay up until 1:00 a.m. watching his show -- probably twelve years, and then just for the monologues. Thanks, Johnny, for the laughs . . . and for the memories.

Carson didn't try and "top" Martin. Watch how he leans back and lets him go. That's a confidence his mentor Jack Benny had. Let talented people bring up the whole show. I like Jimmy and others, but they have trouble knowing when to relax and let the guest lead...

@LittleHippieBigCity

8 жыл бұрын

YEEEEES

@michaelwald9864

8 жыл бұрын

yes, exactly

@A-small-amount-of-peas

8 жыл бұрын

Conan is getting better at it but Johnny will always be one of the greats. Second only to Dick Cavett imho

@idonttouchkids

7 жыл бұрын

That is exactly why I will never forgive conan for speaking for 80% of the gordon ramsay and norm macdonald cooking bit. Jesus fucking christ that broke my heart

@johnnyg3603

6 жыл бұрын

That's why I can't watch talk shows anymore. No one is like Carson. It's a different generation. All about me. Every single TV show tries too hard except The Orville. That's just brilliant.

I was one of those idiots who said "Johnny Carson should retire!" As soon as he did, I missed him.

@jshepard152

6 жыл бұрын

TheGoldcountry I hate when that happens.

...Only Steve Martin could pull this skit off so skillfully. Absolutely Hysterical...

I love Johnny's wilderness backdrop. It's calming like a Bob Ross painting, and provides a great foil for the hilarity that ensues in front of it.

As I recall that show, the punchline came later when the next guest, actor Anthony Quinn, after a brief interview, excused himself for his own pressing engagement. Even though EVERYONE knew what was coming, it was still hilarious when he too came back and cried that he didn't really have to go anywhere either.

@milescoburn1845

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! Steve Martin was the setup and Anthony Quinn was the punchline. I thought it was great!

@snworks9891

3 жыл бұрын

Are you also known as Bill Sharp (6 yrs ago)?

Johnny Carson was the greatest host ever.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

6 жыл бұрын

No one comes remotely close.

That was the best ever. I've seen this so many times I still laugh so hard.

"He's a WILD and CRAZY guy!!" the guy was just so funny man... my guts would hurt after watching him perform...

I like a lot Steve Martin´s movies! He is awesome!

I miss Johnny Carson he was so funny. When Late Night talk shows were worth watching.

I was 18 yrs old at the time and I never heard of Johnny Carson or Steve Martin at the time, but since became a big fan of both over the last 20 years. Go figure. Both hold there own!

No one is as good as Johnny Carson...No One..!!! God...Do I miss him..!!

Steve Martin was the first comedian who achieved rock star celebrity status.

@jameshudson169

4 жыл бұрын

john lennon was the first rockstar that achieved comedian celebrity status.

@collegeman1988

4 жыл бұрын

James Hudson A Hard Day’s Night is a perfect example of his comedic talents.

Steve, you nailed it! Johnny wasn't expecting it at all!

@LuisNunez-wy2gr

10 жыл бұрын

Hilarious!

@Femalecommaman

10 жыл бұрын

***** Hi Luis! Nice to see you again! We must have the same taste on lots of things! Sue

@LuisNunez-wy2gr

10 жыл бұрын

I'mAFemale,Age45-54 Might be because we're about the same age? You know, saw the same things on TV, the movies, and heard a lot of the same music. And we obviously loved Johnny!

@Femalecommaman

10 жыл бұрын

***** I think so! It's nice to know someone who remembers and likes the same things I do! Good to know you, Luis! Sue

@Femalecommaman

10 жыл бұрын

Sam Houston Then send me a message, Sam! LOL!

I was 10 when I saw this in 1978, will never forget. 😂😂😂😂😂

I remember one of his Carson appearances he comes out and just leaps into his most frantic bits. Then you see it's a Steve Martin impersonator because out from the curtains hops the real Steve, tied and gagged, trying to stop the performance. Great, funny moment.

This clip should be much longer to show one of the best sight gags ever, and also to show the REAL "punch line" to Steve Martin's cry-baby return to the show. First, Steve Martin comes out after his initial introduction wearing two tiny brown paper bags (penny bags) taped beneath his eyes. Johnny and the audience laugh, but as Steve sits there, Johnny plays it straight and asks, "So Steve, how are you?" Steve replies, "Well, Johnny, people tell me I have bags under my eyes . . . ", to which everyone cracks up and Steve gives us one of his faux-laughs and takes the bags off, and the (very funny) interview ensues. Then, after they return from commercial (after Steve has returned as in this video), Johnny interviews Anthony Quinn (as mentioned in at least one of the comments below). At the conclusion of the interview, maybe 8-10 minutes later, Quinn actually DOES have to go, and he leaves to great applause. As Johnny is beginning his introduction of his next guest, Quinn comes back on stage, crying like Steve was, and also saying "I don't have to go!", repeating Steve's schtick perfectly. Johnny and the audience crack up, of course, but Steve Martin is literally rolling on the floor. One of the best "one-up-manships" ever, coming a good 12-13 minutes (including commercials) after Steve's prank, and all the more hilarious as it was improvised by one of the best "serious" actors in Hollywood.

@boomstick900

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike McGrady Dang. Now I have to find that video.

@susiemac2u

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike McGrady How great! Thanks!

@XXX-rc6qt

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the follow up...

@kanealson5200

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike McGrady - Absoultely awesome. I'm repeating that story everyday for a month now. I want to see that as well.

@czechchicklet5847

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for additional info. Very funny. And you are right, Anthony Quinn.....that makes it even more priceless.

And the Oscar goes to... Mr. Steve Martin, member of the 5 Timer Club Oh Steve, if only you knew how long and how bright your star would shine

@pjj9491

3 жыл бұрын

he does...

My Uncle listened to him, he was about 21 & I was about 3 from my first memories, & I became a huge Steve Martin fan very young. Stand up, SNL, The Jerk and so many more, I think I even saw a recording of him conducting the Jungle Cruise ride at Disneyland? I bought one of his banjo CD's & loved it. He's a legend!

Can you stay? uh huh. I was in tears - so funny!!!!

A masterpiece.

Steve was a purely natural funny man - born funny - he could read the phone book and it would be funny!

Saw this show when it was first aired - dayum, I'm OLD - and it was funny then, and it's still funny now. Folks were talented back then and someone like Johnny can never be replaced. Good ol'Days indeed.

The best part of this episode was what happened next - Anthony Quinn was the next guest and he and Johnny hatched a scheme to get back at Steve; After talking with Quinn for a bit Carson said - "I know you have to leave for another gig so I'll thank you for coming and wish you good luck." Quinn looked puzzled but Carson was shaking his hand and showing him off. Martin saw that Quinn was surprised by the rush and tried to get Carsons attention and couldn't. It was hilarious.