Groucho Marx Makes a Surprise Visit on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - 10/04/1965

[@krisscanlon4051]

Johnny must of been thrilled to have Groucho like him

[@jackzaccardi1896]

My proudest possession: a letter signed from Groucho.

[@MuzixMaker]

It read, “Pay your rent or I’ll throw you out!”

[@semperfiarcher]

The level of respect that young Johnny Carson shows to Groucho Marx is incredible.

[@meghanjane]

thats actually something that I've noticed from all these old clips. the level of (true) respect they have for each other is profound. its sad that we lost that as a society

[@stephenc714]

deservedly so..

[@samuelclemens3168]

Especially considering how dumb and annoying grouch is

[@Dexiray]

@@meghanjane You think people respect less or the people stopped thriving themselves to be worthy of respect?

[@gracieg7601]

@@samuelclemens3168 I don’t think you get it. It’s a shame really.

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

Groucho was on Johnny's first tonight show appearance. It was a surprise there was no musical intro. My favorite part is when he called Ed McMahon laughing boy

[@thegameshowguy1]

We will never have this form of entertainment again. Absolutely legendary.

[@wolfchrt]

Entertainers need to step up then

[@lackofeffortfpv7412]

@@wolfchrt its strange perhaps one might think, if its satire or straight when everythings played, yet anything stops short, then one can't imagine where the rubber meets the road. /s but ya, def on the nose with those euphemisms; an epiphany over and over

[@darklordojeda]

Fortunately it was recorded and we still have access to it.

[@jillpeacock4540]

Youth today would think it boring . Cause they'd have to listen and think

[@thegameshowguy1]

@@jillpeacock4540 I'm only 23, and I find this humour absolutely hilarious. Johnny had amazing guests. Groucho, Don Rickles, Joan Rivers, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Jonathan Winters, Dean Martin, Bob Newhart, Robin Williams, Drew Carey, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, they are all just legendary. Makes me want to travel back in time to the 60's and watch how this giant legacy all began on NBC from October 1, 1962 to May 22, 1992.

[@Palootski]

I remember watching Groucho and Johnny Carson with my Grandpa. I sure do miss all 3 of them.

[@FYUUUN]

How do you miss three times? You’ve probably got bad aim.

[@johnnymarcello1385]

George segal got his start in the tv show king rat .and also did a few good movies as well..later years playing the grandfather on the tv show the Goldberg's

[@YouzTube99]

​@@FYUUUN LOL! I see what you did there . . .

[@gregbush608]

Carson had the respect and confidence to be the straight man for Groucho. Pure class. And he looked so pleased when Groucho appeared.

[@johnsjohnson448]

This is terrific in color! Anniversary shows always featured the Kinescope copy. Mr. Carson had great admiration for the "older" comedians. Thanks for sharing this rare gem. I hope that the only 33 pre-Burbank shows known to be in existence soon get released. Thanks again.

[@billhobbs7077]

I remember Groucho saying that TV was very educational Every time someone turned one on he would open a book

[@copernicofelinis]

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.

[@Locktwiste72]

If he were still with us today, with the quality (or lack thereof) of television "entertainment" today, he'd be reading a shelf's worth of books in one night with the television set as accompanying background music.

[@rustyevolution6298]

Growing up, Groucho was my hero as a kid, and a living legend. That his personal papers are included in the National Library is supremely appropriate.

[@spectrum7virkeytroni]

I've had the book, "Groucho Letters" for about 25 years and have read it through several times, and I still frequently pick it up just to re-read a few pages of his correspondences. It never gets old.

[@sclogse1]

I have the Nunnally Johnson book of letters. And Groucho's little book, Beds. The original.

[@rizmid]

It is such a wonderful and an exciting treatment to see Johnny from this era especially in any surviving recordings. He was truly one of a kind! A fan and an admirer from Pakistan!

[@ImTheDaveman]

Groucho was a funny man but he took his country and its history seriously. An awesome American! If only more Americans were more like him.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Guys like Groucho will never exist again Daveman, which is precisely why you should weep for the US and its future.

[@ronmartin89]

And proud being Jewish,too.He was proud of his heritage and probably one of the few I've heard of that when he found out,while in Europe,about relatives that perished due to the holocaust,it moved him so greatlythat when he also found where Hitler was buried,being overcome in an understandably angry way,he actually danced on his grave.in a shaken up manner,of course.I can't imagine how heavy emotionally he must've been about those losses,done in the most unspeakable fashion.We say,good for you,Groucho.You said more than a mouthful with just your feet,and what your fellow brethren felt and still do today towards that dispicable being.

[@oldgroucho2203]

I literally said "this is a very dishonest nation"

[@redblack8414]

@@ronmartin89 Nobody knows where Hitler is buried. His calcinated remains (and Eva Braun remains, I believe) were secretly shipped by the Red Army to Russia where they were buried in a secret place. I understand that the remains were moved from place to place so that nobody would know where they were. Apparently, there was only one Russian secret agent who knew where they were and he was sworned to secrecy. The Russians didn't want Hitler's grave to become a sanctuary for his actual and , maybe, future supporters. The Americans did something similar ( and for the same reasons ) with Ben Laden's body. I can't see how Groucho Marx found Hitler's grave and danced on it.

[@dreamquesttv]

@@oldgroucho2203 They were too caught up in masterbating on the flag to hear that part.

[@michaelhasenstein721]

Groucho was a thoughtful man, certainly not a one-dimensional laugh track to be sure. Legend!

[@MuzixMaker]

Groucho was 75 at that time, still sharp as a tack.

[@Durwood71]

"How are you? More importantly, who are you?" Classic Groucho Marx.

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

Man that's some good quality video for 1965.

[@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

I’m guessing it was the 1st year for color video

[@grau1032]

You’re right this looks better than most 90s tv

[@someguy23475]

Color videotape was invented in 1958. Most of the Tonight Show color tapes, dating back to Jack Paar were erased by NBC prior to the early 70s because of the high cost. Seeing this on color tape is a treasure.

[@nogi7028]

​@@grau1032 you probably watched bootleg or compressed videos from the 90s

[@KutWrite]

I figure it was a kinescope made from film.

[@fridgeratorsam4042]

'A man is only as young as the woman he's feeling'- Groucho Marx.

[@bigwillietheb]

now that is funny , Groucho was hilarious God rest his soul

[@1977TA]

He lived by that mindset. His wife was 50 years younger than him at the time of his death.

[@petesmitt]

@@1977TA She was forty years younger and divorced him several years before his death.

[@johngood8107]

"I resemble that remark"-???

[@mindriot91_96]

@@1977TA Good for him! Groucho is incredible.

[@yodadback]

this is a gem since we don't get to see Johnny so young on this channel. This was only 3-4 years into the show at the time since Johnny started it in 1962.

[@nogi7028]

​@robertmangano353the network made tons of money from his show, but couldn't afford a supply video tapes?

[@tugginalong]

Groucho is very proud of this invitation from the Library of Congress as he should be and you can see it on his face.

[@gregjones2376]

I've seen a portion of this clip in black and white, but to see it in living color...it's just amazing. well done.

[@38ddkelly]

For those who have commented, the woman is Carol Andreson, who was an actress and played a nurse on "Dr. Kildare". Yes, that's George Segal sitting down near the end. Also, Paul Revere and the Raiders appeared on this telecast.

[@manofmanyinterests]

So nice to see this in COLOR, instead of that truly terrible looking kinescope. Was this Groucho's copy of the tape?

[@jamesbeshears6717]

Groucho and Paul Revere ! Good memories from my yesterdays Would love to see Paul Revere and the Raiders from this show.

[@TyrSkyFatherOfTheGods]

Groucho had a limited education and read voraciously to compensate. He was deeply honoured and proud to have his written works included in the Library of Congress; possibly more than any recognition he received as an actor and comedian.

[@jeffreygranger6913]

Limited FORMAL education. That's probably why his IQ was unfettered with preconceived notions.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

I would argue that Groucho probably had a better education then any college graduate in the last 20 years. Not only did he grow up dirt poor on the lower east side of Manhattan when it was nothing but tenements. The education he received growing up in Vaudeville from town to town across the country, along with the characters he interacted with some becoming famous some lost to history gave him an incredible education. Not to mention his incredible appetite to self educate. He was very comfortable and able to hold his own with some of the greatest literary minds of his time. Although it would aggrivate him when the likes of Kaufman or Perlman wanted to talk about Marx Brothers movies and Groucho didn't. Groucho was probably a genius to a certain degree. Like many geniuses, he had a very successful life as Groucho Marx but was a disaster as Julius Marx. I couldn't imagine having a mind like his that never shut off.

[@jeffreygranger6913]

@@Will_DiGiorgio *aggravate* Nice essay though.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

@@jeffreygranger6913 OH well, can't get them all ... Hard to keep it short when someone has a history like Groucho, especially beyond what people saw in film or TV. He was an incredibly complex individual.

[@jeffreygranger6913]

@@Will_DiGiorgio Now I knew you had it in you. That's the best comment yet about Groucho.

[@Robocoppat]

This just made my night. I've been upset all day and crying a lot and this definitely helped. Thank you to whoever recommended this.

[@bigdaddydiesel5520]

Are you doing better now?

[@davidloman932]

Hope you're doing ok. This crisis has a lot of us in that state. Best wishes to you.

[@Robocoppat]

@@bigdaddydiesel5520 yes sir I am. Thank you for asking. God bless you and your family. Be safe

[@Robocoppat]

@@davidloman932 doing much better today thank you. Being a type 1 diabetic has been very concerned. Again thank you and please be safe. Blessings to you and your family.

[@bigdaddydiesel5520]

@@Robocoppat I am SO glad to hear that! God bless you and yours as well! We'll all get through this together.

[@giarc888]

Don't see many clips from 1965 this is special.

[@hwoods01]

Wow.. You can see the adoration in Johnny's eyes & face.

[@newwavepop]

WOW i dont think i have ever seen Carson light up before. never be another like Groucho. i always feel like these kind of shows through the 60s 70s and even 80s had far more impressive and versatile legends on than shows do now.

[@mikecullum838]

Marx was so sharp and quick. I love his humor.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Fastest around

[@thomasbenau2810]

And say the secret word and he would cone to your house.

[@jolinkarlsson8569]

Yup he was the original savage too

[@kevinnelson66]

I've seen a portion of this in black and white. Great to see more of it in color. Thanks for posting.

[@cainster]

The fact that he literally just walked into the studio and walked onto the set and the show. No booking. No agent. No announcement. Just shows up and says "Well, the hell with it if they don't like it." Thankfully Johnny respected Groucho and the two of them were friends.

[@kentduryea7109]

This was only Carson's third year as the Tonight Show host... still a relative unknown to a national audience. He dare not show disrespect for a legend the likes of Groucho Marx who'd been around show business for over forty years by 1965.

[@cainster]

@@kentduryea7109 Not really, at that point Carson knew of Groucho and Groucho knew of Carson. They were friends. But regardless of their relationship, Groucho still had the power, clout and, let's face it---the money---to literally crash a Tonight Show party. Jack Parr, Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan, hell it doesn't matter, if Groucho were alive today he'd be wheeling himself into the Colbert theater. He was Groucho. Very few would have had the nerve to stop him.

[@jfuzz9083]

Groucho filled in as host on the Tonight Show several times after Paar left. He was strongly considered to be permanent host but Groucho was getting older and had just finished a long run with the quiz show so didn't want it as a regular job. When Carson took over the show Groucho introduced him to the nation on the first show (Carson was already known but it gave a certain gravitas to have The Grouch introduce you!).

[@whodoyoudancefor]

He didn't just walk on to the set. Carson clearly was flustered that something unexpected was going on, and the camera and spot knew where to be.

[@cainster]

@@whodoyoudancefor Um, no. Groucho literally walked onto the set. The cameras were probably a three-camera system and more than likely someone backstage notified the director in the booth that Groucho was on his way to the curtain. This was pure, 100 percent Groucho. He literally just walked onto the set. Since he had already hosted it many times, introduced Carson for his first show and was well-known by everyone there, that's how he got away with it. There weren't lavalier (sic) mics. He wasn't mic'd. He wasn't introduced. And he wasn't introduced because he shows up spontaneously and just walks through a set he already knew well.

[@andyny29]

Unfortunately, when Groucho passed away, it was just three days after Elvis Presley died. I remember Groucho’s death was hardly noticed due to the hysteria after Elvis died.

[@cherrycoffrin1273]

He and The Brothers Marx were some of the funniest performers that ever lived. Off the wall humor at it's finest. Groucho wrote 5 books and they are hysterical. I have read everything I can get my hands on about their comedy career...we will never see their like again. Also, watch the 59-minute interview he had with Dick Cavett. He was pushing 80 and as sharp as a tack, Cavett could barely get a word in...Legendary...

[@kellymccall3491]

Huge devited voracious fan also. Adored all the brothers. Grouchos keen quick word play shows genious

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

But it can't save your soul.

[@darthrevan9858]

​@@JohnSmith-uy7sv I suggest you see your local cobbler for that.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@darthrevan9858 Yes, he is also a Christain saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ death on the Cross for the forgiveness of our sins. Thanks for bringing him up. He will appreciate that.

[@darthrevan9858]

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv That's great, I've just heard of you and so has your cobbler, now have you ever heard the one about the 2 Irishmen? Never mind! I'd rather not discuss it further, remember, there are children present. It isn't safe trying to have a simple conversation with you, I withdraw my statement.

[@emiliourioste8263]

This type of humor no longer exists. Mixed within the humor was the wit of both Groucho Marx and Johnny Carson. This is truly a classic television moment.

[@davidpage3893]

The reason this type of humor isn’t seen today is too many SNOWFLAKES get offended for no reason at all. Groucho had a sharp wit and could respond in a suggestive non threatening way. I love when he said to a woman…” I can see you in the kitchen. I can see you bending over the stove, but I can’t see the stove”. That was classic sarcasm humor that Groucho was known for and at that time it wasn’t offensive and still isn’t today…BUT, too many will cry because their feelings got hurt. Our society today have turned into CRY BABY PUSSIES.

[@kadiummusic]

Thank goodness.

[@pronemanoldbutyoung5548]

Wow I never saw this whole segment before. To come on to the King of Tonight Show, that is Johnny, and totally dominate. Of course you had have to be Groucho Marx. Absolute legends.

[@mecongberlin]

Or Robin Williams

[@darklordojeda]

@@mecongberlin Robin Williams a million times more entertaining than Groucho.

[@juantailor]

darklordojeda totally different generation

[@darklordojeda]

@@juantailor yes i agree but Robin Williams was so far beyond everything it's so difficult to compare him to anybody. The Marx Brothers had other comedy troupes to contend with, Robin only had himself to deal with. Unfortunately in the end thats what destroyed him. That intensity will likely never be matched.

[@juantailor]

darklordojeda i do not disagree

[@MrT8599]

"Say the secret word and Groucho will come to your house." Great lol moment. And the eyebrow raise makes it even funnier. And then Groucho's reply, "My dressing room isn't good enough for her." That's the icing on the cake.

[@2008PLS]

Love Groucho, such a genius and knew comedy so well! All his adlibbing and comedic sense off the cuff never disappointed. He had an indirect way imply so much, and that is comedic genius...... "it's true, this is a very dishonest nation, they never tell the truth about anything, everything is very euphemistic" Such a national treasure, as well as the master of late night hosts, the great Johnny Carson!

[@r3b3lvegan89]

Gotta love how Groucho’s last words in this video are “this country isn’t honest about anything it’s all euphemistic” that’s absolutely true and Bill Hicks and George Carlin would also echo this same truth.

[@josephmaleskyme]

Johnny Carson was a mainstay in my house growing up, as it used to come on right after the news. Love watching Groucho, one of the comedians I miss the most from that era. And Johnny Carson still is reminiscent of an era where smoking on TV was still acceptable by society. And look at the size of the ashtray on the desk, would you. I think we had one about that size at home...

[@ThePheonixon]

Watching Groucho on a talk show is like getting an itch in the centre of your back scratched

[@ThePheonixon]

Stay Sharp Well, watch the video again!

[@ModMokkaMatti]

More like having a painful boil lanced with a wet noodle, wielded by a spastic hand. I am kind of an old experience rounder hospital.

[@brentrogers4774]

I have seen this part in black and white, this the first time I am seeing this in color. Amazing

[@bramiwami]

Please, release more full episodes. My mental health is deteriorating because of this covid and recession madness and Carson is my escapism of choice.

[@Peter-zr8kq]

Me too! I have been watching Carson and Don Rickles to escape the depressing news of Covid and politics.

[@Grassman6900]

I was born in 1978. I was turned on to the Marx brothers as a boy. My Dad would frequently watch their movies on Sunday mornings. This to me was fascinating.

[@jaymanix39]

Groucho was before my time.But he was very charming,and he had a bubbly personality.It was sad that his death was swept under the carpet because he died the same week as Elvis Presley in 1977.

[@alisoncole3211]

I didn’t know that! I love Groucho

[@petesmitt]

@@alisoncole3211 He outlived Elvis by three days..

[@alisoncole3211]

@@petesmitt no kidding? I loved Groucho 🥸

[@guardshack9865]

This shows you something on how talented Carson was, letting his ego go, letting G Marx take charge, all with a beautiful girl on, hard for most men to do.

[@splerth3771]

Reading the last part of this sentence gave this old dyslexic a hearty belly laugh.

[@furrykef]

When Groucho Marx appears on your set, you do not say no.

[@sanford943]

Who was the young woman?

[@sanford943]

Her name was Caroline Tracey. She said she was a registered nurse. I wonder why she was on the show. You can find every guest he had on at Wikipedia. Paul Revere and the Raiders was the musical guests. I am surprised this clip was available as virtually all of the early shows were taped over. What s shame. I could watch them all again.

[@TheMadaraLegend]

@@sanford943 Carol Andreson is an American film and television actress active in the 1960s. She is known for her roles in Perry Mason (TV series, 1962), Burke's Law (TV series, 1963), Mission: Impossible (TV series, 1966), and Dirty Dingus Magee (film, 1970).

[@ricstormwolf]

Two of the greatest of all time. Johnny and Groucho 😃

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

They never offered to die on a cross to save us from our sins. Only Jesus Christ did that.

[@garycitro1674]

In the end, it was Johnny who got in the best line with, "Say the secret word..."

[@coryburns2341]

That lady sure had his attention I don't blame him

[@ronwass]

Groucho's line, and Carson delivered it with all the nuance that Groucho taught the world of comedy.

[@willminkorea2010]

Groucho was always a great guest on talk shows.

[@erickingsbury7193]

I have just started to appreciate Groucho....He was amazing...a National Treausre

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

What about Jesus Christ? He died on a cross to save us from our sins.

[@Locktwiste72]

I was entertained more in the 12 minutes of this classic clip than I've been in the past 12 years, quite honestly. Johnny Carson straight up pulled off a classic Groucho Marx in the presence of the man himself.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

He wasn't Jesus Christ.

[@judydoyle1124]

This is 3 years in on Carson as host of the Tonight Show

[@jackkramer9101]

This came out decades before I was even alive, yet it is still comedy GOLD!

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Dou you think the world changed when you were born? Lol.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Well thank god you let us in on this priceless information. After all, it is all about you, ya know

[@wildcardartsent]

​@@Frankincensedjb123I award you no points, and my God have mercy on your soul.

[@MissionaryInMexico]

I was alive then... And grew up watching Johnny Carson the greatest TV Guy ever...

[@wickedfuctup]

Wait... you were alive when this aired but not when you wrote your comment? How'd you pull that off?

[@MissionaryInMexico]

@@wickedfuctup Wait.. you don't have a brain?

[@leandar]

You always hear lines like "Well, that's _____ (time) I won't get back!" I'm happy to say that's 12 minutes and 9 seconds I was glad to spend! Most entertainment today is just garbage!

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

Amen brother

[@michaelwascom62]

This clip ( from "The Tonight Show") must have been taped around 1970. Johnny Carson appears to be about 45. The show was moved from New York City to Hollywood, California, around 1969; and the "new" studio featured the "Hollywood skyline" background. Groucho looked very good for being nearly 80 years old (at the time of the taping). Always had his ever-present cigar!

[@brianschwartz4334]

Groucho and Carson...2 of the very best !!!! don;t think we will see anything that comes close for many years. !!! just unreal !!

[@dougshelton260]

THE GROUCHO LETTERS is a brilliant book, and its author was one of the funniest comedians of all time.

[@lupodelupis3672]

The Warner Bros letter oh boy...the first time i've read it i exploded in a laughter....i couldn't stop myself, my belly was hurting!

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

But it won't save your soul.

[@dontbakdown6015]

The greatest comedian to walk the face of planet earth. God bless The Marx Bros.😊

[@Mickcotton]

Absolutely Amazing ❤️❤️✅

[@paulscott4932]

I certainly miss talent and entertainment like this. Intelligent, adult conversation.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

and nothing ever Biblical.

[@paulandzik7190]

Great stuff, great stuff.. nobody was like Groucho Marx.

[@christopherhendren117]

He never finished school but he was better educated than anyone graduating today...

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Johhny's hair was perfect here ...looks great ...Groucho was so funny ...soon as he speaks, you start laughing

[@billyrossi4661]

Groucho Marx had such a dry sense of humor..😂 RIP Marx brothers..

[@bobbysands6923]

A million more years can pass and neither one of these guys will be forgotten, nor replaced.

[@arthurkrieck1]

I’d forgotten about rhe casual smoking. Johnny lights up right in air!

[@edwilderness]

Yes, there's also one clip here somewhere where about three members of the rat pack plus George Gobel with Johnny and Ed are drinking and smoking and just having a great time bullshitting each other. Dean Martin taps his cigarette ashes into to George's drink every time he looks away! Comfortable old fucks reaping the rewards of long hard work in show business!

[@BusterHWJones]

Just a beautiful moment. A treasure.

[@sallettieri2617]

I have the book. And have given it as gifts. It is very entertaining, filled with wit that is sharp and clever.

[@DwayneHicks426]

I love how quiet it gets when Carson reads the letter, then Groucho breaks the ice with humor. Sincerity and humility.

[@garypruitt4289]

Wow. 55 years ago. I was 10 I'm pretty sure I saw this because my parents let me stay up and watch Carson. Problem was it was in black and white. We didn't get a color TV till 67. Ah the memories. Thank you

[@stevehoch9528]

Lucky you! We didn't get a color set set until 1975!

[@fishfire_2999]

I was born in 70 and remember having BW tvs then came the Clicker the first one had a cord on it lol

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

1972 here

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Oct 74 , for us , my Dad said the early sets were crap way too expensive and green faces .He bought a 75 Hitachi model with remote control , it was the best we still have it .

[@dupont416]

This was on one of Carson's occasional pre-1972 appearances in Hollywood. The show was based from 30 Rock until 1972.

[@ultramaximusreviews]

You can tell the mentor relationship with Johnny... loved how he just randomly showed up and took over. That doesn't happen today.

[@dangeroreilly2028]

I hope not, Groucho has been dead for years! (My own humor)

[@martinzhang5676]

Jon Stewart does the same thing with Colbert sometimes except he pops up from under the desk.

[@andygaines9686]

Neither does the interviewer lighting up a cigarette on the show!

[@silverwinterskies]

The talk shows today have nothing on the men and women from the 20th century, certainly not Mr. Johnny Carson. It will never be the same being all the older and truly talented guests are now forever part of a bygone era. I was born about 3 weeks before this episode aired and I don't know for sure but I bet my mother and father were curled up on their couch watching Mr. Carson after feeding bathing and putting me off to slumberland. This was 55 years ago and thank the good Lord and powers that be that we are in a country where we are allowed to view our history in television and that we are allowed to reflect on what was and what we heard and saw. Yes.. God Bless everyone who saw to it to preserve this type of history. We are all truly lucky to live in such a society that respects and cares for our elderly although there should always be improvement. I'll leave this at that, may all who find this be true, be caring, and be grateful for everyday you wake up. Peace to you and yours always, Billyboyrocker

[@jamesedwards2237]

Robin Williams walking on Craig Ferguson's show comes to mind.

[@ajg2558]

Groucho was just amazing 👏 🙌

[@jakubgalinski2685]

I've been waiting for years to see this.

[@dominiquereplogle735]

Calling this the "Golden Age" of television is the understatement of the ages. I'd like to add that he was the epitome of everyone's favorite uncle.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

TV entertainment replaced reading the Bible and prayer. Our downfall from God.

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

Favorite doity uncle

[@choycewellington3911]

Groucho - the King of Comedy!

[@kilabot749]

I thought Harold Lloyd was the king of comedy.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

Would have been great to have seen the entire show.

[@JKM395]

That really is wonderful. Good for Groucho.

[@DrRish-wx3wf]

The greatest comedian and the greatest talk show host in the same room in 1965.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

But Jesus Christ was never to be found or heard of.

[@williamdmason9375]

This Is A Once In A Blue Moon Occasion.... And Won't See The Likes Again ....Rare Like tihS From A Rocking Horse....

[@JM-fi6ce]

dear lord, this is gold.....

[@lupodelupis3672]

Julius was born in 1890(!) so he was 75 here...That man had a brillant mind like few others, i think!

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Groucho truly was a national treasure.

[@loudredflipflops]

Wow! Groucho and Johnny!

[@bene_chino]

Only Groucho, could treat Johnny so shabbily and get away with it‼️😂

[@robbystafford5539]

Outside of a dog a book is a mans best friend. Inside of a dog it’s to dark to read. Groucho Marx

[@wiltonsmith3397]

“too dark to read.”

[@nancymatro8029]

@@wiltonsmith3397 you missed the other mistake: "man's best friend"

[@ROGER2095]

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. (Groucho Marx)

[@DDELE7]

Even though Groucho was a surprise guest you have to give props to the NBC Orchestra for knowing to play Groucho’s theme song “Hooray for Captain Spaulding”.

[@afinteresting8817]

So cool to watch Grouch reminisce about the 'old' days in a video that was filmed in the 1960's

[@KalOrtPor]

It is, and he was already 75 by this time. It's interesting that "Animal Crackers" came out in 1930 and he was turning 40 that year. The vaudevillians that were legends to Carson were mostly still sharp, witty and humorous even with most having been alive in the 1800s.

[@ricflair9717]

Some of Carson's best moment were the spontaneous unannounced walk on guests. No one today can reproduce these moments because no stars are that big today.

[@jeffersonmassive]

I remember watching this with my grandparents and yes I am going into comedy. It’s a sign.

[@_0O0O0O0_]

I'm from the future. You'll never make it.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@_0O0O0O0_ 🤣🤣

[@ronflatter1235]

Aired Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1965, probably recorded the night before as was the practice then. Other guests included Bill Cosby, George Segal, Carol Andreson, Ray Hastings and Paul Revere and the Raiders.

[@mikeyates7931]

The Marx Brothers were the very funniest and greatest comedy act EVER 😂❤😅❤

[@bonniemarshall3498]

And copies the world over. Duck Soup is a classic comedy I could watch everyday. 😅😂 Groucho and all of his brothers are in heaven now..

[@alisoncole3211]

My Father was a brilliant writer, and he loved Groucho, I do too! We had a mirror that had a silhouette of Groucho in our house growing up. My Dad bought it on Christmas Eve one year and he was so proud, he got a deep discount because it had a crack in it! (Funny like Groucho!) After many years of having it be a part of my childhood my Mom threw it away at my dads behest. I was so bummed we didn’t have it anymore especially when I started watching You Bet Your Life on KZbin! We lost my Dad two years ago and this year for my birthday, my mom had a mirror painted with Grouchos silhouette on it for me, I absolutely love it! I promptly cracked it! (Just kidding) I miss my Dad and Groucho certainly makes me think of him, he was as brilliant and as funny as Groucho, and someday I’ll publish a book of my Dads letters! Just like Groucho! Look out for John Cole’s letters! Thank you for this! Much Love Alison ❤️😘

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

But it won't save your soul.

[@alisoncole3211]

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv my goodness that’s really weird.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@alisoncole3211 Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.

[@ojematters9348]

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv Enjoy the moments, John. Sometimes, we need to do just that! ..wow.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@ojematters9348 That was not the point.

[@meztizo_americano86]

one legend in awe of another legend

[@richardm3023]

All that smoking, people forget how common and widespread smoking was just two generations ago. Now it's a crime to smoke under a roof.

[@jadezee6316]

i remember smoking in the hospital BED!....waiting to be rolled in the OR.....

[@EuclidPlaceRecords]

yeah i hate how i'm not allowed to smoke in my house

[@MrSteve72]

Now it's a crime to leave your home

[@bramiwami]

Carson smoked 4 packs a day.

[@benkleschinsky]

Now they put flame retardant in the cigarettes.

[@mikehughes4969]

Very few people could simply "walk on" the Tonight Show. Bob Hope could do it. So could Frank Sinatra and Don Rickles. It was a very exclusive club. Of course Groucho wouldn't belong to a club that would have someone like him as a member.

[@arthuridis]

Dean Martin did it. John Wayne too.

[@michaelknapp8961]

Groucho always had great stories!!

[@PlanetRockJesus]

Groucho was just so cool.

[@stellarocquie7957]

And unassuming.

[@anne-mariecole6692]

Groucho totally deserved honour.

[@tommy..980]

Groch was highly intelligent and he was spot on about how are government is today

[@melcrose]

Proud to be from (very near) Norfolk, Ne.. Johnny's home town!

[@HS22181]

Born in Waukegan. I like to say I am from Land of Lincoln and Jack Benny.