Carson....none measure up....just like with Jack Benny. It doesn't matter who gets the laugh. End of the day, is Carsons show. The laugh is more important no matter who gets it...
I remember Ed telling the story about a bit that Johnny was setting up. Johnny said to Ed did you know that studies have shown that mosquitoes are more likely to bite highly sexual people. Without missing a beat, Ed smacked his wrist (as though bitten by a mosquito) and said, “got him.” The audience roared with laughter. Ed said he looked at Johnny and he had a look in his eyes. It was then Ed noticed a whole box of props next to Johnny behind the desk. Ed had upstaged the bit and the boss. But Carson immediately turned it into how Ed had just destroyed the next 15 minutes. And he brought out the big props and turned Ed’s gaffe into comedy gold.
@@diamonddog13 Ed was not invited the the daily meeting with Johnny and the writers. Johnny, Ed and producer Fred DeCordova all agreed that Ed’s reactions should be spontaneous. Unless, of course, when it was a skit that involved Ed, like Carnak or Aunt Blabby.
So funny, especially compared to the clowns on late night TV now. Look at a guy like Jimmy Kimmel. All he does is weep like a school girl every other night.
A lot of things made the show special, but, what stands out, we the viewer felt like we are part of the family. We get the inside jokes, we know by a smirk, or simple glance what the person is thinking. No one needs to explain why a simple remark is funny.
Johnny knew what worked. He knew that he had talented people around him and made use of whatever happened. He was not afraid to be “upstaged” by others. He rolled with it and created fabulous TV!
I like how he set up an easy one for Doc to knock over, just to make it unanimous. I do miss Johnny and the gang. Too bad Tommy wasn't in on this... His deadpan tolerance was always so funny... cuz nobody deserved to deliver a zinger to Johnny more than he. :-D
Ed actually divorced his then wife Victoria 18 months after this show aired. Since Johnny was the CEO of Carson Productions, Ed, Doc, Fred and the orchestra were his employees and signed the paychecks. In later years they themselves stopped being employees and would sign contracts instead to save CP certain expenses. That is why JC referred to "you wouldnt talk to me this way a couple of years ago" which is a reference to the change in their status.
Whoever ran sound in the control room that night was asleep at the wheel. Ed's standing at a mic that was never on. Ironic because Fred and Doc had Johnny's boom mic, but Ed had his own microphone, yet all you heard was off-mic echo.
Graham Norton has said his approach to the talk show format now is a very relaxed attitude. Graham isn't your typical talk show host, he never really does a monologue, and he prefers now to talk with guests more than comedy routines. Also Tony, if you have never seen Graham Norton's earlier TV work, I suggest you be careful, as when he worked at Channel 4 here in Britain, he was not very family friendly.
@@johnking5174 Don't worry. I've watched " So Graham Norton" and "The Graham Norton Effect". I'm an old Ozark hillbilly and I grew up with Vietnam on the news every night. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I still think Carson retired too early whether it was his choice or the network's. I think he could have gone another 10 years and still maintained high ratings.
Johnny had a lot of things in his personal life. After his son rick passed away in 91, it drained a lot of the energy away from him and Johnny really never liked doing the show in the summer anyway. He loved tennis and wanted to get away to see wimbeldon and the us and french open.
I remember watching Steve Allen on a black and white TV. He was in California and did the "man on the street" bits. These can't be duplicated. When you heard a horn honk, Steve would say, "I'll be right out." I say that to this day, but nobody gets it.
"You tried those things and look what happened to you!" Brilliant. ROFL.
Pure comedy GOLD!
Johnny set himself up and just kept walking into the jokes. Thats what made it so funny
That’s rare when EVERYBODY ganged up on him like that!!
Man...........................I miss these guys!
Remember when we were told Yuri Andropov had a cold ? Six weeks later he was dead of cancer.
You know Ed's right...😂😂😂😂
Carson....none measure up....just like with Jack Benny. It doesn't matter who gets the laugh. End of the day, is Carsons show. The laugh is more important no matter who gets it...
You're right about Jack Benny. Watch any of his old TV shows and it's always Rochester or Denis Day or a guest that got the big laugh.
I remember Ed telling the story about a bit that Johnny was setting up. Johnny said to Ed did you know that studies have shown that mosquitoes are more likely to bite highly sexual people. Without missing a beat, Ed smacked his wrist (as though bitten by a mosquito) and said, “got him.” The audience roared with laughter. Ed said he looked at Johnny and he had a look in his eyes. It was then Ed noticed a whole box of props next to Johnny behind the desk. Ed had upstaged the bit and the boss. But Carson immediately turned it into how Ed had just destroyed the next 15 minutes. And he brought out the big props and turned Ed’s gaffe into comedy gold.
I find it hard to believe that Ed would not be aware of the bits and sketches that were planned for the show.
@@diamonddog13 Ed was not invited the the daily meeting with Johnny and the writers. Johnny, Ed and producer Fred DeCordova all agreed that Ed’s reactions should be spontaneous. Unless, of course, when it was a skit that involved Ed, like Carnak or Aunt Blabby.
What a pleasure it would be to see that bit with Ed and the pretend mosquito. I wonder if someone could post it.
Remember when we could all look forward to 1130.just for Johnny
1:05 - And another zinger from Fred, they were on fire that night!!!
I have to add more.johnny Ed doc Freddie nobody comes close to these guys.i am thankful for growing up in this era of comedy.rip you guys 😆
I was just waiting for him to either grab the boom mike and do the “Attention K-Mart shoppers” announcement or the band to start playing “Tea for 2”
I'm already laughing to the point of tears, but your comment really sent me over! 🤣🤣🤣
It’s always funny when he tells Fred “where are you going ?”
I love ed is talking right into a mic and it sounds like theyre picking him up on Johnnys boom
So funny, especially compared to the clowns on late night TV now. Look at a guy like Jimmy Kimmel. All he does is weep like a school girl every other night.
A lot of things made the show special, but, what stands out, we the viewer felt like we are part of the family. We get the inside jokes, we know by a smirk, or simple glance what the person is thinking. No one needs to explain why a simple remark is funny.
So enjoyable.
Johnny knew what worked. He knew that he had talented people around him and made use of whatever happened. He was not afraid to be “upstaged” by others. He rolled with it and created fabulous TV!
True, True, True........... best of all, his side kicks never failed
I like how he set up an easy one for Doc to knock over, just to make it unanimous.
I do miss Johnny and the gang.
Too bad Tommy wasn't in on this... His deadpan tolerance was always so funny... cuz nobody deserved to deliver a zinger to Johnny more than he. :-D
Ed actually divorced his then wife Victoria 18 months after this show aired. Since Johnny was the CEO of Carson Productions, Ed, Doc, Fred and the orchestra were his employees and signed the paychecks. In later years they themselves stopped being employees and would sign contracts instead to save CP certain expenses. That is why JC referred to "you wouldnt talk to me this way a couple of years ago" which is a reference to the change in their status.
Johnny got spanked on this episode! Funny stuff.
What is mostly missed in today's Late Night Shows, clean witty banter and talent. This exchange was hilarious.
Merci for showing these snippets of great Johnny moments.
No host better
By far Carson was the best
Whoever ran sound in the control room that night was asleep at the wheel. Ed's standing at a mic that was never on. Ironic because Fred and Doc had Johnny's boom mic, but Ed had his own microphone, yet all you heard was off-mic echo.
What you hear is the "house" sound. The studio audience can hear him, but not us at home.
I miss Johnny!
0:40 - ZING! From Ed!
To this day they're still putting salve on Johnny for those burns. . .
Loved it when he bombed...his reactions were priceless.
As the saying goes.... "with friends like these! ..... "
"You guys must have a lot of it salted away" Apparently not for Fred and Ed as Fred died penniless and Ed almost got foreclosed.
Sad but true .
Blame it on the wives
Fred’s wife spent him into poverty
Ed’s wives did the same
As usual, comedic gold!! 😂😂😂
TRIPLE KILL
Carson bombs away and he is still funny...just the smirk on his face makes one laugh!
Awesome we.you are a funny man.very underated.rip.
I love when they do this and Johnny Reaction is so funny!
Back then we knew we liked him. Now we know how blessed we were. The crap on late night tv now is the best we've got? (shudder)
this was why Carson was the Master... he bombs and it's even funnier... LEGENDS
I am old enough to really miss all of them
I do care Mr Carson ...you the best
0:06 Good answer, Ed!
I figure Johnny got what he deserved & get insulted back. He got what he had coming to him.
Johnny in the Jack Benny mode. Hilarious.
I had not seen this one. I'm too old to laugh like this. There is none better than Johnny. Graham Norton comes close but just doesn't quite make it.
Graham Norton has said his approach to the talk show format now is a very relaxed attitude. Graham isn't your typical talk show host, he never really does a monologue, and he prefers now to talk with guests more than comedy routines. Also Tony, if you have never seen Graham Norton's earlier TV work, I suggest you be careful, as when he worked at Channel 4 here in Britain, he was not very family friendly.
@@johnking5174 Don't worry. I've watched " So Graham Norton" and "The Graham Norton Effect". I'm an old Ozark hillbilly and I grew up with Vietnam on the news every night. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Roast time lol
Fried to a crisp, roasted again and served with the last amount of sizzle.
I still think Carson retired too early whether it was his choice or the network's. I think he could have gone another 10 years and still maintained high ratings.
Johnny had a lot of things in his personal life. After his son rick passed away in 91, it drained a lot of the energy away from him and Johnny really never liked doing the show in the summer anyway. He loved tennis and wanted to get away to see wimbeldon and the us and french open.
I remember watching Steve Allen on a black and white TV. He was in California and did the "man on the street" bits. These can't be duplicated. When you heard a horn honk, Steve would say, "I'll be right out." I say that to this day, but nobody gets it.
I never saw this. Hilarious!
Good upload, Johnny was on tilt for a few seconds
Thank you. Classic.
THE greatest comic ever
Hilarious comedy. Without the need for politics or current events.
Is that still a thing?
Now that’s funny🏖️
Funn😅y
The Master.
This is a really good 10 my god
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He loves his staff shine
Wow! Priceless!
Doc Severinsen is an example of a talented musician with impeccable comic timing. Tommy Newsom… isn’t.