Rodney Dangerfield Has Johnny Busting Up | Carson Tonight Show

Original Airdate: 05/30/1979
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[@CharlesGates-v6n]

I’m so grateful to have seen this when it originally aired. Johnny Carson and Rodney Dangerfield together?! Comedy Pure Gold!!

[@paistebob3163]

That was the best 10 minutes I've spent in a very long time. I feel alive again. Rodney was the man and Johnny was the King!

[@Bat_Boy]

Classic!

[@davewallace8219]

Well said...

[@snatchhog]

The kid joke changed my opinion

[@bill9540]

He was a classic, you have to remember that there was certainly a rough side of comedy then too and different jokes played out for different audiences.

[@larrygiglio5754]

Hello. Rodney would work the crowd his full set and bring his hard working nightclub set to the couch, and he would not relax. Reminded me of Bob Hope. ✌️

[@bria2luv305]

I’m 69 years old now and Johnny with Rodney was hilarious every time. I miss these guys. The best. RIP!

[@robertwilliams060]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@catkeys6911]

I'm a year older, and I also miss them, but we DO have these clips - looks like somebody in our age group has been busy putting them together.

[@kentduryea7109]

How can you miss them when there's KZbin?

[@larryehrlich57]

I was flying Lear Jet charters in the early 1980's and I flew Rodney Dangerfield and his family twice. One flight was from the east coast to Illinois and the second time we flew him to Las Angeles.

[@teeceemoo]

We used to leave the bar early just to watch this.

[@TheRickbrooks]

There will never be another like Rodney, what a class act. RIP.

[@gerryn2]

Carson too man, imagine if it was Jimmy Kimmel 'interviewing' him here instead.

[@Daniel-b8j8x]

He was the best , comedies today sick.

[@davidweeks3157]

L​@@gerryn2

[@guntertorfs6486]

Great comedian , but judging on some recent blooper/behind the scenes videos , not such a pleasant human being. Kicking down at people who he judged to be replacable ( bartender in a sketch etc. )

[@hermanbernard4537]

He really was one of a kind😊

[@georgeconn8413]

We need more Rodney's nowadays. He was one of a kind and a real comedian. RIP Mr DANGERFIELD

[@ronfullerton3162]

Rodney was always good. But was he ever on fire on this edition of the Tonight Show!

[@frisco21]

Rodney was at the top of his game here. A joy to watch, even 45 years later.

[@vicbanks9079]

Nobody had that kind of machine gun comedic delivery like Rodney. What a treasure.

[@erics9754]

The coke bumps didn't hurt either lol. Rodney was the king of rapid fire jokes.

[@golfhound]

Robin Williams was another one. Lightning in a bottle.

[@danhutson3460]

I am watching this on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 & it still makes me laugh. I miss all of them.

[@tonynelligan1930]

they just don't make them that way anymore. no way i missed them i watch them ll the time. check out the dentist with carol burnett show.

[@danylofamily6984]

June 18, 2024 such a wonderful man and comedienne. Miss him, and Johnny.

[@danylofamily6984]

June 18, 2024 couple of the very best!❤

[@bingobango4840]

June 18, 2024 here. Still fantastic.

[@donnascearce4270]

I miss all of the greats❤

[@mikeguerrero72]

Both Rodney and Johnny were terrific. A great time seeing them again.

[@LovelyFjord-kj3ey]

Spectacular

[@oneanddone7992]

In 1989, I saw Rodney when he was touring the country. He did a 90 min set that was, to this day, one of the funniest shows I have ever seen. There were about 3K-5K of us in the audience, and all of us were in pain by the end of the show. He absolutely killed that night. And it was all 1-liners, which makes it even more incredible.

[@r.edward5701]

Man that would have been something! What an experience

[@dd9354]

That was about the time I seen him.Hectook suggestions from.the audience. I yelled out group sex amd Ridney came back, your sister and five of your friends.

[@davidsteinberg2120]

He's like the old-time comedy version of Jeff Beck and Eddie Van Halen!!

[@zokitchvlog]

He was a gem 👍🏻

[@hmc2s]

Saw him at Caesars Palace Las Vegas back in 1985. I'm still laughing my ass off. One of the funniest shows I have ever seen to this day.

[@LYLEWOLD]

I'll never get tired of these clips. Johnny was the best. He could interact with anyone, but when a great comic was on, it was fantastic. RIP gents, you are missed.

[@briane3657]

Remember when the show was 90 minutes, and he would have more serious guests, such as scientists, authors, etc? Also had some great magicians on, always one of Johnny's many interests.

[@LYLEWOLD]

@@briane3657 Yep. From entertainers to politicians, subject matter experts to regular folks, he could talk to them all and treated them all like they were important and interesting. He was the best.

[@waryaawariiri1812]

I am not American - a Canadian - so I am kinda wondering, is it an act of these constant touching of the tie and rapid talking? Or is it something else?

[@MorlokKurak]

@@waryaawariiri1812 I think it's a nervous habit. IMO.

[@television6318]

@@waryaawariiri1812 Yes, that's part of his act; he always did that on the Carson show.

[@cigarmerchant2238]

One of the funniest things Rodney ever said was just before he passed when he said if the heart surgery he was about have was successful he would be out of the hospital in a couple of days but if it wasn't successful he would be out in a couple of hours. He always caught you off guard with his humor. RIP Johnny and Rodney...

[@oldsguy354]

I remember that too. His answer to "how long are you going to be in the hospital?" was If things go real well I should be out in a couple weeks, if they go poorly, I'll be out in a couple hours.

[@56squadron]

Jay Leno said that when Rodney had his debilitating stroke and was in the hospital he went to visit him and Rodneys wife told Jay "He can't respond but he can hear you and he knows you're here... let him hold your finger". So Jay put his finger in Rodneys hand and Rodney squeezed it.... It was then that Jay leaned in and whispered "Rodney... that's not my finger..." He said you could see Rodney visibly shaking he was laughing so hard inside. Funny men are funny men... right to the end.

[@normanewilliams7576]

I miss Rodney he knew how to make us laugh,and we could all use more laughter in this world. Thanks Rodney.

[@wendyqallab6906]

No one like him ever. Still makes me laugh.

[@evanwilliams6388]

Llq

[@zanichbug]

Always loved the way Carson allows the guests to have the spotlight.

[@ameliafroehlich2577]

That's one thing that made him so good.

[@robpelick7460]

Unfortunately, late night talk show hosts today think they and their political beliefs are the most important.part of the show. Thus, the genre has fallen upon hard times.

[@marklentine8793]

2023 and we’re still laughing Rodney. You are missed and loved ❤️❤️❤️

[@RedNovaMedia]

So so true !!!! 😂😂😂

[@johnreidy2804]

He was great. Where are the great comedians of today? They all have to be woke to succeed too bad

[@pattyoneill6724]

He is so funny and gets no respect.

[@bearandrabbit6826]

​@@johnreidy2804 idgit

[@dean3434]

Yes indeed. In these times lately to watch and listen to Rodney Dangerfield is like therapy. I get to laughing so much my eyes tear-up! Thanks again Rodney!!! Dean Seattle

[@AniyahBrooks-n2f]

What a performance. He was non-stop and Carson couldn't stop laughing. Thank you Mr. Dangerfield for sharing your tremendous talent with the world..

[@davenc8527]

I'm so glad that I grew up with Rodney and Johnny Carson. So awesome.

[@SaltMinerOU812]

Me too

[@jamesoconnor9711]

2023 lm 70 and still watching Rodney RIP Johnny and Ed and Rodney ✌️

[@stevenfloyd9284]

Me too. And Jonathan winters, Don Rickles. That was when late night was entertainment.

[@AnnMeredith]

I miss those days & seeing all that has been going on for so long breaks my heart . We know they’re gone, but they left an impression with us & the memories that will not fade, so to get away , sit down & watch Johnny Carson & relive those wonderful times . Merry Christmas everyone & have a Blessed life !!! Looking forward to a better year 2025 !

[@sasha6009]

He was, and always will be, the best on-the-run comic. He never lets up and always has a joke or a comeback. Genius

[@DayleHayden]

I wonder was it exhausting

[@stevebirch7476]

This might be the best ever Rodney appearance on Johnny's show. Home run after home run for eight minutes.

[@jimmyolsen5897]

He was on Carson over 80 times they were all great

[@briangg1591]

Mitch Hedberg owes so much to Rodney

[@scooter5940]

All I can say is wow. 10 minutes of non-stop one liners, and all of them funny. No one could do this better than Rodney.

[@paulmarsh8974]

You haven't heard me... No respect..

[@mr.mikeyg.5282]

When late night TV was worth staying up for! Sure miss those days.

[@ken6771]

Gutfeld is the new king of late night? What a joke! Johnny drew 11 to 12 million per night. Gutfeld is lucky if he gets 3 million!

[@janelliot5643]

@@ken6771 I can't figure out who you're talking about

[@thinkforyourself2109]

Now all the late-night shows are unwatchable: non-stop iue-signalling and TDS and pushing 'the message'

[@georgekren]

Johnny got way more; other than gutfeld, the others get their relatives.

[@kevinlents9545]

It was wonderful, Mikey!

[@maryserrano6448]

Johnny Carson, was not only the greatest Late night host, he also had on his show the best comedians. Watching them make Johnny Carson, laugh, was great. Just the best.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

This must have been just after his "No Respect" album came out. I recognize the pacing. Only because I've been listening and re-listening to it for years. Doesn't matter if you've heard the joke before, it gets funnier every time.

[@sportsfan5548]

What made Johnny so great was he would sit back and let his guests shine and he was the greatest set-up man ever whether it was a word, question or simply the tone of his voice, he would lead his guests, especially Rodney and Robin Williams, right where they wanted to go.

[@duanewilson3941]

@@sportsfan5548 It's especially evident in this video, Johnny was a great set up man.

[@bonniemarshall3498]

Yes Jay Leno is 🚫 funny at all.

[@SJames-vl8fq]

Rodney - not funny at all. Johnny - biased, indeed.

[@rexoates4484]

On his gravestone it says “There goes the neighborhood”. Even in death he gets laughs. Rest in peace Rodney.

[@jrag1000]

😂

[@susanpage8315]

That cemetery is fascinating.

[@jonnybennett9493]

That’s awesome 😂 There’s a legendary British comedian Spike Milligan who put “I told you I was ill” on his gravestone.

[@savedbygrace6076]

Hill rest in peace if he knew Jesus Christ the Savior and if not he'll do anything but rest in peace Hebrews 9:27 it is appointed a man wants to die but after this the judgment for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever should not perish but have everlasting life.

[@charlenemack7040]

I ALWAYS gave Rodney Dangerfield the highest respect that one could ever give anyone! Rest In Paradise Rodney and Johnny. 😇😇🙏🙏

[@charlenemack7040]

And…Ed too. 😇🙏

[@TommyS3119]

Rodney had me laughing so hard, it brought tears to my eyes. The tears are also from the wonderful talent of Johnny Carson. It’s just amazing what a class act he really was. Super talented! I’m grateful I got to grow up in this era. The late night of today is horrendous. I wouldn’t give any of the current late night hosts a minute of my time. RIP Johnny.

[@cliffords.8341]

My thoughts Exactly.

[@mackdaddyg321]

I'm sure the current late night hosts are devastated that you didn't "grown up" with them.

[@TommyS3119]

@@mackdaddyg321 Hey, thanks for pointing out the spelling error. Even though the current late night show ratings are in the toilet, i’m sure your still a big fan.

[@charltonlee20]

You're spot on with this comment.

[@11lucygoosey]

I SO agree with this. Fallon is the worst with his over exaggerated laughter. I'm 64 and watched Johnny when I was a kid. Amazing how Rodney just had all those jokes ready to go. He was wonderful.

[@joeweider9471]

All the times I've seen Rodney this is probably one of his best sets ever! Saw him live at the sunrise theater in fort Lauderdale and My stomach and face hurt from laughing for 4 days after that! it's dangerous seeing him live because he doesn't give you time to catch your breath between one joke and another and it's just a constant one long laugh until it's almost like a dry heave! Rodney was beautiful...

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

"...a kid with an accent playing with my feet." Seriously, never heard that one before and I'm STILL laughing.

[@JoeKoOhNo]

He knew more jokes than anybody. What a wit! Great sense of humor.

[@rpgoodwinjr15]

I saw him there too with my mom. She said who us this Rodney. She laughed so hard.

[@TheSulross]

when he's doing his shtick he's got this constant sort of agitated body motion going - one begins to even wonder if he was ever in a relaxed state - because he'd just keep that up constantly when doing his jokes such that it just comes off as his "normal" state of being

[@zombywoof1015]

@boblozaintherealworld3577 That's the one that got me as well. I genuinely laughed out loud and said, "What the hell?"

[@dean3434]

So I'm at it again sitting here receiving my therapy watching Rodney with Johnny and I'm almost crying with laughter---works every time. Thank you Rodney!!!

[@rodneydangerfield7153]

Could never get tired of my daily dose of Rodney Dangerfield...RIP

[@CrampedGrampy]

I'm 85 with a good memory about Carson and Dangerfild. Great old times with irreplaceable memories and personalities.

[@RandyBaker-id8pr]

59 and I rember mommy watching this I too loved this more so now ❤

[@IKhanNot]

The fact that you subtly hear Johnny Carson in the background laughing just makes it that much better.

[@mananimal3644]

I grew up watching Jonny. A class act. He allows celebrities to be themselves and for that he got the most out of them. Every time I hear the theme music the 70’s child in me smiles.

[@rod675]

Did you mean to say Ed McMahon in the background? I find that hilarious as well.

[@wwbuirkle]

And don't forget Ed

[@mathewkulczyk1645]

I really miss Johnny's show. He had some GREAT guests of the time. Remember Karnack the Magnificent I believe it was. Sure Don't get that high level of comedy now from late night TV.

[@sfpincchicago]

THAT'S subtle??

[@renatoreside2109]

Making people laugh is a very respectable profession.

[@eloiseharbeson2483]

I'd be surprised if he hadn't made a joke on his deathbed.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

I think when Rodney says "What do you wanna do now?" near the end of this clip is the nearest thing to the REAL Rodney I've ever seen.

[@Tsamokie]

@@eloiseharbeson2483 Rodney's Epitaph: There goes the neighborhood.

[@jamesa7506]

Whaddya mean!? Every time I leave the house people are laughing at me! 😉

[@JoeKoOhNo]

Eddie Murphy says he worked a club as a kid where Rodney was working and he and Rodney used urinals that stood right next to each other. Neither spoke a word. Years later they both worked a different club and the same situation occurred. As Rodney was zipping up he turned to Eddie, shrugged his shoulders and said, "Who knew?"

[@wagoodwin3]

I was 13 when Johnny retired, and I cried through his farewell episode. I cried just now, when I went to look up what year that was (1992). I wasn't a lazy kid, and spent most of the daytime hours outside. Having had a deeper admiration for a person I never met, than with most of those with whom I've interacted, I can't overstate the tremendously endearing power of humor. I miss Johnny and Rodney.

[@vinnynj78]

About the same age here and I thank my parents for introducing me and my brothers to all the great entertainers. So many of them are gone but the memories and characters they created live on.

[@tomwashingtonjr848]

Actually it originally aired in 1979!!!

[@wagoodwin3]

@@tomwashingtonjr848 Hey Tom!!!

[@elmtree33]

I was 15 and cried as well when watching his farewell episode.

[@dandiehm8414]

@@tomwashingtonjr848 I think he was talking about Johnny's farewell show (not the above Rodney show).

[@jakemitchell1671]

Rodney was cooking that night! The timing, tempo...the content...the interplay with Johnny. One of the absolute best to ever do it.

[@Birdman0264]

Those were the days! Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show and all the classic Hollywood guests and comedians! Great times!

[@pauldavies5611]

The guy is like a machine gun. One joke after the other in rapid succession. Really incredible talent.

[@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272]

Yeah but he touches his tie too much 😂 Rodney mannerism comes obviously with the job 😳👻

[@janelliot5643]

@@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 never noticed it until you pointed it out. Take a chill pill

[@fostermac7170]

@@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 "Touches his tie too much"? Out of all that, that's your take? Geez!

[@WintersWar]

watching rodney stressing and sweating hoping his punchlines land, yet he had everyone in the palm of his hand.

[@malibuminz9521]

You add hole njow

[@balerjohnson3099]

When Johnny laughed the world laughed . God bless Johnny and Rodney

[@ronmangano9094]

A REAL comedian! Not the trash we have now. Rodney was a true craftsman of comedy.

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

That was one of the best Tonight Show's with Rodney. Had me rollin'. RIP gentlemen.

[@rickhealy228]

When I was in my early 20's, I played the album No respect (flip side "Son of No Respect) over and over. I memorized the jokes and have used them at parties for over 50 years. People never tire of Rodney's one liners. Thanks for the countless laughs!

[@Sommers234]

Brilliant🎉😂❤

[@mlaforce]

Rodney was introduced then he did his stand up and then when he was done he went over to Johnny and then did his sit down routine. Pure Gold!

[@jamesalexander5623]

Johnny was the Best Straight Man!

[@PhillipDiPrima]

Was thinking the same thing

[@01sapphireGTS]

Thank you Mr. Dangerfield for sharing your tremendous talent with the world.

[@markbeames7852]

if he didn't he'd starve

[@davidpage3893]

Rodney said when he was struggling as a comedian he sold aluminum house siding.

[@raymondparsley7442]

Who could forget Rodney Dangerfield in Caddyshack.... what a joy it was having this guy around.

[@bartonpercival3216]

"Here ya go kid, park my car, take my bags and here......put on some weight ok. Hey Wang what's with the pictures it's a parking lot, come on will ya" 👌

[@ringonor4298]

Funny as FK!!😂

[@sikwilly45]

Nice hat. Come with a bowl of soup? It looks good on you, though.

[@spactick]

Two of the masters of their craft at work here. Carson the absolute king of late night and Dangerfield the king of stand-up

[@Patricia-pq4jq]

Carson was the best

[@urkoolUncle]

One of a kind. You got alot of respect for the gift you used to make us laugh.

[@mohdasrisulong4617]

Classic Rodney ... Simply hilarious ... Never a dull moment ...

[@steverudder3321]

Good to know that there are still some Rodney jokes around that I hadn't heard yet!!🤣

[@victorespino5650]

Right lol

[@sclogse1]

Yeah, That's what I noticed. Some keepers!

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

the kid playing with his feet! never that anywhere from anyone.

[@robingourde9366]

"I'm so ugly when I went for a proctology exam, the Doctor stuck his finger in my mouth!" I just recently heard that one and it almost killed me!

[@scottamori3188]

Caddyshack. Easy Money. Back to School. Comic genius and not a one would be made today. Pure genius. His timing was second to none.

[@terrylessmann2274]

Oh it looks good on you though.

[@CT-uv8os]

Him and Ted Knight OMG😂😂😂😂😂!!!

[@CT-uv8os]

And Sam Kinnison too!

[@richardlane835]

The final scene from Easy Money when he says "for years I wouldn't kiss my mother-in-law's face, instead I end up kissing her ass!" Is pure comic gold

[@abc456f]

​@richardlane835 When he's riding the stationary bike and Pesci keeps telling him, "Faster, faster...you gotta go faster!" And it comes loose and Rodney goes flying into the Christmas tree.

[@davidhallett8783]

You can memorize the jokes but still watch him 100 times for the performance facial expressions and timing. I loved johnny as his straight man. Even as a kid

[@carolemeador3257]

Amen

[@Evinruderascal]

He had that unique combination that together made him a classic beyond all others of his era.

[@jimmyolsen5897]

Me too

[@Rick_King]

Two of the greatest entertainers of all time!

[@brianevans2595]

In my opinion Rodney D. is one of the original kings of comedy. His standup was top notch and his movies were hilarious as well. Unmatched talent and timing with that never ending condescending tone makes him one of the undisputed greats. Really miss this guy. He gets mountains of respect from me!!!

[@patrickryan1515]

Loved him in "Back To School".

[@marywilliams9858]

Read his autobiography. Hysterically funny.😊

[@markhabersham4153]

....... that's the Ugliest hat I've ever seen ! Whaddya' get with that hat a bowl of soup ........???

[@charltonlee20]

Great comment 👍

[@richsimpson8429]

The best

[@blackdot3538]

Nobody better than Rodney.

[@241sail6]

Well except for Don Rickles

[@blazeesq2000]

@@241sail6 I agree but they did opposite versions; Rickels made fun of others, Rodney made fun of himself. They were so good and iconic that I wonder what a modern comedian with that gift would have to do to not be accused of stealing. Jimmy Carr is the closest, but I think is just like the Beatles for professional comedians.

[@billyrocket62]

Johnny Carson will forever be the King of Latenight TV. Smart, quick, respectful, a true professional. And Rodney is just insane, what a great performer!

[@doloresmancini105]

Rodney Dangerfield was one of my favorite comedians. I saw him live. He got heckled and had an answer for everything. ❤

[@alannahbee4472]

Dude same ☺️

[@robpelick7460]

Like Don Rickles, Rodney Dangerfield was a master at handling hecklers. You attacked at your peril.

[@michaelmaggi7637]

What a performance. He was non-stop and Carson couldn't stop laughing

[@FreedomPrivilege]

He didn't curse or tell jokes at the expense of others by name. Either self-effacing, or his family without naming them. I am pretty sure his family was ok with him referencing them as he did. His ability to catalog and recall hundreds if not thousands of jokes is pure genius and a gift.

[@TimSullivan-q6w]

self-deprecating

[@gregorywhite9095]

What BS...his version of Russian Roulette was so off color no one would tell it today. And no one swore on TV in those days. You make him sound like Doris Day.. But he was funny...

[@KorriTimigan]

​@@gregorywhite9095it is off colour, isn't it? And it paints him in a pretty bad light, doesn't it? That's exactly the joke, he presents himself as a self-pitying, sad, pathetic, loser with embarrassing health problems, and who makes terrible choices. That's the character of Rodney Dangerfield, a bad person who blames everybody else for his problems. That's what makes him funny.

[@jamesm.3967]

Apparently, he did curse a blue streak in the clubs. Jerry Seinfeld said he felt like it took away from his act.

[@OhGrowUpPodcast]

Heard he didn’t have a healthy relationship with his wife at the time

[@markbirchette8740]

When I lived in Vegas on Eastern and Russell, Redd Foxx was my neighbor across the street and became a friend. I also got to see Rodney's last live show at the Tropicana and talked with him after briefly.He had no issue with chatting with folks and was a nice man, as was Redd. 🙏🙏

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

Redd was also one of a kind. I'm a little too "young" to have heard much of his stand-up but just watch any re-run of 'Sanford & Son'. He brought it home every time...

[@charlesstockford6003]

@@boblozaintherealworld3577 Redd's off tv shows were some of the dirtiest shows you could ever see. He made you roar all night.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

@@charlesstockford6003 So I've heard.

[@erikas3337]

That's so cool!

[@461336]

You Got to Wash Your Ass...😂 Live Album Red Foxx

[@HAL9000S3]

Dangerfield was a genius. He literally had thousands of jokes.

[@clubmogambo3214]

The undisputed king of one liners.

[@andygossard4293]

He probably had to do that all day at the house to stay in character to remember his one liners, it must have been insanity

[@inhibited44]

read someplace that it took him months to write the jokes for his appearance on the Tonight Show

[@EdDunkle]

@@inhibited44 Is that right? It's hard to write jokes. I think stand up comedians are some of the smartest people on the planet.

[@catkeys6911]

Rodney was just brilliant. The way he could subtly twist meanings around. His clear, deep baritone voice that just naturally commanded attention. He really was unique.

[@thebigfist]

This may well have been Rodney's best material ever! He was, clearly, the funniest comedian ever!

[@briane3657]

I'm glad the movies finally took notice of him and made some very funny comedies with Rodney.

[@bobtaylor170]

I think in terms of stand up comedy, he was the funniest, the best. People usually ascribe the GOAT to Richard Pryor, and he was great, but no one was as funny as Rodney. And yup, he still doesn't get no respect.

[@22espec]

Although some of those jokes didn't age well

[@bobtaylor170]

@@22espec I think they'll always be hilarious.

[@andrewpotok2661]

I don't think u aged so well. Ty

[@toddp3111]

Dangerfield was the best, still has me in stitches watching this clip 40+ years later.

[@neelvoss5707]

Definitely my favorite stand-up comedian of all time...a laugh a second with him...no other can duplicate....loved that guy

[@ccampbell7214]

2023...anybody else missing the good ol' days?

[@RowdyYates-x6n]

Yes! Here in what's left of Britain it's almost a crime to laugh. It's considered some kind of weird racism!

[@RandyBaker-id8pr]

2024 now yes

[@sal1960caldo]

😮God! And I thought it was bad here in Southern California, where you're afraid to say things others might be offended by.

[@sal1960caldo]

I'm 64. I miss good comedy, like I remember from the 70's, 80's, and even into the 90's....until ultra political correctness came around. The ones who have it the best now are criminals.

[@maxmason6053]

Big time.

[@stevegreenhorn934]

I`m having a bad day, picked up my shirt and a button fell off, picked up my briefcase and the handle fell off, now I`m afraid to go to the bathroom!! 😂🤣 Gold.

[@browsman2328]

This is a new one hadn’t seen it before, thank you. When I went to UCLA in the late seventies my roommates and I used to roll around on the floor laughing watching Rodney on Johnny Carson and we weren’t even smoking anything.

[@pmafterdark]

I could have watched hours of this. What legends.

[@larrywest538]

No profanity, just provocative humor. Man this guy was on fire…. I speak for many people when I say…. We miss him…

[@Eudaimaniac44]

On fire? He musta got the VD girl

[@WilliamNast-v1g]

TWO OF THE BEST IN COMEDIC HISTORY. NEVER TO BE REPLACED.

[@arlenetognetti1005]

Yes amazing Classic humor the best! we watched with Dad as kids Love Johnny Carson and Rodney!

[@ak3617]

10 out of 10....every time. What a skill

[@Jim_L]

As on fire as Rodney is here, Johnny had me in stitches as well with the way he quietly kept playing along, not to mention every time he busted out laughing. 🤣

[@stephenkane7499]

Saw Rodney live, I laughed so hard my stomach muscles hurt the next day. Great, great comic!

[@stevenstair1068]

I saw him front row too back in the early 80s

[@pocopico7409]

The greatest of all time, and nobody else really comes close. Nobody else could do what he did, in the way he did it.

[@KimberlyBender-w5g]

What a performance. He was non-stop and Carson couldn't stop laughing. Making people laugh is a very respectable profession..

[@amoonpoint]

The skill that it takes to be this on-point is remarkable! Unreal how ready he was for JC, which was the biggest show at night. Great to see him so on point and JC so quiet.

[@geedubb-q1u]

My wife and I saw Rodney a the MGM in Vegas 2001. It was non stop jokes one after another. Then he’d stop, and you’d hear a little voice cue (his wife) and off he’d go again. He was the classic one liner.

[@keithcarter412]

Rodney is a legend, his timing is amazing.

[@catcaves]

Absolute genius. Comedic timing was the best

[@DougCeleste]

This was one of Rodney's BEST nights on "The Tonight Show." I really miss him, Johnny, Ed and the rest of the gang on that show when night time talk shows were VERY funny unlike today.

[@hblee88]

We were blessed to witness this on our journey of life..... 🙏🏼

[@DougCeleste]

@@hblee88 You got that right and well said!

[@Chuck_Hooks]

Several jokes in this set I haven't heard before. Hilarious. Great post. My favorite Rodney joke was: "My wife wanted to have sex in the backseat...she wanted me to drive."

[@asintonic]

hahahahahaha

[@nicolosito]

I think his best joke is the one about him saying that he and his wife only smoke after sex. Then he adds that he has the same pack now since 1975 but what bothers him is that his wife is up to 3 packs a day. That brought down the house.

[@Tsamokie]

@@nicolosito Yeah. I have heard that one. Good stuff.

[@shamrock1961]

One of my favorites was he bought a used car and was driving it home and he turned around and saw his wife's dress laying on the back seat.

[@SvendleBerries]

One of my favorites is one where he and his wife went to a hotel and Rodney asked the bellhop to grab his bag. The bellhop started feeling up his wife lol

[@karenstanley964]

I was living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was working at a 7-11 about a mile from home. It wasn’t busy that night and in walks Rodney Dangerfield. I was putting up some stock on the shelves and I happened to look up. I tripped onto the floor. I got up and proceeded to launch into my impression of him. He applauded and thanked me for this. He was a very nice person. By the way, he did drink the beer he was a spokesman for. Rodney, we hardly knew you.

[@leemorris2127]

Fabulous.. Carson played straight man to only three guests that I know of - Rodney, Don Rickles and Joan Rivers. Their brand of ribald comedy will never be seen on talk show TV again.

[@EdwardBala-v7v]

All these great performers that were cast on Jonny Carson's Tonight Show are of my fondest memories as a young man into adulthood. Rodney Dangerfield was just so funny, I wished his comic routines would never end. He made us all laugh and laugh hard.

[@billyjoel7541]

Rodney is "one of a kind " Imitated but never never duplicated !!

[@alexpavchinski]

Some newer material than I've seen on other Carson shows. This is one of Rodney's best performances!

[@philaman1972]

Practically every time Rodney was on the show, he had Johnny cracking up. Icon of comedy!!

[@hfield07]

johnny knew his role as the host so well. he knew when to be the sidekick and when he needed to be the star.

[@cats0182]

Yep. When Rodney and Rickels were on, Johnny just let them go wherever they wanted to go. He just tagged along for the ride.

[@jeffreymacintyre2711]

I never get tired of Rodney 😂

[@maxmason6053]

Nothing and nobody can hold a candle to the good old days.

[@billcummings6958]

Which

[@billp4]

The good old days weren't always good. Tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.

[@ghostrider-ek8gu]

No matter how many times I watch, and listen, to Rodney Dangerfield .. I crack up. But seeing him live at Dangerfield's THE BEST!

[@beatlesandcoffee]

He's a legend at what he does. I could be watching this over and over, and I would still laugh my ass off.

[@MasterWitchDoctor]

Rodney did so much to help up and coming comedians. He gave a chance to Jerry Seinfeld, Rosanne Barr, Louie Anderson, Andrew Dice Clay and soooooo many more the list is endless. Not only was he a comedic genius in the telling of jokes but finding those who are also comedians too.

[@bibleredpill]

If you think it was easy sitting across from Dangerfield when he was performing… Think again. Johnny Carson knew exactly how to keep time with Rodney and played it perfect every time.

[@davehue9517]

A life well lived... making so many laugh, smile and happy for so long.... well done Rodney 👍

[@deenojarmbo2922]

A great bunch of real guys . You all are missed. R.I.P.

[@pplrstrange]

Tears of joy just happened . Thanks you two wild and crazy guys

[@milesterwillegar9973]

Some of the best comedy EVER! Of all the stand up comedians Rodney was at the top of the list!

[@davekeller2798]

"ALWAYS A LAUGH TO START THE DAY" RIP RODNEY DANGERFIELD

[@animallover9886]

I'm 54 and omg how I miss those days! Ed McMahon's laugh in the background was always one of my favorite things!

[@davidgriego278]

I have seen this segment many times, and I still laugh, as if I have heard it for the first time!! Rodney Dangerfield was in a Class all his own!!!

[@TheDacapo1]

The legend. You can see how Johnny really was cracking up. I remember being a boy and sneaking out of my bedroom and turning the TV on quietly in our living room to watch Rodney on The Tonight Show on school night. My laughter would wake my mom up and she would tell me to go to bed. The same would happen when Don Rickels was on.

[@InDadequate]

I had the same experince, late night sneaky TV then perhaps if I was lucky the 2am Kung Fu classic on Saturday?...just a wonderful era

[@davidweeks3157]

​@@InDadequatel lo😅