Absolutely loved Johnny Carson! I stayed awake late to watch him all through my School years and a few years through my married life. Such a wonderful man❣️ RIP Johnny
One thing that was great about the Tonight Show back then was that you didn’t know Carson’s politics, he told jokes about everyone and it was an entertainment program.
He said" why should I alienate half my audience?". That is why to this day you can´t be sure on which side of the aisle Johnny was on and today´s untalented hosts should finally take note of that.
I guess it was also an easier time to stay politically neutral, at least on the air. The two major parties had some political differences, but in general politicians of both parties treated each other with respect even while having controversial political debates. There was no cultural war between both parties, insults and personal (even violent) attacks against political opponents were rare. And even if you were a staunch Republican or Democrat, it was usually not the end of the world for you if a candidate of the other party won the presidency. Johnny Carson was a very typical person of that era: His former advisor Henry Bushkin says that Carson was an “Eisenhower Republican”, but that means that Carson was no cultural warrior for the Republican Party either and was able to recognise the merits of Democratic politicians as well. He donated to Republican and Democratic candidates likewise. These days, with all the hatred and division going on, it is no miracle to me that late night hosts have a hard time staying apolitical in front of the camera. It is regrettable, but a result of our times.
@@stevehislop I was not judging their character, I was just giving my take why late night television is more politicized these days. Practically it is politicized just like the rest or at least major parts of society.
@@Great2C I agree, that the public is divided like never before, but that is no excuse why late night hosts play along and divide us even more. They have a choice. What Carson said back then is still right: Why alienate half the audience?
I have been looking for this episode for a long time…it was under another topic for a while …I loved seeing Dean come out unplanned very classy and memorable
Just to add what I said above ….I am sure the appearance of Dean Martin was planned but it seemed so impromptu and professional…and then to top it off they played his theme song “Everybody Loves Somebody” ( it went to No.1 in 1964 knocking The Beatles off) when he comes through the curtain ….
It's so nuts to me that my 2 year old self was in North Hollywood, CA. Not far from where they taped the show. Robin Williams used my neighborhood Ralph's market when I was 9 or so. LA is big but yet a small world too.
Twelve years into his run, and Mr. Carson was nowhere near the peak of his popularity. In fact, this is not even the half-way point. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Wow!! This was a real clunker. Everyone was trying so hard to be funny and it was just too forced. Buddy Hackett just wouldn't go away but Rickles did... okay. Carol Wayne was actually one of the funnier ones here. They didn't show clips from previous shows. I guess they learned a lot from this one because later anniversary shows were so much better than this! 😳
As an old timer myself, I never thought of Buddy Hackett’s comedy of anything extraordinary, it always seemed forced and too hard, not funny in my humble opinion. I agree, this episode was luck-warm at best.
Absolutely loved Johnny Carson! I stayed awake late to watch him all through my School years and a few years through my married life. Such a wonderful man❣️
RIP Johnny
ill be upload a 12hr Carson anniversary montage soon
I love the original commercials. To think, the kids in these commercials are now old enough for their Social Security & Medicare benefits.
This is great Late Night Television! Thanks for sharing.
One thing that was great about the Tonight Show back then was that you didn’t know Carson’s politics, he told jokes about everyone and it was an entertainment program.
He said" why should I alienate half my audience?". That is why to this day you can´t be sure on which side of the aisle Johnny was on and today´s untalented hosts should finally take note of that.
I guess it was also an easier time to stay politically neutral, at least on the air. The two major parties had some political differences, but in general politicians of both parties treated each other with respect even while having controversial political debates. There was no cultural war between both parties, insults and personal (even violent) attacks against political opponents were rare. And even if you were a staunch Republican or Democrat, it was usually not the end of the world for you if a candidate of the other party won the presidency. Johnny Carson was a very typical person of that era: His former advisor Henry Bushkin says that Carson was an “Eisenhower Republican”, but that means that Carson was no cultural warrior for the Republican Party either and was able to recognise the merits of Democratic politicians as well. He donated to Republican and Democratic candidates likewise. These days, with all the hatred and division going on, it is no miracle to me that late night hosts have a hard time staying apolitical in front of the camera. It is regrettable, but a result of our times.
@@Great2C You´re making it too easy for Fallon and its ilk: They just lack character. It is that simple.
@@stevehislop I was not judging their character, I was just giving my take why late night television is more politicized these days. Practically it is politicized just like the rest or at least major parts of society.
@@Great2C I agree, that the public is divided like never before, but that is no excuse why late night hosts play along and divide us even more. They have a choice. What Carson said back then is still right: Why alienate half the audience?
Simply stated,back then, the Tonight Show was entertaining.
I have been looking for this episode for a long time…it was under another topic for a while …I loved seeing Dean come out unplanned very classy and memorable
Just to add what I said above ….I am sure the appearance of Dean Martin was planned but it seemed so impromptu and professional…and then to top it off they played his theme song “Everybody Loves Somebody” ( it went to No.1 in 1964 knocking The Beatles off) when he comes through the curtain ….
@@davidrobbio9816sad that we don't have this level of talent anymore
@@ATOK_exactly right history like this episode never to be repeated or forgotten
I love Johnny but after that show I am surprised there was a 13th season.
That's when Late Night Television WAS Late Night Television
I’m here for the ads.
This isn't too far from 50 years old.
Steve Martin and Dr. Johnny Fever in a pants commercial.
Wish I could have seen these shows back then, but I was in the Navy in the middle of the Yom Kippur war. At least I can see them now.
never say sorry for supporting the military
@@RoastMasterUK I was born, raised and served. The Navy was my second home. I'm with the VFW now.
Thank you sir, for your service! We'd be nowhere without the U.S. Navy! And as you said, having the reruns available made it so you could do both!
Steve Martin appears in a TV commercial at 15:40
Funny stuff.
It's so nuts to me that my 2 year old self was in North Hollywood, CA. Not far from where they taped the show. Robin Williams used my neighborhood Ralph's market when I was 9 or so. LA is big but yet a small world too.
Twelve years into his run, and Mr. Carson was nowhere near the peak of his popularity. In fact, this is not even the half-way point. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Murray Abraham at 30:40
They DO say that a good sneeze it’s second only to an orga$m in pleasure 😂😂
sad thing is that mostly everyone on that show is dead
where is shecky greene?
There's a disproportionate amount of banjo music in these commercials.
Ill be sure to let Carson know
@@RoastMasterUKAhaa-hahahaha agh!😂
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Not a great episode. I wonder why this tape cuts off part of Buddy’s appearance?
most likely due to copy write reasons
Wow!! This was a real clunker. Everyone was trying so hard to be funny and it was just too forced. Buddy Hackett just wouldn't go away but Rickles did... okay.
Carol Wayne was actually one of the funnier ones here.
They didn't show clips from previous shows. I guess they learned a lot from this one because later anniversary shows were so much better than this! 😳
Mabxb CC CC bct
Rather sad seeing Carol Wayne due to her passing rather young.
She drowned, poor woman.
As an old timer myself, I never thought of Buddy Hackett’s comedy of anything extraordinary, it always seemed forced and too hard, not funny in my humble opinion. I agree, this episode was luck-warm at best.
WAS JOHNNY SUPPOSED TO BE A COMEDIAN? I DON'T KNOW HOW HE GOT TO BE SO BIG!😊
Buddy Hackett was only considered funny cause he had a silly voice.
Actually, the nightclub genre loved his ribald brand of comedy that really didn’t play well with TV’s G rating.
And that was not even funny.
I was only 19 when this first aired. 😮 I didn't know that, Freddy. 😅 I wish I knew then what I know now. That's original. 😅