Jimmy Stewart Reads a Touching Poem About His Dog Beau | Carson Tonight Show
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Anyone who writes a poem about their beloved dog has to be a wonderful person.
Chris Chan wrote a poem about his dog...
I wrote a long one years ago.
Setter in the snow
It’s in German though.
So true...I think he was a wonderful person...
My great uncle was an actor in the 50's and 60's. He was friends with Jimmy Stewart for quite a long time. He said that everything you hear about him was truth and then some. He said that he was one of the kindest most genuine people that he ever knew.
Jimmy Stewart was a wonderful man, and throw in HERO, too, to start and finish the picture. What a man.!
Jimmy’s voice cracked. He spoke haltingly. Johnny was quiet. A falling pin could have been heard in that audience. And for three minutes, a Norman Rockwell slice of life was clear enough to reach out and touch - and experience - with all of one’s senses…
Well said.
So true. Those last few lines he read and the entire studio fell completely silent as the audience there and all over the country watching, as well as Johnny himself, felt the raw emotion of what Jimmy was saying.
I love your sentiment 😊
White people things.
To everyone who's loved and lost a dog, I'm crying with you.......
Thanks John
5 years ago this past month. Ask any of my family and friends and they’ll tell you the person they used to know died that day as well...
Thank you, I just lost my pup and I can relate deeply to this. I know I have a long path ahead that will be hard as hell without her, but she was so loving and such a great companion that I'll do my best. Rest in peace Pacha ❤️
Been through it three times now. But I would not change a thing about it. They have given us so many positive memories.
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
When you hear such a giant's voice crack, like Jimmy's does in his recitation, your know something solemn and very precious is being talked about. Thank you, Mr. Stewart, for sharing this from the great beyond. We sure do hope you were reunited with your Beau again.
Beautifully said, James!
Yes indeed! Beautifully said James
Yes, .they're together again. Going for walks and playing, forever.
Thanks James. You sure got that right. And I heard from a prophet, that I respect, that our pets go to heaven, and they also talk. But I don't think that Beau & Jimmy need words. Looks like they communicated perfectly without them.💖
I too had tears come down. I also pray that Jimmy made it to Heave. I am so looking forward to meeting him and Beau.
It’s the moment the audience realise where it’s going. The silence. He has them in his thrall. I lost my best friend 3 weeks ago. I’ll play this when I feel sad.
This helped me through when I lost my 18 yr old cat years ago. I watched it over and over and cried my eyes out. Hugs to you. P.S. I still cry when I watch it.
@@bethanybass7620 it’s quite beautiful. Leads to heaving sobs for me. I’m watching it once a week to help me with the aching emptiness. Still can’t believe he’s not here anymore
@@gy4023Im so sorry. I hope youre feeling a bit better. Im certainly dreading the day that i have to go thru it. Hang in there! XO
Sorry for your loss. It’s the worst.
Sorry friend. Hope you're doing well.
This is why he was one of the most beloved actors ever. He had a good soul and you can't fake that
+cjrrun
He was a war hero, republican and real American unlike those self hating Hollywood liberals today.
+bighands69
*sigh*
Someone makes a beautiful comment and all you think about is your little insignificant political bullshit war, not wasting a chance to let everyone know about them "libfags".
God I despise people like you who know nothing but hatred and their political extremes!
+Sunshine It's good you hate the haters. Because they hated first.. Yeah. Lovely.
Slaughtz
I said I despise these people, that is something VERY different than hate.
But pointing out how "hateful" I am was probably more important than thinking about my core message for just a second, eh?
Sunshine plz, disgust or repugnance is constantly equated with hatred on the political left in order to justify calling people haters :D if you're one of the few consistent ones, good for you
Oh man. I love how in the beginning the audience is laughing and chuckling thinking this to be some funny story, but by the end you could hear a pin drop. Amazing. Sure dont make em like Jimmy anymore.
Morgan Freeman comes close.
Jimmy Stewart is one of my Forever Favs!
How precious Jimmy! Thank you ☺️ for sharing your delightful poem❣️🙏🏻☺️🇺🇸
I had a dog named Beau too. He lived 17 yrs. 8 mo. & 12 days. I will forever miss him. He's been dead 40 years now, but I'll see him soon again.
@@gretchenbeck441It’s always nice when they visit you in dreams.
One of the greatest moments of American television.
Charles B probably not a dry eye in the house! How wonderful for you!
I remember this like yesterday......God BLESS Jimmy Stewart.
It certainly was....😢
This and Norm's last Letterman
WELL SAID. I AGREE 100%
Sometimes, when I need a "reset," required by the inundation of our modern media, I look at this video. The decency and humanity that Mr. Stewart shares reminds me of the the better people we can and should be.
Beautifully said! ❤️
I agree
Couldn't had said it any better
You are not alone! I return for the same.
Me too.
I lost one of my dog 2 nights ago, and I really miss her. She was so lovely... I adopted her when she was 6 years old. We spent 8 years together. I'll miss her every day of my life.
So sorry for your loss. We only get our dogs from the animal shelter. Always giving unconditional love
I’m sorry for your loss It is something that we all must go through. I hope you will go save another one in her honor.
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for healing. She is alive in your memories and in your heart.
Anyone who ever have had a dog can relate to this poem so very well articulated
Amen to that. I can never watch this without tears pressing on. At least so far. For years I have frequently re-watched this clip, to remind me. About life, my dog and that there are good people in the world.
I miss you so much.. Thanks Mr. Stewart for reminding me its okay..
dogs are some of the best people I know
well, you don't know my dog then.
The first couple nights are the roughest. I know what he went through.
Jimmy Stewart: more class in his little finger than most of Hollywood combined.
Yup
Yes!
He might be my favorite all time
...all of Hollywood (modern) combined.
@@Davidblaine18 Llllllll use no
Jimmy sums it up for anyone who ever had a dog. No matter how long they've been gone, you still miss them every day, and wish you could just pet them one more time.
I couldn’t agree with you anymore, well said
Jimmy Stewart captured how a true dog lover feels about their best friend.
His description of beau shows that he has empathy for the dog and it's psychology. I love this poem. It makes me think of all good relationships between dogs and their people.
3:12 that was my childhood dog. Got her when I was 6. She passed when I was 23. I leaned on her so much through the tough times. The last couple of years of her life, she developed dementia and got confused alot. But it was still my Emily. I went from a little boy relying on her to being her rock. And that I was. I took it very seriously to always be her safe place. I would've fought a million man army for her. RIP Emily. I cannot wait to see you again and tell you all about my life
Wow!!! You're comment made me tear up😢 what a wonderful doggie daddy you are!!!❤
Give her a hug from me. God Bless.
I used to deliver groceries to the Stewart house 6 days a week back when and I'm the guy who Mr. Stewart writes about being Beau's favorite prey.
We used to use a platform cart we would put the boxes on and Beau hated it. He bit me twice in a couple of years and the second time he really got me. One of Mr. Stewart's housekeepers looked at the back of my pants leg and there was blood all down the back of it. Nothing serious but it hurt like hell.
Anyway a couple of days later when I made my delivery the housekeeper said Mr. Stewart wanted to see me. He walked into the kitchen and asked how I was and apologized for Beau. Needless to say there was a pretty big Xmas tip that year. Beau passed on about a year later and Mr. Stewart wrote the poem he read.
Only met him a couple of times passing through the kitchen but he always stopped and shook my hand and asked how I was, a genuine, humble, class guy.
Thank you so much for sharing this! What a cool story.
Thank you for your contribution to this thread Mr Miller it brings even greater context to this most beautiful moment in television history.
Thanks for the comment, adds a great dimension to the poem, and of course to Mr. Stewart, one of my favorite actors of all time. Bloddy pants notwithstanding, you're a lucky man to have shared those moments.
You sir are also a class act. In today's world there would be lawsuits tv shows and frothing fake news expounding the carelessness of it all. A controlled world of snowflakes and safe places will have no warm and edgy stories to tell... Indeed you had a level of courage knowing Beau was looking for you. You sir give respect in reference to "Mr. Stewart" and have your talent in the way you share of a memory to us. Thank you Paul for the best post script!
Awesome..
Johnny, reaching over, touching that great man, the beloved actor, on the back, as he wiped his tears, is a beautiful moment.
This was very touching. Thank you for sharing this wonderful clip. :-)
This is The sentence with the most commas I've ever seen while still being able to make sense of it.
@@user-ht5ce2it3z Sadly, punctuation is lacking in todays literary world... both amateur and professional. I particularly find it frustrating, when there are no commas, causing words to run into each other. In some instances, paragraphs take on another meaning entirely.
@@user-ht5ce2it3z I would have restructured the sentence to eliminate some of those commas, but they are correctly placed. It's nice to know there are still people who practice proper English and punctuation. 👍
A dog is the purest love you will ever have. Without need, response or strings. Always happy to see you no matter what. This poem is beautiful and hits home to anyone who's ever owned a dog.
Hi Sean,
There are things in life that we just take for granted at the time then that goes as James says.
I still have Amy's car restraint that I can't part with oh man the places we went and Her Head out the window and the smiles from others passing.
I watch alot of pet things and if I could sum it up it would be The Hand Of Love
@@MrAMYJACK 100%
The dog owns us, forever.
I'm lying here with my dog, who is also named Beau, snuggled between me and my wife -- and I'm crying along with Jimmy and Johnny.
"Beau"
by Jimmy Stewart
He never came to me when I would call
Unless I had a tennis ball,
Or he felt like it,
But mostly he didn't come at all.
When he was young
He never learned to heel
Or sit or stay,
He did things his way.
Discipline was not his bag
But when you were with him things sure didn't drag.
He'd dig up a rosebush just to spite me,
And when I'd grab him, he'd turn and bite me.
He bit lots of folks from day to day,
The delivery boy was his favorite prey.
The gas man wouldn't read our meter,
He said we owned a real man-eater.
He set the house on fire
But the story's long to tell.
Suffice it to say that he survived
And the house survived as well.
On the evening walks, and Gloria took him,
He was always first out the door.
The Old One and I brought up the rear
Because our bones were sore.
He would charge up the street with Mom hanging on,
What a beautiful pair they were!
And if it was still light and the tourists were out,
They created a bit of a stir.
But every once in a while, he would stop in his tracks
And with a frown on his face look around.
It was just to make sure that the Old One was there
And would follow him where he was bound.
We are early-to-bedders at our house--
I guess I'm the first to retire.
And as I'd leave the room he'd look at me
And get up from his place by the fire.
He knew where the tennis balls were upstairs,
And I'd give him one for a while.
He would push it under the bed with his nose
And I'd fish it out with a smile.
And before very long
He'd tire of the ball
And be asleep in his corner
In no time at all.
And there were nights when I'd feel him
Climb upon our bed
And lie between us,
And I'd pat his head.
And there were nights when I'd feel this stare
And I'd wake up and he'd be sitting there
And I reach out my hand and stroke his hair.
And sometimes I'd feel him sigh
and I think I know the reason why.
He would wake up at night
And he would have this fear
Of the dark, of life, of lots of things,
And he'd be glad to have me near.
And now he's dead.
And there are nights when I think I feel him
Climb upon our bed and lie between us,
And I pat his head.
And there are nights when I think
I feel that stare
And I reach out my hand to stroke his hair,
But he's not there.
Oh, how I wish that wasn't so,
I'll always love a dog named Beau.
leonel thank you.
leonel blessings to you! 🙏🏼♥️
💔Hope Jimmy and Beau found each other.
We just heard him say this!!
Thank you my friend!
I had no idea I had so many tears in me. This stuff just kicks my ass. Jimmy, I hope you and Beau are taking long walks in heaven.
I think ol' Jimmy brought tears to everyone's eyes.
He Did Mine!!!
"He lived in my eyes, died in my lap, and is buried in my heart.",
unknown author.
That's beautiful xo
Read the rest. You bad !!
'unknown' it was Shakespeare you dunce.
Oh wow that is beautiful
@Private Account asshole
I can never get through this video without crying. I've lost so many wonderful "Beaus" in my life and it is always devastating and heartbreaking . From Jimmy's poem I can see Beau doing all the things he writes about, the good and the somewhat bad, but he was always loved, as all dogs should be. Thank you Jimmy and Beau, together forever.
The only thing worse than losing our fur-babies would be not having them in the first place. I think we put ourselves through such an excruciating loss because, frankly, they’re worth it.
Absolutely.
We lost our beloved friend 3 days ago. Somehow it makes me feel better to know that the love and mourning for a dog is universal.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the day while in college and my dad called to tell me about our miniature collie, named Dolly. She was struck by a car out where they lived, after retiring. The tears fell so long, and I realized my dad was crying too. This big man, an ex firefighter. He wrote me a letter or a note, I guess, to read when I graduated from college. It simply said that you haven't known real loss until you had to say good bye to a pet. Sorry this is so long.
He also gave me some advice. Do not listen to people who wonder why you are not "over it". You are not supposed to ever get over it. Find a place in your heart to keep the memory alive. That and love are the only things worth dying for.
@@dkcol6796 Thank you so much for your kind words. My husband and I have both lost our fathers whom we loved with all our hearts. But somehow this was worse. Maybe because they can’t talk to you at the end? I don’t know. But true dog lovers understand.
Dogs are the only friend I know that love unconditionally and they seem to know when you need a friend. Our dog Beauregard always did 🙂🙂
You are so right about the pain of losing a dog …..I can remember thinking that it hurt as much as when my mother died.
It is truly like losing a family member. Not just an animal. RIP. Dusty and Toby Dog loved forever. ❤
I'm crying. All of us dog lovers, have been there. God's greatest gift. 🐾🐾
Thanks for sharing, legendary Jimmy Stewart.
Amen to that, so very true.
Anyone who has lost a dog or two can appreciate this poem. They are family too. 😥
I miss Johnny & Jimmy so dearly. Cheers to a better era -
I lost my beautiful girl yesterday. No living being loved me the way she did, and vice versa. I'm devastated beyond the ability to explain, but I had the rare privilege of being caretaker, best friend, confidant and purveyor of pure love. I'll never, ever get past the loss. Sophie, please be there when I go. I miss you.
HUGS!!
Michael Duvic I am sorry for the loss of your friend. Peace to you, and to her.
+Michael Duvic very well said!
+Michael Duvic very well said!
+Michael Duvic I will keep you in my thoughts today.
On December 30, 2022, I lost my dog named Beau. He was such a good boy. I’ll always love him.
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for healing. He is alive in your memories and in your heart.
What a class act this man was, he was from the greatest generation, this poem about his dog was so touching, sensitive and emotional for any pet owner. R.I.P. James Stewart.
Greatest generation BAH !
Jimmy was an American man. A great man.
This is why the Johnny Carson show was the best and can never be repeated. The guests he had were from the old era and brought in such insight, humor and or sadness. Jimmy Stewart's heart showed in this poem and Johnnys response was so honest. An Iron man like Johnny even got teary eyed. Miss these guys and the great programming.
shows these days are more political related instead of fun
So very true. There will never be another show like it. You are right. And this moment with Jimmy was one of its shining moments.
You dont like hearing about how Paris Hilton thinks something is hot, or the no personality celebrities? Neither do I. Johnny was really before my time, but I enjoy these reruns very much. Especially Jimmy Stewart.
Watch this ruclips.net/video/0sMIFWsIdG8/видео.html
Heartfelt and so touching. This is before Hollywood went mean and bitter.
God damn it, who's cutting all these fucking onions?
+Jake O'Shea lol :)
+Jake O'Shea I don't know but they must be near, for without them, well I must admit, I'd still shed a tear. (I'm no poet, but I had to try). RIP Jimmy Stewart.
+Jake O'Shea I know Jake,I know what you mean. Sighhhh.
I come here to re-watch this every few months. Very beautiful, moving and wonderful.
Robert Machulla me too
Me too but now I’m a blubbering mess
Robert Machulla. I just found this..and I've saved it..
I still choke up and cry and watch Jimmy read this poem several times a year.
RIP Jimmy and Beau.
Robert Machulla I came back to see this again, too, because I lost my beautiful Golden Retriever just last week and Jimmy's heart felt poem gave me some comfort that other people lose their pets, too, and there's no escaping the loss when the capacity for love is also for a dog.
Jimmy Stewart....the definition of class
If you've never had a Beau you're missing out.
You could hear a pin drop in that audience. Jimmy was a treasure
I have a dog named Beau... I can't make it through this poem without balling my eyes out.. Dogs are family...
Jimmy Stewart was the epitome of class and humbleness. We do not have enough celebrities in the world like this man. God bless him. ❤️
The audience was laughing at first, but those laughs turned into tears after Mr. Stewart finished his poem. Watching this was very touching
JIMMY STEWART WAS SUCH A GREAT GUY. AN AMERICAN HERO. A REAL FINE DECENT HUMAN BEING. HE REMINDS ME OF MY CHILDHOOD WHEN YOU COUD GO OUT FOR A WALK AND NOT THINK YOU MIGHT GET MUGGED. THE WORLD IS SO DIFFERENT NOW.
Cool, not even 8am and I'm devastated.
That's funny
True that!
I lost two dogs this past year (one last night) and this clip has helped me immensely. People always talk about wanting to find goodness in this world, and I believe that the one place where true goodness lies is in our pets, who give us so much love and truly show us how to be better people.
So true...bless you
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your words are so true. No one loves us more than our pets and all humans should strive to be as good, loving and pure of heart.
Been there three times and you got that exactly right
Sorry for your loss
I'm a vet and I try my best to help people get through one of the worst days of their life when a dog or cat passes. They are treasures.
When his voice starts getting weak, my heart just breaks... the feels
My Moosie would come into my room when I went to bed . He'd put his chin on the bed and I'd give him hugs and tell him he was the best dog in the world. Then he'd go to his spot to sleep. Soon after I lost him and had gone to bed I swear I felt him put his chin on my bed. God, how I miss him. He was my baby. It's been about 25 years.
Moosie came to say goodbye and to let you know that he never left you -- he's always there with you in spirit. 💞
To my dog Vito, you are very much loved and I miss you something fierce, when you got cancer I tried to save you but with all the money spent all we were doing was delaying the inevitable, and there was nothing more I could do, So I put you down and I know I did the right thing but I wish I could have one more day with you one more car ride and one more dinner at the beach. And I can scarcely think of you without weeping. I love you and miss you Vito..2006-2017 my big bad baby
@Dorothy Graney thank you
How do you feel after three years? May Vito rest in peace.
@@sanctorial. most of the time he is missed and he is remembered as a hero
One if the greatest videos on the internet. I love how Johnny Carson began to cry. This made me cry.
Wait, what? The actor acts like he's crying, and Johnny decides the right thing to do is act like he was touched, and that made YOU cry? I don't understand.
+greg55666 First let me do this - 0100110001011011011101100011 - if you are a robot void of human emotion then that code of binary should enhance your capacity towards human understanding. Regardless of whether it's acting or genuine (it's genuine) it's still very touching and can bring emotions and memories of past pets to the viewers mind. People cry and get emotional while watching movies, that is acting and not at all genuine. It's not hard to see why this would make a lot of people cry.
Well said, but amazing it needs to be said. It is not acting by Jimmy or by Johnny. It made me cry too, and hug my two border collies Terra and Calvin. Love the binary response. Again, it is no act by Jimmy or by Johnny. Anyone who has ever had a dog that is part of the family would understand.
greg55666 Jimmy is real. Sorry u don't feel
@@whitmanrilke Agreed. Or any pet. My little kitties I love the same way. so very hard to lose a pet, and Jimmy's poem perfectly captured that unconditional love.
All I can say is, "I've got tears running down both my eyes. So genuine and I've been there with man's best friend. Thanks for posting.
My father, was my god. He was born during the worst times in America. Entered the Army as a 2Lt during Korea and spent 36 years as an Army Officer. He taught us boys right and wrong, how to steer into skid in snow, how to be a man and own up to your mistakes. He could fix anything, brakes on your car, replacing your roof, wiring in the house, this guy knew it all. He was not perfect, was mean, controlling, all around tough guy. But...He loved animals. He would go out of his way to rescue or help anything in distress. He taught us that our pets were more than that, they were family members. He quit hunting because he understood what it was like to be hunted, by the enemy. We had property and had goats, horses, cows, chickens, ducks, dogs and cats. His best son was our cat Andrew. He was my fathers companion and dad would take him everywhere. When we went to a different country Andrew always got in, no quarantine. It's amazing how a small animal, who humans don't even recognize as having intelligence, can shape who we are.
I just put my dog down five days ago.... she was a Yorkshire Terrier and her name was Beau as well.... God I miss and love her.... tell her... she’s in peace now and isn’t in pain....
I’m sorry for your loss Yorkies are the absolute best
At the beginning you see Jimmy Stewart reading a poem, at the end you just see a man trying to deal with the loss of a dear friend.
Now I'm sure he is heaven with Beau.
Ary M and gloria
Can't you picture them all out for their evening strolls now.
so touching
All Dogs Go to Heaven.
@@dwh0221 Always believed that dogs live much shorter lives than humans because they learn to give unconditional love in a very short time--humans on the other hand need far more time and even then most often don't get it right or not at all
I love this video so much, but it's so painful to watch right now. My dog is dying at the moment, and she's a lot like Beau. Never was much for discipline, she was always too smart, too independent, too strong-headed. And although living with her was frustrating at times, I would never trade her for anything, not even the most well-mannered and obedient dog in the world. I'm going to miss her so damn much.
Beautiful post, Kevin. You may be surprised to hear I envy you. I want a dog so much, but I can't afford one, and due to physical problems I couldn't take care of one. Oh how I envy dog owners.
Ryan S you now Ryan, volunteer to help walk someone's dog, if they're older they will appreciate, so will you &so will the dog. Dogs make all of our lives better
I did walk neighbor's dogs, until I could not anymore.
Sincerest condolences on your loss.
Jimmy Stewart Was A National Treasure.
Almost forty-two years have passed since that night in the man still brings tears to my eyes.
Same. My neighbors had to bury their dog yesterday. I thought of this and sent to them.
I'll always love an actor named Jimmy Stewart.
I just had to come & listen to Mr. Stewart read this again. Tomorrow is my birthday & it is also 3 years since my sweet boy Milo had a heart attack & passed away. He was born with a bad heart & I was told he would not live past the age of 5, but he did. He gave me 7 beautiful years of unconditional love & devotion. He died almost exactly a month after his newest brother, Sid, who had been abandoned to the streets died. One night I got out of my car to pump gas & Sid just climbed in. I don't know how long he lived on the streets, but I knew from that moment he would not die on them. He was so sick after that hard life. I had him 6 short months before the illness took him. They both died in my arms. There are times I think I see them run out of the woods after one of their adventures & then I realize, it is love's memory that makes me see that. I miss them so much. Mr. Stewart's poem says it all & the emotion in his voice expresses it.
Your comment made me shed hot tears. Rest in peace for your friends. I hope we will reunite them.
I wept when James Stewart passed away. There will never be another James Stewart.
So classy, he was a rare breed. See what I did there? ;-)
Wonderul Buffalo --------- and "extremely coincidentally" my wife and 9yr-old son call me buffalo. Go figure. Very funny comment....thanks! :)
Imagine the loss if the Germans had managed to get him on any of those B-24 missions he flew over occupied Europe. Carson, McMahon and Stewart all served in that biggest of wars. It makes one wonder, out of all those millions of men and women who perished in the war, how much greater the world could have been had they not been extinguished.
You never know...
This helped me so much today. It reminded me of both of my dogs: Tucker and Onyx. We lost them both today. They were both magnificent creatures.
I'm crying now, as I have every time I've seen this for the past 40 years. Oh how I love Jimmy and Johnny... RIP to you both... I can never tell you how much I love you both.
Back in the day when going on a talk show meant something. When it wasn't just about plugging a movie, back in the day where people had something to say to each other. This. Is. Art.
+Kyle Rokeh
He as a devout republican and that is the man in a nut shell.
Even democrats back then were not loony liberals.
Yes he was but that was a different GOP back then. Today he'd be a democrat.
Yes, his war record needs more exposure and circulation and generally being broadcast. Such as his flying into combat zones while being ordered to avoid them. And his comment after his aircraft broke in two on landing " Someone could get hurt in one of these damn things"
Are you referring to the poem as art? I'm not sure from the comment. If you're referring to the 'back in the day' when people had something to say I guess you missed that. Life was different. People talked to each other. I don't know that life itself was better because life was often hard but generally I think people were better. There are still many good people in the world but percentage-wise perhaps just less of them today.
Very well said. I completely agree. A very poignant and moving tribute from an iconic American actor.
Even Brigadier Generals cry. RIP Jimmie.
I remember seeing this many years ago, when it first aired. I was a kid then. Now, I'm 52, and my husband and I just lost the only dog we've had together. His name was Charlot (the French name for Charlie Chaplin). He was a beautiful, sweet chocolate lab. He died last week, at the age of 14.
That was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.
We'll all be with our Beau's, one day...after we pick them up at Rainbow Bridge.
😭💔🐕
I had never seen this... Tears just cant stop falling... The best poem I have ever heard... Thank you Mr Stewart for having shared this piece of your heart ...and Beau's ...
my dog Beau just passed away at 16. couldn't say it better. bye bye buddy.
Jimmy Stewart looks beautiful - like an actual human being aging naturally.
Dogs are magic creatures, put on this earth to make us better people. When they leave it’s agony, but then a new chapter starts with a new puppy.
Nothing makes me cry more than this video
I love you Jimmy Stewart.....I pray you're with beau now in heaven........I believe you are Sir.
This has to be one of the greatest moments in American television history. It was so unexpected...Yet it will never get old. GB Jimmy Stewart & Johnny Carson...Very SPECIAL!
Anyone who has ever loved a dog and been loved by a dog understands. I understand.
I hope Jimmy and Beau found each other again.
And we will always love a man named Jimmy Stewart.
This poem cut to the depths of my soul....
I can easily relate to Jimmy's story told....
It's personal experience that this is so....
Because we also had a dog named "Beau".
God Bless Jimmy Stewart.
Oh my I had never seen this before. What a wonderful poem by a wonderful man. Jimmy I hope you are still throwing that tennis ball to Beau in the great hereafter. RIP both of you
He definitely is.
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Tears streaming down my cheeks as I'm petting my cat and saying to her, "I'll always love a cat named Stella."
And I'll always love a dog named Pip. God bless all the Stellas and Pips in the world. It would be a lonely and empty place, indeed, without them.
Bless Stella and Pip....I'll always love a dog named Star....
And I will always love and cherish my cats Angel and Princess. They were named by my 8 year old daughter obviously
I can't count the amount of tmes I've watched this video, but am compelled now for some reason to comment. Jimmy's long gone, and so is Johnny, and way before them was my dog Rusty. I grew up with him and one day I left and went into the US. Army. and my great Aunt took care of Rusty for me. and by the time I got back from seeing the world, finishing my tour with the Army Rusty had grown old. I walked into my Great Aunt's house. and he was lying under the kitchen table I called to him , his ears perked up he knew my voice. but the body was old. and it took all he could do to stand and walk to me. I knelt down and hugged him. then he walked back under the table and lay back down. time had taken its toll on him and that was the last time I saw him until now. listening to Jimmy read that. Rusty was in my heart and mind once more. its hard to write this through my tears but I did. Thank you Jimmy for bringing back Rusty to me one more time.
This video reminds me what a gift Jimmy Stewart was. A terrific man with a beautiful heart. Brings me to tears.
Ed McMahon later said that Jimmy's poem was "forgettable", but that he and Johnny were nevertheless moved to tears by Jimmy's passionate delivery. Well, I think he was wrong. Although the rhythm and meter of it may be somewhat elementary, the poem touched on several elements--humor, patience, forgiveness, reassurance, companionship, acceptance and grief--all part and parcel of what it means to truly love!
*_"I don't mind that your poem had a simple theme. Sometimes the most beautiful poetry can be about simple things, like a cat or a flower or rain. Poetry can come from anything with the stuff of revelation in it. Just don't let your poems be ordinary." -- Robin Williams as John Keating in "Dead Poets Society"_*
I say Ed McMahon was wrong because Jimmy's poem has the stuff of revelation in it!
+Hallie Harker It was human, and many people can't take that. From the start of it, the way he fumbled with his glasses, the way he read the poem, it was all real, no act, no trying to impress, it was just real humanity. Very moving.
+Ryan Barone Spot on Ryan!
Wikipedia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beau_(poem)
a poem is just as much about the person who wrote it as it is the poem itself.
Ed McMahon was forgettable and not Mr Stewart's heart felt poem.....Mr Stewart plainly loved his dog and as the old saying goes ' if kids and dogs don't like you.....your no God dam good'....Ed McMahon was always excess baggage on this great program.
God dammit. dogs aren't just pets they're part of the family.
Glad we're realizing that more than ever in 2017 and beyond! :)
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What an ahole remark. For some people pets are all they have.
They are, indeed. They are every bit as much family as humans are. I have known many people over the years who have had a harder time dealing with the loss of a canine or feline family member than a human one.
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They are, indeed. They are every bit as much family as humans are. I have known many people over the years who have had a harder time dealing with the loss of a canine or feline family member than a human one."
That`s because unlike the humans in the pet owner`s life, pets don`t point out their owner`s failings...never tell them what an arsehole they are :)
Class... Websters definition see Jimmy Stewart. If you have ever owned and loved a dog there is no way you are making thru this video without shedding a tear. Jimmy loved his Beau as all of us blessed to have owned a dog loved ours; no acting from the actor on this one straight from the heart!
I've never owned a dog and I cried.
I feel sorry for those who never loved, and was loved by a dog.
There are many moments of the Tonight Show that stay with you and this one is near the top of my list. Few can bring an audience to silence and attention like Jimmy Stewart. I suspect that he and his dog have been happily reunited.
Who are the 122 brain-dead sociopathic twits who didn't like this video? Thank you, Mr. Stewart, for a moment of true humanity. My life has been inalterably changed and absolutely blessed by my being able to share it with my dogs. Mr. Stewart put all of that into a beautiful poem. RIP Mr. Stewart. I hope that you & Beau are together now.
I didn't say I didn't like it, but I can't stand to see old people hurt, and I can see he was felling sad.
Ya got me Jimmy. Who's going to fill your shoes? No one.
This rips my heart out. RIP to these two tremendous talents. And to Beau as well. There was *nothing* Jimmy Stewart didn't to well. He was an outstanding comedic and serious actor as well. His array of characters stands out, as well as the movies themselves. One of the best in the industry. Ever.
I can't imagine anyone not being brought to tears by this. Dog lover or not.
The humanity of Carson just to reach out and grab his shoulder like that was an act of kindness and respect something we miss in today's world
My dog fred is dying of cancer.I feel so sad for him,ilove him
+Donal Healy never stop telling Fred how beautiful he is
i come here to re-watch this video every few years. it's so deep
it's me five years later still crying tho
It's been 2 years now since our beloved family member passed away. Kidney disease had started ravaging her body several months earlier until it was just too much to bear. As the injection coursed her veins, those last 20 seconds of life were made very special for her while she felt us stroke her head and she heard my wife say, "You're such a good dog." That's all she ever wanted to hear. She always tried to be good and she always was. She was everything to us. We will always miss you. You are such a good dog.
Yes, Phil I feel your pain! My Maggie is waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge too. Went about 2 years, without her,( had her for 14 years) then went and rescued another from the Humane Society, She is such a joy, not nearly the dog Maggie was, but I think she knows I saved her, somehow...just think about it when you are ready....
Sincerest condolences on your loss.
you just made a man cry
I remember every one I had and when I find a old photo the memories rush in.
Phil Margolies Phil, we went through the same experience with our 14 year old Lab two months ago. She had kidney disease that we had treated and battled to keep her alive until she looked at me in a way that I knew, this was it. My daughter and I took her to the vet to put her down. We wrapped her in a fleece doggie blanket and I told her over and over that she was a good dog and how much we loved her. I think loving an animal that makes us more human, like having children, gives us more capacity to love.
General James Stewart was one of the Greatest Americans who ever lived.
yes sir
As a dog owner, I'm wiping tears from my eyes right now.
Very rarely do I cry. A poem about love. A poem about the very thing that makes us human. Without love all we have is distraction.
@Private Account "Pretentious"- showing or betraying an attitude of superiority. That's rich coming from you.
You lose part of your soul when you lose your best friend.
That was so beautiful, I tried very hard not to cry, failed big time.
AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED HE IS THE GREATEST ACTOR...........EVER.
I have watched this three times..... .maybe 4, just this week. And every time I see this my eyes water up........ If that doesn't happen to you, that would be odd. Mr Stewart and his delivery is so powerful........ it WILL affect you. This is excellent.
To hear this amazing man recite his ode to his beloved dog....it's absolute television MAGIC.
I've watched this over & over and have sent it to all my friends.....and I pull my little Yorky (a rescue-dog) named Petey very close....
We should ALL have beautiful things like this in our lives EVERY DAY...!!
The next day the NBC Switchboard was flooded with calls about how great this was.