That’s the America we don’t have anymore. Looks like Johnny really enjoyed meeting a real genuine person on the show.

@kennytaco4474

3 күн бұрын

I live in ND and work with farmers. Please believe me. We still have this and they’re just as tough and gruff as this old timer. Don’t lose your faith in our country🇺🇸 that’s what our detractors want

That's something special sweet and innocent that you never see on television anymore.

Incredible! This man heard when President McKinley was shot and was around to tell about it in 1987! A living time machine. A good reason to befriend as many elders as possible today, and get them to talk about their youth and the events of their lives.

@easygoing2479

4 жыл бұрын

63DW89A - Yours is a great comment. The elderly among us can be a gold mine of life advice. The younger ones today may not know how to draw out the seniors’ wisdom... i would say ‘listen to how Johnny Carson did it here’.

@rshrsh5420

3 жыл бұрын

Back in high school for American history class we had to "interview" a senior citizen and upon hearing that the first minimum wage ever established in America in the year 1938 was TWENTY FIVE CENTS an hour was really something that I could never fathom. This led me to look up the prices for things then and it really will amaze you! A house would cost you $4,000 and gasoline was just $.10 cents a gallon.

@kenkleinsasser8165

6 ай бұрын

One of the people who witnessed Lincoln getting shot lived long enough to tell his story about it on TV.

He’s a precious American treasure.

@johnsmith-xr6qy

2 жыл бұрын

Both of them!

This is why Carson will never be topped.

@rockinroll6342

3 жыл бұрын

YUPP it wasnt the tonight show. It was the johnny carson show and when he left, he took it all with him. Only hollywood never figured that out.

@brettmcpherson-smith8256

2 жыл бұрын

I think he just was by a 97 year old amateur.

@mduncan28

Жыл бұрын

got that right.

This is one of my favorites. I love how he was enjoying getting the laughs. He probably left with an impression that it was easy to get a laugh on Carson lol. Just another example of how Carson is still one of the best forms of entertainment available. We often complain about all there is, is garbage on TV, but technology has given us the ability to have access to great stuff like this.

He passed 14 months after this aired in Feb of 1988...wouldn't it be nice if everyone could live to be in our 90s and have health until we pass.. This man was a national treasure.

Mr Heaton would pass away the next year on April 26, two weeks shy of his 99th birthday. It is nice that he got to do this and that there is now this interview to remember him by. Also, just to show how old old is - Mr Heaten among all his very long-lived siblings also had a sister who died at age 8 - in 1895. His 2 other sisters? They died in 1996 and 2006. He had sisters die in 3 different centuries.

@gillbertmccormack380

2 жыл бұрын

Great clip

@jimdietz584

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, how ironic that Betty White was on the show too who lived so long as well.

@jamessweatt985

2 жыл бұрын

WOW!

@brettbaratheon9776

Жыл бұрын

So cool! I’ll take this interview over anything the trash late shows have now.

@jasonkowens6820

Жыл бұрын

Life is crazy, that guy looked like he was good for another 10 years easy.

What a genuine, jovial and classy man. Gotta love his natural wit and organic humor. Almost a century old and still sharp as a razor. My grandfather lived to be 95. Ran his farm up until he was 92, took care of him and the farm the last 3 years and so glad I did. Got to know more about him in those 36 months than I did throughout the last 30 years. RIP Grandpa and Mr. Heaton!

@kingy002

Жыл бұрын

Great comment Jon.

Merritt Heaton was America. How could we have been so foolish to let it slip away?

@bryanrendleman2001

2 жыл бұрын

We're still here. Ya'll call us backwards flyover deplorables now.

@acousticshadow4032

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryanrendleman2001 Backwards Flyover Deplorables are America ~ ever been to Walmart? 😝

@kathylouise1936

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryanrendleman2001 Lol.

@kathylouise1936

2 жыл бұрын

@@acousticshadow4032 Lol, too funny.

@bryanrendleman2001

2 жыл бұрын

@@acousticshadow4032 Walmart reprobates represent only a small percentage of Americans.

Johnny was always very gracious towards "ordinary" guests on his show and he never said, or did, anything disrespectful towards them for the sake of a laugh. He knew how to draw them into an entertaining conversation and what questions to ask to make it humorous on a real level. That's why he was the king and America now goes to bed much earlier than they did during his run on TV.

Sharpest and nicest 97 yr old in the history of the universe , his friend , a very nice lady ! To watch that gentleman was better than watching 100 famous people ! !

We owe so much to the farmers of America. They feed the world.

@adamfriend1040

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe???

Johnny, being a mid-westerner himself, was always respectful to older folks. He was a good man. RIP.

@brucewhittles239

2 жыл бұрын

⁸

@jamesmagers8306

2 жыл бұрын

Remember the potato chip lady

@ThesoundofSilenceshh

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmagers8306 who can forget?

@judithjames2921

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@jamessweatt985

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmagers8306 Omg, so funny when she turned her back and heard Johnny crunching a chip!!!

As a kid I remember my grandpa watching Carson & he'd tell me some of Johnny's jokes from the show & those are the times I remember him laughing & smiling the most

In my opinion , the best guest Johnny ever had ! And Johnny had lots of guest over the years.

I graduated HS in 1987....watched this video about 5 times....brings a smile to my face...great men....RIP...God Bless

I liked how he keep turning to Ed to include him in the conversation. Polite.

@TXBill132

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, very cool

@bogieboog

4 жыл бұрын

Yes very. I recall seeing my relatives behave that way. And his lady friend was so gracious, looked camera ready too!

@stevethecountrycook1227

4 жыл бұрын

I saw that also! What a gentleman!

@sallynolan5928

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I noticed that too.

@randyprice1831

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed and liked that too. Very respectful guy!

I always loved how kind Johnny was with people who were not stars... with regular people like this lovely man

@RobTheNotary

3 жыл бұрын

Well Johni knew that these people were just there to get a couple minutes of exposure and enjoy the moment and have something to show to the kids or grandkids they weren’t trying to advance their careers they were just out to have a nice time

9 straight minutes without commercial interruption. Unheard of in today's greedy world ☹️

When television was still nice, and people were still nice.

@jackblack496

3 жыл бұрын

Before diversity

@willwillisproductions159

3 жыл бұрын

Jack Black yup... the little hats ruined America .

@CruceEntertainment

3 жыл бұрын

I cancelled my tv service a long time ago. Tired of being “re-educated” by the little box in my living room.

@Lockbar

3 жыл бұрын

@@CruceEntertainment agreed. Got tired of feeding the commies extra money. Cut the cord 7 years ago and save a minimum of $80 a month.

@DustinMercer

2 жыл бұрын

very well said.

Looked him up and he passed in April 1989 at 98 just shy of his 99th birthday. His kids are gone now as well. Enjoy life folks.

@texan903

3 жыл бұрын

His kids were mostly old when they died, some were in their nineties, most were in their 80s. Children dying 20-30 years after their parents isn't uncommon. As a side note, several of his grandchildren have died, and they too, were largely old. He died the same day as Lucille Ball.

@yzrider3326

3 жыл бұрын

@@texan903 Thanks for the update. I like hearing more about the people.

@amycombsbaker514

3 жыл бұрын

@@texan903 May this sweet man be reunited with his family on the other side . He was just so endearing 🙏

@Sirmullins

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the input, I just ran across this by accident. Enjoyed this interview very much. Bless him.

@VivKittie32

2 жыл бұрын

Gosh life is short. May they all Rest In Peace, Amen.

What's neat is seeing Johnny really enjoying his conversation with the gentleman.

@chefgiovanni

2 жыл бұрын

I once cooked for Johnny. He liked the Seafood Putanesca and he was fun.

@barbarapettry6817

2 жыл бұрын

@@chefgiovanni How Cool!!!!

Only Johnny would bring on a farmer to his show. He was a class act, he was so respectful.

@poweraccountabilityleague6877

3 жыл бұрын

Don't be fooled, this guy was not a farmer. The giveaway was he didn't converse in Spanish.

@cthrew1603

3 жыл бұрын

I agree and you could tell how much he genuinely liked regular, sweet down to earth people.

@paulrevere2928

3 жыл бұрын

He was very respectful.

@danhermon4922

2 жыл бұрын

He wouldn’t have brought on a young farmer. Regularly wasting half the show toward the end of his run on anonymous elderly people with no entertainment talent was just a pathetically obvious attempt to make himself look younger and really backfired, making the show far more boring to the younger audience and only hastening his departure. “And we thought you’d like to meet him/her.” Why? It was a total waste of national TV time from a previously classic show.

@kingy002

2 жыл бұрын

@@danhermon4922 Gosh you are real bitter, aren't you!

He's incredibly fit for 97.

@madambutterfly7513

5 жыл бұрын

Jasper - that’s what hard work all his life does for you

@frankgarrett242

3 жыл бұрын

@@madambutterfly7513 No, actual hard work breaks backs and withers bodies!

@bomby740

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankgarrett242 evidently you’ve never worked on a farm.

@rockinredneck57

3 жыл бұрын

Seeing 2 women in 2 different states too! I'm 64 and tired just thinking about it.

@twistoffate4791

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankgarrett242 the guy who works on my house is in his 30s and is suffering tremendous physical pain. He keeps pushing along, but doesn't know how much longer. And working in construction, etc, is all he's ever done.

Amazing how an old farmer is funnier than any modern comedian.

@RobTheNotary

3 жыл бұрын

The man had common sense and he just saw the world differently and wasn’t afraid to admit that he was human and he had needs and just trying to have fun and enjoy his life

@ruthdianerakes3270

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobTheNotary àaaÀà

@dennydirksen5459

3 жыл бұрын

And thats not an act! Lol

@brendafleming6443

3 жыл бұрын

This is the second time I'm watching him he was hilarious!

@masterblaster3914

3 жыл бұрын

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are nothing more than parrots. All they do is repeat what Tucker Carlson said and rehash their old Trump jokes (that weren't funny to begin with)

Beautiful, Humble, elderly man. He's what made this country great!

I had relatives that farmed near Bradford and those people were the genuine salt of the earth. I think the greatest thing about Johnny was the level of respect that he payed to his guests.

@Grainexpress

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Any other late night goober today would have made fun of Mr Heaton and try to paint him as a racist, hayseed Conservative from the Midwest.

@joeyhunter842

Жыл бұрын

@@Grainexpress you got that right. Especially that fgger with the Brillo pad hairdo 😂

Real people are so much more interesting than most "celebrities".

@margieconnell9719

5 жыл бұрын

Toulon is a great.little town.lived there.

@bensonhedges479

5 жыл бұрын

celebs all sold their souls

@SkillUpMobileGaming

5 жыл бұрын

People seem to say celebrities are hot. I'd say this farmer is better looking than the lot of those celebrity folks. Fuck celebrities - they're a bunch of Hollywood traitors.

@1911beauty

4 жыл бұрын

You can say thAt again 😅

@queensuejesuseschild3136

4 жыл бұрын

Real people don't need a script to talk to someone actors today can't even hold a conversation with a host of a talk show. Because they don't have it wrote down for them. I liked it when Johnny had people one like this. 97 and still can have fun. Now they want to kill off the elderly because they maybe sick. I guess they feel they will never get old or sick take their food away and water. Or. Passed this bill just a few days ago. Aug. 2019.

Carson was so relaxing. No hate, no anger, no profanity. He just made his audience feel good and enjoy other people.

@ronaldhowell2041

5 жыл бұрын

And if you were in LA when Johnny ruled the late shows, you went to sleep with a smile on your face, and some assurance that, despite the world's problems, there were people out there who you might not know, but who made the world work the way it should. " He-r-r-rrr's Johnny" finished the day in style, with class!

@VotelessRook3

2 жыл бұрын

No fake laughs either

@rhythmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Not so sweet off stage, but he was a great host and a legendary entertainer

@louisskulnik7390

2 жыл бұрын

They say Johnny was a good egg when he wasn’t drinking,

@mikehorner2564

2 жыл бұрын

Really? Apparently, you don't know that much about Johnny Carson. I've seen him demonstrate lots of irreverence toward various individuals and against homosexuals in general. There are several people in Hollywood who have come out and said that Johnny Carson was a mean-spirited individual. He also engaged in objectifying women and having them parade around his stage in bikinis. That was risque for the day. He also had Carol Wayne and Teresa Ganzel come on the show and act like the quintessential blonde bimbos with big boobs. That's very chauvinistic. I don't know why you make him out to be such a Quaker, or a saint. He wasn't classy, I'd say he was just the opposite. Biggest thing of all: His monologues weren't funny, they were terrible.

This is just 1 reason why Johnny was THE KING !!!

Johnny was the master of asking the right questions and getting out of the way until the perfect moment when he would drop the best one-liner. He always played to his guests strengths and put them in the best light possible. There will never be another one like him! Never.

@ericbaader6625

2 жыл бұрын

Jonny best there ever was or ever will be class act

@NoOne-kr4jc

Жыл бұрын

"...he would drop the best one-liner." And Rickles would drop his pants and fire a rocket!

This is the very best interview that Johnny Carson ever had on his show. I watch it from time to time, and it always makes me nostalgic, and a little sad, for the past. I knew an old farmer in our little town, born in 1900, that I loved very much. He taught me as much as any school teacher ever could. What a beautiful generation! Garnet, I'll always love and remember you.

@barbarapettry6817

2 жыл бұрын

My dad was a dairy and beef and crop farmer on a family farm. Daddy was born in 1912.

@uralbob1

2 жыл бұрын

@@barbarapettry6817 I loved this guy, just like the farmers in my little town in Michigan. A beautiful, wonderful generation of people.

@jamessweatt985

2 жыл бұрын

I miss Johnny Carson. I even miss Tom Snyder, even later, in his Spartan studio, with a wisp of smoke always between the camera and Tom.

@uralbob1

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamessweatt985 Me too.

@carycomic1954

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite human interest interview of his was with that home economist with the unique recipe for Thanksgiving turkey stuffing. And I quote: "Stuff the turkey with un-popped popcorn. Then, cook turkey at 350 degrees till the popcorn...blows its ass off."

Thank God for the Farmers of America there the back bone of this Great Nation!

@terriecotham1567

4 жыл бұрын

Of the whole world but your right

@youbadolivez

4 жыл бұрын

Tell the Democrats that

@linusp9316

3 жыл бұрын

@@youbadolivez Trump's policies have bankrupted farms like nothing else before. And not even for a good reason - just a hissy fit tantrum trying to look tough in front of the Chinese. So, farmers already know. They're not voting for Trump like in 2016.

@georgial6398

3 жыл бұрын

They were. Now they're all about run out of business by big factory farms. My uncle is a small farmer about retirement age and it is not a good situation out there for family farms.

@beck1710

3 жыл бұрын

Phillipino tilt a whirl operators are the back bone of this nation....... Cam Brady 012✌🏻

Watching this was the most entertainment I have in years! Fantastic and better than watching a celebrity and improv....A GEM!

My great grandfather was much like this....I loved talking to him, he passed back in 74. He was born in 1882 and his wife died in 1906 and he never remarried, my mother ask him why, he said nobody could take her place....she was the one. They only had one, my Grandmother, born in 1906, her mother died giving birth.

@jeremy28135

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome

This is where Johnny excelled. He could bring an every man from some small hamlet and make them feel right at home. Nobody does this anymore.

@mikebliesener193

9 жыл бұрын

K Kampy I loved these segments Johnny had too. Show producers now probably think interviews like this would be "too boring" or some such crap.

@BigBingFan

8 жыл бұрын

+K Kampy After Johnny, all Letterman (less so Leno), Conan, etc. wanted to do is make jokes out of everything, and take the laughs and limelight from the average guy/gal. Johnny was unique, in just what you say---I made the same comment about Johnny had the 105 yr. old woman---same thing. He tried to let the guest---the average guy---to be front and center, not himself. VERY rare indeed.

@MrWolfSnack

6 жыл бұрын

Now talk shows today are just all political slander and Trump jokes, it makes me sick.

@alanaronald244

6 жыл бұрын

Prove it.

@stilllearningwhatistruth6849

6 жыл бұрын

There are no talk show hosts today that can equal the wonderful innocent humor of Johnny and his guests...

This is my Great Grandpa. Glad to see someone finally got this on the Internet for everybody to see.

@Rocket9944

8 жыл бұрын

Pendy293 Did he make it to 100?

@floridagal3333

8 жыл бұрын

May 10 1890-April 26 1989

@csrtitus

8 жыл бұрын

+Pendy293 Is the farm still in the family?

@1pupblacky

8 жыл бұрын

+Pendy293 how old are you about 65? he sure was funny--was the show scripted in anyway because he was just about as funny as johnny.

@belindamoore8780

7 жыл бұрын

*****

This was a much better time in America. Wish I could go back and live it again.

This old guy is ADORABLE... Johnny is KING. LOVE this interview.

Well this is basically 100 times more entertaining and meaningful than any garbage on late-night TV these days. Basically, this entire clip is about making a person smile and feel content. A straight dose of feel-good medicine.

@lloydburningham4775

5 жыл бұрын

We can get Pop Pop

@DK640OBrianYT

3 жыл бұрын

100% agreed

@jenniferwhitewolf3784

3 жыл бұрын

Contemporary late night SUCKS! This is TV done really well.

@afc322

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@johnbelvin5216

3 жыл бұрын

Yes talk shows at night suck, more political and bands, rap music sucks. I like Stephen Colbert when he started out but all he did was become a trump basher every night and I got tired of it.

Johnny Carson was a class act, don't remember him ever jumping into the cesspool of politics, always respectful of the guests.

@kaymccastle1154

4 жыл бұрын

Those were the days when late night television shows were truly funny, but dignified.

@whalesong999

4 жыл бұрын

How can the political climate now go unattended by the night show writers and hosts? It has become so relevant to make points that are actually important to keep on the surface. The talent is there, the times are so different. I loved watching Carson too and so many guests, it was a more innocent time.

@kilgoretrout6136

4 жыл бұрын

@{// WTF! //} That is epic.

@ronleon62

4 жыл бұрын

Carson occasionally gave politicians a hard time but he was not selective and always respectful. Thirty years on the air and nobody had a clue as to his personal politics.

@kyrescue1013

4 жыл бұрын

Carson would pick on a President or a Governor, but he would keep it funny and respectful of the office at the same time. Not like the downright hate of today. Carson also did not let politics dominate his show, things like this interview made it so much more entertaining. There will never be another Johnny!

What a lovely man, 97 years old and still workin on the farm... I'm a farm boy now living in a little town and I want to find a small farm for my wife and I and I can only hope to be as fortunate as this sweet old man when my golden years come!

I love this man, I could watch this all day! I wish people were still like this

@adamfriend1040

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe???

This is the reason why the Tonight Show was so popular. He treated people and respect and talk to them on their level. Some of the best guest have been ordinary people like mr. Heaton

@mohicanjoe2079

4 жыл бұрын

@@StuartAllgood today's humanity could be a partial reason...the older I get the more I am as you described carson

@RubyBandUSA

3 жыл бұрын

You're right Chris Campbell. I can't watch any of the newbies ... Fallon (with that fake insincere laugh), Colbert (with his extreme partisan politics), Kimmel (without an ounce of intellect) ... they're just awful.

@RobTheNotary

3 жыл бұрын

In my line of work as a quart listed anger management Instructor all the sessions that I have with everybody male female young and old no matter what profession no matter what level or status of society manners politeness courtesy and respect never goes out of style and everybody has the same problems be at relationships children career

Carson was great! He gave this gentleman as much respect as any actor, singer, "celebrity."

@jonathansmith8485

5 жыл бұрын

The heritage glee club Christmas 2018

@jonathansmith8485

5 жыл бұрын

Program

This was so enjoyable to watch. Made me smile all the way through. God bless our farmers, the backbone of our great country

@mikeeihusen5194

6 ай бұрын

Well said.

I knew Carson would have fun interviewing a salt-of-the-earth farmer. One of my favorite interviews he's done.

Stories from elderly people are the BEST! I could listen to Mr.Heaton alllll day ❤️🇨🇦

@michelemichele5204

3 жыл бұрын

ohhhh me too!

@ericksonfedor4765

3 жыл бұрын

You said it all Annie. The elderly one are more wiser and they all see ahead of us

@rockinroll6342

3 жыл бұрын

I cant listen to hollywood celebrities for one minute.

@maxwellmark986

3 жыл бұрын

Hello CanadiAnnie....

@michaelrief4424

2 жыл бұрын

I as a young boy used to love to listen to the Adults talk. There was nothing I liked better than to listen to conversations between my parents and their family, neighbors and friends. If I listened carefully I could hear some really neat stuff. However the trick was to be sure to not not show that I was actually Listening otherwise they’d run me off. So one summer evening my Mom & Dad are on the front porch and I’m on the Glider “acting” like I’m reading a book. Mom and Dad are talking about my Bum Uncle Chester and Mom is giving him 10 kinds of shit, Then I heard them begin to spell out words. I then piped up, “what’s a waahore hopper”. I pronounced the “w” in Whore. Mom turned to Dad and said, “we’ve got to be more careful because the little shit is learning how to spell”. After that I got run off the porch to go play out of earshot.

When Betty White shook his hand at the end, it gave her the longevity in life.

@TheSankyu99

4 жыл бұрын

terri sue I was just thinking along those lines!

@billybudd9994

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. She's like 95 or so.

@JornBjerregaard

3 жыл бұрын

Billy Budd 98 in fact. She is such a wonderful person.

@AJG0809

3 жыл бұрын

@@billybudd9994 she is 98 will be 99 in january

@1eagleeyez

3 жыл бұрын

Johnny Carson would’ve been 95 this year. Only 2 years younger than his oldest active Farmer guest.

Glad I saw this. Johnny was King. Today’s late night is a cesspool.

@mikkimikki5376

2 жыл бұрын

That's for damn sure!

@mrfrank4583

2 жыл бұрын

Well stated!!!

@patrickbear5383

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny was the best hands down, and nice to see Ed McMahon ,wish I could. See the one that had tea time lady .

@patrickbear5383

2 жыл бұрын

You know you ever know how Johnny Carson never mentioned any political affiliation today who's that guy everything is political late night I stopped even liking Robin Williams Whoopi Goldberg With all their humor revolving around a political party you know when you go see comedians you go there and laugh not judge whether they drive a Prius or not.

@barbarapettry6817

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched any except specific yt clips of fallon & guest lip-syncing. I felt that was his only talent and all I could bear. I quit even listening to that a few years ago. 😑

What a sweet old fella. Salt of the earth

This gentleman is delightful !

He is so real, so genuine. Not afraid to simply be himself. How refreshing.

@lindasmilesrfree6067

7 жыл бұрын

Love it!

I’m 70 less a month. I still can see Johnny on that stool the night he signed off for the last time. Dark background cuz producer Fred DeCordova wanted the focus to be on him. THE then most watched TV show. Nothing but great memories

See folks. You can still have love even when the day is closing. This was an inspiration.

@donaldhiteshew6578

2 жыл бұрын

dih1930

This man is an example of what class is. God bless his family.

I mean how can you just not love JC he finds interest in a 97 year old farmer whos son is 78 , and his 75 year old young lady and the show is made ! Only Johnny Carson could ever do that and so much classier and funnier than anyone now days combined !!! RIP MR Carson

@billwilliams844

2 жыл бұрын

Guy hi by g C St

@Grainexpress

2 жыл бұрын

Yes about JC. Any other late night goober today would have made a mockery of Mr Heaton.

@iowapanner2223

2 жыл бұрын

@@Grainexpress Johnny seemed to make it more about the guest and less about himself. That's how a good interviewer does it, IMHO.

@Grainexpress

2 жыл бұрын

@@iowapanner2223 Correct. My "Yes" was in response to K A The HUN "How can you not love JC". I grew up watching Johnny when I could. The late night hacks today would have made fun of Mr Heaton.

@iowapanner2223

2 жыл бұрын

@@Grainexpress For sure.

I just turned 59. I'm rewatching some the Johnny Carson shows that provided great memories. I'm thankful that he was brought on treated with the respect that he deserved. .

Somehow a thumbs up doesn't cut it for this clip. That gentleman is what America was at one time. It's not that way anymore. He was way more interesting and honest than any celebrity of today. And no talk show host today could interview this gentleman like Johnny.

@theadvocate1925

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine Jimmy Fallon and that fake laugh.

When I worked as a grass cutter at a cemetery during high school summer break (1973) I talked to countless people in their 70"s, 80's, and even 90'S, I always found their stories priceless ! Listening to stories about the depression, WW 1, WW 2, Indian wars, riding the rails, gangsters, prohibition, the first time they saw an airplane,the first time they saw a car, etc. etc. I wish I had it all recorded !

@map3364

2 жыл бұрын

steven richards I hear ya, everybody has a story, and ordinary people have shared incredible life experiences.

@stots46

2 жыл бұрын

Mowed 40 lawns a week in 1974 and Shoveled Driveways in winter and you meet a lot folks that way.

@gabster-ie1vj

2 жыл бұрын

Color TV!!??

@jillthompson1248

2 жыл бұрын

Walking history books but better

I’d rather watch this than any of the new nigh shows that are on.

What a delightful gentleman. A pleasure to watch Johnny being a class act with a genuinely funny and warm gentleman.

We didn't realize how good we had it back then.

WOW...now that is a generation long gone! Class, dignity, and respect! A life well lived.

My Great-Great Grandpa. My Grandfather was his Grandson Jack Heaton. ❤️

@inhibited44

5 жыл бұрын

It's nice you have a video to get acquainted with him. Many of us have albums containing pictures and nothing else.

@Zenigundam

5 жыл бұрын

That's cool. He seems like he was a really funny guy.

@crystalyang255

5 жыл бұрын

Looks like you too were put together properly.

@brickmason5295

5 жыл бұрын

What a treasure to have a film of your gggrandpaw

@rdr8224

5 жыл бұрын

Your grandfather would be his son... not grandson, unless this guy is your great-great-grandfather. Either way, what a great clip. I'm only enough to remember the 80s and and the awesome Carson years.

What a great man and quick on the fly

It's an absolute crime how far the late-night shows have fallen.

@spaceghost8995

2 жыл бұрын

Newer shows are just giving the audience what they want. Blame the viewers not the shows.

This man is a sweetheart. We need to cherish and respect our elders!

@kevdean9967

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Damn that was touching!

@bobbywoods684

5 жыл бұрын

Go on a cruise with a bunch of our elders and see what you think. As a group they are highly, highly annoying. And I'm not talking about being slow or whatever. They're pushy, entitled, rude, etc. This guy is unusual.

@kevdean9967

5 жыл бұрын

@@bobbywoods684 you said it right there "a cruise". That is a certain type of person to begin with, it's not indicative of an age group. People that go on cruises or stay at all inclusive, or are golfers in no way represent the general population of any given demographic. Now my Dad volunteers at a seniors assisted living complex and I go there quite often too. Listen, I don't know how old you are but I'm mid '50's now and work pipeline construction. The old generation at least had respect for their elders and knew how to work. The under 30 set today are actually pathetic. They have to have their freaking phones taken away from to work, and even then most of them are useless, and they have no respect for their elders. A cruise, you work on a high seas cruise ship? Sad!!

@bobbywoods684

5 жыл бұрын

@@kevdean9967 First, I don't work on a cruise. I cruise because my wife likes it. Don't personalize it. That said, I hear you. However, as my sweet mother in law said the other day, "a car of young kids flipped me off for NO REASON!!" at an intersection stop light. Uh-huh. I'm not saying they should have done that at all, but her driving is atrocious and she is one of those dangerous oldsters who's fighting giving up her "independence". And the freakin state of Texas just renewed her license for goodness sake. She insist on driving on the freeway in the right lane at 55. At some point soon, she's gonna have to be reigned in and it's gonna be ugly. Maybe you can come over and do it for us.

@kevdean9967

5 жыл бұрын

@@bobbywoods684 That's scary! I'm in Canada and at age 80 you have to do a road test to keep driving. My Grandpa stopped at a green light on his and that was the end of his driving career. But nothing scares me more than the texting and driving that's going on now. People are so useless these days I'm astounded! The phone is going to have, as Gord Downie so eloquently said "A generation so much dumber than it's parents came crashing though the window".

that is exactly why Johnny Carson was the best, it would have been easy to make fun of the old guy, laugh at him, instead Carson laughs with him the old guy has a great time and so do we.

@Nazareth434

5 жыл бұрын

exactly- class act- talk shows today are pure garbage-

@chuckyufarley2999

3 жыл бұрын

How would it have been easy to laugh at or make fun of this gentleman? On the surface it sounds like you're complimenting Johnny, and I'm sure that's your intent, but there's something a bit mean spirited in saying it would have been easy to make fun of his guest.

@jenniferr9624

2 жыл бұрын

Why would he make fun of him?

Toulon is 76 miles south of me in Dixon,Illinois , good ol farmer 👍, i grew up on a dairy farm, my dad will be 93 yrs old July 23, 2021, old dairy farmer...my dad still drives , has a clear mind, my mom passed in 2014 at the age of 88, 7 of us kids, my dad has since then aquired a gf , she is the same age as my dad they went to grade school together, her husband has passed also...my parents were married for almost 70 yrs. Johnny Carson Show was a great show, my 2nd cousin who was a farmer his whole life would be 99 in March 2021, he just died of Covid Pneumonia about Jan. 8, 2021, he lived in Rockfalls,Illinois , just thought i'd share this...

@JustJoeT

2 жыл бұрын

Dixon, Illinois, I learned of because of a $54M fraud there by their city treasurer, filmed as The Queen and all Her Horses

I love the tenor of his voice. His method of speech.

Carson knew how to make guests feel comfortable, and create a conversation that engaged the audience. This makes Jimmy Fallon look like some high school kid.

@pamelamitchell6195

3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Fallon is a pre-pubescent kid!

@Nancy-fm1ie

3 жыл бұрын

Even worse, Jimmy Kimmel. He once told a dirty joke about the Statue of Liberty.

@jeffdekimpe1746

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly Kirk. It takes a real pro like Carson to make this come off so natural.

@mikej5539

2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Fallon is a douchebag. It ended with Carson. Nothing but bullshit on now.

@pamgrat5126

2 жыл бұрын

High school idiot. Whether you liked trump or not we’ve had to listen to late night talk shows “ bully” the then President. Yes trumpet did his share but it was the worst times and I avoided tv as much as possible. Time to pull it together. This is so refreshing. Late night talk shows should be canceled for awhile. I don’t need their political views. I was watching for entertainment. Not any more

This is such great television. Carson would occasionally bring on ordinary people like this, and give us a glimpse into life in other parts of America. Way more entertaining than celebrities promoting their latest film or show.

This was when he was on for an hour and a half...Johnny is underrated as an interviewer.

Now Betty White is with these gentlemen in heaven. God bless them, it was a wonderful interview that Johnny did and he and Ed had the utmost respect for this gentleman.

Nothing like Johnny since he quit. He is truly a legend ❤️

@adamfriend1040

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe???

Johnny Carson is and was the best ever. He LISTENED to people.

these are the kind of interviews that would make talk shows worth watching again.

Such a genuine guy. I love people like that.

Positive proof why Johnny was a real legend. He was a great interviewer.

@maxwellmark986

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Gene....

I remember this in 1987. 30 years went by like 30 days!

@quickvmax3364

5 жыл бұрын

I remember it too,and yes,the years flew by like a vapor.

@mermaidwe2743

5 жыл бұрын

Reza Towhidy i remember this also. It was a very unexpected response. Classic. Puts things in perspective

Johnny was so good that he didn’t even need to prep for a guest. You could bring anyone on stage, and by asking the right questions, it would be the funniest segment you’ve ever seen. In fact, sometimes Johnny was best when something went wrong. He would instantly turn it into something better than what was supposed to happen. What a legend!

@joeskis

2 жыл бұрын

Huh? He prepped for this interview obviously.

@jamessweatt985

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeskis Yes, I'm sure he prepped for this interview. But Chris is saying Johnny was a natural interviewer and wouldn't have had to prep. He probably didn't prep for the short interview with the girlfriend. There were countless times that something went awry that was not scripted and you could count on Johnny to make the best of it: Ed Ames throwing the tomahawk at the cowboy silhouette (the longest continuous laugh in tv history, greatly helped by Carson's ad libs); any segment with Joan Embery from the San Diego zoo (working with animals is known to go off the rails at times); his quick retorts to things an audience member would scream, whether during his monologue, a skit, or an interview; so many things. I miss Johnny.

@boataxe4605

2 жыл бұрын

Like the legendary Tomahawk throw.

@chrisamerriman

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamessweatt985 Thank you! So spot on.

What a fantastic interview. This man could be one of a 100 members of my family who are farmers in central Illinois. They all have the same mannerisms, politeness and they talk the same way. I So enjoyed this. Thank you for posting this.

Remember when The Tonight Show had class.....?

@da324

4 жыл бұрын

@Real Dudes Party Nude Dork!

@michaelbliesener9883

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I sure do. Just glad we have these clips. Miss Johnny and Ed, and those times.

@Mike-226

Жыл бұрын

And when it used to run on air for 90 minutes? Sure do miss Johnny.

Johnny has real respect and love for these old timers. Class act of the way

@herbyverstink

5 жыл бұрын

you have to remember..johnny himself was born in 1925,in the mid west.Those people from that generation had ethical fortitude..my dad,while being younger than carson,has much of those same qualities..so did the vast majority of people from those days..Carson was also quite good at his craft dont get me wrong.

@balancedactguy

5 жыл бұрын

You are right! Johnny always seemed to really enjoy Older folks!

@elcheapo9444

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny himself was 80 then, wasn't he?

@pauljordan4452

2 жыл бұрын

@@elcheapo9444 Do the math. He was 62.

Our seniors are our greatest asset. Mr. Heaton's pretty slick.

Wow! What a Blessing! Thanks

Carson was man of humility, manners, and grace.

@mightyspuds

6 жыл бұрын

No he wasnt.His polished performance act was.

@richardrybinski2320

4 жыл бұрын

@@mightyspuds exactly....he could be very nasty....especially when drinking. But he was a first class comedian and entertainer.

@mightyspuds

4 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@thomaspowers6163

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up "in town", but both of my parents, many of my relatives and friends lived and loved, (as l did) the solid warmth of life "on the farm". That was, back then, in the 40's and 50's, the real deal. Hard to find, nowadays. T. Powers

im 20 and this is more entertaining than any talk shows today

@ricardo53100

6 жыл бұрын

You missed a lot.

@MsMesem

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, so natural and easy.

@lancebaker1374

6 жыл бұрын

I'm curious how you would react to the Steve Allen Show... IT WAS NOT IN COLOR!!!! OMG, how the hell can anybody bear watching non-color TV??? -->kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6enwdezgbnRYdY.html

@gristlevonraben

6 жыл бұрын

Craig FERGUSON, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien. Space Ghost.....😁

@DCJNewsMedia

6 жыл бұрын

Cole Bunker ...God bless you Cole

Loved this one!!!! Loved Johnny Carson!!!!!

Probably the best Carson guest ever.

Johnny was a TOTAL class act! Treated that man with the SAME amount of respect as a legendary actor/actress on his show. CLASS act. Never a cheap laugh at the expense of his guest. Lacking today. Miss Johnny, Ed, Doc, Tommy & Fred.

He was sharp as a tack!

"They just put me together right" is a great answer to longevity.

Salt of the earth right here Without folks like this We'd have a pretty tough go of things

Johnny was the man. Never, ever to be duplicated. I'm glad I was able to watch these growing up.

"Oh he's 78" 😂😂 love em

It's amazing how Johnny's show found people like this. Nobody to this day comes close

This gentleman was the best of America.