Adorable Little Joey Lawrence Wins Over Everyone | Carson Tonight Show

Adorable Little Joey Lawrence Wins Over Everyone | Carson Tonight Show
Original Airdate: 03/31/1982
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[@johnhutchison9782]

Johnny Carson was the launch pad for so many stars over the years. He was truly a national treasure. Late night has never been the same since he left us.

[@jojopuppyfish]

Would love to see the episode with Bob Hope and Robin Williams.

[@josephclark4186]

Would love to see anything with Anthony Perkins and Sammy Davis Jr!

[@starbellak5154]

I second that...😁 😁

[@starbellak5154]

@@jojopuppyfish I second that...😁 😁

[@IrishSuzyAM]

It’s incredible to see how sharp minded and eloquent Joey is here at just five years old!

[@NazriB]

Lies again? UFC WWE IBF Oscar Emmy

[@daveidmarx8296]

@@NazriB Da fuq??

[@tomdooley4226]

​@@NazriBNazi? 😂

[@lifelikelisa]

I thought Andy was the adorable brother, but Joey’s cuteness factor is through the roof!

[@classicstorm]

They all were cute but joey definitely was the cutest little thing...

[@MajesticalHonky]

I always thought Matt was the cutest.

[@KairuHakubi]

@@MajesticalHonky they are practically clones, I think we can call it a tie.

[@finster1968]

Talented family for sure. Their brother Matt was fantastic in Mrs. Doubtfire.

[@kdLsmarckee]

They’re all good looking in their unique ways.

[@pinkypromise111]

Never realized how talented Joey was. Never saw him as a child performing. Great job!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jackson5116]

watch Gimme a Break, it was his first real big role when he was around 8.

[@sweetlikez]

same here!

[@dorthedalivengood9107]

E²

[@Rob_Kates]

@@jackson5116 Oh, that's right. When I see him, I think of his role in Blossom.

[@RPGFlare64]

Uh Why didn’t anyone review Him when he was chosen to voice Oliver, in Oliver and Company

[@filmsensei]

He's like a male Shirley Temple when he's singing and dancing! My sides are hurting from laughing so hard. This and the Drew Barrymore interview are just legendary!

[@biffboffo]

Joey had a much better entrance but Drew is still the best.

[@CapoKabar]

Great comparison. Yes he was.

[@tomdooley4226]

​@@biffboffoat what?

[@andiflores4638]

“Well when I was up vomiting and all that stuff” he’s so adorable, I love him 😂😂❤

[@louieflash7190]

Johnny was the best ever. No matter the age of the guest he can make it work. Little Joey was a blast.

[@cheryl5735]

He was a natural performer ahead of his 5 & 3/4 years! The comment about vomiting was so darn funny omg! 😂

[@theciceromatheus]

40 years in the past and it brought a smile to my face. What an adorable and talented little boy Joey was at his 5 3/4.

[@Sloan341]

Very bright, and a very wise young 5 3/4 year-old

[@rtususian]

Even though he's only 5, Joey seemed to have a fairly deep and strong voice for a child his age.

[@cristineconnell7803]

Yes!

[@lindadescafano3749]

This was such a great interview and Joey Lawrence was just so cute, talented and funny!

[@miguelgomez6891]

I heard he does Oliver in Oliver & Company

[@mattbosley3531]

Joey's still adorable. So are his brothers. Talented family.

[@jtbukkinbronko]

Wow. 1982. Who wouldn’t want to go back to that time. 1000 times better than 2022.

[@nibsvkh]

Better for white men…minorities,women,LGBTQ didn’t have it very good in ‘82!

[@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet]

No way! 2022 is much better than 1982!

[@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet]

@@nibsvkh Agreed!

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

way better

[@bbser]

1982 was a billion times better than today. Especially with no social justice warlords dominating politics with their pathetic activism permeating every aspect of American life. When I take my time machine back to 1982, I'm having it crushed and melted then and there... you can keep your horrific 21st century!

[@saxongirl2054]

He is indeed adorable! 😍 He and Drew Barrymore are my favorite Johnny's child guests

[@Loveinthe808]

Emmanuel Lewis was really adorable as well

[@saxongirl2054]

@@Loveinthe808 No.

[@shawndamccormick1319]

I was about to write that. Imagine them both interviewed together at the same time. Wunderbar

[@trandom2083]

me too, both natural talent, naturally beautiful.

[@lunastarr1925]

@@Loveinthe808 yes, he was too......

[@leahadams8371]

Seeing this is awesome! Joey has such natural talent to entertain and you can tell loves doing it! His voice was great and his stage presence was unmistakable. Carson did a great job of interviewing him!!!!! I was in stitches the whole time!

[@twilightblue8566]

Carson was always good with children. He looked right into their eyes.

[@sharondonelow5364]

Joey was so talented and adorable when he was little!

[@eileencorrado7214]

Very smart guy!

[@rebeccaloving4508]

Joey Lawrence was an adorable child!! He could sing and dance very well too!!

[@MikeysMorgue]

No one will ever be like Johnny! These new late night hosts don't even come close to his brilliance!

[@lisaerickson6533]

They don't come close to not coming close.

[@mutleymutley7474]

The new late night hosts have no talent. To watch them is to waste your time.

[@pamelaholloway7923]

Graham Norton is quite good

[@pinedelgado4743]

Actually, Mikey my man--someone has become BETTER than Johnny and that someone is JAY LENO!!!!

[@susanshew2373]

The current guys are an embarrassment! And not funny, at all. Johnny's expressions were priceless!

[@MizzRos1]

Going down a Lawrence Brothers rabbit hole lol Joey was soooo cute!

[@ernestogalura97]

This kid is a natural entertainer. As you could see he likes to perform and does it very well. He is already 45 years old to this date.

[@mrmrsjtobe6867]

Joey was soo cute and talented! He looked just like Andy, and love how he was talking about Matt 🥰

[@DeeDiamond2981]

He has Andy face..for real

[@williamlynnroden]

What a precious piece you have pulled up from the vaults! This was really funny!

[@donnaparker1621]

I wonder if Joey Lawrence has seen this . He really had the personality 😂

[@myyoutube129]

The Lawrence brothers have a podcast now and he talked about it and how he got his first commercial. He had a crazy story about how that and how it lead to him being cast in 50 commercials in one year. It’s actually how I got to this video lol

[@jeangray6863]

Pure, unscripted talent, 1982, I missed those days

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

And true talent. ❤

[@SuperTuffgirl]

What a great little performer!

[@lunastarr1925]

a born entertainer..... cant forget the adorable emmanuel lewis too.....talented kids....👏👏👏👏

[@sarahratliff482]

Oh, my goodness! What a cutie pie and so sharp for being so young!

[@amerant1973]

…and who could forget him on Gimme A Break ? 😁

[@tammygodfrey2333]

Definitely brought a smile to my face and a chuckle in my gut. Thanks for sharing

[@felin_de_la_nuit]

Oh my goodness the cuteness overload 😩🖤

[@seasonwalk5776]

How cute. Singing, tap dancing. Wow just beautiful!!

[@grokeffer6226]

I might remember him from such shows as Blossom. He had a lot of personality.

[@christinah.5260]

I just finished listening to the new Brotherly Love podcast with the Lawrence brothers. Joey talked about his time on Johnny Carson and I just had to watch it. It did not disappoint!

[@nickm7042]

I didn’t know he did that I should find it. I was wondering if he was going to do that

[@nickm7042]

I didn’t know he did that I should find it. I was wondering if he was going to do that

[@nickm7042]

I didn’t know he did that I should find it. I was wondering if he was going to do that

[@nickm7042]

I didn’t know he did that I should find it. I was wondering if he was going to do that

[@nickm7042]

I didn’t know he did that I should find it. I was wondering if he was going to do that

[@pam70471]

Amazing the talent and personality of this kid

[@nelltaylor8171]

So adorable ❤️, so brave and loving the hairstyle 😊. He’s turned into such a great actor and I’m a huge fan. ❤️🇩🇰

[@Dontuween]

God, I how miss that classic Johnny Carson bewilderment look (after Joey tells him he's seen the show while vomiting!)

[@Rob_Kates]

That clip showed up on all of the anniversary specials.

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

Whoa! He was so adorable! love Joey!

[@GoreJess11]

The little head shakes when singing! 😄 I feel like he’s still same 40 years later!

[@dragons8822]

I hadn't seen Joey perform this young before but i'd heard him mention it in interviews about how old he was when he started. Joey is/was talented he's going strong.

[@ChannelJtotheD]

Wow! So bright n talented for his age. Joey is a adorable lad oozing with confidence

[@Ikr2025]

I’m sure he loves looking back on that hair style & performance 😂

[@twilightblue8566]

Look at his pretty hair! Joey was a good little singer staying on-key and even had vibrato. I don't know if he can still sing or not. So adorable and funny. I like how the cameraman instantly zoomed in on Carson's face when Joey made the vomiting comment. Ha Ha.

[@beyourself2444]

They had to blow it out

[@KaySloan]

The cameraman always did a phenomenal job of instantly going righ where the interest was -- he never go the accolades he deserved, publicly at least!

[@halliepurcell9851]

I watched Melissa & Joey recently, can’t believe it’s the same person. So cute!

[@dawnsanchez8225]

The 80's where the best times I wish I could go back

[@mrsheatherteske]

He saw Carson when he was up late vomiting 😂 what a riot! Looked this up after listening to Joey talk about it on his new podcast "Brotherly Love". He said he auditioned by tap dancing on top of Carson's desk😊

[@barbaravalentine4436]

I am speechless how great he is!

[@manuelmaldonado2387]

the best talk show in the world.

[@jecka1982]

Whoa! Oh he's adorable! He's spoken a lot about this show so had to watch it!

[@shellthomas3123]

No one tops Johnny Carson ! Late night doesn’t even compare back to these days!

[@astridcante2865]

Gimme a Break! Fan of Joey since I first saw that show. This clip is priceless.

[@verresmilliterres]

Wow !, what a talented little fella. He learned to sing and dance from two of his friends. Too bad Johnny didn't ask abit more about that.

[@jennsjourneys1]

The best interview I've seen in forever. CRACKS ME UP!!

[@karenworley241]

Johnny was one of a kind!! Good laugh's 😂👋🏼👍🏼

[@johngordon4295]

Super talented and absolutely adorable! ❤

[@tomitstube]

more proof you're born with it, some talent is hereditary... joey's pitch and melodies are dead on, you can't teach that to a 5 year old in 78 days.

[@psw4763]

A treasure episode for sure.

[@danielaml1956]

I'M DYING, CAN'T HANDLE CUTENESS!!!! 🥺

[@patsheppard2616]

I got to see this at last. Joey was always great.

[@graceskronicz9068]

I love all the guests. I remember watching Johnny Carson for ever 😊

[@TrulyYoursKelly]

Excellent. Great songs choices from that era. Joey is 47 years old now in 2023. I did not know that he could sing and tap dance and as well as that. Priceless at just 5 years old. He should have stared in musicals along with his television shows and movies. Him and his two famous brothers have a podcast now called “Brotherly Love” after the show that they started in and it’s really worth watching on KZbin.

[@Rebekah.MaeRoberts]

I didn’t know he was the one who I was watching in “Melissa and Joey” when I was a teenager! That’s awesome!

[@bernadettekhanna2005]

Cuteness overload . Joey is till such a sweetheart.

[@suzannebenz8928]

He was so cute as a little boy!!!!! I wonder if this was the same kid that danced on Dancing with the Stars, years later......still cute!

[@JamesRaider82]

This got me looking to

[@anne-marie8178]

None like Johnny Carson or Jay Leno. Our lives have been blessed getting to watch & laugh along with these real comedians. No slanted politics or off colored jokes. Thank you Johnny & Jay. You both brought so much joy & happiness into our lives.

[@robyn220]

I’m here after watching the 1st episode of “brotherly love” podcast where he discusses this moment.

[@foreverme3078]

Wow. Just wow. How did I never see this treasure. Go Joey Lawrence!

[@suzanne4504]

Just adorable and so smart.

[@chrisandrita2004]

Joey was so cute 😊

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

Joey Lawrence? Woahhh!

[@dawngartner1185]

😅😅His hair is half as big as he is😅😅😅! Love ya Joey!

[@christoffersundberg8689]

This is great. It is so innocent and charming

[@horrormoviescreamqueen13]

Adorable! It's crazy how his career is still going!

[@jaradaniels9289]

God he's adorable. Joey has always been so cute.

[@Ranbutch75]

Joey’s awesome. Classy and talented family.

[@cindychurch925]

What a cute interview

[@kathyander4920]

He was always sooo cute 🥰

[@chuckpeters3067]

He was way, way beyond his age for sure, I sure miss the Johnny Carson late night show!

[@darleneharris5157]

He’s so adorable!! 💖

[@tamikocornelious3095]

So adorable ☺️

[@lawrenceg4864]

So adorable 💗

[@johnking5174]

The best moment of the entire interview is at 7:55

[@4seeableTV]

And split second reaction by director and camera person to zoom in to get Johnny's reaction.

[@johnking5174]

@@4seeableTV That was down to Bobby Quinn, Johnny's trusted director up in the booth.

[@sensimania]

I couldnt see it before, but i can now see the resemblance between Joey and his youngest brother

[@detailsmove]

I guess this got recommended cuz I just listened to their podcast's first episode and it's crazy to watch it after hearing Joey talk about it

[@vsibirsky]

The kid was adorable but This is Johnny Carson at his best!

[@myrnashoults9735]

About the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!

[@tnt01]

I know right.

[@Spazmodik13]

The Brotherly Love Podcast brought me here. I had to see this!

[@keithhyttinen8275]

Johnny didn't know what "Matchbox" cars were. Surprising, as he was usually on top of things. He read books voraciously.

[@Allicia41]

It’s so funny that he has not changed at all 😂

[@michellerene951]

Wow he was a very bright 5 year old! I thought he was around 7!

[@mmalan8243]

God I miss the 80’s!!!

[@cbaacworth2849]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!

[@libra42ful]

Have You ever seen this show?"..."Well, when I was up vomiting, and stuff..." ...Out of the mouths of babes...😂

[@carolynm8421]

Johnny was great at catching something and going with it like the "when I was up vomiting" 😂answer when asked if he'd seen the show before. Joey Lawrence should have been a bigger star based on this interview and the cute little numbers he did. I really miss Johnny, I was a kid watching him in the late 70s and 80s.

[@Talkingdaisy-no6nu]

This is so cute! He hasn’t changed in personality at all 😂 Love the BL podcast

[@PatienceMelissa]

Loved this interview! Remember seeing it my senior year in college and writing a postcard to The Johnny Carson Show... "I love your show. It's really great! You keep me up laughing many nights until late... But tonight your guest, little Joey Lawrence, really topped your slate! Keep up the good work! Patience"

[@jlynn468]

He was so dang cute!

[@vickydopkowski6485]

Wish kids we’re growing up like that today , kids now days are missing out

[@sdot5389]

Yeah. Especially black and gay kids. They had it so much better 40 years ago.

[@nycdweller]

Vomiting! Priceless!

[@ashleywright8686]

That haircut 😂😂😂

[@beyourself2444]

All the early 80s white boys had the same bowl cut.

[@tonicontino5759]

So adorable he was 😊😊

[@denisewatson5504]

Aside from the fact Joey is quite the eye candy now, & still in the biz, he was so stinkin’ cute then, & so talented ❤ Definitely one of Johnny’s best guests ever!; probably the only guest that ever had him so flustered 😂

[@jgoel3266]

Johnny was peerless as a host...peerless.