Classic Carson Moment When Jim Fowler Brings A Massive Beetle On The Show He Doesn't Know Can Fly!

[@leebatt7964]

“What the hell else don’t you know about him?!”. Johnny had the sharpest, quickest comic mind. Brilliant man.

[@TheLitehart1]

Yes he did. There's never gonna be another Johnny. Still miss him.

[@jmason2838]

😮🕷️😕😵😄..🦎💘..🤗..

[@jonathanwilson2109]

Johnny Carson was the best Late night show host

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[@dorothycoker8830]

I didn’t know he could fly 😄😄😄. Johnny was at his best when he had the animals.

[@viviennebolger739]

100%

[@gwenbresett7928]

@@user-ph4kl4wx7d io said

[@rbnn]

Isn’t it amazing how much more cultured and interesting Carson is than modern talk-show hosts?

[@mediamannaman]

Watching "What's My Line" episodes from the 50's and 60's (when I was a kid), I noticed how formal the people were, both in speech and appearance. Here, Carson in 1978 was noticeably more casual in his speech than just 15 - 20 years before. And today, as you point out, we can see a difference in the speech between modern talk show hosts and Johnny Carson. I don't think that it means society is going downhill. First mass media (radio, tv) and now the Internet and social media, have made us all much more familiar with the world around us and with each other that we dispense with many formalities. That's my theory anyway, and I'm sticking to it. But I do agree that Johnny Carson was more interesting to watch than today's talk shows!

[@sharonjackson2593]

'llloop

[@keithhelton3178]

In a class by himself....simply awesome!

[@jaglover]

It's called the Greatest Generation for a reason

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

Johnny Carson's facial expressions tell a Million stories . Classic

[@geezitshuge]

I watched him religiously. I remember this live. I about died. Johnny was the best. No one else has ever came close.

[@jerilynkeithanderson474]

Never be another Johnny Carson, my mom loved him! He's 🤣 funny!!

[@nancydemusz9745]

You would never know.😊

[@estelleschneider9033]

Jim Fowler died in May 8, 2019 At 89..may he rest in peace thanking God for his life. ..need more in the work of animals ❤❤❤

[@darlahorton4837]

Omg Johnny Carson had a natural wit about him. I'm so glad I was lucky enough to grow up in the 70's.

[@reneehollon5144]

You and me both ❤️❤️❤️

[@vernondwire257]

Classic Johnny Carson!! Can't stop laughing! I miss Carson.

[@AutisticGamer2K5]

Johnny Carson sucked

[@Danny-ju2ip]

This is why as kids we nagged our parents to stay up late and watch Carson. You never knew what was going to happen and it was fun to watch. Our parents asked why a kid would want to watch an adult late night show. Carson was still a kid at heart is maybe why. Peace out

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

I loved Carson more than either of my parents, but after my dad died, my mom would watch Rowan and Martin's laugh-in with me. She was something of a prude, so when she would laugh at those skits, I was thrilled to see that she could let down her hair a little.

[@doniellestenson3502]

He was the absolute greatest.He never lost his ability to wonder.

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Amen

[@garfieldsmith332]

Johnny Carson was a master at "milking" any moment in the show to produce laughs. His reaction to the animals on the show was pricless and provided the audience with some great comedic moments.

[@carolwilliams8281]

I miss Johnny Carson. 💔 One of a kind and the best there ever was.

[@kevinmcfarland5264]

It has been said Johnny Carson was / is the absolute king of TV. i AGREE

[@trock6577]

I’ve seen most of these clips several times before, many when they were live. I laugh just as hard now as I did 40 years ago. Carson just had that special “it factor”that no one will ever approach. Pure comedy genius.

[@zuzellogan5613]

Loved Johnny Carson, he was indeed the King of Night Television. God bless his soul always, he is sorely missed 🙏🙏. Love all his shows for 30 years since I watched them all. And no one compares to him, Johnny Carson is IRREPLACEABLE. Thank you Johnny, for entertaining us for 30 years. You are unforgettable. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍🙌🙌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

[@marinevetoneroman7232]

You take for granted certain things and the a Tonight Show was definitely one of them..

[@vickishack5139]

I loved when he had him on. Carson was/is the GOAT of late night

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[@ryanellis4474]

Hear hear!

[@marybethremai1059]

I just love Johnny Carson! What a beetle!

[@PoliticChick]

I watched Johnny Carson with my MawMaw and my newborn baby 1984 #TheBestOfTimes #LoveJohnnyCarson

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[@poochieg7064]

I just laughed just as hard as I did the very 1st time I watched this episode so many decades ago!!!😂😁🤣 There will never be another Johnny Carson!!!

[@claygabhart8422]

I used to be thrilled in the late 60’s and 70’s when dad would allow me to stay up and watch Johnny with him. Seriously wish both were still with us.

[@MomoTvT]

My favorite line from this, and I’m sure yours too: “Well, what the hell else don’t you know about him?!”

[@johnsheldon7716]

The only line that made me laugh out loud.

[@user-vy3or8hp7j]

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[@privatebubba8876]

This has always been my favorite Carson moment. I've been looking for this clip, thanks for posting.

[@choncedoss7401]

I loved big Jim, he always got johnny.

[@janetlund3939]

So great!!

[@christopherangeli8847]

Johnny had this Midwestern sensibility and humor about him that appealed to so many folks. He was the King of late night and still is.

[@voice_of_reason5604]

Very funny. Best talk show host ever. Undisputed.

[@nonsense1558]

Jim Fowler was a good sport. Some of the animals he brought on the Tonight Show had their moments, but Johnny having the great mind he did, could always turn one of the animal mishaps into comedy gold!

[@henrypahl51]

It was so hilarious how petrified johnny was with that beetle moving towards his face 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stuarthecht8196]

The first part of this was hysterical, as typical Johnny is. The second animal was very captivating. I miss the show so much.

[@kimkelly5512]

Carson was and always be the King of late night.

[@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364]

I've been watching a lot of these videos with Johnny Carson. Now I know why my parents were laughing late at night.

[@antonioangelocento9855]

Johnny was always A " Beatles " fan !!!!

[@vectorm4]

I have said it before: I don't know what "it" is, but Johnny had "it."

[@jillkjv3816]

Clara Bow, the It Girl 😀

[@photonotavailable7936]

The It Factor.

[@davidjacob5828]

It's Alive 🧟!

[@jondrew55]

Take away the "it" from Carson and you get Jimmy Fallon

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[@Mary-momof8]

These are the best segments: when Johnny meets an animal!!

[@JK-tl2ob]

Generational talent. We may never see another as classy and funny as Johnny Carson.

[@megbennett3550]

I loved Jim with Marlon Perkins on Mutual of Omaha. I got to know his wife a wild life artist. She went along on his travels. Painted the animals she saw. I have several of her paintings

[@JL-is9rg]

"Now I know why Marlin stays in the tent." Just as funny now as the first time I heard it.

[@roselauk3211]

I loved watching Johnny Carson I loved when he use to read the Christmas letters from the kids

[@szqsk8]

I was 20 years old in 1978 and saw this show when it aired. I’m 65 now and it’s still as funny now as it was then. Carson was like no other.

[@Charlotte-nj5ws]

Johnny Carson was the Best talk show host to ever come into Television

[@reneehollon5144]

I agree with you Charlotte!😂😂😂

[@bobfisher6061]

😅nj

[@zorkmid1083]

I remember seeing this on broadcast television! One of the best moments with Jim Fowler!

[@murieltainter5936]

Johnny was the best !!

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[@janaleffler2551]

I miss Johnny, he is so funny😂🤣😂🤣

[@ribbs13]

What the hell else don’t you know about this! 😆😆 2021 still loving Johnny 👏🏽

[@drumcatfano705]

Their will only be one Johnny Carson.I miss him lots.He always made me laugh.

[@stoytrivia1126]

Johnny was a true performer, NO WAY in hell are they putting that beetle on me.

[@carolbaker579]

Always looked forward to these segments. Johnny was hilarious!

[@dawnmarcus4690]

Great!!!! I miss Johnny

[@carlottachrist4060]

Me too 🌺

[@Suzanne-f4x]

I loved that show. Only time I stayed up late.

[@ribbs13]

This is hysterical!!! What else don’t you know about him 😆 2021👏🏽

[@richardhincemon9423]

That was one of the funniest Johnny Carson episodes ever.🐞

[@jennifer801]

Johnny was the best. 😂😂😂

[@eric21200]

"You know he could have flown from here, to here in a moment?! 😂

[@jamesclark9347]

Johnny is so funny with his facial contortions and body language

[@anarchistatheist1917]

Rest in peace Mr Jim Fowler and Johnny Carson.

[@nattiemae61fleshman24]

I can't even imagine [the hysterics] if that gigantic beetle DID fly onto Johnny's face❗😂

[@juneberry1982]

I think he would sit perfectly still, eyebrows raised, and make crossed eyes to look at the beetle with a "what the heck are you doing?" expression on his face. 😁

[@whattttf4170]

Thank you so very much for posting these videos.

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[@SuperCelman]

“I didn’t know he could fly” lol

[@rhondaenglish4022]

Reminds me of my own dad's quick wit humor.. So gut chuckle. Thankyou.

[@terrabaker2232]

I watched every night I sure miss him I cried as I watched last show

[@erielighthousetheater5395]

The Golden era of late night. I too wept on the last show. Carson was one of a kind they'll never be another like him. Thank God he lives on in KZbin.

[@ObamAmerican48]

The best, unrivaled. I still miss Johnny Carson.

[@cheesenoodles8316]

I rember this show...just as funny now. Johnny Carson is a national treasure.

[@franktheo2055]

The teensy weensy little spider. Jim Fowler of Mutual Omaha's Wild Kingdom was one of my favorite featured gests on Carson. He always brought some of the most incredible animal exhibits along with him for show and tell that brought awareness to viewers for all of these amazing forms of wildlife that exist and live around our plaint earth. Though those critters did freak out Johnny and made him a bit uptight - it was as funny as it was interesting.

[@paulteller8383]

Love hearing Ed cracking up in the background.

[@carlostejada1479]

when I watch these shows, or almost any of that time, I think: wtf did it needed to be "corrected"??? when I watch a today's show, I think: everything should be corrected. Johnny Carson #1

[@JoyNicholson0715]

Johnny Carson had the best relations to everything!! ❤️❤️

[@ReleaseThaPressure]

Ed's laugh in the background always gets me.

[@clintonsmith5163]

Best laugh ever.

[@nycdweller]

I miss Carson

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Johnny was so quiet & respectful - not like the jerks we have now. He was really interested In the animals. The ones nowadays make it all about them & yack all the time. I used to feel sorry for jack hanna as he tried to explain about the animals & the host/others would not shut up & listen 😡

[@olgaoconnell1549]

THE BEST indeed!!!

[@maximillianpatterson639]

Really great!Johnny was unique as was the guests

[@wendystewart1867]

His timing was perfection

[@terrychamness8534]

I didn't know he could fly LOL

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[@wayne3302264]

When I was a kid we watched Wild Kingdom every week.

[@More2Love]

I loved Johnny Carson...late night was wonderful back then. Now it sucks like crap!

[@ericlawrence9060]

Carson, amazing person.

[@marionclark9564]

Johnny was so brave letting that beetle crawl up his arm.

[@TheTishy44]

When he started climbing and johnny’s face…..I was dieing! (the beetle)

[@janabell3810]

He was the best of the best.

[@mdgraystone]

When comedians were actually funny.

[@620john620]

The funniest Carson/animal interaction was the one where the marmoset urinated on the top of Johnny’s head. He was pissed off and on at the same time.

[@nancykolonich2531]

Loved Ed's laugh 😃

[@lindasayler4566]

Johnny was the best ever

[@glashoppah]

I was watching that episode the night it was released with my Mom and I kept saying “it’s going to fly, it’s about to fly, they go to the highest point and take off, here it goes” and sure enough, bzzzzzzzzz....

[@jeffreyabelson7171]

Still the King - no one wears his crown

[@kathyanderson6946]

I have always loved Johnny

[@davidgraham2673]

Kids, and animals: You never know what they're going to do, except it won't be the script.

[@buckshot6481]

Oh when late night was actually funny ! I miss Carson.

[@tonyjf64]

With today's sensitivities, that Karen Black joke probably would've cost Johnny his job.

[@davidrosler5413]

Unless black was a Republican, and then he'd get a raise. Back in the days when tv personalities were fun and normal, not cynical and hateful, like today.

[@davidrosler5413]

@@conniecrawford5231 don't be stupid. He referred to carson because he made the remark about Black and my point was that HE, CARSON, would have gotten a raise in today's media if Black had been a republican.

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[@Steevee14]

Even with 1978 "sensitivities", Johnny's gratuitous reference to Karen Black's imperfect/wandering eye was rude and ignorant - a clear reflection of his boorish mentality.

[@davidrosler5413]

@@Steevee14 on get off your pretentious, self-righteous soapbox. Everyone today is offended, no one can speak or breath except complainers like you. It's one thing to br racist and no one who knows my life could ever accuse me of it. It's something else to try to force everyone in america to give up their first amendment, something progressives would love when they control an intolerant media, and live in THEIR version of mr Roger's neighborhood provided people only say what the ruling elitist class demands. This country is plainly and unhappily cannonballing into a civil war everyone will regret, so do everyone a favor and back off so you don't contribute to it, idiot.

[@manofmanyinterests]

5:21 "The famous Karen Black chameleon" remark was MORE than rude, but FUNNY.

[@tardigrade9493]

It was cruel, but Jonney was human too so...

[@SS-gd4vm]

The Cincinnati Zoo, one of the world’s finest. 💯

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

Carson is just great.

[@tlcp53b49]

Johnny was extremely funny with animals and was not scared to work with them

[@kennymelhorn935]

He was the best of the best

[@hellosunshine9915]

I laughed out loud 😂🤣

[@battousaihimura8822]

No One comes Close to CARSON..Now You have Late Night GAME HOSTS!

[@goldenera4ever]

I've been watching other videos like this and looked up Jim and found out he passed away in 2019 at 89. Also, another great animal expert, Jack Hanna, has alzheimers. So sad to see these people passing on and having health issues.

[@13loomisst]

Brilliant --

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[@Messonround]

Johnny's even great with animals and insects. 😂

[@Maxbps88]

The old word for Johnny is "ham". He knew just how far to 'play-it-up'. He wasn't afraid of that Goliath Beetle but he knew it would be funny if he acted afraid.

[@Steevee14]

Exactly!

[@elizabethhestevold1340]

Hillarious, shrinking brave Jonny's reactions. I am dying off laughter. I can't stand it!! ...passive agressive fear!! 😎🗽🇺🇲🇩🇰👄📬

[@dianejohnson9904]

Sidekick, Ed McMahon, always laughing in the background.