I was in a busy and noisy bar this night and I suddenly remembered that it was Johnny's last night and told the bartender to turn on the TV . It was the final 10 minutes , and the entire bar stopped whatever they were doing to see his send-off. Jukebox was un-plugged , pool tables went dark , and no one complained . It was a MAJOR show of respect in my mind , for a man who whole heartedly deserved it .
30 years ago, and this still tugs at my heartstrings. Johnny Carson was part of my childhood growing up, and still, here in 2022, no one has been able to replace him. The crown is still his. He will ALWAYS be the King of the Late Night talk shows. 💖👑
I respectfully disagree. I thought Jay Leno was the best. I could trust him not to be sleazy, as Johnny was quite often. I also could not stand Ed McMahon.
I was living in Uganda in the middle of a rainforest. My mother sent me a VCR tape of the last show. I remember laying in the front of a Land Rover with the camcorder plugged into the cigarette lighter and watching Johnny's last show. I had tears in my eyes - homesickness and the loss of a TV show of my childhood. God bless you, Johnny.
I hear you. I remember his last show with the same feeling of deep gratitude and distinct sadness for what he gave us and what we lost. Late night has never been as good since.
It's April 10 2019... I was born in 53. I grew up sitting next to my mom and dad and sister, watching Mr. Carson. But after watching this tribute I realized I lived in a time when America was at its best. He was; The Greatest Show on Earth
I'm a little bit younger... but I have older siblings your age . The Johnny Carson show was always in my home as far back as I could remember. We grew up with him ... so it was almost like he was a member of our household .
@@rontreen3278 I don't know about other people but I could tell you in my house that often we were allowed to stay up pretty late ... so there were a number of times we watched Johnny Carson . We might not have lasted till the end of the show but most nights we got to watch till midnight .
At 15:12.. I remember so vividly watching this with my dad when Madonna was on.... my father was not the kind of person ever to say anything bad about anyone . I remember he blew my mind when he said about Madonna " that girl's face looks like a witch ...look at it ..." .
What do you mean? Today's 'celebrities' are women with inflated tits and lips, musicians who are electronically manipulated, and bitter 'victim' children who have it better than any generation in history, yet piss and moan.
When Johnny left "The Tonight Show", the entertainment world started sliding downhill and it is still going in that direction. Thanks for the memories and humor, Johnny!!!
And after he retired, Late Night for me has NEVER been the same. No one, and I mean No one, can even come close to being as entertaining as Johnny was. I miss Johnny very much. May he Rest In Peace. -Stephen, Ohio
For 60 years I was blessed with a busy studio singing career. Many times I worked on the Tonight Show when Johnny was host. He was always very pleasant to be around. One memorable time was when there were 8 of us hired to back him up on camera when he sang Rhinestone Cowboy. He was a nervous wreck lol and flubbed the lyrics. Good times. RIP sir
America was in a better place then it is today. Johnny Carson made us laugh. He will never be forgotten by those of us who tuned in to his show, undoubtedly a success so great that it will never be equaled.
The boring "good old days" bs speech. Days that never existed. But, we did have Johnny and he was one of a kind. A legend, an icon and the king of late night tv.
All of the current late night hosts suck & are too woke, political and leftist. There was nothing better than Johnny except for my favorite Steve Allen. Both very missed.
Johnny Carson was truly the king of late night entertainment. He was smart, witty, and a great showman. Certainly one of a kind and there has not been another late night tv host like him since he retired. He did his show for 30 years! Incredible.
And Johnny stuck with his rules and guidelines. One that really stands out, no Politics were discussed on his show, none! I believe this is one reason Johnny made it for 30 plus years. We love you Johnny, R I P my friend, and from your friends from around the World.
King Johnny. His retirement was the end of an era. I used to stay up and watch him with my Mother during my high school years ('70-'73). We would have a cup of tea and cookies outside on the patio before the late show started and talk of things that matter. We did the same in the 80's when I moved home after a divorce. Good times. Sweet memories. RIP Mom. You too King Johnny.
Watching this makes me realize how good we had it with regard to Late Night television. I loved Johnny Carson. He always made a bad day so much better.
Johnny Carson show was the best late night show . Todays doesn’t measure up to his . Plus he had so many great people on there . NOW HERES JOHNNY !!. Never ever forget that line . Rip Johnny Carson and all those great people that are gone too that was on his show as guest.. This was so good had me in tears see so many people gone . They were great 👍
Bear in mind too that neither Ford, Carter, Reagan, nor Bush were hell bent on destroying the United States of America domestically and internationally. Unlike the world of today's late night hosts, Johnny Carson's America was not a country in which a small, radical faction of political extremists had usurped power and were carrying out policies pleasing to the Kremlin. Even Nixon-corrupt and criminal though he was-would never have dreamt of selling out the United States to the Soviet Union (Nixon was a Navy veteran, remember). Contemporary American fascism is now being rightly, publicly, and vocally opposed by people of all political persuasions and of all walks of life-including late night television hosts.
Can't believe it's been 30 years since Johnny signed off. I remember this night - I recorded it on VHS. Still have it. Johnny Carson was the undisputed king of late night talk show hosts. The best there ever was and likely ever will be. When he retired it was truly the end of a long era.
He had such a heartfelt and warm sounding voice. Even as a kid, you were interested in at least convincing your parents to let you stay up for his opening monologue. Like others on here have said, he rarely spoke of current events, never about politics and allowed his guests to shine. There were a few other talk show hosts like Mike Douglas or Dick Cavett who were similar, like your familiar family member that you adored because they had a knack for making you feel so comfortable around them.
He always spoke about current events and politics. Don't know what show you were watching. He just wasn't as partisan as today's hosts maybe, but he also didn't have someone like Trump saying something ridiculous every 12 hours.
After this night May 22, 1992..I never watched The Tonight Show. Johnny Carson was the KING of late night television PERIOD. This gentleman had unmatched class and style. 💙💙
bbser I agree, guys. Johnny Carson, David Letterman is my favorite talk shows hosts of all time ever!!!!!!!!!!!! COLBERT, FALLON, CORDEN, KIMMEL, MEYERS SUCKS!!!!!!!
Carson was alone on top. Letterman was a zero. Leno tried and was okay. But the ones before him were pretty good steve Allen for one. Today we have zero talent.
@purplinko I've known Jay Leno since 1975 and I've always liked him. I'm just saying I never watched him as the host of the Tonight Show. Or Fallon. Johnny was the Tonight Show.
There will never be another Johnny Carson! Even as a child, I enjoyed watching the Tonight Show. I used to always get into trouble trying to stay up and watch Johnny Carson ... knowing that I had to catch the school bus in the morning. Rest in peace, Mr Carson. We will never forget you!
Same here that show was always on in our house since I was a little kid and so it was like he was a part of our household... we would stay up late to watch him when we should have been sleeping . Anyway you might be interested in the audio book that's here on RUclips it's almost 11:00 hours long... it's a fascinating story.... just look for : Henry Bushkin Johnny Carson . Also you might recall how great it was back then where they left the politics out .
Growing up, most nights, I fell asleep to The Tonight Show theme song playing on my parents TV. Their bedroom was across the hall & our door was always left cracked open. If I was able to stay awake through the monologue, I can still hear their laughter... Friday nights were so great to be able to stay up & watch the whole show!
@@gardensofthegods Thanks for the audio tip! Johnny did talk politics, all the time. However, while he joked about indiv's or a current political event, it didn't consume the entirety of his monologue. I think that's why you might not remember. Much different than today.
I haven't watched late night since Johnny Carson because there has been nobody like him! All those that have come after Johnny owes him much respect and gratitude for opening the door for them. Mr Carson was a true class act and a American treasure! There will never be anyone like him again!
I remember watching this final show in 1992. Realizing the historic and memorable event, I picked my camera up and took a photo of the tv with Johnny speaking his parting farewell words with tears in his eyes. What a wonderful show that escorted us into the late hours before bedtime for all of those years. We were better for it.
Couldn’t agree more....tremendous statement. Being known by the public used to be reserved only for those who truly could “move the meter” with groundbreaking talent and (more importantly) hard work. Celebrity was reserved only for the most talented and hardest working among us. These days, make a sex tape or post a couple of YouTibe clips and you’re known. Things have definitely changed.
Early on, Letterman was actually funny, and non political. His skits were great. Toward the end of his career he went full on libtard and sucked really bad.
Remember Tony from his show at Montreal Expo67, his flight was delayed, we waited 3 hours in the seats outside, it was a cold night, but it was worth it.
You couldn’t help but love Johnny Carson! Grew up watching him with my grandparents, they don’t make ‘em like that anymore! RIP to a true legend that is irreplaceable ❤
I can't believe people would dislike this. Obviously not a fan of the show, so why even watch it? Carson was the MASTER talk show host, there will never be another Johnny!
I remember when this aired. I remember being a 'little shaken up' thinking about how one of the few things I thought I could count on in this world was going away - forever. Like so many others, I grew up on Johnny... and enjoyed his humor and style. He was and always will be 'the king of late night' entertainment... a true master at his craft...
I do too remember this. Bette Midler KILLED the night before (as well as a well-deserved Emmy)! 😃🤩😃 RIP to Johnny Carson & Ed McMahon and thanks for the class and the laughter.
I miss him so much. I wasn’t born early enough to really experience the tonight show during his tenure, but I feel blessed to be able to see his shows in videos here. He was such a great guy, and he seemed real, and just, one of a kind. Thank you Johnny for giving us such joy and laughter for all those years. It surely will last more than a lifetime!
There will never ever be another late nite show like this. This man had style and class. Which is something that the late night show hosts these days should watch and learn. Too bad tv is not like this anymore. I'm glad I was raised in this generation. R.I.P. JOHNNY CARSON❤️
Jonny was the best ! He made you feel like you were the interviewer at times which set the entire show alight! Johnny could always give us normalacy in the worst of times. Tears!
There will never be a host with more style and class as Johnny Carson displayed over his years as the Tonight show host, I enjoyed every minute of what I got to see of this man. Thank you Sir you were the best.
44 here from the Netherlands...i knew of the name Carson... but now through the power of youtube i've watched a number of episodes already. Very cool. He's a very interesting chap, with quite a legacy that showhosts nowadays just cannot copy or fathom.... R.i.P. Mr Carson.
Well, they do copy and I think fathom as well. They idolize him and consistently sing his praises and pay respect, and he loved most of them as well and spoke of it often. He was pissed that neither Dave nor Conan got the Tonight Show. @@Frankestein01nl
February 3, 1959 has been referred to as "The Day the Music Died." This night, May 22, 1992, as far as I and many others are concerned, is "The Night Late Night TV Died." RIP, Johnny.
You are right, sort of. That was the night classy tv with classy people died and tv you could watch with your mom and not be embarrassed also died that night.
I am not American but French and I have lived for a bit over two years in USA in 85, 88 and 89. I learnt a lot about US civilization, politics, social life, etc. through the Jonny Carson's show. Some of his jokes were too difficult to understand for a non native American, but I found his show extremely funny and entertaining. I was quite sad when I learnt he died...
YvesD91 The guy was a legend. Every so called talk show host since then garbage. Lettermen okay, but not even in the same league. Every person since then has been smelling his lockstrap.
I've just gotten into the French culture and I feel bad about the latest state of the French economy, the Muslim-homeless flood raising crime and how their government has been ruining your nation. ...anyways- Carson WAS hilarious, that's true. Johnny Carson really was 'American' and he knew that. Using his show and his humor as a model to figure us out is not the worst idea, but not the best either. It's great you've been here though. I like the French-Disco Music of Patrick Hernandez, but I know he's not the sole thing France has to offer. Bonne journée!
Yeh I am not even American too, I could only watch Carson on RUclips, and he was funny, you know there were/are other good ones after him for example Letterman and Conan
I was 13 years old when his last episode aired. My parents wold let me stay up late to watch on Thursdays and Fridays if I was awake. I cried like a damn baby when he said good night.
Just listen to the band playing "Memories Of You!" I know it's an old cliché, but they really don't write 'em like that anymore. What a gorgeous, bittersweet song that is. I loved it when I was young, but now that 'm 60, I get it on a whole another level. I saw the last 2 shows in 1992, and I still miss Johnny. He was in a class all his own. I haven't seen or heard anyone with his total appeal and incredible wit and timing. RIP Sir, and Thank You for all the laughs and memories. You are missed.
No, if he was around people would just be calling him a racist sexist bigot and protesting his comedy. Society has been fucked in just a few short years.
Johnny Carson was bigger than life for me, I couldn't wait to sit & watch him each & everyone of his guests, it was the only time I could sit with my dad & really enjoyed our time together, I have for years missed him, ( Johnny Carson ) so much, I am going to buy the entire DVD collection, that's how much I loved him, & I'm going to leave the collection to my son when I'm gone, cause he knows how much I loved him, I'm hoping he'll kick back & enjoy each segment as I have
Johnny was a one of a kind ,a true talk show host. I was honored to have seen his show through the years .He will be missed ,GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU .
The differences in the performances covered every spectrum of the entertainment world. There will never be another Johnny Carson nor will these fabulous entertainers ever again. We lost common decency when we lost Johnny Carson.
Oddly enough I am watching this 30 years after it's airing. The same amount of time from 1962 to 1992 when this was made. Time doesn't fly. It evaporates! RIP Johnny. You made my night. What a way to make a living.
Thanks for the memories Johnny. Rest In Peace my friend. I think I got something in my eye,... both eyes. I wasn’t a part of the show, but the show is a part of me. I’m very sick and I can’t help but think about the soundtrack of my life. These people, these songs and all the laughs and great times we had. Sometimes it seems that it’s us and them but it’s not. Entertainment is nothing without an audience. It kind of makes me feel like we did it together. This was our time and it’s precious. Thank you - it’s been an honor. Much love.
I was born in 61, from the age of 8 I started watching Johnny. When my mom would go out to drink and leave by myself it was Johnny who I would watch at Eleven at night. During Christmas’ it would be me and Johnny, Doc, and Ed. I miss knowing that if it wasn’t for them and their guests, I probably would have never learned to smile or laugh. And boy did I ever learnt to laugh. Thank you Johnny
Well...we reached a stage when it's not funny Trump became President it's just completely pathetic,like making fun of a cripple, and in the day of Johnny though I didn't like Clinton or Bush Sr...you could at least Lampoon them,but hell after a hard day of work who the hell wants to be told the obvious...
I love the nostalgic warmness this brings me. Not one television host since Johnny Carson has come close to creating that "feeling" of... I don't know what it is... Creativity, family, accepted humor... He IS the best. I've watched this several times previously, so I can't like it again, but you watching now, please understand that Johnny was the greatest of his time & all that came after.
Johnny Carson was and is late night television class. Never insulted, belittled nor demeaned his guests! I miss him and wish I could have watched in earlier in his career but wasn't allowed...bedtime. Thank God Johnny Carson reruns are on AntennaTV each night!!!
I grew up with Johnny, Ed and Doc. I miss them on late night tv after the 10:00 news. I don't think that we will ever see anyone as brilliant as Johnny Carson again. Television these days, could never be as good as they were. Thank you for sharing the last show in its full uncut version. It was a pleasure to go back and remember so much of my youthful years! I think I saw about every show that Johnny made over the 30 years of his career. The world will never see the likes of Johnny again. He was in a class by himself.
Carson was 'brilliant'? In what way, just curious? He performed a task - he interviewed celebs with some pre made-out cards typed by his staffers, he told jokes written for him by a staff of 20. He had guests that had no choice but go on his show. He was good at it, of course, he had 30 years of practice. Brilliant? I don't think so.
Johnny truly was the "King of Late Night Entertainment." Many thought they could steal his Crown, and Oh were they Wrong. For almost 25 years Johnny tucked me in at night. He left while still defining his craft, At the Top of His Game, and sadly left us all much too soon after retiring. NBC would get better ratings showing Carson reruns then they ever will with modern "replacements." Thanks Johnny, and I sure hope you are entertaining God in Eternity. Rest In Peace Johnny.
Charles i never thought about that!! You're right on the money! Only will this young generation go for it. I don't see kids wearing baggys watching this..
I wish! I still haven't watched a whole episode of Jimmy Fallon. He's not that funny. Leno was ok, but Johnny was amazing. See many people Johnny makes jokes about most under 40 won't know who he's talking about so they won't get a lot of his monologue's Should be on at least a retro channel! On every cable company.
As David Letterman said "Johnny Carson was the King of late night television and all those who came afterwards were pretenders". Dave included himself amongst those 'pretenders'. Miss him and his show very much!!
Watching this in Sep 2019...and how many that appear on this last episode have passed away! RIP 🙏 to those who longer with us...as Johnny said what an amazing run of talent.. Epic times.
Johnny Carson was the best interviewer among the talk show hosts! He had a knack for putting people at ease and getting things out of them with his easygoing mannerisms.
Or the beginning of a wonderful one. I'm mid twenties and only watch Carson for late night. I'm not really a tv person(I prefer books) so I dont pay for cable but my bunny ears and my smartphone pick up Johnny pretty fucking well lol.
+Louise Sturm While not the same perhaps, I know Antenna TV shows reruns of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show which I love to see, if I'm ever able to stay up late enough to tune in. They stand the test of time.
Lol, first i thought you ment something else, was gonna say "i had cable TV the last 10 years of the Tonght show but you're talking about a cable tv channel? Ya i have AT&T Uverse don't have that channel. I have FamNet snd METV and TVland which Land isn't good like years ago when they played even retro commercials. Wish i had that channel. I have some Carson on dvd from the Carson vaults, whole episodes even commercials..
I was a kid and looked forward to watching this show every night especially during summer break. It was a sad day when the last show aired. This show was legendary.
You can't get someone under 30 to understand Johnny and the Tonight show from the 60's to when he retired. Every person in the country either watched or would hear about it the next day: "Hey, did you hear what Johnny said about X last night?" There was no one who did not know who he was. When I was a little kid in the early 60's the TV was right next to my bedroom door and I would listen to him because my parents always watched Johnny. When he retired I was 31 years old and I had never known a time without him. It was downright weird that Johnny was no longer a part of my life. Never be another like him.
Watching this again with tears in my eyes seeing the happy memories March across the airwaves..Johnny did not set the bar for late night TV...HE WAS THE BAR...GODSPEED, JOHNNY...
I was eight years old when Johnny Carson went off the air for the last time... and I remember sitting with my dad as he let me watch Johnny... until the jokes got sexual and he’d send me to bed. As a grown man, I appreciate the class Johnny exuded... and THESE MUSICIANS.... WORLD CLASS!!!! He’s the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be!
I remember watching this also the night it originally aired. After it was done and I turned the TV off, I said to myself, "There will never be another show like that again." There hasn't been, IMNSHO.
I watched it in first run too i was a child in 1983 when i stayed up with my dad to watch ol John, it was a tradition up until he retired..Johnny is one of my comedic influences
I honestly remember watching this during my senior year in college during a happy hour I used to frequent because I could buy one beer and get all you can eat ribs so it made a cheap dinner. I hadn't watched Carson in years but I remember watching that goodnight at the bar and saying to myself that it was the end of an era.
It has been 30 years since this aired and 60 since his first show. Oh my! Thank you Lord, for giving these men and women the talent to entertain us. We miss them all.
I may be repeating myself on here but I want to say that when I first heard that Carson was leaving the Tonight Show I was heartbroken. Not only was Johnny going to be gone but I just new that there would be a whole generation of talent that would disappear with him. Who would give them the time the way Johnny did? Sadly I was right. I miss this era. Cheers!
As a kid, Friday nights (and all through summer) I would watch this show with my dad. We watched this finale together and he said at the end "it will never be the same again." Well, Leno carried the torch wonderfully...then Fallon dropped it along with ALL of late night. Such class vs. such trash today...
Johnny was the only one I watched. After he retired, I tried watching Jay and the rest. They can't hold an ounce of talent that Johnny did. Thanks for all the laughs and memories, Johnny Carson! God's enjoying your humor now.
I can remember what a special treat it was to 'stay up' and watch Johnny Carson at my grandmother and aunt's house in Blytheville Arkansas. This was something that never happened on regular school nights, so it being a special time with my grandmother and aunt makes the Tonight Show a very special memory. Thank you Johnny for wonderful memories of growing up.
i love that story. im 46 so letterman was my carson. i was almost depressed when dave left. i dont even watch late night shows anymore except for clips. i will bet that carson fans felt the same as us dave fans.
Look at how crappy everything is now where everything... it seems everything has been politicized . Anyway if you want to hear a really fascinating audiobook about Johnny Carson : it's almost 11 hours long here on RUclips , look for : Henry Bushkin Johnny Carson . I'm really glad I listened to it .
You don’t think pinning everyone against each other 24/7 on platforms that bring out the scum of the earth and concentrate it into one website is good for this country??
@@alex5308 -Ha! You should not be so honest... A big problem now and there is no way to rectify it is...we are all now the culture of too much. There is way way too much of everything and that includes what is good. Nobody is on the same page at the same time. The past is now never dead with the internet, and it's constant stupid squabbles on who is better LeBron or MJ-Beatles Vs. Stones etc. and way too much to absorb, and what it means anymore, with tons more options and distractions than in the mid seventies when i was going to High School through the eighties.
The man had that rare gift to bring warmth and calm. You knew he was listening to his guests and responded to what they said rather than ready with the next quick question or joke. A true natural. Thank goodness we have RUclips to watch him at any time. I must have watched hundreds of shows having grown up in the '60s. Thanks for the laughs the tears and the memories.
I was in a busy and noisy bar this night and I suddenly remembered that it was Johnny's last night and told the bartender to turn on the TV . It was the final 10 minutes , and the entire bar stopped whatever they were doing to see his send-off. Jukebox was un-plugged , pool tables went dark , and no one complained . It was a MAJOR show of respect in my mind , for a man who whole heartedly deserved it .
Thank you Rick for sharing your last show story.
One of the best !!!
😢 thanks for the great memory
Johnny Carson Show was a class act. No comparison with the junk on TV since then...
JOHNNY CARSON WILL ALWAYS BE KING!!!
Johnny Carson is still the king of late night TV. He will never be replaced.
30 years ago, and this still tugs at my heartstrings. Johnny Carson was part of my childhood growing up, and still, here in 2022, no one has been able to replace him. The crown is still his. He will ALWAYS be the King of the Late Night talk shows. 💖👑
You aren’t kidding…
Yep I agree…
I respectfully disagree. I thought Jay Leno was the best. I could trust him not to be sleazy, as Johnny was quite often. I also could not stand Ed McMahon.
Everyone is entitled to her/his/their own opinions…and I respect yours.
@su why couldn't you stand them . How can you hate someone that you don't even really know ?? Makes no sense 😕
I was living in Uganda in the middle of a rainforest. My mother sent me a VCR tape of the last show. I remember laying in the front of a Land Rover with the camcorder plugged into the cigarette lighter and watching Johnny's last show. I had tears in my eyes - homesickness and the loss of a TV show of my childhood. God bless you, Johnny.
What a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing.
I hear you. I remember his last show with the same feeling of deep gratitude and distinct sadness for what he gave us and what we lost. Late night has never been as good since.
Nice!
Thanks for sharing your great memory 😊
I was sure you were joking until the end. At first, I thought it was a troll type comment.
It's April 10 2019... I was born in 53. I grew up sitting next to my mom and dad and sister, watching Mr. Carson.
But after watching this tribute I realized I lived in a time when America was at its best.
He was; The Greatest Show on Earth
He was Great...much Respect
yes Sir !!! Johnny was the greatest !!!!!!
I'm a little bit younger... but I have older siblings your age . The Johnny Carson show was always in my home as far back as I could remember. We grew up with him ... so it was almost like he was a member of our household .
I too was born in 53... Johnny Carson was on at 11:30 and my bedtime was 10 what time was yours? Unless you had a VCR
@@rontreen3278 I don't know about other people but I could tell you in my house that often we were allowed to stay up pretty late ... so there were a number of times we watched Johnny Carson . We might not have lasted till the end of the show but most nights we got to watch till midnight .
I still get tears at "I bid you a very heartfelt goodnight." Such class as we have never seen. What a man. What an entertainer!
Earl Browning what a ride
@@howardkoor2796 sadly he's in satans pit
I started watching his show when I was just a kid. One of the benefits of insomnia.
At 15:12.. I remember so vividly watching this with my dad when Madonna was on.... my father was not the kind of person ever to say anything bad about anyone . I remember he blew my mind when he said about Madonna " that girl's face looks like a witch ...look at it ..." .
He was the best!! But he didn't show the animals he had on!!!
This was when the world was a much better place to be. Glad I was born when I was.
Except now we get to watch its unbelievably rapid decline
Yes it was
The end of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show marked the end of the glory days of Television and of show business in general.
No it didn't.
Ok boomer
What do you mean? Today's 'celebrities' are women with inflated tits and lips, musicians who are electronically manipulated, and bitter 'victim' children who have it better than any generation in history, yet piss and moan.
How true, how true.
@@sillygoose635 Sez yau lol.
When Johnny left "The Tonight Show", the entertainment world started sliding downhill and it is still going in that direction. Thanks for the memories and humor, Johnny!!!
I stayed up late on school nights to watch him I got away with it
Leno & Letterman & Conan were great too don’t you diss my generation
@JayBurris100 Johnny was the best, the new late night are just into politics.
@@JayBurris100 all three of them were quite good. Craig Ferguson too.
@@JayBurris100 yep. And Carson loved Letterman...he thought he waa great.
“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”
― Dr. Seuss
Very well said! Touche!
I cried and smiled at the same time. Loved Johnny Carson and his show. There will never be another that can do what Johnny did.
Kevin King very well stated Kevin it was a great run my parents never missed the show for a long long time thank you for sharing
Pure class🤗
Good point Kevin King aka Dr. Seuss.
And after he retired, Late Night for me has NEVER been the same. No one, and I mean No one, can even come close to being as entertaining as Johnny was. I miss Johnny very much. May he Rest In Peace. -Stephen, Ohio
Amen
Never be another! There's no replacing Johnny Carson.
Conan comes close
then you never saw craig ferguson!!
Conan and Craig got pretty close I agree, and Letterman in my opinion. All of them would say that Johnny was the best though
For 60 years I was blessed with a busy studio singing career. Many times I worked on the Tonight Show when Johnny was host. He was always very pleasant to be around. One memorable time was when there were 8 of us hired to back him up on camera when he sang Rhinestone Cowboy. He was a nervous wreck lol and flubbed the lyrics. Good times. RIP sir
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Still brings a tear.
I remember watching it the night it aired.
There will never be another like him.
Sorry, this video is Mis-Titled. This was his FIRST Tonight show.
Same. I was so sad to see Johnny go. I grew up with him. There will never be another class act like him on late night TV again.
Amen, Johnny, we were so blessed. Yes, make that tape go backward and do it again. We are happy because it happened and we saw it Johnny.
@@williamseward4051 Nope. Ya shoulda kept watching.
Mel Brooks is still going strong, Tony Bennett's still with us too though not well
My grandparents watched him every night. I fell asleep to the music and when I can’t sleep I listen to it. Fond memories
You can see the tears in his eyes ... he loved his fans ... as much as they loved him ... R.I.P Mr. Carson .
Hopefully him and Ed McMahon are doings shows in heaven rip to both
America was in a better place then it is today. Johnny Carson made us laugh. He will never be forgotten by those of us who tuned in to his show, undoubtedly a success so great that it will never be equaled.
Absolutely, l loved Johnny Carson
The boring "good old days" bs speech. Days that never existed. But, we did have Johnny and he was one of a kind. A legend, an icon and the king of late night tv.
All of the current late night hosts suck & are too woke, political and leftist.
There was nothing better than Johnny except for my favorite Steve Allen.
Both very missed.
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@@dougalmacrobbie1918 the good ole days exist but only after comparing them to present day.
Johnny Carson was truly the king of late night entertainment. He was smart, witty, and a great showman. Certainly one of a kind and there has not been another late night tv host like him since he retired. He did his show for 30 years! Incredible.
And Johnny stuck with his rules and guidelines. One that really stands out, no Politics were discussed on his show, none! I believe this is one reason Johnny made it for 30 plus years.
We love you Johnny, R I P my friend, and from your friends from around the World.
He will always be the Best--- Conan, # 2
@@marantz7783 CONAN BLOWS, YOU'RE INSANE
@@RonPaulgirls I think you mean Jimmy Fallon
@@irish89055 THEY BOTH BLOW MASSIVE LIBTARD CHUNKS.......GET REAL ALREADY CONAN IS A NO TALENT CRYBABY SUCKUP
Their are no words to describe how much Johnny touched and enriched our lives, and national treasure.
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King Johnny. His retirement was the end of an era. I used to stay up and watch him with my Mother during my high school years ('70-'73). We would have a cup of tea and cookies outside on the patio before the late show started and talk of things that matter. We did the same in the 80's when I moved home after a divorce. Good times. Sweet memories. RIP Mom. You too King Johnny.
I think that it’s nice that you have that memory with time with your Mom.
America was a MUCH BETTER place with Johnny in it. It is a MUCH LESSER place without him.
The Best talk show host ever. No bad language
Watching this episode brings you back to a SIMPLER time that will never come again. God bless you, Johnny
Watching this makes me realize how good we had it with regard to Late Night television. I loved Johnny Carson. He always made a bad day so much better.
This is also about when Johnny Carson couldn't stay married to his original wife. Thus bringing disappointment to all 3 of his sons.
We have RERUNS...!!!
Wholeheartedly agree. No matter what was going on in my life, I knew Johnny would be on to make things a little better.
Johnny Carson show was the best late night show . Todays doesn’t measure up to his . Plus he had so many great people on there . NOW HERES JOHNNY !!. Never ever forget that line . Rip Johnny Carson and all those great people that are gone too that was on his show as guest.. This was so good had me in tears see so many people gone . They were great 👍
He did have the best of the best for his guests.
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I miss him. He was on for 30 years and nobody knew whether he was a democrat or a republican. I miss those days.
If you must know,Carson served as MC for Ronald Reagan's inaugural gala in 1981 at the request of Frank Sinatra..
Bear in mind too that neither Ford, Carter, Reagan, nor Bush were hell bent on destroying the United States of America domestically and internationally. Unlike the world of today's late night hosts, Johnny Carson's America was not a country in which a small, radical faction of political extremists had usurped power and were carrying out policies pleasing to the Kremlin. Even Nixon-corrupt and criminal though he was-would never have dreamt of selling out the United States to the Soviet Union (Nixon was a Navy veteran, remember). Contemporary American fascism is now being rightly, publicly, and vocally opposed by people of all political persuasions and of all walks of life-including late night television hosts.
Joseph Blow What bullshit you spew!
Eddie Leon ~ That's John Giambastiani's very point. 💕
Eddie Leon , yes and funny enough , Sinatra was a Democrat !!
Can't believe it's been 30 years since Johnny signed off. I remember this night - I recorded it on VHS. Still have it. Johnny Carson was the undisputed king of late night talk show hosts. The best there ever was and likely ever will be. When he retired it was truly the end of a long era.
And with that, an era of television greatness came to a close. Unmatched still today.
He had such a heartfelt and warm sounding voice. Even as a kid, you were interested in at least convincing your parents to let you stay up for his opening monologue. Like others on here have said, he rarely spoke of current events, never about politics and allowed his guests to shine. There were a few other talk show hosts like Mike Douglas or Dick Cavett who were similar, like your familiar family member that you adored because they had a knack for making you feel so comfortable around them.
He always spoke about current events and politics. Don't know what show you were watching. He just wasn't as partisan as today's hosts maybe, but he also didn't have someone like Trump saying something ridiculous every 12 hours.
@@nateo6518 I was thinking the same thing I still watch him every night and he's totally political and into current events LOL
After this night May 22, 1992..I never watched The Tonight Show. Johnny Carson was the KING of late night television PERIOD. This gentleman had unmatched class and style. 💙💙
Same here - never watched Leno or Fallon. I did like Jay Leno, don't get me wrong, but I knew things would never be the same.
bbser I agree, guys. Johnny Carson, David Letterman is my favorite talk shows hosts of all time ever!!!!!!!!!!!! COLBERT, FALLON, CORDEN, KIMMEL, MEYERS SUCKS!!!!!!!
Carson was alone on top. Letterman was a zero. Leno tried and was okay. But the ones before him were pretty good steve Allen for one. Today we have zero talent.
@purplinko I've known Jay Leno since 1975 and I've always liked him. I'm just saying I never watched him as the host of the Tonight Show. Or Fallon. Johnny was the Tonight Show.
@@bbser I agree, I have never watched the Tonite show since Johnny left either. It could never be the same without him
There will never be another Johnny Carson! Even as a child, I enjoyed watching the Tonight Show. I used to always get into trouble trying to stay up and watch Johnny Carson ... knowing that I had to catch the school bus in the morning. Rest in peace, Mr Carson. We will never forget you!
Same here that show was always on in our house since I was a little kid and so it was like he was a part of our household... we would stay up late to watch him when we should have been sleeping .
Anyway you might be interested in the audio book that's here on RUclips it's almost 11:00 hours long... it's a fascinating story.... just look for : Henry Bushkin Johnny Carson .
Also you might recall how great it was back then where they left the politics out .
Growing up, most nights, I fell asleep to The Tonight Show theme song playing on my parents TV. Their bedroom was across the hall & our door was always left cracked open. If I was able to stay awake through the monologue, I can still hear their laughter...
Friday nights were so great to be able to stay up & watch the whole show!
YOU JUST TOLD MY STORY ...............
@@gardensofthegods Thanks for the audio tip! Johnny did talk politics, all the time. However, while he joked about indiv's or a current political event, it didn't consume the entirety of his monologue. I think that's why you might not remember. Much different than today.
I haven't watched late night since Johnny Carson because there has been nobody like him! All those that have come after Johnny owes him much respect and gratitude for opening the door for them.
Mr Carson was a true class act and a American treasure! There will never be anyone like him again!
It is July 4, 2023. It still makes me tear up. Thank you Johnny. You set the standard that nobody can achieve but will always will strive to achieve.
A legend. A true star. And also a gentleman. What a gifted guy Johnny was.
No one will ever be as good as Johnny. A class act!
I remember watching this final show in 1992. Realizing the historic and memorable event, I picked my camera up and took a photo of the tv with Johnny speaking his parting farewell words with tears in his eyes. What a wonderful show that escorted us into the late hours before bedtime for all of those years. We were better for it.
The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson will never be topped
No one can ever be America's entertainer like Carson. I truly miss him!
Remembering a time when celebrity was the side effect of talent. Those days are long gone.
So true.
Well said, in this age of social media celebrity with no talent and nothing to offer
Couldn’t agree more....tremendous statement. Being known by the public used to be reserved only for those who truly could “move the meter” with groundbreaking talent and (more importantly) hard work. Celebrity was reserved only for the most talented and hardest working among us.
These days, make a sex tape or post a couple of YouTibe clips and you’re known. Things have definitely changed.
Not that we even cared what his political beliefs were. We cared about the entertainment that we went to bed with every weekday night.
jay w That’s one of the best comments I’ve ever seen on RUclips.
still miss Johnny and i cried when this originally aired and i cried watching it now. he is missed, always
When Johnny left late night TV, it was the end of an era; America, sadly, never was and never could be, the same.
So true , the end of L.A. Burbank and Studio City as we know it.
@@josepho4779 -The old guys Benny,Burns BerleHackett,,Winters.. you just saw them and you felt good.
Early on, Letterman was actually funny, and non political. His skits were great.
Toward the end of his career he went full on libtard and sucked really bad.
My whole family cried and we all watched together. Saying goodbye was hard.
Indeed! We all did the same...😞
God I wish we could get good shows like this again!!!
+hardlines4 Amen! But it is coming back to TV at least!
+Jackson Harris yep Jan 1
+hardlines4 we do--just don't appreciate it until after they die, wow have so many peeps to look up after I leave--I'll be seeing you soon.
+CSC what channel?
AMagicProduction antenna TV announced last month that they'll be re showing his episodes it depends on what tv company you have you have to look it up
Over 60 years later and two of Johnny’s original guests, Mel Brooks and Tony Bennett are still with us.
RIP Tony Bennett
Remember Tony from his show at Montreal Expo67, his flight was delayed, we waited 3 hours in the seats outside, it was a cold night, but it was worth it.
Just 1 of the Best host of all late night shows Johnny Carson🌹💗📺📽⭐️if not the Best of all time! No one today in the 2020s can not match him. THXS 🥂
An era of television that can never be replaced. What a wonderful share!! Thank YOU for the memories.
From Johnny Carson to Jimmy Fallon. How far we've fallen.
Huh? Fallon is a great show. It fits the change in times.
@@antwuanlamont4694 great transition
@breezebro .......You don't go anywhere.....You just stay in first class.
No kidding. Johnny must be rolling in his grave with this fanboy goon Fallon at the helm.
@@stellastarr69 omg I immediately went through the replies wanting to write the same thing!
You couldn’t help but love Johnny Carson! Grew up watching him with my grandparents, they don’t make ‘em like that anymore! RIP to a true legend that is irreplaceable ❤
My mother absolutely loved this show. Watched every night starting in the early 60's. She died a week after Johnny did.
Just a smattering of the astronomical talent, from all walks, that J.C. offered us on that stage. I feel lucky to have enjoyed 20+ years of it.
I can't believe people would dislike this. Obviously not a fan of the show, so why even watch it? Carson was the MASTER talk show host, there will never be another Johnny!
the 215 dislikes are the sociopaths with no ability to enjoy things. I feel sorry for them, which is a waste because they can't even feel "sorry".
They prolly disliked it cuz it was jus last episode of the tonight show and it’s sad
Probably a bunch of sorry-ass Jimmy Fallon fans.
Absolutely!!!!!God bless him and you as well.
ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ON!!!
I remember when this aired. I remember being a 'little shaken up' thinking about how one of the few things I thought I could count on in this world was going away - forever. Like so many others, I grew up on Johnny... and enjoyed his humor and style. He was and always will be 'the king of late night' entertainment... a true master at his craft...
I do too remember this. Bette Midler KILLED the night before (as well as a well-deserved Emmy)! 😃🤩😃 RIP to Johnny Carson & Ed McMahon and thanks for the class and the laughter.
@@sandraandrews9907 Me too, Sandra. It truly was such a heartfelt loss watching those two final shows.
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I’ve seen many hosts and he is still the best
Letterman is also great.
It's bittersweet watching this final show knowing how many of those guests are no longer with us including Mr. Carson himself.
just look at that guest lineup on the first day... says it all, reeks of american century
yup i was like 10... it was the end of an era
25 years does make a difference.
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sjtom57 If I could, I’d have Mel Brooks and Bette Midler on the same show.
I miss him so much. I wasn’t born early enough to really experience the tonight show during his tenure, but I feel blessed to be able to see his shows in videos here. He was such a great guy, and he seemed real, and just, one of a kind. Thank you Johnny for giving us such joy and laughter for all those years. It surely will last more than a lifetime!
May Hashem bless them all
I guess you know on some of those free channels you can get over the air, me TV ?they rerun some of his shows or parts of them
I'm not a fan of late night television today because there will never be another Johnny Carson. Rip we miss you.
There will never ever be another late nite show like this. This man had style and class. Which is something that the late night show hosts these days should watch and learn. Too bad tv is not like this anymore. I'm glad I was raised in this generation. R.I.P. JOHNNY CARSON❤️
Jonny was the best !
He made you feel like you were the interviewer at times which set the entire show alight!
Johnny could always give us normalacy in the worst of times. Tears!
There will never be a host with more style and class as Johnny Carson displayed over his years as the Tonight show host, I enjoyed every minute of what I got to see of this man. Thank you Sir you were the best.
I'm 35 years old living in Sweden. For all these years I was not aware of the reference The Shining had from this show
"Heeeeeres JOHNNY!"
Don't worry, I never got it either and I'm an American born and bred...oh well!
44 here from the Netherlands...i knew of the name Carson... but now through the power of youtube i've watched a number of episodes already. Very cool. He's a very interesting chap, with quite a legacy that showhosts nowadays just cannot copy or fathom.... R.i.P. Mr Carson.
@@Frankestein01nl
Yay for Edam cheese, Heineken beer and smoked eel. Your country is beautiful. Lucky you!
Well, they do copy and I think fathom as well. They idolize him and consistently sing his praises and pay respect, and he loved most of them as well and spoke of it often. He was pissed that neither Dave nor Conan got the Tonight Show. @@Frankestein01nl
February 3, 1959 has been referred to as "The Day the Music Died."
This night, May 22, 1992, as far as I and many others are concerned, is "The Night Late Night TV Died."
RIP, Johnny.
You are right, sort of. That was the night classy tv with classy people died and tv you could watch with your mom and not be embarrassed also died that night.
I am not American but French and I have lived for a bit over two years in USA in 85, 88 and 89. I learnt a lot about US civilization, politics, social life, etc. through the Jonny Carson's show. Some of his jokes were too difficult to understand for a non native American, but I found his show extremely funny and entertaining. I was quite sad when I learnt he died...
YvesD91 The guy was a legend. Every so called talk show host since then garbage. Lettermen okay, but not even in the same league. Every person since then has been smelling his lockstrap.
I've just gotten into the French culture and I feel bad about the latest state of the French economy, the Muslim-homeless flood raising crime and how their government has been ruining your nation.
...anyways-
Carson WAS hilarious, that's true. Johnny Carson really was 'American' and he knew that. Using his show and his humor as a model to figure us out is not the worst idea, but not the best either.
It's great you've been here though. I like the French-Disco Music of Patrick Hernandez, but I know he's not the sole thing France has to offer.
Bonne journée!
I don't know why or how it happened, but I didn't know Johnny Carson had passed away! How sad!
Eric Blom Sad week for you that was buddy, hope you are ok
Yeh I am not even American too, I could only watch Carson on RUclips, and he was funny, you know there were/are other good ones after him for example Letterman and Conan
All hail the king. Nobody will ever replace Johnny. RIP
I was 13 years old when his last episode aired. My parents wold let me stay up late to watch on Thursdays and Fridays if I was awake. I cried like a damn baby when he said good night.
I'm 78 now and loved watching his show even though I had to get up early the next morning. Miss him, he was the best !!!
Just listen to the band playing "Memories Of You!" I know it's an old cliché, but they really don't write 'em like that anymore. What a gorgeous, bittersweet song that is. I loved it when I was young, but now that 'm 60, I get it on a whole another level. I saw the last 2 shows in 1992, and I still miss Johnny. He was in a class all his own. I haven't seen or heard anyone with his total appeal and incredible wit and timing. RIP Sir, and Thank You for all the laughs and memories. You are missed.
There will never be another like this guy......Never!
pizza1953 never!!!
To Gary Koeberl and the other 28 replies, NEVER!
No, if he was around people would just be calling him a racist sexist bigot and protesting his comedy. Society has been fucked in just a few short years.
Well screw the speech Nazis.
pizza1953 There would be someone like Carson if the gate people of Hollywood weren’t sick demented fools. Meaning you’re right. We can only remember.
Johnny Carson was bigger than life for me, I couldn't wait to sit & watch him each & everyone of his guests, it was the only time I could sit with my dad & really enjoyed our time together, I have for years missed him, ( Johnny Carson ) so much, I am going to buy the entire DVD collection, that's how much I loved him, & I'm going to leave the collection to my son when I'm gone, cause he knows how much I loved him, I'm hoping he'll kick back & enjoy each segment as I have
Can’t wait to go to Heaven and see Johnny and all the greats talking it up and laughing.
Johnny was a one of a kind ,a true talk show host. I was honored to have seen his show through the years .He will be missed ,GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU .
No one will ever replace him. The absolute best ❤️
The differences in the performances covered every spectrum of the entertainment world.
There will never be another Johnny Carson nor will these fabulous entertainers ever again. We lost common decency when we lost Johnny Carson.
Oddly enough I am watching this 30 years after it's airing. The same amount of time from 1962 to 1992 when this was made. Time doesn't fly. It evaporates! RIP Johnny. You made my night. What a way to make a living.
Thanks for the memories Johnny. Rest In Peace my friend.
I think I got something in my eye,... both eyes.
I wasn’t a part of the show, but the show is a part of me.
I’m very sick and I can’t help but think about the soundtrack of my life. These people, these songs and all the laughs and great times we had. Sometimes it seems that it’s us and them but it’s not. Entertainment is nothing without an audience. It kind of makes me feel like we did it together. This was our time and it’s precious. Thank you - it’s been an honor. Much love.
That was beautiful sir thank you for conveying so eloquently how many of us have felt.
Godspeed 🙏
I was born in 61, from the age of 8 I started watching Johnny. When my mom would go out to drink and leave by myself it was Johnny who I would watch at Eleven at night. During Christmas’ it would be me and Johnny, Doc, and Ed.
I miss knowing that if it wasn’t for them and their guests, I probably would have never learned to smile or laugh.
And boy did I ever learnt to laugh.
Thank you Johnny
This was an era when we laughed with the comedian and not AT the subject of the joke.
Interesting observation.
I rather agree.
Well...we reached a stage when it's not funny Trump became President it's just completely pathetic,like making fun of a cripple, and in the day of Johnny though I didn't like Clinton or Bush Sr...you could at least Lampoon them,but hell after a hard day of work who the hell wants to be told the obvious...
@@vernpascal1531 Stfu, it is funny you libtard. Go cry somewhere else.....
I love the nostalgic warmness this brings me.
Not one television host since Johnny Carson has come close to creating that "feeling" of... I don't know what it is...
Creativity, family, accepted humor... He IS the best.
I've watched this several times previously, so I can't like it again, but you watching now, please understand that Johnny was the greatest of his time & all that came after.
There will never be another one to take his place, he was KING of Late Night. I miss him, as do millions of others.
I grew up with Johnny Carson in the late 70s through his retirement. He will always be one of a kind and can never be replaced
I was the Head Writer for The Tonight Show and was sitting in the audience for this closing of an era. This brings back a lot of memories.
What was the song doc played during the scrapbook scene?
You need to share your stories.
Johnny Carson was and is late night television class. Never insulted, belittled nor demeaned his guests! I miss him and wish I could have watched in earlier in his career but wasn't allowed...bedtime. Thank God Johnny Carson reruns are on AntennaTV each night!!!
I grew up with Johnny, Ed and Doc. I miss them on late night tv after the 10:00 news. I don't think that we will ever see anyone as brilliant as Johnny Carson again. Television these days, could never be as good as they were. Thank you for sharing the last show in its full uncut version. It was a pleasure to go back and remember so much of my youthful years! I think I saw about every show that Johnny made over the 30 years of his career. The world will never see the likes of Johnny again. He was in a class by himself.
Carson was 'brilliant'? In what way, just curious? He performed a task - he interviewed celebs with some pre made-out cards typed by his staffers, he told jokes written for him by a staff of 20. He had guests that had no choice but go on his show. He was good at it, of course, he had 30 years of practice. Brilliant? I don't think so.
Johnny truly was the "King of Late Night Entertainment." Many thought they could steal his Crown, and Oh were they Wrong. For almost 25 years Johnny tucked me in at night. He left while still defining his craft, At the Top of His Game, and sadly left us all much too soon after retiring. NBC would get better ratings showing Carson reruns then they ever will with modern "replacements." Thanks Johnny, and I sure hope you are entertaining God in Eternity. Rest In Peace Johnny.
Charles i never thought about that!! You're right on the money! Only will this young generation go for it. I don't see kids wearing baggys watching this..
+Louise Sturm Really only one way to find out, ... Try It, LoL.
I wish! I still haven't watched a whole episode of Jimmy Fallon. He's not that funny. Leno was ok, but Johnny was amazing. See many people Johnny makes jokes about most under 40 won't know who he's talking about so they won't get a lot of his monologue's Should be on at least a retro channel! On every cable company.
As David Letterman said "Johnny Carson was the King of late night television and all those who came afterwards were pretenders". Dave included himself amongst those 'pretenders'. Miss him and his show very much!!
Just glad the Tea time skit is available. OMG were they funny. She is also passed.
Watching this in Sep 2019...and how many that appear on this last episode have passed away! RIP 🙏 to those who longer with us...as Johnny said what an amazing run of talent.. Epic times.
Johnny Carson was the best interviewer among the talk show hosts! He had a knack for putting people at ease and getting things out of them with his easygoing mannerisms.
...with the end of this show, so ended a wonderful chapter in all our lives...
sure did !!
Indeed..
Or the beginning of a wonderful one. I'm mid twenties and only watch Carson for late night. I'm not really a tv person(I prefer books) so I dont pay for cable but my bunny ears and my smartphone pick up Johnny pretty fucking well lol.
True that!
Damn i miss the REAL Tonight with Johnny! He was and always will be the king of monologue!
+Louise Sturm While not the same perhaps, I know Antenna TV shows reruns of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show which I love to see, if I'm ever able to stay up late enough to tune in. They stand the test of time.
Lol, first i thought you ment something else, was gonna say "i had cable TV the last 10 years of the Tonght show but you're talking about a cable tv channel? Ya i have AT&T Uverse don't have that channel. I have FamNet snd METV and TVland which Land isn't good like years ago when they played even retro commercials. Wish i had that channel. I have some Carson on dvd from the Carson vaults, whole episodes even commercials..
Will Mack
Ken Sturm hb
Will Mack Louise is dead i'm Ken
I was (and still am) astounded at how easy he made it all look. What a gift! What a talent!
I was a kid and looked forward to watching this show every night especially during summer break. It was a sad day when the last show aired. This show was legendary.
You can't get someone under 30 to understand Johnny and the Tonight show from the 60's to when he retired. Every person in the country either watched or would hear about it the next day: "Hey, did you hear what Johnny said about X last night?" There was no one who did not know who he was. When I was a little kid in the early 60's the TV was right next to my bedroom door and I would listen to him because my parents always watched Johnny. When he retired I was 31 years old and I had never known a time without him. It was downright weird that Johnny was no longer a part of my life. Never be another like him.
My little cousin once asked me who Johnny Carson was.
I sat on her & tickled her until she pee'd herself. & I'll do it again.
This was the last time I ever watched the Tonight Show. No one could ever replace the King of Late Night.
Leticia Corona
DOUBLE DITTO!!
Watching this again with tears in my eyes seeing the happy memories March across the airwaves..Johnny did not set the bar for late night TV...HE WAS THE BAR...GODSPEED, JOHNNY...
December 2022-
....and it's never been the same 😥
Johnny was simply the best.
I was eight years old when Johnny Carson went off the air for the last time... and I remember sitting with my dad as he let me watch Johnny... until the jokes got sexual and he’d send me to bed. As a grown man, I appreciate the class Johnny exuded... and THESE MUSICIANS.... WORLD CLASS!!!! He’s the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be!
Wow...I still remember watching this the night it originally aired. SO cool.
*that's very cool....*
I remember watching this also the night it originally aired. After it was done and I turned the TV off, I said to myself, "There will never be another show like that again." There hasn't been, IMNSHO.
I watched it in first run too i was a child in 1983 when i stayed up with my dad to watch ol John, it was a tradition up until he retired..Johnny is one of my comedic influences
CoopyKat wait, the first episode (1962)?
I watched this too, the farewell episode. One class act!
I honestly remember watching this during my senior year in college during a happy hour I used to frequent because I could buy one beer and get all you can eat ribs so it made a cheap dinner. I hadn't watched Carson in years but I remember watching that goodnight at the bar and saying to myself that it was the end of an era.
It has been 30 years since this aired and 60 since his first show. Oh my! Thank you Lord, for giving these men and women the talent to entertain us. We miss them all.
I may be repeating myself on here but I want to say that when I first heard that Carson was leaving the Tonight Show I was heartbroken. Not only was Johnny going to be gone but I just new that there would be a whole generation of talent that would disappear with him. Who would give them the time the way Johnny did? Sadly I was right. I miss this era. Cheers!
As a kid, Friday nights (and all through summer) I would watch this show with my dad. We watched this finale together and he said at the end "it will never be the same again." Well, Leno carried the torch wonderfully...then Fallon dropped it along with ALL of late night. Such class vs. such trash today...
I could not stop crying.
The crappolla stuff personalities have today suck! RC
Wow, that's tough. They all have their gifts.
Leno was lousy. He screwed Letterman and Conan to keep that gig. Good comedian, terrible talk show host.
Johnny was the only one I watched. After he retired, I tried watching Jay and the rest. They can't hold an ounce of talent that Johnny did. Thanks for all the laughs and memories, Johnny Carson! God's enjoying your humor now.
I can remember what a special treat it was to 'stay up' and watch Johnny Carson at my grandmother and aunt's house in Blytheville Arkansas. This was something that never happened on regular school nights, so it being a special time with my grandmother and aunt makes the Tonight Show a very special memory. Thank you Johnny for wonderful memories of growing up.
i love that story. im 46 so letterman was my carson. i was almost depressed when dave left. i dont even watch late night shows anymore except for clips. i will bet that carson fans felt the same as us dave fans.
15 years ago this month, Johnny passed away. Johnny, you will ALWAYS be late night television. You are so missed. RIP.
Social media destroyed this country. What I would give to go back to these good ole days.
MikeBPrice I would take a no return ticket back to the 60s no questions
@@kane211 pffff weak
Look at how crappy everything is now where everything... it seems everything has been politicized .
Anyway if you want to hear a really fascinating audiobook about Johnny Carson : it's almost 11 hours long here on RUclips , look for :
Henry Bushkin
Johnny Carson .
I'm really glad I listened to it .
You don’t think pinning everyone against each other 24/7 on platforms that bring out the scum of the earth and concentrate it into one website is good for this country??
@@alex5308 -Ha! You should not be so honest... A big problem now and there is no way to rectify it is...we are all now the culture of too much. There is way way too much of everything and that includes what is good. Nobody is on the same page at the same time. The past is now never dead with the internet, and it's constant stupid squabbles on who is better LeBron or MJ-Beatles Vs. Stones etc. and way too much to absorb, and what it means anymore, with tons more options and distractions than in the mid seventies when i was going to High School through the eighties.
The man had that rare gift to bring warmth and calm. You knew he was listening to his guests and responded to what they said rather than ready with the next quick question or joke. A true natural. Thank goodness we have RUclips to watch him at any time. I must have watched hundreds of shows having grown up in the '60s. Thanks for the laughs the tears and the memories.