George Carlin Makes His 105th and Final Appearance | Carson Tonight Show

[@Tav57]

George was so incredibly dryly funny. And you can see how much Johnny loved him. Such a great selection!

[@bryanyankulov3162]

It's August 2024. I have and will always be a fan of both Johnny Carson & George Carlin.

[@chriskappert1365]

It's not so much what George sayes , it's the way he sayes it . That voice , tonation , timing .... ......just superb !

[@omarmahfouz5599]

Its what he says as well. In his own words. George came across a triptych by Arthur Koestler that had 3 creativity panles consisting of 1-Jester (funny jokes, 2-Poetic (fascinating words) and 3-Philosphy (ideas behind what he says). Carlin had mastered all 3 and that shaped his comedy style.

[@danielgaskell5490]

Simply, you liked his delivery!

[@mackpines]

Where are you when we need you George? The endless material he would have with the country the way it is now. A legend deeply missed. RIP

[@naayou99]

Exactly... There is no crazier time than this. He would have plenty of materials. In the darkest nights, the moon is dearly missed.

[@paolo-n2000]

6 feet under...I'm sure there's a Gen Z comedian out there with Carlan chops! 🤣

[@domorehilton5476]

So true

[@dawnoceanside7300]

You need MORE entertainment?? 🤭🤣

[@shaystern2453]

he was not political

[@matthewmehegan3475]

George Carlin is so needed in this day and age.

[@StudioDaVeed]

Dave Chappell is a good replacement.

[@kenvarnold3659]

Amen to that!

[@claytonwillis8474]

Careful what you wish for. Someone might try and bring him back through AI

[@geralddowns6131]

@@claytonwillis8474 They already have. It's on Twitch.

[@joes9954]

@@claytonwillis8474Actually someone did recently. I tried listening to it and...no.

[@mikethebeginner]

I miss Johnny too. One embodiment of a more civilized time in America.

[@felixmadison5736]

George Carlin, I'm 75 years-old now, and BOY, does our country, and the world miss you. We need you more and more with each passing day. Rest in peace to the funniest man I ever heard.

[@gwendyfrary1807]

💞

[@thelawnmoerman]

His style and spirit live on in comedians like Chris Porter and many others

[@oatis053]

Carlin was more than just a comedian; he was a philosopher who used comedy as a way of looking at and describing the different aspects of our human condition!

[@felixmadison5736]

@@oatis053 Exactly right!

[@Mrvictorfernandes]

May 13th, 1992... Carlin had celebrated his 55th birthday the day before he taped this appearance, and Carson had one more week of hosting the Tonight Show before retiring indefinitely...

[@chuckberlin4605]

Wow!! 😢

[@jordanbarnett7247]

Crazy to think this era wrapped up 7 months before I was even born

[@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380]

I guess he didn't appear on Jay leno's era

[@joes9954]

@@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380Carson was definitely not happy with how NBC replaced him. Letterman was who Carson really wanted to follow in his footsteps. NBC brass thought better and put Leno in and Carson never forgave NBC and never appeared on the network again, even for a big network anniversary special they begged him to attend. The only time Carson appeared on TV, after retiring was on Dave’s CBS show calling in or pre- taped bits culminating in a shocking walk on where the applause was so intense, Carson was never able to get out one word. He sat at Dave’s desk and tried to calm the crowd down and just as they were starting to, Carson had second thoughts, stood up and exited stage right. The clip is on You Tube and you need to see it.

[@terrynordal3490]

Hard to comprehend that Carson has been dead for 15 yrs.

[@mr.mikeyg.5282]

Rest In Peace, Johnny and George. ❤️🙏 Sure miss you both.

[@derithross8314]

😢

[@stigtuneback1966]

both legends and icons HUGE those two , cornerstones both of them .

[@williammann9477]

105 times, that's amazing. George was the best.

[@kirkmcgee1]

He hated God and Christ and is suffering in Hell now.

[@larrygrebler5054]

@@kirkmcgee1While true, that doesn't mean he wasn't funny.

[@kirkmcgee1]

I can't argue with that.@@larrygrebler5054

[@artthomas8017]

​@@kirkmcgee1 No, he was against organized religion. There's a big difference.

[@vika0194]

@@artthomas8017No he was against religion. Rightfully so.

[@samludu5916]

I so miss George Carlin. He' someone whose insight we could use right now.

[@kirkmcgee1]

He hated God and Christ and is suffering in Hell now.

[@Joshonthenet]

He’

[@Rob-metoo527]

​@@kirkmcgee1That's funny because there's absolutely 0 evidence that Christianity was ever moral. It's a history book you never read...

[@kirkmcgee1]

@@Rob-metoo527 A true Christian will be the first to admit they are sinners in need of a savior. Christians aren't perfect but they are forgiven through trusting in Christ. You can't be "moral" enough to enter Heaven. Eternal life is a free gift and the giver is Christ. The catch is you have to accept and receive the gift. Most people are too proud to admit they need saving.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@kirkmcgee1 You're *really* dumb. 🤦‍♂

[@shackdaddy7106]

I wish that George Carlin was still around today. His point of view is sorely missed in this country.

[@hdogg00]

100% agree! I think that to myself often.

[@kentduryea7109]

In 1999 George Carlin in an interview with Tom Snyder on the Late Show said he lived for disasters. Two years later 9-11 must have made him very happy. Carlin was a sick jerk.

[@September2004]

To God??!! 😁

[@kevinlewis808]

@@kentduryea7109 So an indirect comment 2 years before a disaster and you connect Carlin to that? it's a stretch at best.

[@Lamtitude]

@@kentduryea7109he infamously scraped an entire 1hr special because of 9/11.

[@megatruth2546]

Saw Carlin on stage around 2003 - just about fell out of my seat I was laughing so hard. Great performer, comedian and philosopher.

[@ctheflower7818]

Amazing Talented Wise Man, ahead of his time ♥️🕯♥️

[@WaterShowsProd]

He was always of his time. That's what made him so poignant and funny, and why he remained so across five decades.

[@maxpower6765]

George was always subdued when he was on prime time. He was much more in tune when he was live ✌🏼❤️

[@mattbosley3531]

He had to be more subdued on network. They couldn't air the stuff he did on stage. He could only be himself on cable, on his HBO specials.

[@greatriffishere]

Yeah, George had to hold back because he wasn't on cable tv. Also being on the Carson show has a way of subdueing people threw nerves@@mattbosley3531

[@oambrosia]

The fact he could do both successfully is just further testament to his genius.

[@mikebennett7261]

George was truly one of a kind.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

*Everyone* is one of a kind.

[@tralyn1026]

The man, the myth, the legend! Mr. George Carlin❤

[@LadyHeathersLair]

I am nostalgic for both George and Johnny.

[@tinaroberts5858]

Greatest comedian of all time! Better than all the rest!

[@horaceball5418]

what about bobcat:?

[@davidempey8980]

nah i disagree. i'd say he's one of the best though.

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

100% agree! Nobody was better than him!

[@fourthtunz]

Pryor

[@markbirchette8740]

Carlin was a philosopher who told jokes. 🙏🏻

[@kirkmcgee1]

He hated God and Christ and is suffering in Hell now.

[@vika0194]

@@kirkmcgee1Idiot. First of all which god? The one you believe in or one of the thousands hindus believe in? Which ones? He was before his time. He knew what idiotic ideology religion is. Just stop and think about it. You actually believe some guy built a boat with thousand of animals inside it. And that earth is 6000 years old…

[@s0mveraa]

Fool, he prolly brought more to god then most preachers, quiet down and pray more.@@kirkmcgee1

[@Joshonthenet]

@@kirkmcgee1that’s so rad that you’ve already died and know with 100% certainty that an afterlife actually exists. Cool. Very neat!

[@kirkmcgee1]

@user-of9qq6op5u Carlin said that God does not exist. That is hateful, like saying your wife or husband does not exist. God said that the only sin that cannot be forgiven is the sin of unbelief; "For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God."

[@charliefoxtrot7219]

I saw Carlin in concert at my university in 1990. He did not disappoint. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see him perform live, not Memorex.

[@sven_86]

miss both these guys so much! It was a different era folks.

[@thegravellesstraveled2320]

I was a police officer in a small northwest New Jersey town. Before George Carlin would do his HBO Special he would try his material out at a local high school. His agent would call up our police station and request two officers to stand by behind the curtains in case anything happened. Before the show he walked over and shook our hands. His agent/driver said that "Once the show was over George is heading right to the car and we are following you to the highway to get back to the interstate." My partner and I got a picture with him. After the show was over, we escorted George and his driver back to the interstate, pulled over, and waved them past us. George was halfway leaning out of the passenger car window screaming, "Thanks fuckers!" And if you don't believe me, I'll send you the picture.

[@derithross8314]

I believe u

[@frogbones1968]

Too cool! Thank you for your service.

[@GRAFRU68]

Can you send us the video of him yelling that

[@skipprice4376]

Now that's funny 😂 This was my only reply to any of the comments.👍

[@SazachaNancySktghaxeeahw-rp5gd]

We believe you but post the picture anyway

[@TheSoundOutside]

Saw Carlin live many moons ago in Portland, Oregon. His observational humor was unparalleled. He is greatly missed.

[@181cameron]

I remember watching this at 14 or 15 years old when it was on, at around midnight (in the spring). Watching this again at age 46... Around midnight in the pre-spring.

[@kimberley-xu8ff]

I was blessed to have seen George Carlin twice in person with my late Dad,also named George. Beautiful memories. Love and miss you Dad and George Carlin. From Canada 🇨🇦 🙏✝️❤️

[@krisstopher8259]

They knew each other for a long time and now both of them have been gone for a long time. I was 11 yrs old in 92, now i'm 43. Time never stops

[@brianbrino4310]

I absolutely loved George Carlin! He is not always on my mind but he was always sooo funny and creative! God Bless his Soul!❤

[@scm0717]

Wow I really miss George Carlin! I forgot about Wonderful Wino. LOVED Hippy-Dippy Weatherman, his appearances on the Flip Wilson show.

[@pearlschoice1988]

Me too! It’s the first thing I think of when George is mentioned. He amazed me even when I was a teen.

[@sethflix]

This world. the USA needs George Carlin now more than ever.

[@stateofdisorder1]

Carlin was a GENIUS!

[@horaceball5418]

he was an atheist which shows a lot of bitterness and lack of common sense

[@garyspence2128]

Perfect for a comedian...

[@dizzotizzo69]

Most ultra successful people are.

[@stateofdisorder1]

@@horaceball5418 alrighty then. God judges not you. Besides, if you ever listened to some of his epic stand ups, you would know he had his finger on society, the government and people to a T. Get past your judgment of others (like god tells you to) and give it a listen.

[@horaceball5418]

I love 95% of George Carlin and was enjoying him when your parents were in Kindergarten! Don't be so easily hurt.@@stateofdisorder1

[@AntM13]

I was born 7 years later in 99’ two men I wish I watched live. Carlin and Carson will always be legends

[@erichvonmolder9310]

George Carlin's wisdom comes up a lot in my life. I'm glad it is still very relevant.

[@DanielCochranSC]

Nice showing. In '92 Carlin was still funny and enjoyable to see/hear/watch. God bless

[@PeaceandLovealways-x6j]

This man was a genius! Love him all those years! He was stained on about everthing! I dont thing there has been anyone that can come close to him in comedy! Hes missed deeply! Peace love and laughter!

[@BillChristen3]

Carlin was a genius. Johnny Carson was the greatest Late Night host of all time. This interview didn't disappoint.

[@jhas727]

I had known of George from the adults as I was in the era of Eddie Murphy Delirious. At 19 my friend and I standing in a video rental store looking for stand up from someone we never heard and came across George Carlin Jammin' in New York. Hooked is an understatement. Literally helped me learn about myself and overcame my fear of speaking. one on one I was fine. More added the faster I retreated. Not what he said, was about how he communicated that captivated me and use of words.

[@timetowakeup6302]

“That's why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.” ~ George Carlin

[@funkster007]

My favorite line from him. So perfect!

[@darylfoster7944]

He turned into an anti-capitalist businessman hater.

[@KungEMuller]

Wow! George Carlin became a major standup legend because of Johnny Carson. Can you imagine anyone doing a bunch of standup gigs all across the country and then appearing on The Tonight Show 105 times today? Absolutely not!

[@kylepodziewski3288]

He went on for thirty years; three times or more a year. He explains that he was on starting in 1960! (That's 32 years for this video!)

[@KungEMuller]

@@kylepodziewski3288 Yeah, but he has mostly appeared with Johnny. That's big!

[@roberthunerberg1509]

Also The Ed Sullivan Show presented George to millions!

[@KungEMuller]

@@roberthunerberg1509 Yes, but that was a primetime show.

[@samsmith4216]

Carlin would have been big with or without the Tonight Show and Johnny Carson. His genius and philosophical insight was to great to go unnoticed.

[@karenleemallonee684]

I loved the glass joke & and the dog named, not Spot, but Stained...lOl!!! 🤣

[@bradparker9664]

It was a dark day when Carlin passed. I remember hearing the news on the radio while in a stark dorm room at the Kansas Highway Patrol Academy (Room G26) for continuing education. Fifteen and a half years and it's like yesterday.

[@benbarletta2927]

George was in a class by himself! He noticed the things that we all knew about, but talked about them. He also was an amazing student of words and their meanings. RIP! So bummed I never got to see him live!

[@AB-uh3qe]

Salute CC, Carson and Carlin top of the mountain❤

[@danawilkes8322]

I remember watching this back when I knew Johnny was winding down his show. Long time ago. WOW!

[@Puzzler-qv2hn]

I miss George, Joan, and Robin SO much!

[@hkshahidi2794]

Two unmatched men of talent and laughs.

[@-C.S.R]

I grew up in Burbank and lived right next-door to NBC Studios. I was just about to turn 12 years old when is aired and I was so upset with Johnny Carson retiring because ever since I could remember I would always see the people lining up to go to the show every day and wanted to go so bad! My mom said there was an age limit and when I was old enough she would take me to see him, I was bummed out that that would never happen:(

[@johnscurich6446]

Still miss Johnny and Uncle George.

[@northhaven2501]

Just Gold!

[@lauradouglass-nq7my]

😅😅😅😂😂😂 omg, hilarious!!!! Love George, hadn't seen this one, rolling 😅

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Long live mr George Carlin !

[@cherylstevens9665]

This is the most serious interview I’ve seen of Carlin.

[@SHIRLEYGiffordCashmanMS]

Great 105th appearance and Stand Up by Carlin on Johnny's Show. Such excellent Comedy! I LOVE his Observations!

[@Taine2]

Brilliant as always.

[@mikeyh0]

His clip about why we need viruses is gold.

[@tonygoldfinger7859]

One of my favorite skits of George Carlin's was when he did a weather report on Ed Sullivan show back in the late sixties. Also did weather reports in some of his live standup. "Today's weather forecast includes a severe pressure center. Now a lot of viewers have written into the station asking what a severe pressure center is." George then points to a location on the weather map of the states. "This is a severe pressure center". 🤣

[@christinadacruz420]

The hippy dippy weatherman

[@elisafrankle8655]

He was great!!😂

[@davidvallone1476]

Genius as he always was..

[@patriciaribaric3409]

Laughter, a good way to start my day.

[@chad2775]

Warren Zevon sure did an incredible George Carlin impression

[@Schlocks]

Can't believe Carlin, Carson & Ed are all gone. Doc is still alive but 97.

[@OhGrowUpPodcast]

I love how he recovers weak jokes by calling them observations and getting a bigger laugh for it lol

[@kylekeller3398]

George Carlin is my favorite Thomas and Friends narrator! 🚂 R.I.P. George Carlin (1937 - 2008) 😭

[@PatrikLowe]

He's my favorite Thomas and Friends narrator too, along with being one of my favorite comedians!

[@artvandalay9642]

God Bless George! Miss both him and Johnny. They’re all in a club. Andy you ain’t in it! No truer words were ever spoken.

[@BrewCityChaser]

One of the few people with an actual genius brain.

[@joemckibben7757]

Three people who I wish were still around: Carlin, Hunter Thompson and Christopher Hitchens.

[@Jeff-zx3eg]

You can tell that Johnny really loved George's acerbic sense of humor

[@MichaelKellems-s9e]

Both of them... incredible talent and so missed!

[@dmacleod3843]

Fortunately, George got to live another 16 years after this "final" appearance.

[@oldwestdude]

Extremely intelligent man insightful and spot on about the issues and humanity he would have made a great President

[@JazTrance]

Bulldog on angel dust 😂 omg I love it

[@scm0717]

🤣🤣🤣

[@josorr]

Johnny's last show was 9 days after this one.

[@777Clash]

2 of the greatest entertainers ever!!

[@karenokeane6461]

My Dad and I saw his stage show back in 1999. Much 'bluer' than his monologue here---LOL----he was hilarious. Great Memory. :)

[@CorySmith-eh6ux]

Saw him in 1997. Still have the Ticket.

[@1sirgrandmastermrkingrober216]

What a perfect program Sir Johnny Sir & Associates have put together for us, it’s amazing it’s priceless, always. Angel man George Carlin….what an outstanding, & hysterically responsible Comedian, entertainer, performer, business person, & mathematician, always man! Lol.😂 This guy keeps track of how many rain drops fall on his heavenly brow, as a rule. Carlin is a great role model for us out here, for such things, & including for valueing & appreciating thing correctly & accurately, always, a guy who values every single rain drop as priceless. Cudos, man. ✌️😇❤️🌈📀🔒🔐

[@judyhalsell9510]

An extremely smart man who told the public the truth and not many really listened. I did and he was right about our “ politicians” and where this country was headed. He was right.A dumbed down nation of sheep.

[@gradywilson9213]

I would love to have seen Carlin 's take on Trump.

[@MyKingdomForAK9]

🕯George Denis Patrick Carlin May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008

[@funnythat9956]

that Johnny Carson Show must have been 3 hours of commercials interrupted by brief breaks of interviews

[@stilllife4u]

George ,one of the great thinkers .

[@tonylombardi4661]

Carlin was right. About everything.

[@dougwilliamson3834]

George for president

[@bak-mariterry9143]

A little too late.

[@miketype1each]

"Hell's breakfast nook"! LOL

[@danmcelhaney5817]

A modern prophet. RIP George

[@SuzanPeters-p4e]

I loved Johnny Carson. My entertainment hero.

[@kenlowe-ca]

I want to know how the pitch meeting went when they were trying to find the host for the PBS kids show Shiny Time Station. After all of the comedy shows he did, that were certainly not kid friendly, ya.... ya... let's get *that* guy to narrate and play Mr. Conductor. 😛 At least he knew the seven words he couldn't say on TV.

[@thehaughtcorner]

Yet for all that, he was great in that role. His Thomas narration was terrific.

[@ThonieB]

4:28 makes me realise we are the ones that made it so big, I love listening to Carlin

[@markeggins890]

Pretty funny and he looks great in the dark blue jacket and black top.

[@anthonygasparini1734]

When TV was at its best! R.I.P.

[@bdflatlander]

Love, love, love George Carlin and boy oh boy do I miss him, his insight and his comedy! This country could have used him back when Trump first decided to get into politics. George would have had a field day with The Orange Buffoon - so much material! RIP George and Johnny - two of the greatest entertainers ever!

[@leonsighdoria1919]

I was 21 years old waiting tables at The Keg restaurant in Bellevue, Washington when this aired. Time flys, it's so unfair how short it is but thank God we get it.

[@j.z.598]

Two legends.

[@marksolomon4248]

Genius. Tonight’s forecast? Dark!

[@ClassicChad]

The last joke you need a dirty mind for. The dog named Stain .... COME STAIN! (Wonders why I explained the joke)

[@adrianrobey7716]

How about remembering a time when an Adult comedian could host a children’s show and everyone loved it. ‘‘Twas definitely a better time.

[@JerryLaForest-o6c]

Loved his mind ❤

[@bentheredonethat-lx6nh]

All 3 are waiting on the judgment. Ed, George, and Johnny. ✔

[@larrygarland3728]

"Come Stains." "I can still hear him calling, come Stains." ... Red Peters.

[@brittscott4673]

I saw Carlin live in New Orleans in 1994 . He was great live . I saw all of Carlin's HBO specials ,but he was fantastic live..