Jim Carrey Makes His Debut on National Television | Carson Tonight Show

Jim Carrey makes his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Original Airdate: 11/24/1983
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[@Sleepydill]

Jim is the only person I’ve ever seen in my life who can completely look like a different person just by moving his face

[@PotatoTune]

He's something else.

[@sheydoll]

It is totally insane how he can contort his face and look completely different.

[@GunSniper3]

Jamie Costa can do the same thing.

[@danny24042002]

so you never married my friend.. am i right 🤔

[@Trundlecake]

He must have advanced face muscles, not seen any else that can do that. I wonder what he was like at school!

[@rainmancw9022]

It took guts of steel to come on national television and show pure talent like this

[@trainman1209]

I agree.

[@scintillam_dei]

Deliberate autism is a skill.

[@joetaylor3563]

Spot on. That first 20 seconds must have been terrifying.

[@MageAtYou]

pure talent? if anything, sheer hard work got him to where he was

[@RobJaskula]

@@joetaylor3563 yeah, what a risk! Fortune favors the bold, but man that took balls

[@TexasNativee]

All of his impressions are good, but the way he literally transforms into Eastwood right in front of your eyes is amazing.

[@NyQuilDonut]

Literally? I didn't know Jim was a wizard.

[@rmp7400]

His James Dean was pretty scary perfect as well👍😎

[@rmp7400]

@@NyQuilDonut Even using the term "literally" - in that context - is actually another figure of speech.👍🏼

[@NyQuilDonut]

@@rmp7400 You don't know what literally means then.

[@antekkk]

@@rmp7400 what are you talking about? that is the stupidest thing I read on the internet today - congrats

[@JCzzzzz]

Imagine no one knows who Jim Carrey is at the time. This performance is so much tougher when you are an unknown to the audience.

[@inconnu4961]

Exactly! if you have ever been to a comedy show where the talents are up-and-comers, its a very tough gig!

[@CatherineMagee-jj3ip]

I think they didnt know what to make of him at first which made it even more special when he won them over...only famous person I ever wanted to meet.

[@felixguerra4447]

People generally know when a hit is a hit, and Jim Carrey is a hit!

[@Chris-wq3pe]

duh!

[@JCzzzzz]

@@felixguerra4447 It is easy to say he was a hit AFTER someone is famous. This was originally aired in 1983..... and Jim Carrey was not famous until Ace Ventura in 1994. I will not say he was a hit after this performance

[@dave1927p]

He was 21 years old here. So much talent at such a young age. Simply incredible…I think this kid is going places

[@amajeet]

Kid??? Oh yes you must great grandpa

[@donkeydan5996]

I hope he makes a movie one day ❤❤

[@newbiekunchannel]

@@donkeydan5996 I think I saw him once in a movie called sonic, there was this evil guy tring to catch a fast running hedgehog

[@SN011GlobeTrot]

@@newbiekunchannel 😂😂😂

[@knnytitus]

He went places

[@f1livenews2023]

Carrey didn't do impressions, he did caricatures. Such a genius

[@saladdays180s9]

They don't call them Carreycatures for nothing. Time must be cyclical, because you called it dead to nuts.

[@anthonybrewer3400]

Which is more than I can day for you learn how to spell

[@f1livenews2023]

@@anthonybrewer3400 🤔

[@seanmaccionnaith3458]

I wonder how many women and young boys he has infected with std's at this stage. Trash Bag.

[@sibitsabat]

Yes good analogy

[@andrewjames2617]

I love his whole “getting into character” deal at the beginning. Absolutely genius

[@quentinparhiala9415]

So do I

[@msergio0293]

So stupid and unfunny tbh, but hey it was the 80s right

[@imacyclepath440]

It was a complete Andy Kaufman ripoff.

[@quentinparhiala9415]

@@imacyclepath440 I thought Jim Carey was good here and I disagree with you it's not a Andy Kaufman ripoff

[@AT-yg4nk]

I swear him and Robin Williams were and are the most energetic, charismatic, entertaining funny men of our time!! Just legendary!!!

[@anarchistangler]

They were clever. But Will Ferrell is the GOAT.

[@anthonyscott5612]

He and Robin.* Third Grader.

[@quentinparhiala9415]

I totally agree

[@spittingfire420]

Robin had a little extra help👃🍚

[@steelehere1]

Jonathan Winters too

[@andrewstewart95]

This man mastered every muscle in his face. That is freaky how Jim Carrey's face is simply a template for him to subtly change into somebody else

[@andrewjames2569]

It really is freaky. And hilarious.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes! That’s what makes him better than any other comedian that’s ever lived.

[@vin7786]

I really hate he's getting old but he still funny!

[@shaunhall6834]

Never cared for this type of comedy but he is one hell of good guy.

[@77163]

Nothing "subtle" about Jim Carrey's comedy.

[@celiaescalante]

Jim Carey's impression of Clint Eastwood is unforgettable!

[@blex5579]

more like unforgiveable

[@ejrilling]

@@blex5579 I see what you did there!

[@SavedbyGraceAlone1962]

Lost all respect for Jim Carey when he went full woke.

[@hellooutsiders6865]

@@SavedbyGraceAlone1962 He's still a talented guy, he's just lost the narrow path. There's always time for people to change as long as they're still here.

[@gavinmcewen5896]

Made my day. Punk!

[@jwatson626]

Helluva debut. It was really cool seeing (hearing) the audience wonder what they were witnessing and it morphing from confusion and discomfort to joyful hysterics.

[@Puschit1]

It is still astounding, though, that apparently even with the talent of Jim Carrey it is necessary to start out with something the audience already knows. His impersonation skills are from another planet but still it's tapping into the fame of others, imitating the unique features of other persons. It's like an unknown band that has to play cover songs until finally someone notices that they can play well until they can play their own songs. And I think that says more about us, the audience, than about the artists or the industry.

[@voicetube]

@@Puschit1 I like that; it's sort of like he plays "cover celebrities" here 🙂

[@quentinparhiala9415]

It's still good and he has awesome impersonation skills and my favorite movie he did was Liar Liar

[@just1giuleejae1234]

The number of movies he would go on to make from this point on is unfathomable. And the impact he would have on the movie industry is irreplaceable. As well as the amount of laughs people still enjoy to this day because of him. He's a true legend! 💯🔥💯

[@curtflory7147]

I was not a fan until he did The Truman Show. Since then... I'm a real admirer as I saw him doing real acting. My favorite is Liar Liar.

[@465marko]

And the STD's he gave

[@inconnu4961]

@@curtflory7147 Oh are you one of those 'serious' actor types? good for you; Im sure life must be challenging, with all the drama.

[@felipescarlata7353]

Genio

[@janorhypercleats]

@@curtflory7147 Liar Liar is the funniest movie ever!!

[@Xfire258]

You can feel him winning over the audience and it’s amazing

[@kikinorthington680]

With his idiotic behavior

[@nathandrums0]

@@kikinorthington680 and yet he’s worth more than you, your children, their children, and their children, will ever be worth lol. How’s it feel?

[@ladyreverie7027]

@@kikinorthington680 yeah duh he's a comedian that's how it works it takes a lot of intelligence to act dumb in a funny way.

[@user-rf5wo3ju9d]

@@kikinorthington680 his career>yours :(

[@TheStepmonkey]

@@kikinorthington680 He is a comedian, duh

[@Geiger1983]

Jim Carrey's facial expressions and total control of body language is beyond amazing

[@quentinparhiala9415]

definetly

[@guyvandermire4146]

the James Dean was TOO realistic

[@africkinamerican]

He's made of rubber

[@amvlabs5339]

he's been doing it since he was a kid in classrooms, he had a knack for it and developed it for decades

[@Takaichi666-]

The man’s whole body is jell-O lmao

[@MichaelSalmons64]

He got that "you did good kid" sign from Johnny. Probably the most thrilling moment of his life. It could totally make your career.

[@steelehere1]

....except he wasn't invited to sit on the couch. Johnny and Jim talked about that when he appeared on the Tonight Show almost a decade later and once Jim was a cast member of In Living Color.

[@LifeBeginsAtSixty60-ro3il]

@@steelehere1 perhaps there wasn't time? That happened sometimes.

[@BethBurns68]

Incredible muscle control. When he transforms into Clint Eastwood before our eyes, that's always been my favorite.

[@yassinelaouar5614]

❤❤❤

[@gamernorcal]

this was 83. he had to wait another 10 yrs to become the biggest star in the world. a decade he worked hard and made it. amazing.

[@NineballChris]

That is part of paying the price and never giving up to get where you want to be. :)

[@shaunbat5097]

@@NineballChris Agreed

[@davesaenz3732]

Ace Ventura then the Mask. Jim was on top of the world.

[@gamernorcal]

@@davesaenz3732 dont forget Dumb and Dumber!

[@NineballChris]

@@davesaenz3732 Liar Liar, Dumb and Dumber and Ace Ventura are my top 3

[@MothGirl007]

His face is like rubber and he's like no other comedian ever - just totally original and brilliant.

[@wopalongcassidy]

@@aubreykrendale4266 : One trick pony...aren't cha?

[@paulh2981]

@@wopalongcassidy The best way to clear muddy water is to leave it alone.

[@mikejohnson3338]

I respectfully disagree, Moth Girl. Phil Cool's face did things Carrey could only dream about. Also JC doesn't hold a candle to Rowan Martin, either. Then there's Jerry Lewis and ol Sid Caesar. Also, we mustn't forget Charlie Callas, Johnny Rizzo, Charlie Barnett, and Mr Rubber Face, Terry Gillespie. As far as women, we have Phyllis Diller & Imogene Coca. Jim ain't too bad, though. Probably somewhere in the top five :/

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@mikejohnson3338 Jim Carrey BLOWS all of those losers you just mentioned outta the water!

[@michealtorres8598]

Well. ...robin williams and andy kaufman....?

[@celinehage1]

Johnny Carson was the best talk man in the world. Always gave a hand to raise the people in whom he believed, and he believed in a lot of people.

[@chairlesnicol672]

Twenty years earlier Ed Sullivan was the ticket to future stardom , if u were invited to perform on his "she's"! Lol

[@LimitlessThinker]

He can transform into any character so quickly, it's truly amazing. People probably knew he was going to launch into greatness that night, especially Carson.

[@pferreira1983]

The way Carrey is able to contort himself is nothing short of amazing. He creates live action cartoons on stage. A legend was born here.

[@begleytony1977]

100%

[@pferreira1983]

@@begleytony1977 It's pretty amazing, not everyone can do it.

[@pennyhardaway5628]

One more like for 666 likes!!!

[@pferreira1983]

@@pennyhardaway5628 Went over that now. 😁

[@calebfairchild3247]

You can see it in the Grinch, he actually distorts his face considerably during it

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

before Jim Carrey, I would have never thought this was even anatomically possible

[@slukky]

Me neither, Frankinsane & Myrth!

[@planetcaravan2925]

Hi jim

[@epinhervin9355]

Watching Buster Keaton

[@GaryMillyz]

It's not- that's why it's so crazy ;)

[@MarilynCrosbie]

Fabulous talent. Thanks to Johnny Carson for featuring Jim!

[@catnip824]

I'm surprised Johnny didn't invite him to the couch :-(

[@quentinparhiala9415]

I'm happy Johnny Carson had Jim Carrey on his show

[@LV2UJC-FM]

How did I ever Miss Jim Carrey on Carson, I just watched and never laughed so hard, the guy is incredible, pure Talent. 💟

[@leokimvideo]

You can see the influence of Andy Kaufman here. And Jim took it to a totally new level.

[@jawadqamraoui3994]

Yes, Man of the moon

[@susantunbridge4612]

Jerry Lewis,

[@chalinofalcone871]

And what made him really famous was his "impression" of Matt Frewer and his Max Headroom character... It is almost like Jim's entire career was one big Max Headroom impression... but, he did kinda do it better than Frewer, to be fair. But, there is a reason The Mask, a total rip off Max Headroom was Jim's first big break. Max Headroom STILL polls high with audience surveys. But Frewer made it too much of, and too accurate, a social commentary for Hollywood to embrace him. But what he created was such a success Hollywood had to figure out how to take it from him and make it their own. Max headroom was the most successful show canceled at the time. Kinda like the way FOX tried to get rid of Futurama.

[@handsomeloverboy8818]

7:53 muppet impressions

[@truthb4ureyesgoodgrl911]

Maybe even a little Steve Martin?

[@velvetbees]

He came right out of the gate like a racehorse. I miss him being like this. He will always be one of my favorite comics.

[@fronts3165]

He made me happy just now.

[@jamesrobinson8247]

At one time in his life, Jim was homeless and living in the back of a car. You have to give him a lot of credit for making a comeback in more ways than one. He sank to the bottom and then rose to the top. How many people in this life can make that claim?

[@stevesparks2001]

Liberalism destroys the mind and kills the sense of humor, Jim Carrey, Jimmy Kimmel, Dave Letterman, all former funny people turned into sick twisted ideologue!

[@johnreidy2804]

I liked Carey before he became a left-wing nut job

[@thedbcooperforum]

Then, became "woke"

[@ltsgoyanks]

Wow... he's been nuts since the very beginning!!! Great performance!

[@AndrewJ1313]

Michael Landon smiling makes me crack up every time!

[@quentinparhiala9415]

Same

[@GianfrancoZepskri]

I died

[@Klaaism]

Carson was such a clsss act. Knew early on how to let his guests shine, and not to upstage them. So many greats got their first exposure nationally and on television through him. May he RIP.

[@dgcmusi]

The best ever…

[@bernieudo4399]

Carson knew by sharing the spotlight others made him look better. He realized there was great talent out there so why not give them their big break? Why do all the hard work when your platform let's others carry your load. He knew the public looked forward to his showcasing new talent. He didn't fear it. He built a rolodex of talent which any producer would envy. Not all succeeded--some are long forgotten. Johnny was the best.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

This was part of Carson's genius.. He was a Big Picture guy, and if you made it to the show, he really WANTED you to do well.

[@LetsGoFlyers2011]

Nothing against Carson's greatness, but Jim Carrey was basically forced on The Tonight Show by the network because the show Carson mentioned while introducing him was on the same network. Also, it's pretty well known that when Carson didn't invite the guests to come talk with him, it meant he didn't really like the act.

[@nealmike5490]

@@LetsGoFlyers2011 Exactly

[@bluelooboyle7049]

4:08 Why does Jim look EXACTLY like Clint Eastwood? Damn good impression lol

[@ladibugg3427]

My son loved Jim Carey so much he named his dog after him “Carey” rest well my beautiful boy 💜 forever Dustin’s mom.

[@loyalkeyboardcoolkid-co-le782]

Jim Carey has a great voice, and he can sing too. A comedian with a great voice is a very rare combination. That's why Jim Carey's talent is unparalleled!

[@Doing_Time]

umm, I'm not that old (child of the 1980s and I also cut the cord 24 years ago so I might miss a few recents), but I think I can come up with some examples...every great barbershop quartet of the last 150 or so years, george burns, gracie allen, ozzie nelson, danny kaye, lucille ball, charlotte rae, betty white, jerry lewis, carol burnett, andy griffith, dick van dyke, rose marie, cloris leachman, sammy davis jr, marla gibbs, mark lowry, nell carter, vicki lawrence, jim neighbors, bea arthur, bette midler, steve martin, steve harvey, wayne brady, jamie foxx...

[@Manim8]

Lee Evans is a comedian that can sing. Check out this from '96 before he really hit the big time kzbin.info/www/bejne/oabNd39mdruSr7s Then these during the height of his career kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnfXo4amf8aHi5I and kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmipYpWFjbVqhtU Amazing!

[@paulyp9853]

@@Doing_Time They said great voice which eliminates 95% of your list. They also said rare -- didnt say it never happened.

[@melissaknauer5196]

Adam Sandler has also been gifted with comedic and vocal talent.

[@labelle7231]

@@melissaknauer5196I don’t think he is funny, just dumb 😂

[@nomadicroadrat]

Jim Carrey channeled James Dean. The metamorphosis was completely spot on.

[@jaredsilvers2782]

If you freeze frame some of that impression I swear it would fool a lot of people.

[@metalstorm7506]

It was almost scary

[@darklordojeda]

@@metalstorm7506 Yeah, very eerie. It was like looking at James Dean risen from the grave.

[@billboyle1588]

He took an iconic image of James Dean, recreated it in the camera frame and the audience's memory completed it

[@armandocendejas4222]

He won the audience over in real time that’s incredible

[@janetmalcolm3403]

He is really talented. He would not be where he is today if not for his crazy comedic acts.

[@tdunph4250]

At the end of his fantastic performance Jim received the "ok" sign and a wink from Johnny and as the saying goes, the rest is history!

[@moeb4348]

Yes, when you got the "OK" hand sign, a wink and a smile you are on the way to stardom. Johnny knew talent.

[@edwardliquorish8540]

I noticed Carson's response at the end too. Go get him, sign him up. I want.

[@OpinionatedPeach]

I thought he would invite them to the couch

[@moeb4348]

@@OpinionatedPeach First timers usually don't go to the couch unless the show is almost over and they have to fill 60 seconds. Jim was great. Too bad he retired from performing.

[@trainman1209]

Similar to Louis Anderson. His first time on Carson... Wow!

[@numinous2506]

You can tell a big difference in him doing Elvis as himself and when he did Elvis as Andy Kaufman. He is incredible to be able to impersonate a specific person impersonating someone.

[@AJ-on-youtube]

He's a dude playing a dude playing another dude

[@herrickinman9303]

Between him. Not "in him"

[@tzenophile]

@@herrickinman9303 Surely you mean "between him", not between him?

[@andrewjames2617]

I mean honestly. That is so true. I can’t even imagine trying to impersonate someone impersonating someone else 😂

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

he wasn't so good as Andy Kaufman he tried too hard being funny

[@lipranditoys]

I never loved his brand of humor, but I gotta give him two things: first, in his league he's BY FAR the best, and second, whatever the hell it is that he does, he's the only one that can pull it off.

[@karlgustov9648]

He definitely gives 110%

[@GaryMillyz]

You said it. That's why we love him. He's simply a true one of one.

[@rabbitohsrule121]

How talented can one man get? That James Dean among all the others? Just phenomenal so accurate and hilarious! Gotta love this guy, so funny! So unique. Amazing!

[@mdleweight]

Johnny called him: "a little bit differnt". That was an understatement!

[@michaelcharlesthearchangel]

We gave Jim Carrey a minute. Jim Carrey gave us a lifetime.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Huh?

[@sootuckchoong7077]

Really wish he's still a movie star again..

[@LetsGoFlyers2011]

@@Frankincensedjb123 My guess is that OC thinks this bit made Jim Carrey's career.

[@rogerc23]

That’s sad I didn’t know he died

[@markwyman6753]

@@Frankincensedjb123 yea trying too hard to sound deep

[@rustyross4693]

That wink from Carson meant everything in those times.

[@dawnmanser2969]

I remember watching this the night it first showed. We were laughing so hard we about peed our pants. All his characters on In Living Color too, he is brilliant. We knew it right then. A true gem.

[@anthony9489]

First time on TV and he was already incredible. This was amazing. He truly is so naturally gifted.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes, it’s time we all wake up and see that he’s the best comedian ever

[@richbrake9910]

@@nsasupporter7557 Agree, or at least the most talented ever. Too bad he went so far left, he lost sense of reality.

[@curbmassa]

@@richbrake9910 Too bad for who?

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@richbrake9910 agreed, even though he stands out from pretty much all other entertainers, he’s No different from the rest of them when it comes to their political beliefs and views… most entertainers are liberal scum when it comes to that. Entertainers and celebrities need to STAY OUT of politics, as their fans we don’t need to hear their views on that. We don’t pay them for that, we pay them to entertain us and show us their talent so that’s what they should stick with

[@WHIZKID355]

@@richbrake9910 Exactly. But he was good back in his prime.

[@heredownunder]

I can’t imagine how long he spent practicing in front of the mirror

[@boneszy]

You don’t know shiz

[@robmacleod6051]

Hours

[@Magnetar83]

@@robmacleod6051 Try days

[@javibertolo1968]

Probably his whole life every day until that point

[@Gravedig00]

He doesn't need to practice, that's who he really is XD

[@valerie241]

He's so talented and he seems like a nice person too.

[@773SleepyHollow]

A friend of mine wrote for In Living Color for a spell, and he said that off-camera Carrey was just a nice dude, and that he wasn't always "on."

[@mikebishop6095]

I was born in 87 when I grew up Jim Carrey was huge and I can see why back when television was worth watching. It’s been a good ride.

[@mikebishop6095]

@JimCarreyone Maine buddy thanks for responding your good people

[@jtp22090]

It's easy to see how Jim rose to stardom after this, what a unique and hilarious talent he is. There is no one else like him.

[@davidcox4980]

Rowin Atcinson. Robin Williams.

[@quentinparhiala9415]

I wouldn't say there's no one else like him and there are for example Robin Williams

[@jtp22090]

@@quentinparhiala9415 i disagree, robin Williams was a unique comedian as well. Totally different from Jim Carrey. Both were extremely funny though

[@Breondan]

He did everything in one appearance. An audition. he's one of the greats. Really a classic

[@beyondlimitsproductions1468]

Wow...this debut really captured the essence of Jim Carey the comedian ! Pure entertainment !

[@ALi-bz1zz]

He's impressions back then.. totally different person you might say Pure talent. Pure legend. Jim Carrey❤

[@BarryHull]

I loved it when he would do impressions of people doing impressions of other people, it was so complex it blew my mind.

[@spencergsmith]

Impression inception 🤯

[@robbpowell194]

Mel Blanc level genius..

[@retroguy9494]

I would LOVE to see him do an impression of Rich Little doing an impression of Richard Nixon! LOL

[@user-kb9cu4rl9z]

The way he smiles a little in between bits is as if he can't believe he's on the Johnny Carson Show. Jim always gives his all. One-of-a-kind talent. He always makes me laugh.

[@fredjohn6350]

Hello 👋

[@dsmith421]

The guy was always destined to be famous. Talent unmatched👏

[@MichaelBreznau]

So, so funny. Good clean fun. Thanks, Jim. My wife and I are laughing our heads off.

[@qwertythejackwagon69]

I saw him live at the Pasadena ice house doing stand up around this time. it was the most incredible and unforgettable stand up I've ever seen.

[@jaredsilvers2782]

Jealous.

[@irmalindacortez4171]

Wow... I mean wow. He just blew me away, especially the Michael Landon and Muppet impressions. My jaw was literally dropped. He is his own masterpiece!

[@bigradwolf5001]

Those were the 2 best then My Three sons skit.

[@kathrinen3834]

He is nothing short of incredible. I’ve love the movies he’s in, but this made me appreciate how ridiculously talented he is.

[@grandrapids57]

The variety is astounding. This is completely unique.

[@md.saunders6625]

Jim Carrey didn't need deep fake back in the day. He was just that talented and still is to this day, one of the best ever.

[@inconnu4961]

But is he really that talented these days? I think he gets by on his cache these days. he has had a tough life as of late, if you can believe that.

[@brianwiddis4386]

Saw him in a bar in Peterborough Ontario about 2 years before this performance.Everyone was shocked that this talent hadn't been discovered yet. I believe Rodney Dangerfield spotted him in Toronto. The on golden pond skit is well done , a must see. Thanks

[@Jibbie49]

We sure love RD!!

[@joebeard631]

you must be old lol

[@josephdehaan6065]

Thats incredible! I grew up in Lindsay and absoultely adored Jim Carrey growing up.

[@Dman3827]

I don't think he drinks or takes drugs.

[@jasoncharles8651]

@@Dman3827 yea, he just does crosswords, and he loves 10,000 piece puzzles, and lemon water, he loves lemon water.

[@melissaarispe1551]

Jim Carey has always been so funny.Hes a class act.one of the best❤️❤️

[@melissaarispe1551]

@JimCarreyone Tx

[@rockerseven]

"A little bit different..." boy that's an understatement lol

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

The set was so original and so perfectly done as each face he did was 100% right on! An amazing first time on Cason!

[@Thegaoat]

I hope we never lose him Carey! One of my favorite actors!!!

[@Leigh3420]

Johnny knows he just made him Carrey a star you can see it while he claps at the end watch the smile of joy on his face says it ALL!!!!

[@sudosu078]

What he does takes hell lot of energy and commitment!! There isn't another Jim Carrey and there will never be another after him!!

[@KatmanJazznBlues]

Best Elvis impersonation of all time hands down, no one even comes close. If he wanted to sound exactly like Elvis, he could have, but wanted to keep it comical. The facial expressions the moves, perfection. But unlike most so called Elvis impersonators, this was just one impersonation out of many other masterful impersonations. What an amazing talent. Truly one of the greats of all time, very lucky for us he is still around.

[@kenwhoever6770]

I simply cannot sanction your buffoonery.

[@kingboagart899]

@@kenwhoever6770 we unfortunately have to tolerate this in a democracy.

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

Nah, Andy Kaufman did the best Elvis.

[@kingboagart899]

@@Tessmage_Tessera you are correct sir

[@KeironP1]

Get out of here!!!! It doesn’t take much to impress you! 😁You need to look up Andy Kaufman who was a longtime regular on Carson well before Jim Carey. Look up “Andy Kaufman impersonates Elvis Presley and Foreign Man-Carson”. Ironically he was Carey’s idol and major influence. That’s why Carey played him in “Man On The Moon”.

[@CatherineMagee-jj3ip]

What a genius and a sweetheart then and now.

[@BDIGITAL-A]

He even made Ryan Gosling at the end! The expressions on his face are the best.

[@GaryMillyz]

not bad ;)

[@dsoutherland1747]

My all time favorite impressionist! Every face he literally “put on” was anatomically perfect.

[@Torquemonster440]

Dude... the "Michael Landon smiling "... was freakin ridiculous.. 🤣

[@billmay7364]

Jim Carrey took what Jerry Lewis Did. To a whole new level. Extremely Talented. One of the Greats.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes! That’s what makes him the best comedian who’s ever lived

[@mr.blackhawk142]

JL was NOT funny.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@mr.blackhawk142 I can’t judge him because I haven’t seen alot of his performances… only the original Nutty Professor from 1963

[@billmay7364]

@@mr.blackhawk142 DId you ever see the glass of milk in JL mouth ? Very funny. JL facail expressions early in his career were funny. Later in Career really he was a fund Raiser for Jerry's Kids. We all have an Opinion on humor. I can say this World needs more of it.

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

That's why I like Jim. I grew up watching Jerry

[@MicRofono3324]

The Kermit and Elvis impressions were absolutely PERFECT

[@PinchePerroMetiche]

His impression of James Dean is incredible

[@ramachandra7729]

I mean they were both handsome young men. Same for Clint Eastwood, also incredible!

[@alm9951]

He could have done a good Matt Dillon.

[@marilealouise3953]

I mean he even got the hair right

[@aimfuldrifter]

He just became James Dean as well as Eastwood. It's clear he didn't have a voice ready for those back then. These were impressions in work but already incredible.

[@aimfuldrifter]

​@@ramachandra7729 Eastwood and handsome? Mmkay...

[@Leigh3420]

This talent is in a league of his own. No one comes close to his humor, passion and genuine personality.

[@EverAppl14]

It's completely nuts how he's basically a human cartoon, and the amount of concentration and memorization a set like this requires is difficult to fathom.

[@BrandonHanson]

Even after all these years he knows how to make us laugh with his work. He'll always be that icon when it comes to needing a laugh in a time of need,

[@sickofthestupid1067]

Yeah Johnny was a champion ........

[@ProvidingSpam]

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[@rogerc23]

He’s a drugged out mentally case now. No one is laughing.

[@djenkins555]

Too bad he turned into such a tool.

[@castertr0y357]

I love the actual physical movements that matched Kermit and Miss Piggy. Those were spot on.

[@user-et5ng4wy2i]

I loved the muppets skit! I had no idea he could do the muppets, he sounded just like them, very cool.

[@davidjoe3368]

When you had Johnny Carson's blessing, and you appeared on his show, you knew you had finally arrived! Carey deserved it, and he has made alot of people laugh!

[@xdanbo1859]

Nearly a 10 minute set. Johnny must have really like his act to give a guy this young that long of a set.

[@Felamine]

My mom was a superfan of Little House on the Prairie when I was a kid, and I have to say that Carrey's "Michael Landon smiling" impression is SPOT ON.

[@shiroineko1566]

holy cow, what a talent! fascinating to see this knowing it was his DEBUT for the American audience and what a stellar career he embarked on. He really is such a gifted actor, impersonator. the muppet song was incredible, shifting between the various voices so quickly. Jim Carrey is a treasure.

[@Graham2468]

That was just LEGENDARY! How has it taken me 30 years to finally see this!!!

[@johnjim6793]

What I find most amazing especially about the young Jim Carrey is that he comes on stage with this average nice face and boyish haircut and you expect some cute little school theater performance, and then - BAMMM! - he detonates right into your face with all this explosion of pure silliness.

[@gimmeagorilla]

Kermit and Piggy singing made me cry. So sweet.

[@jaydenronnie3155]

Hello 👋

[@nathanforester5993]

He doesn't even need a change of wardrobe to imitate all these people, the expressions say it all.

[@michaelsavides8856]

My sweet Jesus! Been a long time fan of Jim Carrey. Never seen this. He is a beautiful disturbed gem. Thanks, Jim

[@jimtypes]

He was as close to a living cartoon we ever saw. His Fire Marshall Bill bits were classic.

[@miltonsmith974]

Big fan of Jim Carrey! I always tend to get a little melancholy when I watch Johnny Carson. No other late night host has even come close to him. Always sharp and funny, knew how to interview every guest, always in control, and his wit allowed him to adlib in any and every situation. I don't think there will ever be another Johnny Carson.

[@paulkelly1169]

Graham Norton is also very good.

[@alukuhito]

David Letterman is a lot funnier than Johnny Carson ever was.

[@JPatelLive]

@@paulkelly1169 Love Graham Norton, and his virgin/any radio show is great too! he's an author as well :D

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Johnny Carson Jr. has somethang to say about dat!

[@JPatelLive]

@@mr.blackhawk142 "no... just no." - also kinda of what GNorton says too lol x

[@ricardoacain1391]

I was watching that night laughing my ass off and never forgot that Michael Landon impression. Never foresaw his movie career.

[@AAvfx]

Dedication and motivation will get you anywhere on earth and beyond. That's why several years ago he started his spiritual endeavor with the universe and also started lecturing about his transformation.

[@VeNuS2910]

i loved him the very first time i saw him at In Living Colors. what makes his distorted face acts very funny is that he could get away with it because he is such a handsome guy.🥰

[@fernandocalderon9198]

Jim Carrey definitely one of my favorite comedians. There’s only a few great actors like this . Such a great impressions he always did with his facial expressions. Definitely one of greatest

[@quentinparhiala9415]

mine to

[@verbalgimped]

I still can't watch the last courtroom scene in Liar Liar without cracking up laughing till my stomach hurts.

[@cathyandresiak1975]

He will always be my favorite of all time. He is so talented !

[@fredjohn6350]

Hello 👋

[@fatal9998]

Amazing had never seen this before johnny carson on youtube is the best many episodes to still discover!

[@HeadFunny]

there's a great tribute to Jim here kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoPTkJ9tYqx7rbs

[@steph13326ify]

Making an appearance on the Tonight Show, then going home and making it with Linda Ronstadt. A legend at 21.

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Do tell ?🙂

[@hip-hoplegend9882]

I've never seen this performance before. This is why Jim is so great! I've seen his Clint Eastwood before, but not a lot of these. His Kermit and Miss Piggy are priceless. I'd sure love to see him do stand up again.

[@qtrust]

This Jim Carrey kid has a bright future ahead of him.

[@angelofmery21]

This made my heart beat fast ❤️

[@ProvidingSpam]

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[@thebakedhobo]

Gay comment

[@pr4442]

Nah. He doesn't have the range. He won't make it.

[@filipkogut8533]

This type of comment has a bright future. After all I've seen this same joke being made in KZbin comments hundreds of times. I don't see it dying out.

[@jessejames6157]

Jim lived 3 blocks away from me. And i only found that out later. While I was inloved with his movies! Cheers to Jim. Hes a good dude