John Wayne Makes a Surprise Walk-On Appearance | Carson Tonight Show

Original Airdate: 01/08/1976
#johnnycarson #thetonightshow #johnwayne

[@sess122]

John Wayne managed to live another 3½ years after this aired. He left us on June 11, 1979 and there won't be another like him or Johnny Carson, ever. RIP, gentlemen.

[@MackBolan1]

Amen. You are so right.

[@scottmoore1614]

Legends, for sure.

[@pixelforge4858]

i was a born a few weeks before his death.

[@2012turok]

He was one of my fav actors of all time. And I agree he was a gentleman.

[@fernandoduran2094]

Two Gentlemen......2 celebrities who came together that night. 2 men with class & and style, which will never be matched 😊

[@michaelsouthward7152]

John Wayne will be always my hero and favourite actor. He was brilliant in The Searchers. The greatest western of all time.

[@odelldaniel7868]

Just watched McClintok over the weekend..

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

Red River

[@anthonyfrew1571]

@@kevinmcconnell3641 He was a far better actor than many give him credit for - he really was

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

@@anthonyfrew1571 I’ve always been a big duke fan, but the man did have his niche. Most of his non western movies were pretty bad, the quiet man being an exception.

[@anthonyfrew1571]

@@kevinmcconnell3641 I live in Ireland -a few miles from Belfast city - The Quiet Man is still fondly remembered and is shown every couple of years on television - I met a doctor who once lived in America and treated him for an illness - he considered John Wayne to be a true gentleman

[@jimmiemercer8930]

Two of the very best! Not long after this aired. Johnny Carson hosted the Academy Awards and presented John Wayne with the lifetime achievement award. John Wayne left and went directly to the hospital. Before he past away he sent Johnny Carson a note telling him how much he appreciated the way he presented him and his kind words. Johnny was speechless simply he received the letter after John Wayne had passed!

[@FrankIsAlwaysRight]

You’re full of horse manure pilgrim. John Wayne died three years after this program aired, Missy.

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Thank you for this. Such an ominous moment.

[@marvndave]

Interesting story but not exactly true. He never won such an award. They were both on that acadamy awards show, as Johnny carson hosted, and John wayne presented an award, but from everything I see, he didn't receive one that night.

[@sueb.8738]

I totally agree!!!! Miss johnny carson. Loved his shows. I dispise the late night shows on now.

[@Benny2Steakz]

Nice story.

[@bigal05171957]

There wouldn't have been westerns without JOHN WAYNE over 100 movies TRUE LEGEND

[@blackwidowsm]

It’s over 200. 205 last count. That’s lot of movies a lot if gems in there.

[@BillyTurner-vb3hf]

True Grit

[@robertpeluso9223]

Good to see these 2 greats again and together…..these guys are sorely missed today ( in my humble opinion)….God I miss those days!

[@minnietrout814]

Was thinking the same: “sorely missed.” Two true Americans from a wonderful era.

[@martinhanley9524]

The Democrats took down John Wayne's Statue and cancelled him at the Sahara Barbara airport - think on that

[@minnietrout814]

@@martinhanley9524 I’d forgotten about that! I’ll add that to my mental list of reasons I despise Democrats.

[@stantheman9072]

@@martinhanley9524 “They” can take down whatever they want. It doesn’t change the fact John Wayne was a great and accomplished man, worthy of legions of devoted fans, and a cultural icon of his own time. “They” have been and forever shall remain nothing.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

@@martinhanley9524 They're just pissed because the John Wayne foundation owns a large part of California and the state government can't get their greedy claws in any of it. He actually says as much in the movie McClintock when he's talking with Stephanie Powers who played his daughter in the movie.

[@rjw8316]

A great person and true American. Not one person today could hold a candle to John Wayne.

[@odelldaniel7868]

Clint Eastwood is the only man,

[@bobcampbell6025]

Amazing ,before I clicked on the reply I said Clint Eastwood who is still alive is the only man who could , I clicked and there it was you practically said the same thing !

[@vascovalente399]

I can think of a few millions.

[@kmoecub]

He avoided being drafted to serve during in WW2 while most of his fellow actors volunteered to go.

[@vascovalente399]

Unlike him thousands today sirved his country in battle.

[@SandiRose2008]

Still love that man to this day!! Both of them!!! John and Johnny!!!

[@threeballedtomcat9380]

Amen to that ! The best of the best, both of them.

[@harleydavidson6851]

Amen Brother! A MUCH NICER Time.

[@threeballedtomcat9380]

@@harleydavidson6851 Yep, even though we were trying to get over Vietnam and Nixon, they were MUCH better days then.....

[@kfiscal01]

When actors and late night comedians weren't woke fools!

[@SandiRose2008]

@@kfiscal01 🤣🤣 Amen!!!

[@jeromerizzo423]

John Wayne, one of the few actors that made you feel proud of being an American.

[@joec6647]

wayne was a big time RACIST

[@jeromerizzo423]

@@joec6647 racism doesn't exist.

[@joec6647]

@@jeromerizzo423 what is wrong with you. get out of your ivory tower

[@jeromerizzo423]

@@joec6647 your lying. Racism is a fake word created by scientists to get people to hate one another.

[@tbessy1963]

Get therapy

[@ronaldleedham4719]

Just shows you how modest some of the greats were. John Wayne, and he honestly didn't want to overstay his welcome. Johnny just rolled with it as the pro he was and it came off as a wonderful surprise for the audience.. Just great to see...sad they're gone.

[@bobsacamano2435]

That impressed the heck out of me too. Johnny would have easily rolled with JW some time. To this day, The Duke is still my all time faviorite actor.

[@davidhopeman3591]

JOHN WAYNE here knows his remaining days on this earth were very few, he went to Carson city the next day to be filmed in his last movie that had the same sort of themes as was occurring in his real life and death....

[@christopherdoff-sotta4441]

@@bobsacamano2435 truly a icon that even though hes gone .. people rememebr him all the time ... RIP DUKE

[@raelimperialak9361]

What a gracious man, a true legend and American hero.

[@thedude4672]

Not my hero. He made movies FFS. He didn't give his life for any greater cause. Now Abraham Lincoln, MLK JR, and Rachel Carson ... they were American heroes

[@johnjacobsen4003]

Lol! He skipped military service, right? Hero? My ass..

[@StephenMacInnis]

Canadian hero too!❤

[@TheDoctor1225]

@@thedude4672 Well bully for you. Please feel free to tell us of all your marvelous accomplishments so that we can bask in your glory, oh anonymous voice on the Internet. I'm sure that by now you've what, cured cancer? Found a way to end famine? Single handedly fought off hordes of invading terrorists? He wasn't your hero. That's your opinion. That and a breath of air will keep you alive for another moment. Big deal. The difference between you two is that he'll be remembered. You won't.

[@briand3837]

Not a hero, an actor playing heroes.

[@stacymoore9836]

I loved the Johnny Carson show!!!! And I’m an enormous fan of John Wayne. This is a treat!

[@20alphabet]

Hope your weight loss efforts are successful.

[@bethe192]

@@20alphabet 😆🤭👋😆

[@20alphabet]

@@bethe192 Lol, it's nice to be appreciated.

[@tdunph4250]

The Duke come on and Carson is as cool as a cucumber. True professional. No one can touch Johnny. The best ever. Gotta love Mr Wayne too. A true American Treasure!

[@SaintFredrocks]

Except for being a racist prick, he was a great guy.

[@Julie-mx8oc]

Aside from the fact that he upstaged a young actress. Kind of selfish.

[@poopdeckpappy2658]

@@Julie-mx8oc Carson stated she was a frequent guest so I’m sure it didn’t kill her career.

[@Julie-mx8oc]

@@poopdeckpappy2658 So why didn’t he walk on when a man was about to come out? Interesting how it’s OK to interrupt a woman who is about to have her career shine for a man who could just spend the rest of his days at his Palm Springs home in mind it’s own damn business. John Wayne wasn’t all that. Everybody in Hollywood especially Hollywood is replaceable!

[@tdunph4250]

@@Julie-mx8oc Just blame it on the, you know, the patriarchy.

[@loucabrattzie9992]

Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and John Wayne made a surprise visit to the tonight show Don Rickles was hosting. When Bob and Bing walked out, the audience applauded. When John Wayne walked out from behind those curtains, there was a standing ovation. John Wayne was and is AMERICA. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 You can find the video here in KZbin it will send chills and goosebumps through your body.

[@tommyhunter1817]

Man I miss John Wayne. The Duke was The Man. Johnny too.

[@melliott333]

Both flawed men, but then who isn't? And both made for the media.

[@Gamevet]

John Wayne is an American treasure and those that tried to tarnish that should be ashamed.

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

One of our leading White Supremacists

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

Well, he was evil

[@jackthomas6952]

@@arriuscalpurniuspisoHe was not. You probably don’t even know the meaning of the word.

[@archie7186]

john Wayne da duke da g.o.a.t.

[@jerryvandyke9216]

@@arriuscalpurniuspiso would you care to explain your statement sir😎🇨🇦

[@patrickscully4786]

My father born in 1937, was a huge John Wayne fan. Given that John Wayne was born in 1907, had already made dozens of films by the time my father was born, and now I'm 55, and still watch JW movies/interviews and clips.. fascinating stuff!

[@johnheinrich6907]

And the Duke actually knew Wyatt Earp in Hollywood

[@gregshock]

John Wayne. That man was supremely confident and yet very kind and respectful, all at the same time. I still love him, all these years later. He is unmatched by any actor, ever.

[@charlesgreen4240]

It's likely that John Wayne knew his days were few at this point, but his grace and humor were still present. His congratulating Carson on the WSJ article meant a lot to Johnny.

[@kalexander20]

The Shootist was released in 76’, so this would have been 75’. He lived another four years after this Carson appearance.

[@jah0524]

Yeah, he lived another 3 years, but he actually doesn't look so good to me here. He appears to be struggling a bit, short of breath, voice a little hoarse, a little uncomfortable.

[@ricoz2016]

@@kalexander20 It says 1/08/76 as the original airdate.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@ricoz2016 january 76, the shottist was released 16 July 1976 (Carson City, Nevada) (premiere).

[@scottknode898]

@@jah0524 John Wayne was a heavy smoker of cigarettes for over 30 years smoking up 3-4 packs a day. He was 67 years old during this time and drank heavily to. He had a cancerous lung and 3 ribs removed in 1964 so lived until 1979 with one lung which he had to take oxygen for rest of his life. He was cancer free until being diagnosed in 1978 with stomach cancer.

[@richardhenry5961]

John Wayne still lives on in his movies, watch them from my collection. The Shootist was and still a classic today with a all star cast. When John Wayne past away, a part of America was lost. R.I.P.

[@oonojoe]

Boy, You got that right Brother.

[@rick3301958]

Indeed!

[@marklilly1890]

Man. John Wayne was absolutely a man's man! It was certainly a sad day when he passed. RIP Mr Wayne.

[@thedude4672]

A man's man? I didn't know that John Wayne was a homosexual

[@TheDoctor1225]

@@thedude4672 Oh look. The resident village idiot who had to come on a video and make "clever" comments about someone long dead in order to flag their ego in a vain attempt to try and hide a sense of inadequacy that's impossible to ignore.

[@Lualualei1980]

People like John Wayne come along in history never to be seen again. Everyone has a father that goes to work and raises them, our fathers are our own personal John Wayne's. A great man with the likes that will never be seen again !! God Bless him

[@markjames7728]

Only on Carson would a star like John Wayne take the time to stop in specifically to say a personal congratulations on a good newspaper article review of "The Tonight Show". It says volumes about both John Wayne and Johnny Carson. That clip made me smile. Thanks for uploading!

[@michaelberry1382]

And even though Johnny was the king of late night…..he rolled with the surprise and would’ve given the Duke all the time he wanted. Showed great deference to Wayne.

[@ronheiser3248]

There has never been an American actor more loved by the people than Duke Wayne. He was a true American Patriot who loved this country, faults and all. We need more like men like him in this country!

[@SandraHof]

I was watching TV when it was announced John Wayne had died. I started crying and just then my boyfriend walked back into our apartment and asked what happened when he saw me crying. I don’t think I have ever shed tears for any other actor who has died. He was one of a kind.

[@michaelholt3222]

I also remember that day as well, june 11, 1979, I was 8 yrs. Old, and had just lost my dad that Christmas, my mom, she took us kids to sea world, in Aurora, Ohio, and we were coming home, and we heard it on the car radio, I was in a shock, and sad, and cried, and all I could think of, was my dad, and John Wayne were together in heaven

[@charlieyellowstone8248]

I remember I was an A&W stand with my sister and one of her friends and it was announced on the radio that he died and I just couldn't believe it, I was in shock, I couldn't believe it. I was a month away from being 10 years old.

[@cathyguy9241]

Same here

[@rodmcfly1]

He was a racist drunk piece of sh*t

[@michaelholt3222]

@@rodmcfly1 just because you have an opinion, and your offended, doesn't make you right

[@Michael-e4n8v]

The world stops when John Wayne shows up. The respect from Jonny says it all. No apology necessary

[@chefduane3742]

That's what I thought. Carson's PA says "Uh.. Sir, you can't go in.. Sir, we're taping... Sir!! ...... Oh. Sorry Mister Wayne. Go right in."

[@melliott333]

Carson is a little intimidated by Wayne, I think, who is, almost literally, larger than life. Wayne is a good guest, respectful, but he isn't used to listening, and it shows. Still, always wonderful to see him on shows like this.

[@chefduane3742]

@@melliott333 That's a good point. I think the only person that Wayne ever listened to was John Ford.

[@lindadeisher1815]

Brillant actor. A true man of decency and integrity. Very few around now. Shootist was an excellent movie. John Wayne and Lauren Becall were brillant. ❤❤

[@bradoliver7499]

Those of us who were able to watch a lot of these interviews live are truly blessed. Because NOTHING today can compare to the good ole days when people were real, kind and tollerent of each others differences. Miss the past, we need it today.

[@rogerjackson484]

Absolutely

[@paulvickers3800]

I'm from UK and grew up watching his Films, with my Late Dad, when I watch them now, what fond memories back in 70s. Remember watching Kirk Douglas in a interview, saying he never saw eye to eye with his politics but has a actor, great respect, first one on the set and had time for everyone.. Wish I could turn back the clock..

[@thedude4672]

John Wayne wasn't tolerant. Ever hear his thoughts on blacks and Jews?

[@artm1973]

@@thedude4672 He never said anything bad about Jews that I heard. As for blacks, his views were pretty mainstream for the time and he had many black friends, including Sammy Davis, Jr.

[@jtcampbell0619]

John Wayne was one of the hardest working actors in Hollywood. He was a great actor. To think he was dying of cancer when he went to Carson City to make The Shootest movie. I think it was one of his best. If you haven’t seen the movie, it’s a must. Johnny Carson was the best, is the best and will always be the best Tonight Show Host. Total class, total professional and did it for 30 years. Nobody will ever fill his shoes. Jay Leno was good, the buffoons after him have ruined the show. I haven’t watched it since Leno. RIP to the Duke and Johnny !

[@retroguy9494]

That's actually an old wives tale. His cancer was still in remission when he made The Shootist. However, he WAS suffering from several other health issues. Heart problems (he had open heart surgery), prostate issues, hepatitis, etc. So while he WAS in poor health, it wasn't from the cancer. That wouldn't return until '78.

[@DanielKatzel]

indeed - Tonight Show has become an unwatchable Woke embarrassment.

[@paulhuval]

Wish we had actors like that today..

[@RJ1999x]

Amen

[@rowdyyates8626]

You mean the ones that loved their country and weren’t all about themselves? Yeah, me too.

[@Frank00]

@@rowdyyates8626 and actually act like men

[@williamparker8318]

@@rowdyyates8626 We still have Clint Eastwood who is still making movies. And still as conservative as ever. Cheers.

[@jeffreyirish3646]

@@williamparker8318 yep. Clint is the last of a dying breed. Men who are unapologetically men and are gentlemen.

[@afterburner2869]

Two American icons that are still bringing joy into our lives even though they are no longer with us. May they all rest in piece.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

@Mike Raffphone Based on what. The draft board declared 4-F because of the knee injury he sustained play college football for USC and the severe shin splints he had because of his size, 6'4" and at the time of his draft date 200+ lbs. I don't know if you understand just how painful shin splints are. I served 20 years as a military cop and I've seen guys crumple because of shin splints after marching less than a mile with a 100 lbs. rucksack on their back while carrying an M16 or M4A1 whuch were a hell of a lot lighter than the M1 Garands and M14s they were carrying back then.

[@patzeuner8385]

@Mike Raffphone you put your draft dodger on another comment. You are awareness that John Wayne was born in 1907 which meant he was 34 yrs. old at the beginning of WWII. Not exactly military draft age. Do some research before making a comment and showing how uneducated you are.

[@1932christian]

@@darrenheadrick3669 what a weird thing to say!!

[@darrenheadrick3669]

@@1932christian What's wierd about what I said?

[@lifelongbachelor3651]

@Mike Raffphone you're thinking of those two bigots and womanisers, ali and clinton.

[@michaelnivens6267]

legendary John Wayne -rest in peace

[@jonbongo2508]

That was so sweet he caught Johnny off guard and if you happen to notice John touch the side of John Wayne's face that was the sweetest thing I've ever seen.

[@kwebster62]

He was touching Wayne's mustache, because it was unusual to see him with one.

[@jeff6899]

Two stalwarts, for sure !!! Nothing compares to these good old days, for certain. Always love the Carson re-run posts. Share them often. I was just a Young punk kid (now I'm just a punk) but being able to "occasionally" stay up late (just enough to see the show to the end or nearly the end) was often the highlight of my nights at home. The Tonight Show was a regular feature in our household..

[@mike-w3e2c]

Great episode. I was fortunate enough to meet and chat with the Duke several times during my teen years living in Orange County, CA near Newport Beach. He was always a big kidder and very friendly. He was one of my favorites and feel blessed to have met he and his sons from time to time. RIP. We miss you Duke

[@traviswyatt1113]

John Wayne was a big man! In stature as well as presence.

[@tbrayden3694]

The two greatest at their mediums. Legendary!

[@davidhopeman3591]

Their mediums compared to today's Bests...Makes todays bests seem like crap.

[@trkr57]

@@davidhopeman3591 That's because today's best IS crap!

[@terriselph4100]

Love John Wayne! I sobbed uncontrollably when he passed. Dollar was his favorite horse. What a magnificent animal.

[@mattygates1]

John Wayne. They try to cancel him so many years later but when you watch this you see what a genuine human being he was.

[@JHJNC89]

The dummycrats would hate John Wayne's guts if he was alive today.

[@lfernandplopsa3627]

genuine human being ? yeh, he was the biggest racist and gun nut of the rotten U.S , must be very proud of that w.nker 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@joec6647]

he was a RACIST, RACIST he should have been cancelled

[@toux7964]

@@joec6647 he's uncancellable.

[@Kharnellius]

@@joec6647 Literally most of humanity could be cancelled based on today's standards. Humanity keeps getting better so holding people from the past to today's standards is an absurdly stupid thing to do. Did you bother to think how primitive you'll look in 100 years and what people will say about you?

[@jl5427]

2 greats that brought much pleasure to our world! Cheerful & strong as John Wayne was battling cancer.

[@tdexpress]

Then he went on to make The Shootist.

[@jl5427]

@@tdexpress I did not know this!!

[@bettycogswell9851]

Awww, That was awesome. Two Legends right there....Love them both and miss them.

[@grahamematthews388]

John Wayne was also loved in Australia. My dad had all his movies on DVD. He watched them over and over. His favourite was True Grit also North To Alaska. My dad was 86yo when he died February this year. When we cleaned out his place...we found True Grit in his DVD player. Great memories of great men.

[@merzman426]

Marion Morrison... there will never be another like him! Still watch his westerns to this day. Thank you Sir!

[@tomsampson8084]

The Shootist is one of Waynes best movies. A fitting way to end a long career.

[@oonojoe]

Amen.

[@lindapullan6937]

Sadly Johnny Carson's shows were never shown on British TV. Great shows with fabulous guests. Johnny was a true master at his craft. Thankfully there are still clips of his shows to enjoy on KZbin. Seeing this clip with John Wayne is a particular treat. My fav movie star.

[@alvaropelayo8084]

Everytime I watch that scene of The Shootist, when he says: "Goodbye, Mrs. Rogers", tears come down... Gosh, how I love that Duke!!

[@voyager619sd]

Loved watching his movies, played some great roles.

[@kellig.6819]

I still watch them. Named my son after a John Wayne Character in Big Jake! Jacob. Love John Wayne!!!

[@voyager619sd]

@@kellig.6819 He had some of the best one liners. Rooster Cogburn, John Chisum and so many more great characters. Liked him in the Hell Fighters and Hatari. Loved going to the drive ins to see his movies.

[@davidhopeman3591]

And John Wayne did too !

[@kevinkilduff2064]

One of the true giants of Hollywood. We shan't see John's like again.

[@wallacebell4311]

We could use a man like John Wayne in 2023.

[@bluenetmarketing]

And in 20xx.

[@mizmel8580]

He was the same astrological sign as Donald Trump, Gemini

[@braxtonoertwig9191]

Yes, Yes, a John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, Robert Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster, Clint Eastwood, True tough guys But sophisticated as well.

[@Truth_Trigrz_Libz]

And 2024!!!!

[@nibrasge6375]

He knew he was dying, but chose to live life to the fullest!

[@Pilotc180]

John Wayne a true American hero; RIP

[@mduncan28]

First time watching this video clip and I thought I had seen all of them with the Duke. Great clip, just JW being spontaneous and down to earth like the character he played in so many movies. I had always wanted to meet him in person before he passed but never got the chance. JW fan for life.

[@joelrudzinski6829]

My Father actually sat watching this with tears in his eyes. Because he had he had heard about John Wayne's Cancer and he knew how bad cancer was back then with little treatment to be had and the loss of his brothers from cancer made him upset to think of John Wayne going thru the same suffering.

[@artm1973]

This was when he was filming The Shootist, 3 years before Wayne died.

[@vincepavia5267]

The one and only John Wayne, he was the face of America.

[@jimgallagher2979]

The Shootist was a great movie, and John Wayne was his usual great self.

[@mickeymckernan6326]

Loved John Wayne always enjoyed everything he ever did

[@stevenfrost6441]

Wow. What an amazing example of class and modesty. Truly one of the greatest American actors EVER. The Shootist was a fine movie and was Wayne's farewell to the American Western that had been so good to him. (The main character , J.B. Books, was dying of cancer as well, it's a very touching movie with Ron Howard, Lauren Bacall, James Stewart and John Carradine)

[@luislaplume8261]

I saw that movie in 1976. And I enjoyed it!

[@warmlantern0000]

Wooow I want see it 😁✨

[@williamparker8318]

It was a fine movie and real tribute to a shootist. Cheers.

[@jimclark6256]

Richard Boone, Jimmy Stewart, and Hugh Obrien all wanted to work for free to honor Wayne, but the actors guild would not allow it. So they worked for the minimum, 50,000 dollars.

[@stevenfrost6441]

@@jimclark6256 Yeah that says it all. Wayne was a man among men, a Titan, whose like we will never see again sadly.

[@matthewmontgomerysr.9735]

Sad to say, John's appearance on the tonight show and making the movie, the shootist , would be his last film, I believe. John Wayne was a legend in his own time. A giant among giants.

[@85308arizonaboy]

That’s my favorite John Wayne movie…

[@WhateverHappenedToFun]

It was flabbergastin', sad and infuriatin' to discover how he died with other 45 people thanks to the government lies!

[@kurtwehrmeister5684]

That's correct; "The Shootist" was indeed his last film -- and I believe his best. With a tremendous cast: Lauren Bacall, the young Ron Howard, plus James Stewart, Harry Morgan, John Carradine, Richard Boone, Scatman Crothers and Hugh O'Brian. -- shot in Carson City NV (near Lake Tahoe). The director was Don Siegel (who'd also directed the original "Dirty Harry").

[@tbiz8459]

It was his last film, but he later recorded Rappin' Duke? I remember I loved that song as a kid.

[@itannoysme3348]

You didn't have to go out on a cold winter night back then. Carson brought it all to you. It was cozy and comfortable and the world made sense.

[@junkjeniusgallery53]

I cried when John Wayne passed away..he was great actor and Man

[@gpmd6969]

@TheClassicalSymphony it’s called cast typing and it’s how actors get work there’s nothing wrong with it

[@jerrywoods4066]

Yeah I asked in school if we were going to get a day off every year like mlk day after the duke passed. Some people laughed at me

[@carolnelson9269]

@TheClassicalSymphony You can have your brie.

[@nildataguilas1174]

Really miss these men .brought smiles to my face johnny being funny and crazy and love john wayne my favorite of all time of all his movies.RIP BOTH OF YOU .❤💛✌

[@davidwolf226]

I remember that surprise appearance very fondly! Wayne was such a great friend to America.

[@pattibrooks1907]

I love John WAyne s movies and love Johnny too !

[@GeorgeSauer-j6l]

John Wayne was probably the only one who could walk right in while Johnny Carson was doing his show. Great American Hero.

[@ScottlandShaffner0423]

Groucho did this too...!

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Carson was the consummate professional. John Wayne was great.

[@professorjams]

John Wayne was really “ The Man”. Don’t trust anyone who doesn’t like John Wayne.

[@ronniebishop2496]

I don’t either.

[@williamadams5472]

I have always said that.

[@edstevens4439]

Used to think any movie without John Wayne was obscene.

[@professorjams]

@@edstevens4439 lol

[@arcanondrum6543]

Yeah! I mean, Tough TALKERS (ONLY) John Wayne and Ron Reagan both sat out the War and took all the good parts that the GREAT Actors vacated to go to War.

[@Lee-mx5li]

Two legends.... Thank You for the memories 👏👏👏

[@kenbrohere]

We could use a man like John Wayne in 2022.

[@minnietrout814]

I’d love to have a night show host like Carson again, too. No one today even compares.

[@2bigbufords]

yes,, hasnt been a good western movie in years

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

You mean a racist, philandering conservative alcoholic beloved by baby boomers with dementia? I’m pretty sure that describes most of the modern GOP, so you’re all set! 🤣

[@wildbillharding]

@@2bigbufords Open Range is a great western.

[@davidhopeman3591]

I have got a whole list for the time Traveling SHOOTIST TO SHOOT...

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Loved Johnny Carson and John Wayne and so many more great ones.

[@mrbill4499]

My alcoholic father and I didn't have much of a relationship, but he did take me to the movies on Saturday afternoons many times...mostly westerns and war movies...saw True Grit when I was 8, and became an avid John Wayne fan ever since that glorious day...last movie we saw together was The Shootist...my father's alcoholism got worse sadly, and we never had much of a relationship after that, but those memorable movie moments are etched in my mind.

[@mrbill4499]

@Limeegg1 thank you, and may God Bless You as well 🙏

[@davidcooke8005]

Not a lot of folks can walk onto Johnny Carson's stage unannounced. But John Wayne walks where John Wayne wants to walk.

[@rcsutter]

What a Kodachrome moment we see here. John Wayne just before he's leaving to film The Shootist. I'm old and watched Johnny just about every night and I bet I watched this too. That happened often on his show, an A-list actor would happen to be in the neighborhood and stop in while The Tonight Show was being recorded. Of course, Johnny being the consummate professional he was, he would slide right into it seamlessly. Although those times are long gone, it's wonderful they have been preserved for future generations to enjoy here on KZbin. I wish they'd invent a time machine, but until they do, this works for me.

[@charlieellis592]

You should check out Pluto TV. Tons of good old shows and they even have a Johnny Carson channel. 24/7.

[@yaimavol]

He actually did seem a bit nervous here though and trying to figure out what to say

[@dumpsterchicken6287]

Still watch John Wayne movies over and over.

[@theresa1757]

I have almost ALL of his movies. They don’t make quality movies like that anymore!

[@dumpsterchicken6287]

@@theresa1757 You got that right.

[@simonlunt353]

I have always like John Wayne l miss you sir but I will always carry on watching your great film’s A great man 👏👏

[@frankgilbert5148]

My favorite all time actor!! Still admire him.

[@tpainter81]

Never realized how large of a man John Wayne was. He dwarfed Johnny and made Ed look small.

[@anthonylowman9518]

John Wayne…can’t say enough about the man! Great actor, great man. It was one of the very few things my dad and I had in common. Sit down and watch jw movies. RIP dad I miss you!!

[@spactick]

John Wayne was actually a great actor. He got type cast with western's and cow boy movies but he was first rate in his craft

[@davidpanetta6400]

I wouldn't say he was typecast. A big, tough guy like him did westerns and war movies because he loved this great country. It was those types of movies that made him shinel, but let's not forget The Quiet Man. I can see how people can say he was typecast though. The 70s was the time for cop and detective shows and movies, and The Duke rolled with the times. Unfortunately, he passed away before he became a staple in crime dramas. Clint Eastwood was a cowboy before he became an icon in crime dramas.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

spactick A little bit of trivia, John Wayne turned down the role of the Lone Ranger of black and white TV show back in the 50s because he didn't want to be tyoe cast as cowboy for the rest of acting career. Ironic isn't it. The role ended up going to Clayton Moore.

[@bruceanderson77]

@@darrenheadrick3669 also turned down the role of Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke”; although he did introduce James Arness before the first episode aired, also I believed he recommended Arness for the role.

[@richardjohnson1195]

@@bruceanderson77 I’ve read that. James arness was a huge john wayne fan and gave him credit for this action

[@trkr57]

@@bruceanderson77 He was never offered the role of Matt Dillon, he DID recommend James Arness for it!

[@erasmus9732]

What beautiful cameo moment. A Gentleman. I'm proud to have lived in his times.

[@LATVERIAN1]

So many John Wayne classics. But "The Shootist" ranks up there in my personal top 5. I sure miss John Wayne.

[@richardjohnson1195]

I love the searchers, one of if not the best western ever

[@JSteplyk]

Harry Carey, Jr., is on record saying Duke deserved an Oscar for each of those classics.

[@jerrywoods4066]

Big Jake el dorado true grit

[@jimr5703]

The Duke at a point in his career when he did whatever he wanted: 'Think I'll crash the Carson show for a couple of minutes.' All good-natured, nobody taking a huge offense to potentially being upstaged or having the show interrupted for a few. Just class and grace.

[@johnroberts9160]

Well played Johnny & Ed! Three American actors. Love John Wayne.

[@stevejensen3471]

Two of the GOATs together and we'll never see their likes again! Such old school class and respect! RIP John and Johnny!

[@teresaquappe2228]

Always loved watching his movies.

[@threeballedtomcat9380]

Two great legends in the same studio !! Thanks for the upload ! I recently watched "The Shootist " again, what a great movie with Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard.

[@armyvet8279]

I've seen it like 20 times and will watch it many more times.

[@james1795]

@@armyvet8279. "Like, like, ummm... like. Like basically. Right, right.

[@threeballedtomcat9380]

@@armyvet8279 Yes sir, it is always worth revisiting...By the way , LOVE your avatar.....I need to find one like that for the "Great Reset".

[@armyvet8279]

@@threeballedtomcat9380 Thank you

[@4orrcountry]

And a couple of BIGGER STARS than Bacall and Howard: Jimmy Stewart AND Richard Boone!

[@billystpaul8907]

We will not see 2 great men like this again. What they gave will live on forever....

[@ericrogal995]

I loved watching this. This says a lot about so many things when it comes to culture, social and moral. Also, a little about the regard the two have for one another.G.W. Mclintock rides again!

[@verticegirferd5069]

Loved John Wayne…watched all of his movies again and again. He’s a true legend.

[@adamgriffith6750]

pretty sure he has the record of amount of movies starred in.... may be someone did a few more, but last i knew he did the most at bout 150 movies, films, shorts etc

[@odysodys1098]

IMO The Shootest was one of John Wayne's best films. Poignant.

[@mjgav]

i wish we had more like John Wayne and Johnny Carson

[@melliott333]

Stopped watching late night after Carson retired. He was the Master.

[@billyrossi4661]

Three Legends JOHN JOHNNY AND ED RIP 🙏 🪦

[@Carolinian4372]

My favorite actor of all time. Part of the reason was my grandfather was the spittin' image of John Wayne. Could have passed for twins. RIP Papa

[@petercondos1018]

The Dukes Last Movie The Shootist What a Man John Wayne .

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

In a way I think that was his best film. Except for "Rio Bravo" of course.

[@greg5023]

John Wayne refused to volunteer to serve his country in WWII. He was a total POS.

[@Dave-hc6pp]

The Shootist and The Quiet Man were my 2 favorite John Wayne films.

[@gregamerson9172]

@@boblozaintherealworld3577 how bout true grit. He won his only Oscar for that one

[@danseitsinger6737]

My family owned gift shops in the 70's and early 80's. We had one in the Ramada Inn here in Tucson Arizona and, on the top floor(it only had 4) was the John Wayne Suite which was always available to stay in as long as he wasn't in town. He UNEXPECTEDLY SHOWED UP ON A SUNDAY NIGHT AND HE WANTED HIS SUITE! It had already been given to someone else because he wasn't expected in Tucson. He DEMANDED that the people be moved to a different room so he and his wife, Pilar, could have his suite. He stated that they were going to the in-house coffee shop for breakfast and wanted his room ready when they were done eating. The hotel took care of the issue without delay. The next morning, I had been told that he was there so I saved a newspaper for him just in case he would stop by the gift shop and ask for one. HE DID STOP IN AND I GAVE HIME THE PAPER IN EXCHANGE FOR HIS AUTOGRAPH! HE GAVE ME THE AUTOGRAPH AND WROTE IT TO MY BROTHER AT MY REQUEST. "TO DAVID, GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE. BEST REGARDS-JOHN WAYNE" This was 1975 and he looked like he was 90 years old instead of in his 70's! ALL DECKED OUT IN A SILVER SHIRT, SILVER JACKET, AND SILVER PANTS! His beautiful wife Pilar was dressed very casual. They went to the coffee shop for another breakfast and he put a STACK OF BUSINESS SIZED CARDS AT THE EDGE OF THEIR TABLE SO PEOPLE WOULD JUST PICK ONE UP AND CONTINUE ON WITHOUT BOTHERING THEM. The cards were all signed the same:"GOOD LUCK, JOHN WAYNE". That was one of the BEST DAYS AT MY YOUNG AGE. I WAS ONLY 16. THE BEST ACTOR THAT I MET DURING THE GIFT SHOP DAYS WAS LEE MARVIN! WHAT A GENUINELY NICE GUY HE WAS.

[@scottrussell2281]

Two of the most iconic men of the 20th century.

[@jimgarrison7340]

I cried the day The Duke passed on. Maybe he didn't serve in the military, as his detractors pointed out, but his role in life was beyond that. He was an icon for everything good that America stood for. He was tough but he had a heart of gold. Want to feel good tonight? Watch "True Grit.". The Duke knew Christ; so we'll be seeing him again Pilgrim.

[@bhartley868]

Wayne was 34 ,when Pearl Harbour was attacked and he had four dependents. Rejected by the military, the average age of a WWII , soldier was 26 . Wayne had tried to go to Annapolis and he tried to enter the OSS , he did do one mission for Donovan, head of the OSS, now CIA . See Wikipedia ...

[@krisscanlon4051]

The walkons and cameos were legendary! This is huge! Duke!

[@lisabullringer5114]

My sister & I used to lay in bed listening to Johnny Carson until we fell asleep.🥰 I LOVED hearing Heeeeerrreeessss Johnny😁

[@garysmith5781]

Wow, that was really awesome. John Wayne seems so humble and forthright. Friend of mine, (passed on now) always went on and on about John Wayne. Now I get it..

[@darmoklizard1729]

There is no more Duke thing to say than that. "Sad to say i'm allergic or else i wouldn't have given it up...cancer or no cancer" He lived his life his way!!

[@retroguy9494]

I should have said the same thing when they told me if I didn't quit, I'd be dead of a massive heart attack within 3 years. So I quit. That was almost 7 years ago!

[@elvicare35]

He was ABOUT to add something when Ed jumped in with the drink...

[@retroguy9494]

@@elvicare35 I would have liked to have known what is was he was going to say!

[@elvicare35]

@@retroguy9494 He WAS about to say something NEW OR was going to reinforce/state known facts...

[@retroguy9494]

@@elvicare35 Yes, I KNOW that. I'm not disagreeing with you. All I said was that I would like to know WHAT it was that he was about to say. Since I quit cigarettes myself and I know Wayne had a lung out in like 1964, I'm curious.

[@bonny3199]

Ahhh...Johnny Carson!!! Always made me laugh. John Wayne...always my late husband's favorite. When he mentioned, The Shootist, it brought up a memory we shared together. Bobby used to call my sisters dog, the shootist, as it was so convenient to blame it on the dog..(and not my sister or her husband) Too funny.

[@markaguilar7646]

You won't ever see Stars like this again. Great men both.