Carson Lecture 2011: Bob Uecker

[@srcastic8764]

Bob Ueker is a national treasure. He brings smiles to people everywhere he goes and can hold the attention of whatever crowd he is asked to face. He is 88 years old as of the time I’m writing this, 9/3/2022, and is still working hard as the Milwaukee Brewers play by play announcer. I hope he has many more years of happy life! Bob, you truly belong on the FRONT ROW!!

[@pittsford1]

Anyone who can make me laugh out loud and as many times is truly a national treasure. Kudos.

[@kevincody8391]

in order to appreciate the good seats you've gotta spend some time in the worst. there's no bad seats

[@HardRockMiner]

To realize that Johnny has been off the air now for just as long as he was on makes me feel both sad and very old. Nobody has ever, or will ever again, gather and entertain so many whole families the way Carson did. This man was THE MAN. Thanks for the memories, Johnny.

[@NobodyUR]

Cause for a lot of folks understanding some minorities had a bad time. the 70s (before me) , 80s and 90s were just better times. Internet is convenient but has ruined the family unit as well as just how folks interact overall. Ironic I’m stating this on the internet I know. I just assume the internet was the turning point it’s all I can think of. It may have been mobile phones. Both I was a teenager when they became prevalent. Weird how sometimes convenience produce negative effects. I’d hate to grow up in the time our kids are.

[@williammock7932]

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[@bethbartlett5692]

Just feel blessed, cause we were, for having been here while they were: Johnny, Frank, Dean, Don Rickles, Debbie Reynolds, Keeley Smith ... They were great friends and great professionals ... There will be another fabulous era, course it may require us to do a return. But that's how this gig works. Best Thoughts and Happy New Now's ... ✨ Beth

[@nickdanger4795]

He's still airing and getting laughs in syndication and his shows will probably be considered a zeitgeist of the times when people look back from long into the future. How lucky they will be. Maybe good comedy and real humor will be back in style by then.

[@alan30189]

Two very unique and wonderful men, Johnny Carson and Bob Uecker! RIP, Johnny.

[@wendylabonte9330]

Bob was equally funny as Johnny to me...it is really sad such great comedians will never again walk the earth...it was a great honor to have seen them both...

[@charlescalvert8273]

Bob is a great man and comedian. A great observer of life...glad we were able to appreciate him.

[@JacquelineKuttaineh]

It's way too early for any sane person to be AWAKE but anytime you all want to go reminiscing about the good old days, it's okay by me. Thanks especially to Bob and everyone involved in the commercials dealing with the kids... cerebral palsy and the Importance of being Earnest And honestly, aw Thanks so very mucho gracias. THOSE little Slumdog Baby bosses grew Up alright I guess. Later love ya, and yes Virginia I mean yew too ... Jackie Kuttaineh out

[@luishumbertovega3900]

Bob Uecker's deadpan delivery made him one of the best guests Johnny had in the Tonight Show, the self deprecating way the told those stories about his 'successful' career as s player was so funny he had Johnny and the audience in stitches. Uecker is an original, so glad Johnny had him over a hundred times at the show making us laugh, and his hilarious speech at Cooperstown in 2003 is a must see for every baseball fan.

[@stevedandy973]

Johnny Carson was - and STILL IS - the ABSOLUTE KING of Late Night.

[@williamdavis8161]

1st heard Bob Uecker on the radio. He had been traded to the Cardinals, it was raining, Harry Caray interviewed him just to fill air time, it was the funniest rain delay ever.

[@stevenumphlett6730]

This is a gem from my youth I am glad to understand just how great everything was and so miss how really simple things were..

[@bethbartlett5692]

We were so spoiled for so long. I miss him on TV every night, but I so appreciate having been here while they were, Johnny, Frank, Dean, Don Rickles, Debbie Reynolds, Keeley Smith ... so many great talents, so many good friends, and I enjoyed them, in person and on TV. I've been blessed ... We've were blessed, it was a really great era. There will be great era's again ... . Believe ✨

[@srcastic8764]

My memory of Carson was watching with my grandfather. My dad never watched anything with me. But whenever I went to my grandfather’s, who I was extremely close with, we would always watch Carson together. Always. Every night. And Grandaddy would laugh at Carson’s jokes like he was hearing something only he and I could hear and laugh like he wasn’t supposed to be watching the show so my Grandmother couldn’t hear. So every time I see Carson or even hear his name, it takes me back to Grandaddy, who I miss desperately.

[@stevedandy973]

There will NEVER BE another Johnny Carson.

[@tommclarty17]

Steve Dandy or a Bob Uecker.

[@monmixer]

sure won't, there will never be another you either or me for that matter.

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@monmixer, nor your writer.

[@milosterwheeler2520]

Anyone who doesn't love Bob Ueker has something seriously wrong with them. He never fails to make me laugh and feel that I am on his side. I wish he were in my family so I could hear his stories around the table every Thanksgiving.

[@glenngrinter6818]

Bob’s HOF speech had the Hall of Famers crying they were laughing so hard.😁⚾️

[@kaptainkanada4363]

Johnny was THE great American showman! NOBODY anywhere, before or since, comes near to his genius in running what was, in essence, a variety show. I miss that guy every single day.

[@drewsboos16]

I'm so glad I live in Wisconsin i get to listen to uecker for every brewer game.

[@cowboysfan782008]

I was born at Milwaukee Memorial and lived in Port Washington the first 6 years of my life, then to Cedar Rapids Iowa, then to Dallas Texas, and then to So Ca where I've been for over 40 years. My parents met in College at Oshkosh and my mom was from Beloit and my dad from Waukesha, and all of my relatives still live their. WI is a great state with the nicest ppl! Back when the Sopranos was big around 2007 or so on utube I saw a clip/video called Sopranos PW style, and it was a funny pun on the Sopranos and the PW was Port Washington, and I watched it, and the green house my family lived in from late 1971 through the summer of 1974 was in it which blew me away, and I confirmed the address with the guy that posted the video. Was just a trip seeing your early childhood home on youtube!

[@johngordon3854]

I wish I could listen to Bob too!!!

[@waynermareno1081]

Thanks Bob for the many many great games I was blessed to hear over the many years by none other. I grew up with Gillespie & Walsh with Braves. Then came Brewers and Ueck. Eucker of course. Merle & Bob as well.but none were like the great Mr Baseball, * Bob Eucker *

[@theolamp5312]

Mr Uecker is so much like Johnny Carson. Deadpan delivery and great timing.

[@mariajohnson7963]

When Johnny Carson passed away, so did late night comedy. I go back and watch his programs and they were great.

[@rickslair7557]

I remember lying in bed with my wife, at the time... now ex, watching Johnny's last show. We both were in tears knowing we wouldn't ever see him on his show again. He was such an integral part of our late night as we went to sleep, when it was done we had to search for another late night show. And even though some, even most, shows were good, there just wasn't anyone like him. Many hosts watched and learned a lot from Johnny and even if they were a better host or had a better show, none of them were " The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson".

[@pedenmk]

Yeah MARIA. There was only one Johnny Carson. I can watch him over and over.

[@cfrac22]

I don’t know. Trump provided so much comedy during his dreadful presidency. Hard to believe that it was real.

[@randymeyer6482]

@@cfrac22 wait until the ugly truth about Xiden is spread abroad...your eyes should be opened then...

[@alan30189]

@@rickslair7557 in case you didn’t know it, there is a Johnny Carson KZbin channel, where you can watch segments and even full episodes of the The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson. So, you can lay in bed with your new wife and watch those! 😂😉 Cheers!

[@tami5233]

johnny carson is my favorite ....! excellent timing, self deprecation, and curiosity about his guests.............

[@fuzzyflick9905]

The Curiosity is what Hit me 👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🙏🙏

[@kenmichener8439]

Yeah I watch them in late seventies it wasn't good was he drinking was he drugging I don't know but the late 70s not good

[@007gunlogo]

Oh my god...I had forgotten how much I love Bob Uecker! A supremely funny man.

[@robbie9144]

I slept on the second floor. I would lean on the top of the stairs to watch Johnny. My favorite memories.

[@dougfaulls7918]

Carson was simply the best, and he did it with such ease. No one comes close, and no one ever will.

[@mjphoto45]

He was also a jerk in real life

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@mjphoto45, was anyone commenting about his real life, offstage stuff, Mark? Ok? Slowly put down your Aricept and step away..

[@plane_guy6051]

​@@mjphoto45 -- His 2nd wife Joanne thought he was a very good person and blamed her medical condition (hypoglycaemia) for their breakup. I think any negative stories that are out there are most likely bs or at least exaggerated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXSwqn2Blr-NhNU

[@jazzfan1201]

@@mjphoto45 No, Mark, YOU'RE a jerk in real life.

[@DBEdwards]

The videos of Johnny shown here are just adorable and special. Very wonderful

[@rickslair7557]

And another thing I'm just so grateful for living in this day and age where we can pull up any show or person with the touch of a finger. We are so lucky to have that... what a thing we take for granted, yet try taking someone's cell or tablet... that's an act of REAL war!!!

[@colkidglen8802]

I do miss him. The show, the jokes and information. I am 78 now, from Nebraska. Went through Norfolk on time just because he had lived there. I hope his kids and ex-wives are doing well.

[@unclegeemus]

We moved out of Iowa to PNW when I was 14 but my freshman football coach played at Nebraska and was tough but a nice fellow I remember and had an 'N' hat. I honestly forgot Carson was from there nobody really mentions it, as you might expect.

[@danieldroukis5431]

Bob Uecker is one of the funniest guys I have ever watched and he's not even a comedian. He has a great sense for telling funny stories. Doesn't happen much in sports.

[@stephenviesti5066]

His timing is incredible.

[@trock6577]

It’s hard to believe he could come up with this hilarious stuff on the spur of the moment but he did it. What a treasure for 60 years.

[@nancyhowell4505]

I saw the Ed Ames episode when I was in my early teens, in the 60's, wildly, shockingly, hilarious! I've seen it many times since when Johnny showed favorites of his, and on the specials. Still enjoy it!

[@johncaputo5538]

I saw it too so I assume it was a Fri show. Most popular night. Easier to be up late. Later years he stopped doing Fri. NBC played reruns or might have had a guest host. He also invited great people to guest host. Top notch!

[@lonniethomas2649]

Bob Uecker is priceless! And there is no one like Johnny.

[@alanaadams7440]

I worked with Ueukers sister she always talked a lot about him and loved him a lot

[@NobodyUR]

Don’t find a lot of self deprecating folks these days. They hold their ego too high of value. It’s worth more than a laugh and modesty to themself

[@Hooozyer]

Bob is funny because he knows what makes him happy. He is a genius.

[@pswan79]

Love this guy and loved him on Carson!

[@warmwxrules]

This guy is what makes America great.

[@michaelharrington75]

Trump makes America great again.

[@michaelward9880]

He certainly is the kind of guy that makes America great. A real national treasure.

[@wylieroth3145]

​@@michaelharrington75 Moron

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

"I'd just wait until it stopped rolling then go pick it up." You KNOW what's coming, but it still makes you laugh. lol

[@rogerquiett659]

My dad was a professor and his lectures were like a Carson monolog. He kept everyone's attention the entire class if it was an hour, or a 3 hour night class. His mannerisms, his delivery. His sport coats and ties. Just dry quick wit. He was voted teacher of the year 6 times but only awarded twice. The university president said he couldn't give it every time he won the vote or everyone would quit teaching. Every day was like being in Johnny's living room

[@MrChrispy777]

I lived in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and was at the Allentown Fair in the late summer of '72, and heard Johnny performing at the Grandstand. He mentioned, many times, on his show, how much he appreciated that night, and the reception he got. Reminds me of Billy Joel, who was impressed with the crowd's reception, enough to write a song about our town.

[@wylieroth3145]

I'm from Emmaus and was there in '72 at the age of 13. We moved to MT in '75. Most of my kin folk are in Bucks county, Allentown and Bethlehem.

[@richardpoplis6777]

Without a doubt.. Johnnie was an icon.... hed will always be remembered

[@Dad44315]

So I'm thumbing through KZbin and Johnny Carson lectures kind of caught my eye. So curiously stopped and listen to the first couple minutes and then skip forward to the lectures. Who do I see? Bob Uecker, Now normally I wouldn't equate Bob Uecker and lectures in the same sentence. And in my mind I could hear the audience laughter along with Johnny Carson And it occurred to me, this makes sense after all. Anyone who knows who Bob Uecker and his style of Comedy Can appreciate what I'm talking about. Thank you Johnny Carson,,, "I think"...LOL

[@Aegirak]

When I was a child my parents wouldn’t let me stay up and watch The Tonight Show. We had a 1ft X 1ft square register vent that was supposed to help bring heat from the fireplace to heat my room. But most of the time we didn’t run the fireplace so I would remove the grate from the top and watch Johnny upside down. 😂

[@richardpoplis6777]

What a great guest Bob Ueker... was on the Johnnie Carson show... they both were the best

[@Aegirak]

Uecker

[@winterXgames4]

I see Bob Uecker all the time. I just took a picture with him today!

[@hattorihanzo2275]

I've heard he's a recluse and avoids interaction as much as possible from multiple sources. I assume your job gives you access?

[@fredrickdavis1302]

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[@winterXgames4]

@@hattorihanzo2275 lol I didn’t even see this until now, but yes my job is within the media so it does give me access. Although in 2018 I was able to go to spring training in Arizona, and I had a pretty long conversation with Bob Uecker which was interesting. But anyways, yeah Bob usually likes to avoid interactions for the most part. When I was at spring training some fan came up to him and asked him to sing his baseball for his moms birthday, and Bob politely declined. And then the fan got mad, but Bob had to get up to the booth. I don’t think he always does this, but I also don’t think he is required to always interact with fans. If you think about it he is an older guy now and just wants to do his job and then go back home. But that’s just my guess.

[@Delphius-]

What a life Bob's lived. His mind is still strong in 2023. Amazing life!

[@robertroberto2487]

David Letterman,Jay Leno,Could Never, Ever Feel Johnny Carson Big Shoes.

[@allrise3056]

I remember my Dad saying that Johnny was the only person who could always get the better of Don Rickles. The ONLY person. That has stayed with me.

[@ronhamilton801]

He was nuts no Johnny Carson it was good okay all kinds of junk files are phones at Mar-A-Lago

[@kyleneruhle5168]

this was before my time. and I fell into this. i love Don Rickles and enjoyed watching Carson for the first time.. can't imagine how funny these two were going off the cuff. had to have been an amazing show. im gonna find these two guys together

[@michaelward9880]

Johnny Carson + Bob Uecker = Too much fun.

[@michaellemen367]

The Very worst part of this show was that everyone spoke of Johnny Carson in the past tense. With people like Johnny Carson I think we don't ever think of them dying. We all (want ) to believe he'll live forever and of course no one does . I don't think there was ever anyone on television who brought more laughter into my life than he did . God I miss him !

[@kenmichener8439]

Don't forget Bob Hope Don Rickles and Johnny they should have their own Mountain maybe even Bob Uecker

[@kkampy4052]

I tear up when i watch these because it reminds me of how much I miss Johnny..

[@rodyates4771]

I could listen to Bob for hours.

[@robertszvetics210]

i wish somebody would upload some more uecker tonight shows

[@wookinooki9023]

Ed Ames is still alive as of 2022. so are Bob Uecker and Doc Severinsen.

[@kellyhiggins4234]

I am very lucky to have grown up with Johnny & Ed loved them both . Good night Mrs. Calabash wherever you are....💜

[@StortWeldingCoLLC]

One of the VERY BEST,BB ANNOUNCER, Like SCOTTER, AND BILL WHITE,, IF YA DIDNT KNOW!!!!,There was a Baseball Game,,, Gretest story Tellers,, Bob Uecker,, Miss Him Where we could Here Him in CT!!!!!,,,, 5 THUMBS UP!!! Thanks,,

[@kolasom]

I think Johnny Carson was the best ever .... but I have one bad memory of him. In 1979, returning from 3 years overseas, my wife and I toured the studio in Burbank. At one point Johnny came out of a door, saw us all, and did a 180 right back in the door. The tour guide said "We won't see him again. He doesn't like tourists". What a dick. We had shared an airport tram with Chill Wills 3 years earlier and he was the nicest, most gracious man ever!

[@jackwillis6867]

Bob Uecker was on Johnny Carson,Johnny asked what of shape he was in,Uecker said if I'm on 1st base and someone hits a HR i can make it all the home without stopping. I like the hidden ball trick to.

[@jeanbray558]

Always enjoyed Bob U. when he was on The Tonight Show

[@tmcge3325]

Bob Uecker is a Legend! The end.

[@richardpoplis6777]

The greatest ad commercial of all time... great memories...

[@robertsprouse9282]

The "Front Rooow" spot where Uke ends up in the nosebleeds and barks at the umpire from like the next zipcode in his seat: HE MISSED THE TAG!! I fall out of the recliner everytime..

[@Burnsengine]

That was my "hidden ball" trick..... omg- I'm on the floor laughing!!! hahahaha Thanks for posting this!

[@noherohere1]

Moments written in stone / this has been magical.........Thank you

[@larrypatterson3839]

With a totally unselfish sense of humor like that, how possibly on Earth could he NOT be one hell of a super duper nice guy!!

[@PaulStatz-xl3em]

I loved it when he had Charlie Weaver on talking about real tiny Ozarks town's and these town's were also in Beetle Bailey the cartoon

[@glorianelson6468]

No body like johnny. He could make you laugh and never say a word. Just a look could crack me up.

[@attylee]

Bob is a national treasure.

[@RandyFelts2121]

Old Milwaukee. "The beer that made Milwaukee famous" as the old ad slogan goes. Well as the story goes Mill Fammy was with his team in Milwaukee pitching. The night before he was at the bar drinking Old Milwaukee. He got pretty drunk. It was an early game, and when he took the mound he was still very much inebriated. He kept walking batter upon batter till his team couldn't catch up. After the game the press guy ask one of the Milwaukee players wondering why Mil Fammy kept walking you guys. The player answered and said, "I heard that he was drinking Old Milwaukee last night and was still drunk on the mound so I reckon that that's the beer that made Mill Fammy walk us."

[@earltrombley7646]

Bob Uecker is hillarious. Carson was on from the time I was 14 to 44. Sometimes would switch to Cavett to try to feel smart. But; always went back to Carson.

[@robertsprouse9282]

The Late nite Mensa hour would always make me feel smart, or dumb.

[@janvanveelen]

So did I! Great memories.

[@coolmoodee]

I miss the good ole days of Johnny..... TV sucks today !

[@dianeoliver7521]

I was laughing all throughout this interview..

[@MarkManning-b5d]

Wow how this makes me 😊 my.base ball and remember the the best of men Johny Carson. God bless baseball. For love of the game. Two true Americans. God bless you 2. How are young ones ll could get a laugh smile and Open there minds watching this.

[@malcolmmarson]

Those were the days My Friends. Mr. Baseball still makes me laugh enough though I've watched a lot of the same jokes. It's in his delivery as a Performer and as a Person. All around would agree he was a Good Guy.

[@tigergreg8]

I never realized how funny this guy could be. He's good.

[@ronhamilton801]

Yup it's true

[@ianrsigel]

Thank you for the download. I'm 59 and 'grew-up' with Johnny. I enjoyed all the clips included with the lecture. My only criticism; the interviewer and MC all sounded like they were on heavy doses of Valium.

[@robertsprouse9282]

They weren't?

[@chevypreps6417]

Bob Uecker is still alive. He is 88. His joke about the coach telling him most of us wear the athletic protector on the inside of our uniform is primo Uecker. I remember watching him on Johnny's show way back when.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

When Bob Uecker was a minor league prospect the team told him they were sending him to a winter league to improve his abilities and when he stepped down from the plane he was in Greenland 😅. He received some bats he ordered from Louisville Slugger and instead of his signature the lumber inscription read For Display Only 😊. After retiring as an active player they offered him a job as a Second Base Coach 😂. What a guy !!! ⚾

[@distantandvague]

Conan's thoughts on making your father laugh is so on point.

[@unclegeemus]

Dude how is This Possible? Every time you think he's serious it hits the fan again and I'm cry bellowing out loud.

[@strussman]

Thank you!!!!!

[@crankybuzzard6867]

RIch...... just plain rich!!! Thanks for the memories!!

[@jmizeski]

This was a very nice video. Thank You.

[@jackwillis6867]

I had a baseball card of Bob Uecker, they were great to take a closepin put it in my bicycle. Of course I'm kidding but I did have his card.

[@zminvestllc9919]

ENTERTAINMENT, HOLLYWOOD HAS CHANGED SO MUCH. THEY CAN MAKE HOLLYWOOD A PARKING LOT NOW AND JUST PLAY RE-RUNS FROM THE PAST WOULD BE MUCH BETTER.

[@marksamuelsen3202]

My Dad and I would watch Johnny Carson occasionally and it was the highlight of my early teens to spend time with my father watching Johnny. We both would laugh and it brought me closer to him. I loved my Dad but he was a little cold and I realized early on that he just was that way.. It made me feel bad knowing that this part of my life was over when I realized after being drafted by the ARMY that my dad & I would never sit in our den and not watch Johnny again. Damn! How could I fix that? I finally realized I couldn’t do that ever again so I got pissed. Did what ever I could….it worked.. I wanted to be in the MIX…..BS IT NEVER WORKED OUT.

[@kenmichener8439]

Sorry mate better luck next time God bless

[@dianeoliver7521]

enjoyed this

[@davidmeabrod9059]

Thank you so much!!!

[@salmonella4u]

You know when you feel old, when even Johnny's replacement has retired, for a while now.

[@timlabell]

I'm 67 years old. I never benefited from Johnny Carson. How could a young man like Conan have benefited??? what did I miss?? don't get me wrong I enjoyed Johnny carson and his show. I give him 1/2 inch. Nebraska ties.😊😊😊😊

[@johnstrange1382]

Good night but never goodbye RIP Johnny .

[@Dochowie171]

There will never be another like him.

[@macmcleod1188]

Craig Ferguson feels closest to Carson to me. He's relaxed, loose, has good timing, and his guests are having fun (sometime tremendous fun) and not shilling the latest product. Like Carson, he just seems relaxed. He's more vulgar than Carson but Carson was very racy within the constraints of his time.

[@richardcook6284]

This man is great

[@mistermister2085]

Uecker has an amazing memory.

[@michaelbichanich]

Uecker is the best

[@allrise3056]

Always such a classy dresser. He exudes health, to me. And love, of course.

[@unclegeemus]

He obviously was smart and invested early in first rate Taylors to match the Statue of his looks, jawline, studly hair and overall Presence.

[@snakeguy76]

Uecker can still make those outfits look good.

[@robertsprouse9282]

He borrowed them from Lindsey Nelson.

[@1Cruzer4u]

Funny Oh My Goodness The UuuK, The Miller Lite Commercials. The Tonight Show Appearances. LOL Wrestlemania Commentary. ☆☆☆☆☆ A True American Pop Culture Sports Icon..

[@accordtermite]

Bob talks about Phil Niekro at 46:00. Bob says he returned to catch for the Atlanta Braves to "save Joe Torre the embarrassment of doing it".

[@billycam1957]

For the "Johnny Carson Theater" ....I hope in subsequent presentations they get the SOUND/production values together. you couldn't spend $100 and get another camera or sound guy in Lincoln??? ....maybe a 2.3 camera shoot?

[@Nana1007]

Bob Uecker was a past recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, emblematic of excellence in broadcasting (he is still Play-by-Play voice of the Milwaukee Brewers)...ironically, the less-than-talented ballplayer is in the Hall of Fame as announcer...he's pretty damn good!

[@francisdeleo9781]

Whats up with those chairs

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

Americans are so generous. It’s in their DNA

[@CABINDAD]

Love you ueck. Milwaukee born and bred for 69 years. #thisismycrew

[@Jdeneik]

Uecker was so funny!

[@timeless_realm]

I must be in the front row!