Baby Mountain Lion Stares Down Johnny Carson, Apr 1986, Part 3

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Joan Embery visits Johnny Carson with a little mountain lion. Johnny uses a remote control to entice the baby mountain lion with a stuffed animal. Subscribe to Johnny Carson's Official KZbin Channel at bit.ly/johnnysub. Aired in 1986. Watch the full episode at bit.ly/carson04....
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[@thebehebak]

He's one of the few rare talk hosts who genuinely showed interest in the animals, ask respectful questions such as whether he can touch them and really listen when the experts talked. He does show a love and appreciation for the animals. Wonderful man.

[@TheLitehart1]

Yes he was great with animals. And they seemed so often to instinctively reach for him - the sign of a good human being.

[@jpcan2023]

Yes. I agree. Current talk show hosts always interrupts the experts and also uses animals like show animals. Carson really expressed his interests in animals.

[@BartlettTFD]

Johnny was SO MUCH BETTER than ANY of the current late night shows on tv now!

[@lmb1962]

Three years later: It hasn't gotten better.

[@thejamnasium6447]

I don't think there's ever been anyone on television more likeable than Johnny Carson. his show was an institution.

[@rileyhall7777]

There was always something about Johnny..miss him..he was the best

[@TheLitehart1]

Yep! For all he was a rambunctious, hilarious comedian at times, he also had a quiet aura of class and kindness. I'm so thankful his show was on in my era.

[@kathleenvonderahe1449]

No one ever has come close to matching Carson’s talent as a late night show host.

[@albinobeach]

I like Conan, I think he's close.

[@aanon5716]

so true. i love watching the reruns. i actually laugh out loud. something none of the late nights hosts on today ever did. i never watch them anymore. i put on netflix or amazon prime instead.

[@pollywannacracker4880]

Graham Norton is the only other talk show host that makes me laugh as much as Carson did. Carson is still the King tho.

[@jmason2838]

@@albinobeach Conan O' Brian isn't worthy of shining The Great Carson's shoes 😂😂😂 no talk show host is ... just my humble opinion... 😂😂😂

[@andyn6920]

100% correct!! Do you think anybody will be watching Kimmel replays in 20 years?

[@shawni321]

You know, Ed deserves a mention. He was the perfect straight man, and he really liked Joan, as evidenced on "Ed drunk on Carson Show" which is hilarious. These men were friends and there was no competition.

[@jimgallagher2979]

Johnny Carson WAS late night. The best ever. Nobody else is even close.

[@JT-sz7xc]

Always loved watching when Johnny had animals on the show, his interactions or non-interactions made it so much fun to watch, Johnny was awesome and can never be replaced or duplicated!

[@TheLitehart1]

Agree, I don't think there was ever a more fun time watching TV than when the animals visited Johnny. You knew you were going to have belly-laughs... Carson was the best!

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

He was so genuinely fascinated by them…it was special. We need to have more examples, of positive shared values, as a population, the way we used to.

[@snydedon9636]

36 years later I’m still waiting for the stare down.

[@lisadiconti]

Yep.

[@jimb9369]

Late night was so good back then.

[@rickrick5041]

Now all they do is make jokes about Trump

[@tysongames2750]

It's all a matter of class. Johnny ran a classy show. Not a sleezy show like Leno, or a goofy show like Letterman, or an immature show like Jimmy Fallon, or Connan O'Brian, or even a politicaly motivated show like Steven Colbert or Jimmy Keimmel, but just a good old fashioned down to earth classy show.

[@rickrick5041]

@@tysongames2750 Plus Johnny had enormous talent

[@Sleepydill]

@@rickrick5041 they are biased and its clear. The government probably tells them to be for all we know

[@rickrick5041]

@@Sleepydill The government of Trump tells them to be biased against Trump and make constant jokes about Trump?

[@kurtsherrick2066]

Know one will ever be the King of Late Night like Johnny. Thanks for the laughs

[@leonardwoods3123]

Kurt Sherrick

[@pamelacass9642]

No one?

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Kurt Sherrick, Johnny was an arrogant anus off-camera though.

[@industrialcheese1155]

I grew up in San Diego in the early 80's and Joan Embery used to come to my school a lot with animals for assemblies. The owls are what I remember most. They'd fly across the stage in absolute silence. Good times!

[@goldngirl1958]

I always loved seeing her on Carson. And if something goes wrong.... even funnier.

[@MTknitter22]

30 yrs later another generation can enjoy JC from replays on you tube Nobody, not one single one, has ever touched Carson’s talent and the great great interviews and skits.

[@christinasapp9726]

That mountain lion is so cute.

[@juneberry1982]

@ungratefulmetalpansy are you trying to correct her? Joan Embery clearly stated on here that cougars, mountain lions, pumas, and catamounts are all the same animal. They have different names because they live in many different places, but they're all the same cat.

[@larrywt656]

@@juneberry1982 That one kinda went right over your head, huh?

[@rickrick5041]

@@larrywt656 Also she is answering someone who doesn’t exit

[@karenslater9869]

He seem to have a legitimate love for these animals.

[@jackjones3657]

Carson was great, no hyperactive hyjinx and politically motivated melodrama. Just polite and respectful to all his guests

[@lyncressler2608]

I miss him .. there will never be another like Johnny Carson !

[@aanon5716]

AND FUNNY!

[@zenpaganwarrior]

Yes indeed. I miss him a lot.

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

I miss Johnny Carson's humor. Never to be equaled.

[@jeffweiss6766]

Fully agreed !!

[@samcox3889]

@Steve CJ is

[@nicolen.9642]

Very true. Unforgettable Johnny 👌

[@susanwest8239]

I miss him too ad agree with you. There will never be anyone like him. Just this junk on tv

[@nicolen.9642]

@@susanwest8239 Exactly: junk. It's sad...

[@windchimeisland]

Beautiful cat. I loved Johnny. I still do. I miss you, Johnny.

[@michaelwhalen4337]

Joan was always a delightful guest .. I could listen to her for hours . We miss you Joan and Johny 😔😔

[@mariec.9102]

Why do you miss Joan? I thought she was still alive?🤨

[@michaelwhalen4337]

marie c. I miss her on The tonight show is all . I haven’t heard of her in a while. I would appreciate it if you have a link of her that you could send me would be nice and thank you..

[@deborahcornell171]

I loved Johnny & his show. And I especially enjoyed Joan Embery's visits. She was knowledgeable & Johnny was great handling animal guests. Nobody like him now.💙 Btw, just googled Joan. She's 71 now & still working as an animal & environmental advocate. Bless her.💙

[@ikybaiiki]

"This one's a Killer" that delivery was the best line I've heard 😂😭

[@TheLitehart1]

The little mountain lion was at first like 'well I see it but is there anything else around more interesting? Yawn...'' But once she got hold of it, you could see the true lion predator in her. They created a monster lol! I still miss Johnny; he was the GOAT!

[@dukerwong3900]

Johnny Carson is a fantastic show host. He is not only very funny with a great style, which no one can create the perfect effects just like him. He also knew how to pick up the subjects for his unique shows. This is why his shows can last as long as his whole life and never be faded of his fascinating qualities. Because people enjoy the funs of the comedy and the quality of the subject of the same time.

[@kevinpittman2517]

he really was the best. it was because he was real... he took great interest in his guests and his reactions to them were genuine. he had a temper tho but the man had alot on his plate.... and so many women tried to break him and take it all...

[@onlyme114]

I miss Johnny Carson so much. I use to watch him every night even though I had to be up very early for work. I haven't watched a late night talk show since he retired. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vivianpowell1732]

Days had an extra component back then. Morning. Work. Evening. Family time. Johnny. Bedtime. How I miss those days.

[@peg202xo7]

Late nights, lying in bed watching Johnny.......those were the days.

[@christinamitchell6796]

Omg that cat is sooo pretty...I love Johnny Carson's animal episodes try are my favorite. The guests are great too but there are so many unique animals and I love seeing the interactions.

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

it was always funny when Johnny had animals on his show, often he seemed like he was always WAY out of his comfort zone, but so funny when he'd run and jump into Ed's arms!

[@proud2bpagan]

I was at a camp that doubled as a rescue/sanctuary. There was a mountain lion that had been taken in by the sanctuary after the ppl who had her as a cub couldn't handle her when she started,suprise,suprise, being a mountain lion! Thankfully she got a soft place to land, but it broke my heart that such a majestic creature had its wings clipped by morons who thought they knew better,and couldn't handle what they had bought. She should have been wild and free,and while her enclosure was incredibly spacious,it's no substitute for freedom.

[@lbcharlie05]

Joan as well as Jim Fowler were professionals in the field of animals. But they knew things did not go as planned and there were mistakes. They were glad, as we that they happened on Carson's show. To see how much Joan enjoyed having fun with her animals and how Johnny enjoyed them, and her is priceless.

[@faithfulfayable]

Grew up watching Johnny Carson, so thankful

[@TRoth858]

There will never be another Johnny Carson. I so loved watching him. I'm wondering if the kitty didn't attack the rc rabbit because it didn't have the rabbit/animal scent. Johnny was so real. And his quick witt, and timing was so amazing.

[@elleryeggen9678]

Joan Embery, the original Big Cat Queen

[@byronp2311]

Cat's are just odd creatures. They can go from indifferent to a solid hunt mode in a nanosecond. And back.

[@Risingofthephoenix]

You missed loving and affectionate too!

[@byronp2311]

@@Risingofthephoenix I've got two. Satan (I didn't name him; he was abandoned and I kept the name, cats could care less about their name) can be moderately affectionate. Or the reason I need bandaids. He's 22 lbs. My feral could not be more sweet. I think he's hissed at me just once, and he's well over 10 yrs old. Ask me about Satan and the rabbits on the lawn.

[@lees9410]

I love watching these old Johnny clips

[@cormackerr3018]

" Now that I would not keep as a pet." Why did I laugh so hard when he said that? I was in grade 10 in 1986 and stayed up late to watch Johnny Carson. He's so funny that he doesn't have to tell a joke and what he says is still funny.

[@carrieolson6871]

Johnny Carson will always be the king of late night 🌙 Along with his side kick Ed McMahon. The two made a perfect pair.

[@beemer1111]

We grew up in great times, Johnny Carson, and made in America!

[@suelong9896]

he is what a talk show looks and talks like......he was the best...

[@gusbeau1]

Beautiful creatures . Enjoying them on Mountain Men !

[@ronaldo101000]

Just Johnny's driving the remote in circles is funny. Surely he learned how to drive it first. It's perfect comedically

[@cretan982]

Carson is so good. He doesn't act like all the attention has to be on him.

[@glowworm2]

"Most of your jungle prey they eat do not have little wheels. It throws them off." The little hand motions he makes on "little wheels" killed me.

[@mrbrooks7846]

Carson was, and remains the king of late night.

[@steveadams9289]

He is the best ever no words to explain Johnny

[@daisymae1963]

Oh I love Johnny Carson this one's a killer

[@vickilindberg6336]

Carson was so talented as a host & esp good with animals.

[@johnedwardjones999]

I was fortunate to have seen most of Johnny Carson shows. A genius from whom I learned a lot as a college communications major..So funny.

[@psw4763]

Loved Joan bringing animals on the show

[@lillieannensorensen6512]

We've had a resurgence of mountain lions in Nebraska, with sightings at many parks west of Omaha as well as a park IN Omaha, although Nebraska is just about as 'mountain free' as a parking lot. GREAT to see the wildlife adapting and coming back!!!

[@secretariatgirl4249]

Johnny Carson was always relaxed and at ease, which made him so great to watch late at night....

[@balerjohnson3099]

Nobody like Johnny . Greatest that has ever been or ever will be .

[@pattibrooks1907]

Johnny Carson s humor I really thought was funny and he always made me laugh ! Very cute video ! Love that lion cub !

[@elizabethhestevold1340]

Interesting, Jonny Carson holds back let animal choose behavior. Quite good.🎭🇺🇸🌅📬😼

[@danyf3116]

His one liners were always SPOT on. That's what real talent is, people.

[@w4cky7]

Johnny still the best with animals. There is just no comparison with other shows.

[@WelshKnight1066]

Clearly, the cougar is smart enough to see the rabbit isn't a living prey.

[@AishaVonFossen]

I hope that cougar cub continued to have a life of love and care with Joan Embery. It must have been such a joy and privilege to care for that cougar.

[@Carpenterdane]

She's like, I'm not going to chase that, I know I'm on a leash!

[@mariahewitt1841]

I miss Johnny Carson so much it hurts 😪

[@sharongarman2658]

Beautiful

[@LittleFatFeet68]

This is 33 years old and I have to say, I love Joan Embrey’s outfit. She looks so pretty!

[@LittleLulubee]

Yeah, super fashionable :)

[@stevehigton5167]

...looks like a double carpet

[@freshlove7926]

Patty Lanenga - i thought it was in the 70’s

[@LittleFatFeet68]

Fresh Love The title says, 1986.

[@freshlove7926]

Patty Lanenga - ah ok :) thank you

[@Angle86]

They r such gorgeous looking creatures

[@rysmith9433]

PurpleGS

[@christianpatriot7439]

Domesticated cats are just as unpredictable. No matter how tame they appear to be, there is always the chance that they may bite and scratch.

[@jimdep6542]

Not if the cat trusts you.

[@juliabarone8852]

Good old days with Carson

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Oh, Johnny we miss you so much!!! You were the best Late night host, ever!!!! Joan is so funny when she came on... Johnny, we miss you, and Ed, and, Doc.....You made late night a riot!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️... 🤣🤣🤣....

[@tambrosia]

Johnny Carson the best then and now. Always loved when the animals were on his show....

[@timholt9948]

Loved it when things were so simple

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Man, I miss him. Johnny, that is. Those paws are amazing.

[@stevejones4431]

That mountain lion is more chill about being held and hanging out than my damn cat is. I get about three seconds' worth of a grace period before the yowling starts, then maybe another two or three seconds before the claws come out. But make no mistake, that mountain lion is still a wild animal and still has predatory instincts that emerge eventually.

[@brottarnacke]

Mountain lion: "The thing's got wheels, you think I'm stupid?"

[@stevedoster2222]

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[@NuisanceMan]

Actually, at that point it probably thought they all have wheels.

[@wilchambers1401]

That was one hilarious line Carson said.

[@kenscheper]

I was about to say that!

[@adamhaas3168]

Carson...The Best

[@lisagibson8361]

Miss Joan is so very beautiful! I love the way she dresses! She has such a sweet personality as well! 😍

[@angelabrown1716]

Lisa Gibson that outfit looks nice now!!

[@drewjames2846]

Great boots

[@Hollins23]

It's so funny how subjective taste is, and how beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. I can hardly look at this mid-80s mess! I absolutely loathe the boots!!

[@karamdavenport3634]

the LOUD audience, lights and amount of people throw off the whole thing. Amazing Little Girl!!

[@Matthew-Anthony]

Karam Davenport That woman is an adult. However, I agree that she is amazing.

[@michelemichele5204]

johnnie carson was so good with the animal clips! he makes me laugh out loud! very funny. i was too young to really appreciate carson, but i do love watching his reruns on youtube. 2 thumbs up!

[@jamie2005314]

I like the baby Mountain lion it is soooooooooo cute.

[@truthcantbesilenced4533]

Johnny... You'll always be the man chief . We miss ya.

[@bakerman10]

Ah, the puma never stared down Johnny. Nice video, stupid title.

[@jmason2838]

Not with this gorgeous . highly endangered creature ... but there is footage of Mr. Fowler bringing a young Leopard on the stage contained in a cage and Carson says something like ' they know you are o.k.when you look them in the eyes' - Johnny was in BIG error ... - he looked into the cat's eyes - he stood about 2 - 3 ft. away from the cage when he did this - the cat looked him in the eyes right back - then lunged at him while contained in the cage - even swung a deadly paw at him😲💥 😱😵😬😬this freaked out Carson🤯😬 so severely - that he actually screamed , 😮😱then ran to Ed and literally LEAPED into his arms like a frightened baby !! 😄😄😂🤣🤣I have a strong feeling he learned he made a big mistake big time with that mindset .😬. a real good thing that the cage separated Carson from that cat .. it could have been the last of Johnny Carson .🤔😱😵. and before an audience too.. 😱😬🤯in studio and before t.v. cameras..😱🤪😵You can bet Mr. Fowler knew what would happen .🤔🤨. why it was brought out caged ... Not just on a leash... 😵😳🤪. 😄😂😂😂😆😆Rest In Peace Mr. Jim Fowler 🌹❤️and Ms. Joan Embrey🌹❤️.. good caring people ..😔. 🙏🕯️🕯️🌟🌟😭

[@jmason2838]

A hopefully helpful hint... NEVER look ANY cat ( domestic or wild) cat - OR dog - OR ANY ANIMAL - directly in the eyes 😵👀😬 the animal will consider it a direct challenge ... and ATTACK 😬😱.. ..⚰️... to stay safer 🛡️🛡️... just stay away.. 😕😬🤯⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️...🍀🍀🍀🍀just my humble opinion .. there is reason .. always give respect .. never look directly in the eyes .. head down in a submissive stance if confronted... back away slowly and quietly .no sudden moves... do NOT turn your back or run.🏃🏃...it triggers the chase instinct .. and you will be toast🤯💥⚰️... 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@jmason2838]

No person can outrun any big cat - Leopards are the fastest land animal .. I think when chasing prey they can reach a speed of 70mph.🤔😱😬. no mere mortal human can run at that speed.... 😂😂😂🙄🍀🍀🍀🍀. 💥⚰️😔🌹

[@bakerman10]

@@jmason2838 First of all, I think cheetahs are the fastest and they run about 60 mph. As for humans, Steve Austin and Jamie Summers can match that speed.

[@Aquascape_Dreaming]

@@jmason2838 you didn't quite use every single emoji there...

[@TheITinFIT]

No staredown, but I love the comments Johnny makes when he's driving the remote-controlled rabbit.

[@billlyons7897]

Thanks

[@zorkmid1083]

I soooo miss that dry sense of humor he has. He made it work so well!

[@wilchambers1401]

It was hilarious because it was ridiculous what Johnny was doing.

[@Arpege92]

Today's late show hosts do not hold a candle to Johnny Carson.

[@LittleLulubee]

We used to see Joan Embery at the San Diego Zoo, back in the 80's 😊

[@malikadebbah3343]

Look at her amazing eyes! She's so elegant!

[@jimdep6542]

The baby mountain lion was pretty neat too.

[@szqsk8]

"This one's a killer!" Lol

[@64fairlane305]

as this one: wingedmind.tumblr.com/post/38897911370/im-pretty-sure-i-just-created-the-best-gif-of-all

[@rysmith9433]

Elenora is Regal Class Not trash

[@sevadaj]

Johnny was the best!!!

[@lestermiller2717]

I raised a few that I rescued they were very gentle mine weight around 180lbs. I grew up on a farm in Me and Nh. They where a handful but tons of fun just have to know how to handle them lots of training.

[@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364]

The Tonight Show, when it was about fun and interesting things outside of picking on politicians/politic free. This is when it was real folks!!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Man, I miss Johnny Carson and other similar shows we had.

[@dodge96neon]

the cub is confused by the lights, sounds, and people

[@janebook294]

what a Beautiful creature !!!!

[@sharongoldsberry5405]

I love 💕 the animals most, thank you 😊

[@rjb073]

I can't imagine shooting a cat like this one. Nature at its' best.

[@rysmith9433]

Correct.

[@craiga2002]

I can, as they occasionally kill humans.

[@rebfurr3554]

@@craiga2002 so do pit bulls, go shoot a pit bull if you have to kill for fun

[@rebfurr3554]

@Website guy wolves and other canines were the same before they were domesticated..so your point is?

[@Programm4r]

craig reid occasionally kill humans? Try rarely kill humans. People kill them more than they kill people. Fact.

[@ryanellis4474]

Carson is the greatest of all time I love the Carson Podcast with Mark Malkoff! I will pray for America. Please pray for me. God Bless you.

[@paulpresto7346]

That cat is still alive today in the San Diego zoo- it’s name is Carson’s Friend- there is a small film on a monitor next to her play area/ cage and you can watch this very clip- the cougars can live to 35-50 years and this one is up there in age. Still likes to chase wheeled rabbits too. Ed McMahons Niece comes by the zoo once a month with flowers and a sandwich from chic filet. She eats the sandwich and gives the flowers to a giraffe. True story

[@travelinben1966]

When late night used to offer entertainment.R.I.P. Johnny.

[@juliabarone8852]

I loved him

[@lightningbrigade4722]

Out of all the big cats the mountain lion is the only one that can purr.

[@studinthemaking]

Carson was so funny off the cuff.

[@jeromehoffman4838]

Jojo

[@CLark-yk7oz]

Okay, I am slow on the uptake but fetching that mechanic toy was BRILLIANT! 👏🙏✌️

[@wms72]

The cat knew it wasn't prey from its smell and mechanical noise.

[@14GT5.0]

When late night shows were worth a dam to watch and not soooo political. Johnny Carson rocked 👍🇺🇸😢