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

[@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.

[@thejamnasium6447]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@windchimeisland]

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

[@jimgallagher2979]

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

[@JT-1969]

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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@ssy12335]

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.

[@juliabarone8852]

Good old days with Carson

[@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..

[@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.

[@elleryeggen9678]

Joan Embery, the original Big Cat Queen

[@snydedon9636]

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

[@lisadiconti]

Yep.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

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

[@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.💙

[@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...

[@steveadams9289]

He is the best ever no words to explain Johnny

[@goldngirl1958]

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

[@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

[@juliabarone8852]

I loved him

[@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.

[@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...

[@faithfulfayable]

Grew up watching Johnny Carson, so thankful

[@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.

[@lees9410]

I love watching these old Johnny clips

[@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.

[@peg202xo7]

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

[@karenslater9869]

He seem to have a legitimate love for these animals.

[@cretan982]

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

[@ikybaiiki]

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

[@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.

[@mariahewitt1841]

I miss Johnny Carson so much it hurts 😪

[@elizabethhestevold1340]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@vickilindberg6336]

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

[@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!

[@secretariatgirl4249]

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

[@suelong9896]

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

[@ronaldo101000]

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

[@gusbeau1]

Beautiful creatures . Enjoying them on Mountain Men !

[@daisymae1963]

Oh I love Johnny Carson this one's a killer

[@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.

[@firewings4742]

I loved Johnny carson

[@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.

[@balerjohnson3099]

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

[@psw4763]

Loved Joan bringing animals on the show

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@danyf3116]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@Angle86]

They r such gorgeous looking creatures

[@rysmith9433]

PurpleGS

[@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!!

[@tambrosia]

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

[@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.

[@pattibrooks1907]

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

[@w4cky7]

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

[@malikadebbah3343]

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

[@jimdep6542]

The baby mountain lion was pretty neat too.

[@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

[@craigmclean8260]

The cat, upon spotting the mechanical rabbit was like, "What the hell is that?! A bedroom slipper on wheels?!"

[@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.

[@sharongarman2658]

Beautiful

[@janebook294]

what a Beautiful creature !!!!

[@timholt9948]

Loved it when things were so simple

[@brottarnacke]

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

[@stevedoster2222]

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[@RadicalCaveman]

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!

[@truthcantbesilenced4533]

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

[@carlawalker7752]

I can still hear ed mcman..yes Johnny yes that's right sir yes..hahaha.cool old days for sure 😎

[@jamie2005314]

I like the baby Mountain lion it is soooooooooo cute.

[@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.

[@sevadaj]

Johnny was the best!!!

[@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!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️... 🤣🤣🤣....

[@notsosilentmajority1]

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

[@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.

[@ES-mc3cc]

Beautiful kitty.

[@tommoclement]

Beautiful baby.

[@flagal519]

My God, he was SO FUNNY....

[@LittleVidds]

Johnny Carson and Conan O'brien are just unmatched.

[@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.

[@sharongoldsberry5405]

I love 💕 the animals most, thank you 😊

[@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!

[@WelshKnight1066]

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

[@adamhaas3168]

Carson...The Best

[@LaserRanger15]

Gorgeous cat

[@studinthemaking]

Carson was so funny off the cuff.

[@jeromehoffman4838]

Jojo

[@funnybonesbuck1745]

Such a cute critter

[@LittleLulubee]

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

[@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

[@jensmom604]

Sweet kitty!

[@sherryfarris6179]

I'm waiting for the stare down

[@rogerdeese4197]

Yeah me too, but still a beautiful creature

[@rogerdeese4197]

God has created some beautiful animals, take the tiger, so pretty, but dangerous

[@rogerdeese4197]

For all those who may be struggling with life, depression, out what ever may be hurting you today, take heart, the good of heaven and earth loves you palms 139:17-18, how precious also are your thoughts to're oh God! How great is the sum of them.18-if I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; when I wake I'm still with you

[@hansvonschlader8227]

+roger deese ....God didn't create anything you brainwashed idiot. He is from a book,

[@rysmith9433]

Thanks.

[@shoqwavebeats8745]

I just love the way animals never cooperate on live t.v shows

[@dopeblacktherapist]

She still has her spots :) I think she was too distracted by the people to get into hunt mode