Topic: HEEEERE'S JOHNNY! (Read 9121 times)

bk · « **on:** April 02, 2014, 11:58:20 PM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of Johnny Carson and other things, and now it is time for you to post until the Tonight Show starring The Cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2014, 11:59:22 PM »

And the word of the day is: INTERREGNUM!

George · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2014, 12:16:39 AM »

Probably my favorite memory of Johnny Carson was THIS clip of Bernadette Peters singing "Making Love Alone." I remember recording that very episode when it was on! I still have the VHS tape somewhere in my garage...probably. Anyway, someone has put it on YouTube. Bernadette recorded the song on the first release of "Sondheim, Etc.," but it eventually was no longer available on the CD. I like this video performance more than the way she performs it on the CD.

Ben · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2014, 02:29:11 AM »

Morning all.

That is all.

singdaw · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2014, 03:45:56 AM »

FJL · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2014, 03:51:05 AM »

Tax season festivities continue. Sorry for my E&T-ness.

Skip went to see MOST HAPPY FELLA the other night and had a terrific time. That's our theater report.

FJL · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2014, 03:58:49 AM »

Falling behind on my HHW, but glad to have a tax season.

FJL · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2014, 03:59:31 AM »

I will ketchup. So much fun stuff happened yesterday, along with some sadness.

Michael · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2014, 04:15:43 AM »

good morning to all

Michael · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2014, 04:17:23 AM »

Dear Larry

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your friend

Michael · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2014, 04:18:40 AM »

I always like the best of Carson shows

my favorite one is The Dragnet sketch with Jack Webb

http://youtu.be/cjquGpmgwOo

Michael · « **Reply #11 on:** April 03, 2014, 04:20:59 AM »

And the one where he almost gave a guest a heart attack.

The one with the woman who collected potato chips that look like animals, people etc. Carson took some potato chips from a bowl under his desk and ate them in front of her and she field her chest. He then showed her the bowl.

http://youtu.be/yuH1PhzOVR4

at the one minute mark

elmore3003 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 03, 2014, 04:36:24 AM »

Good morning, all! I slept rather well and dreamed of another dear friend, Eugene Sher, who died from a heart attack in Los Angeles around 15 years ago. Actress Mary Testa and music copyist Don Oliver were also in the dream; it was strange.

So, this morning I've got a doctor's appointment and the GUYS & DOLLS dress rehearsal at Carnegie Hall.which I look forward to. I want to go back to bed. And I may.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #13 on:** April 03, 2014, 05:11:07 AM »

Good morning, all.

It looks to be a fine day out there. And I looks forward to seeing me some DRs this evening.

Kerry · « **Reply #14 on:** April 03, 2014, 05:39:40 AM »

Well, I just got lost in a bunch of Youtube clips, so I don't remember what we were talking about anymore!

singdaw · « **Reply #15 on:** April 03, 2014, 05:42:39 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on April 03, 2014, 05:11:07 AM

seeing me some DRs this evening.

Have fun! I hope there will be a photo.

singdaw · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2014, 05:43:33 AM »

Quote from: Kerry on April 03, 2014, 05:39:40 AM

Well, I just got lost in a bunch of Youtube clips

That has never happened to me. Ever. So I have to use my imagination to guess what that must be like.

singdaw · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2014, 05:46:25 AM »

Finally!

Hormel has cracked the riddle of creating an egg dish that is appealing to consumers, but requires no refrigeration:
http://www.twincities.com/restaurants/ci_25479106/hormel-cracks-mystery-egg?source=email

elmore3003 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2014, 06:07:22 AM »

I went back to bed for about an hour, and I'm ready to leave for my appointment.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2014, 06:20:55 AM »

Condolences to DR ELMORE on the passing of his friend.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2014, 06:21:22 AM »

DR ELMORE if you see a Guys & Dolls program around somewhere, grab it for my display case.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2014, 06:21:52 AM »

And thanks for posting the picture of the MAMMA MIA group....I am behind the camera so I am not featured in said photo.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 03, 2014, 06:25:43 AM »

I loved MR BK's story of his encounter with Mr Johnny Carson.

I was not a regular watcher of his program...although I also remember him from his afternoon quiz program Who Do You Trust?

I remember an out take of him appearing in a sitcom as a footman announcing the arrival of guests at a royal party....he was supposed to say a name and introduce her as the Dowager Empress of China..... He kept saying: "Gertrude the Dowager, Empress of China...." And no one ever corrected him.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #23 on:** April 03, 2014, 06:45:35 AM »

TOD

What BK said, and more. I don't even feel like trying.

A chapter of life as we knew it ended when Carson retired. Period. End of story. Amen, brother.

John G. · « **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2014, 07:03:49 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #25 on:** April 03, 2014, 07:10:13 AM »

TOD:

I loved how different all of the talk show hosts were back in the day. Not just Johnny, but Merv ("Oooh, show us your lining") Griffin, Mike Douglas, Cavett, Letterman on a very weird morning show that ran one summer. Each one special in his own way, and each once catered to a slightly different audience.

But Johnny was the best. I loved Carnack, the soft shoe routine when the jokes started falling flat, Stump the Band and Carson's ability to seem genuinely amused with his guests, whether they were celebrities or the off-the-street people who did fascinating things.

There are many full episodes on YouTube, but here's a link to the full American Masters documentary BK was referring to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BFmv7_Gy90

ChasSmith · « **Reply #26 on:** April 03, 2014, 07:13:37 AM »

I loved those others, too, DR John G. Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, Dick Cavett ... and later, I came to appreciate Tom Snyder. Yes, al different -- different times of day, different formats, etc. Together, they defined an age and a view onto the culture that we won't see again.

KevinH · « **Reply #27 on:** April 03, 2014, 07:31:19 AM »

Good morning from Amtrak Train 184, currently somewhere in Maryland, I believe (not sure where the Delaware border is).

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #28 on:** April 03, 2014, 07:32:16 AM »

For Elmo and anyone else who needs 'em:

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

KevinH · « **Reply #29 on:** April 03, 2014, 07:32:22 AM »

Condolences to DR elmore on the loss of his friend.

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