Florence Hodges, 93, of Dothan, Alabama on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show (Sep 27 1989)
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- The best thing about Johnny Carson was his never forgetting his roots. He loved having perfectly ordinary middle Americans frequent his Tonight Show, and treated each of them as reverently as his famous celebrity guests. This particular spot from September 27, 1989 featured a quick-witted 93 year old who volunteered 8 hours per day, 7 days per week at a local hospital. (Perhaps one of her 56 mentioned grandchildren and great grandchildren will find this now long-forgotten Tonight Show appearance here on RUclips.)
Born April 1896 and passed away May 1996. Florence lived a great life. She worked in the hospital from 6 in the morning til 2 in the afternoon most every day. If not she would “miss something”. And she hasn’t lost anything, she is still with it. Now that she has passed on, she is up in Heaven making everyone laugh. Rest In Peace. 🙏🙏
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O...she lived to be 100! Great life.
What a sweetie
Back when Americans loved their fellow citizens. Johnny invited so many just ordinary citizens on the show and the interviews we're far more heartfelt and enjoyable than any celebrity. This country really needs to get back to what made us so great.
So enjoyable! They don't make them like Carsonand McMann anymore!
@@kricorg No one asked you moron.
Miss those days of laughter. We need it today desperately.
Yeah, boy. Back when human nature was different than it is now. It had been the same for thousands of years, but not now! Everything is different now that your perspective has changed from age.
Sadly them days are long gone, Gods judgement is on America now, escape while there's time, repent and believe the gospel of Jesus Christ and escape the wrath to come.
These appearances by just ordinary folks was so much more enjoyable to watch and listen to than the celebrities.
Stephen Crider - Agreed. Johnny just had the knack and mannerism to connect with anyone. Can’t even watch today’s late night shows.
Soooo right! This lady was so funny and it was natural and true!
My thoughts exactly!!
My mom, Nita Hogg, was the director of the Dothan R.S.V.P., and Ms. Florence was one of her volunteers. Mom accompanied Ms. Florence on this trip to Hollywood, and sat backstage watching her on the show.
Still say no way she's 93...!
David Hogg Aww What a nice memory for your mom.
In the 70s & early 80s I grew up in Gordon Alabama...about 20 miles south of Dothan Alabama.
I'm now living in Satsuma Alabama...about 20 miles north of Mobile Alabama.
My mom, Sybil Nutt, volunteered with Florence for 7 years. She really enjoyed being with the patients and serving them. She also rode to church with Florence to Ridgecrest Baptist, yes Florence was STILL DRIVING! I am glad my town got recognition from a great lady but recently another young lady here in Dothan got recognition on national television by winning the TOP CHEF competition. Kelly Barnard Clark who has her own restaurant downtown. Dothan is a great place to live!
Did your granny make it past 100?
Carson was, and still is, the king of talk shows. There will never be anyone like him.
Kombucha...k.mok.pomk
This is my Great grandmother. I have been hoping someone would find this and post it. Thanks.
Jarrod Whitten
I Love Your G/ Gma❤️and so did J.C and Ed!
She was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! You must be proud.
what a remarkable woman , and funnier than most comedians
She is precious! You are so blessed.
Your grandmother had charm and quick wit to last a lifetime. We all wish to have that type of spunk if we're blessed to live that long.
I remember Miss Florence visiting the waiting room where my wifes family was waiting on the family patriarch who was having open heart surgery..... it was one of those late night days as she mentioned in the video... she made everybody feel so at eased as she crocheted.... when it was time for her to leave, she stood up and then went elbows over tea kettles toward the floor... I happened to be a few chairs down from her and caught her before she hit the floor.... scared the B-Jesus outta me... she just laughed and thanked me for not letting her hit the floor.... definitely one of God's angels !!!
No one on TV now can hold a candle to Johnny Carson.
Such a nice break from all the crap on RUclips and the craziness in the world right now. This is pure gold.
Those were the days, when the elders were respected 🇦🇺🥰🥂
I'm from Dothan..I remember seeing her over the years at the hospital...very nice lady!
I'm rewatching this again. There is no way possible that you cannot simply love and adore this woman.
There's another video with Johnny with a 105 y/o woman. She was delightful.
This clip is just another reason why Johnny Carson was the best talk show host, not plugger of CDs and movies and books for celebrities.
They had no CDs back then
@@MrFloppy131 you know what I meant
Man I miss this show! Carson's genius and civility with ordinary people is unsurpassed.
Watching this on Sept. 21/22 and oh how I wish we could return to times such as this!
A tried and true Southern Belle thru and thru! What a way to represent Alabama Mrs. Hodges
It’s fake! She said she was from lower LA! Probably all those guests were fake because they’re all relatives right there in LA! Scammers!
I am a sucker for old ladies from the South... I love their accents, their slow-paced talking, their humor. Always wise and classy.
She's Beautiful.& Amazing.🙏🌅😍💕🇩🇰🇺🇸
what a remarkable woman , and funnier than most comedians
Johnny can’t believe how quick and sharp she is.
Florence Hodges April 21,1896---May 23, 1996. What a great lady. Enjoyed the guest spot.
I was wondering if she lived long enough to make it to 100. Good for her.
RIP, Good Lady.
She reminded me of my grandma. She passed in 1994 and I still miss her.
She made it to 100....
Thank you for sharing this, I was wondering if she did. Also wonder how long she kept working at the hospital?
Wonderful
That’s my great grandmother!!! I see where I got my scenes of humor from lol
Lucky great grandson! 😊
Do u make scenes often then?
She was adorable. What an inspiration.
Mark, she was a youthful lady.
Johnny was SO good with the ordinary people ,
No one comes close to this gift/talent.
PHENOMENAL I'M 57 AND NO WOMAN I KNOW HAS THIS LOVELY LADY'S PERSONALITY
different generation sadly
My goodness that was a true lady. And Johnny and Ed were so clearly respectful of her.
I’ll repeat what’s been stated many times before, that Johnny was the best talk show host ever.
Born April 21, 1896 and died May 23,1996
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
She could have lived her life without showing kindness and compassion to people she never would have known but she didn't. I thank her for that. And thanks for sharing this video it made my day better!
There will never be another Johnny Carson. I watched him every night. ❤️
So sweet!♥️ I’m from Alabama and she did us proud!
Preach on Alan...YOU'RE G'MA DID MAKE ALL OF US ALABAMIANS VERY PROUD!!!
In the 70s & early 80s I grew up in Gordon Alabama...about 20 miles south of Dothan Alabama.
I'm now living in Satsuma Alabama...about 20 miles north of Mobile Alabama.
Amen! I'm from Alabama also. She was funny, smart, charming and endearing! Not the stereotypical Southerner, barefoot, uncouth, uneducated.
I'm from Dothan and boy did she really represent us. She's a real straight forward Southern Belle ❤️
I live in Bama! Too.
She sure did. Regards, London England.
an ordinary, everyday american, yet so much more interesting than just about all of today's actors, actresses, singers and celebrities. the irony.
When i went to the US (Austin, Texas) in 1982 i watched Johnny Carson show as a way of learning English. I got hooked to the show and learned so much more about the US and it's people. What a wonderful time.
He was a great rep of the US
Yep, I grew up watching Johnny Carson. He showed the world how to be respectful. Seems times have changed.
What a great lady, 93 yrs old!! Johnny is the best
How gracious Johnny was- That’s why America loved him !
" do you think i need that"...Holy HELL..almost pissed myself. This chick is cool !
“Of a mornin.” My grandmother used to use that expression. Such good memories!
Mine too!
Johnny kept it down to earth, I miss that today. Thanks for sharing.
Yet another reason Johnny was the king of late night. Never to be replaced.
As a kid I watched Johnny in secret on a small B&W TV in the basement with the sound and brightness turned impossibly down. The show was on way past my bedtime and I was afraid my dad would bust me.
I loved interviews like this and the wild animal guests.
RIP Johnny.
One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. We need more like her on TV again.
God bless her, she was fantastic....
I was stationed at Ft. RUCKER 1966..Visited Dothan many times, great great Town...
talking to the president while sitting on the toilet.. priceless
I'm from south Georgia but we lived in dothan Alabama for about 3 years . so this is too cool.
In Memory...
Florence C. Hodges (100)
April 21, 1896 - May 23, 1996
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless her!
Love this lady so sweet and sassy! She would have been great on Golden Girls! :)
She WAS a golden girl, for real! ❤️👏
I served my LDS Mission in Florida and Alabama. My last area I served in was Dothan! The boiled peanut capital of the world!!! During that time, I volunteered at the SE Alabama Medical Center in Dothan as a chaplain. I got to go and pray and comfort people who were experiencing trauma, heartbreak and emergencies. I wasn’t aware of this beautiful woman until very recently. But now that I am, I could definitely feel here wonderful unique spirit permeating the walls of that hospital.
I miss Johnny 😢
She was right on every question . Very smart !!!! It’s good to see that . Johnny was so gentle .
Truly, a grand old lady of the south! RIP!
She is a gracious lady with a great smile and sense of humor.
Your Granny was a doll. Made me wish I could see my Granny again. Wish mine had made it to 100, she would have only just past last year.
After Johnny retired, there was no reason to even continue with the late night tv formula.
Letterman and Conan
I thought Jay Leno did a pretty good job when he took over.
@@kylebarton778 lightweights, in comparison.
Johnny met his match with Florence! She is delightful! And a testament that helping people (and not dwelling on yourself) will keep you young. The President story was the best ❤. Thank you, Florence.
I wish talk shows had these kind of people on still. they might be worth watching then.
My grandparents are from Centerville, Al and my sister lives in Dothan. 😁❤️ I live in Atlanta, Ga, but I am a proud Roll Tide fan.
She is FABULOUS!!! lol
She was vcd so Sharpe. Showed up Carson and that's not easy. She was delightful and very entertaining
Yes, she kept the ball rolling, he didn't have to do much at all! Johnny was more like the straight man to her.
Cinderella, You are special!
Johnny always had a feel for finding the best of the down to earth truly themselves people.. 😁
That was wonderful!
She’s quick. Johnny’s trying to keep up
And Johnny didn't mind a bit, just let her roll! That shows a lot of character not to try to steal her thunder!
How entertaining was that that was probably the best guess I've ever seen on the talk show that was fantastic God rest her soul and angel in heaven
Such a sweetheart!!
My grandparents both grew up in rural Georgia and moved up north as a young married couple. Every time l see interviews like this I miss them so much. I love the big hearts and sharp wit of old time southerners.
I had my photograph taken in 2009 with a well known couple from Georgia who were married in 1946 and some guy thought I was their grandson.
I couldn't believe how fun she is.
SHIT man...she is HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!! She should have had a show of her own!! lol
She is beyond delightful. I love her ❤️
What an absolutely wonderful woman.
He was the best. No one will EVER replace Johnny and this sweet lady is from my old
hometown.
I loved Johnny Carson, he's so funny /entertaing.those we're the good old shows/never get tired of watching them. R.i.p.
Delightful. Johnny was the best!
Loved this lady. I would travel from Donalsonville, Georgia to Newton, Alabama to see my grandparents and would have to go through Dothan. Dothan was the place everyone in Donalsonville would go to as it was considered the big city.
Born: April 21, 1896 in USA
Died: May 23, 1996 (age 100) in Austin, Texas, USA
I love her!
Wow what a remarkable lady, wishing you a long life filled with a great health 😘😘🙏🙏
haha funnier than most comedians someone said ~ YES, it's true!
Beautiful lady
Such a spunky old lady 🙏🙏🙏
She could have been a stand-up comedian with her wit!
Only johnny could find such lovely people. Miss him.
What a wonderful lady. I hope you had many years with her.
She’s a sweetheart!
that old lady is hilarious. say it like it is. rest in peace. i am sure you have long past.
Looks like she made it to 100. Obituary said she passed in 1996
@@ithakra a lot of women two day could take a leaf out of that ladies book
what a dear lady and johnny was awesome as always
My and yours Grandma. To sweet
Funny and spunky woman!!!!! God bless her soul!!!
This lady is my spirit animal lmao
loved watching this show & guests..nobody comes close to JC!
Johnny is such a charming, gracious, and skillful interviewer. He can talk entertainingly to anyone.
I could tell by watching this video and others of ordinary senior citizens those were some of johnnys best segments. Too bad I wasn’t alive when he was on 😢
Excellent, thanks for posting this!
It’s amazing to see big people from our little city best Way Dothan has got popular not even better then the person who won the cake show
Well She’s a spunky one for sure, God love her!
Since Johnny Carson retired I don’t watch late night show no more they don’t even come close to the king of late night show.
Fine Lady
If we still had such great talkshows I would be watching them. I didn't know Johnny Carson before today, but he seems a kind and friendly person and I like his non-celebrity guests and especially this ladies humor is hilarious! :-)
Rebecca Wilhelmsdottir he was the best. Some of his funniest shows was when his monologue jokes weren’t real funny to the audience
Rebecca he was the BEST at this craft. I feel sorry for the young people who never had the privilege of seeing him during his tenure.
What a lovely lady.
Our older people and generations are from GOD. So very special humans. I’d love to just sit and listen to their life stories. I miss my Grammie and Grampie. So very much!
What a gem of a lady
Today making it to 93 & still working hard is not as much of an event as back in ‘89. Delightful lady.
8:22... GOAT!!!! A true hard worker