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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992) 7.9
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities. |
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
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Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
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celebrity | variety | partially lost tv series | actor playing himself | running gag |Parents Guide:
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1 October 1962 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Best of Carson See more »Filming Locations:
NBC Studios - 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »Company Credits
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| (1962-1966) | (1980-1992) | (1967-1980)Color:
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1.33 : 1
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Johnny Carson: And so it has come to this. I am one of the lucky people in the world. I found something that I always wanted to do and I have enjoyed every single minute of it.
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On 28 March 1974 rumors that 'The (1962) Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' was to be assaulted by a "streaker" became a reality when show writer Pat McCormick dashed across the stage naked at the end of Johnny Carson's monologue. Johnny was completely taken by surprise by the sight of the 300lb McCormick running naked in front of the audience. See more »Quotes
[from his last show - May 22, 1992]Johnny Carson: And so it has come to this. I am one of the lucky people in the world. I found something that I always wanted to do and I have enjoyed every single minute of it.
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Carson – the best at what he did. Enigmatic off camera, from what I understand, but absolutely brilliant on camera. His easy interview style and ability to let his guests be the focus stands in contrast to so many pretenders to his late night throne. His jokes and skits, even the ones that flopped, made you feel like you were "in" on the jokes. I don't remember all of his tenure, but I remember over half of it and can still quote from long ago evenings. Example – Doc Severinson wearing a loud jacket with flowers on it. Johnny: "That's some jacket Doc. Put some fertilizer on it and it might bloom". Doc: "We could dip it in your monologue". Johnny: "I'll suggest that to the new band leader". Spontaneous? Probably not. Hilarious? Absolutely! As fun and nostalgic as it is to see current superstars early in their careers as Johnny gave them their first big break, it is even more of a treat to see so many legendary stars, many still in their heyday. Bob Hope, Lucy, Dean Martin, etc. Like Johnny, they are gone now. And like Johnny, they don't make'm that way any more. Sad, but thank God for DVD and video.