Johnny Carson 17th Anniversary Tonight Show 1979 - Complete

[@kenb8891]

Just the sound of Johnny's voice brings an incredible feeling of peace and comfort. If I close my eyes it brings me home to my mom and dad and the feeling of being loved and protected. Our country has changed and not for the better. TV is a total bore. We will never see times like this again! Missing you John and Ed and all the classic entertainers!

[@dawnemerson3604]

So true for me too perfectly said. Cheers

[@ronhamilton801]

@@dawnemerson3604 you know how much it would take me a little while to work and go to see you I love the help 💗

[@ronhamilton801]

@@dawnemerson3604 you know it could become a interesting time like to meet you again

[@ronhamilton801]

Is it true that we met and the feeling was good for both of us 💓

[@sandraludwig9512]

0OPo.k😊

[@kkampy4052]

Johnny was the best. He introduced us to new comedians, had on jazz and opera greats, plus all of the great animal spots with Joan Embry. I was exposed to so many different facets of culture. I didn't realize what was happening at the time but now I realize how great that was. 40 years later and I still find this hilarious. I had a crush on Joan Embry.

[@cc1k435]

Every time I see a tiny monkey, I think of Johnny's suffering for our entertainment. 😂

[@bigchris8578]

Watching this in 2020 during quarantine...missing the good old days when there was an actual audience

[@jimhanold9026]

Exactly!

[@davehallett3128]

And actual jokes. Loved carnac and art fern and of course carol wayne

[@kimberlyguiseppe-cooley8708]

I've been watching Johnny for hours and I haven't laughed like this in YEARS!!!!!! What a fabulous show thus was!!!!❤

[@robertahubert9155]

Me too. I forgot how to enjoy television.. and what it was like to laugh I mean really laugh ❤️

[@thomashenderson774]

Always loved Johnny

[@mckessa17]

Johnny was the best Kim.

[@mikem5043]

I feel bad that I didn't appreciate how wholesome and good the Tonite Show was at the time. It was a part of my life since I was a baby and I think I must've felt like it would just go on forever.

[@melissawood8300]

@mikem5043 Me too. Those were the days ❤❤😂😂

[@joshuabeach8858]

Easy to be wholesome if you are fake and ignore what is really happening in your life and how drunk and abusive you are every day.

[@joshuabeach8858]

Those were the days.....ignoring abuse and womanizing. So great!

[@RussellBennett-kl6dd]

😢

[@chuckkady7282]

May 28, 2020 ~ I'm now 76 and where ever I go I hope to see Johnny, Ed and Doc again on the Pearly Gate Show with all the stars of the 40's up to the 21st century! Thanks all of you for all the laughs and wonderful memories.

[@alexanderh7502]

Doc is still alive.

[@joshuabeach8858]

Obviously they would be in hell if God actually existed you weirdo

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

@@alexanderh7502yes he is and 97 years old!!!!

[@palmelaveech-favors195]

My grandma watch Johnny Carson every night . She died at 106 she outlived Johnny Carson . After her heart was broken at a 100 , she survived another 6 years ! I miss you grandma white❤ rest in peace . The persons who broke your heart , well karma will get all of them… I love and miss you forever…

[@Gentlephire]

Strange how our hearts have so much power over our lives. May she rest in peace and may you find peace in her passing. She was loved and her watching Johnny every night was something many of our loved ones did.

[@lelandlee5008]

THIS BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYE'S....I REMEMBER A LOT OF THE EPISODES WATCHUNG WITH MY MOM...TIMES LONG PAST...16 YEARS OLD GOING ON 60 TODAY....CHERISH YOUR YOUTH SERIOUSLY..THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

[@bwojo7635]

The p pop po I’ll ll pop ll lol

[@bwojo7635]

Ollies you can do the ll loop ll l

[@johneli123456789]

What an honor it was to experience this live as teen...

[@jamesford3648]

What a GREAT time to be alive. I was So GLAD & HAPPY to witness the type of Entertainment that will NEVER be seen again unless you watch the rerun’s. Mr Carson was simply the BEST. Often Imitated Never Duplicated

[@mazzie9663]

Never can be duplicated, Johnny was one of a kind. No matter where I moved in life, I always had his show to look forward to at the end of the night. Miss him💙💋

[@carykillingbeck2874]

I especially enjoyed the egg and cream clip with Dom Deluise and Burt Reynolds! Do you think even Jimmy Fallon would be willing to commit such a sartorial sacrifice for the sake of spontaneous hilarity? As Benny Hill might've said: "Not bloody likely!"

[@lindelorusso3391]

Seeing this makes me smile so much. Brings a bit of my life back

[@mariakatagiri3736]

Oh I really loved these Johnny Carson shows ..he was a real star ⭐️!!!!

[@TheOriginalFreak]

America needs Johnny Carson.

[@jeanninesmith3799]

This will never get old! JOHNNY CARSON WAS THE GURU OF LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW. Thankyou, made my quarantine much better!!! ✌💛FL🐸

[@ednalherault3130]

Johnny Carson has always been absolutely hilarious; he is amazing!!

[@ednalherault3130]

I will never get over how terrific JOHNNY CARSON IS; HE IS FASCINATING!!!!

[@wendettavaughnwanner3150]

The intrinsic quality about Carson, was he ALWAYS made it about the guests, he was to draw them out, then their answers would get that LOOK he would show the audience and the camera. That wonderful look, which read to me, "see what I put up with ?" The best host ever.

[@stevehislop]

"Would´t sink any baskets, huh?"...got me rolling on the floor...Man, the delivery, with that slight shake of the head beforehand...magnificent.The one and only Johnny Carson. We still love you, even after all these years have passed by.

[@johnstalas5572]

The GREATEST "talk/variety" show... EVER!!!!!

[@KayBarsotti]

For sure

[@marcweiss3098]

No one in the history of TV was better at handling a joke that bombed than Johnny.

[@RyanSchweitzer77]

"Attention K-Mart Shoppers!!!!" ;)

[@ATOK_]

Is there a revolver in the house?

[@Yootoob62]

Ahh...we miss you and the troup, Johnny! It was an honor to grow up with this part of life!

[@rollandmakinano1744]

Johnny was so quick in his wit, plus his timing was flawless. He always made his guest feel at ease, he was never was rude to them. He was a great interviewer. His monologues were based on current affairs, but he never used his show as a political agenda. His job was to entertain, not in making political statements. The big band was awesome. They don’t make talk shows like that anymore.

[@williamanthony9090]

Rolland Makinano- The problem with today's talk show hosts, is that they seem to be aimed at the college aged crowd. "Middle" America is being lost in the shuffle.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

all great points, it seems as though this would have been a good time to throw in the towel. He looked long in the tooth here. But some say he soldiered on for another 15 years (perhaps not that long

[@benmaurer8055]

​@@williamanthony9090middle amerikkka isn't being ignored at all. They need to keep up. Fox I'm certain has great talk shows for middle amerikkka

[@bettycogswell9851]

I loved this man soooooo much. There will never be another...Thanks for all the laughs Johnny

[@moeb434]

Johnny is timeless! I watch him every night on free over the air TV.

[@robertszvetics210]

johnny carson is the most liked talk show host ever the likes that the world will never see again

[@stevemazz3121]

Carson was brilliant. He was very VERY well read. He had incredible recall and lacked ego. When he had a guest he did all he could to make them shine a talent you do not see on today's shows.

[@vividwatch47]

And you won't see that kind of comedy again either!

[@marilynwilliams7285]

robert szvetics maybe so, but I really liked Jay Leno and the great way he had with animals! Marilyn

[@mckessa17]

We loved him in Canada, and probably all around the english speaking world.

[@jamesdavison2927]

Amen !!!

[@lupitavarner7343]

Johnny Carson never have to use bad language to be funny. And also was handsome, clever and charming. He had it all.

[@joshuabeach8858]

He wasn't funny. It was boring and lame. People are real and honest now. Not fake and pathetic

[@joshuabeach8858]

If he was real he'd talk about how much he drank every day and how he beat his wife regularly. That would be interesting. Or we can ignore reality and let woman be abused

[@bruce92106]

Well said and so true.

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

WHAT A BLAST; CARSON & MCMAHON W/ DOC . WATCHED "CARSON " ALMOST EVERY NITE. HE IS A NATIONAL TREASURE.

[@lorenepperson2266]

On occasions he had Tommy newsom stand in for doc severensen

[@DoctorEnigma01]

Johnny was an old friend for all of us Americans, when he retired this country was never the same

[@palmelaveech-favors195]

Johnny Carson was a good man ! Thanks to these reruns i finally get to see them . When I was young ! I was too young to relate to people ! Hey now I am too old and it’s too late to share them with my grandma . I may be 72 but I can laugh ! Thankyou grandma I miss you soooo much. She never missed Johnny Carson !! Thankyou grandma lived to 106 ! Have a wonderful day😊

[@robertlothrop5370]

Sad, most of the people have died. Johnny was the best! R. I. P. to all!!

[@AUTCPINBAD]

No one lives forever (almost) they lives all

[@vashon100]

They lives all?

[@LorenEpperson]

Doc Severensen Still Living At 97 The Music Director

[@lesliecaldwell2799]

Count me in, a classic late night show. I watched Johnny and Ed when these shows were broadcast. What a treat to see them here!

[@melbytvenge]

Never be another Tonight Show with Carson ever. everynight just good Classic Fun.

[@thomash.schwed3662]

As far as I'm concerned, "The Tonight Show" ended May 22, 1992. If NBC wanted to continue having a program in the 11:30 time slot, they would have been better off using a different title. For instance, with regard to the jerk in that time slot nowadays, NBC could have called it "The Arrogant Show with Jimmy Fallon". Of course, I realize that such a title wouldn't sell advertising air time; but, at least, it would have been an accurate description of the host.

[@stacynels4]

I want to Thank You Johnny Carson for Every Moment of Enjoyment Enlightenment and Entertainment You Brought Me 💖

[@ztoxtube]

My god, I had forgotten all about the Dragnet sketch. I used to hear it all the time on Dr. Demento in the late '80s. Love it!

[@twebb6152]

My gosh I miss these men!!! TV is not the same anymore. I’d rather watch this then watch what’s out there now

[@JorgeCat78]

Amen!

[@carolinaelevate7681]

How old r you? With all of the respect

[@carolinaelevate7681]

How old could you be ?

[@twebb6152]

@@carolinaelevate7681 I will be 60 in the fall

[@lyncressler2608]

My parents always had it on .. and on Friday nights I got to stay up and watch with them .. so funny !!!

[@davidsthubbins176]

The Dom DeLuise segment makes Jimmy Fallon look like Dick Cavett. Love you Johnny! You will always be the king of late night TV.

[@DavidsMuse]

I have the 1980-1982 anniversary shows on grainy video, so watching '79 was a real treat, just before we got our first VCR! 😊

[@juanfernandez305]

" Stop laughin like an idiot and go to bed " my Mom every night for years .

[@carlosvipe2765]

Johnny Carson certainly defines and fully the word talent! . . . . and so well !

[@hirschelbarr2614]

Please God, turn back the hands of time!

[@williamkerr2121]

@NaghaviSystem And you're stupid and there is no cure for that.

[@williamkerr2121]

@@georgepenaloza1770 She's wired wrong, it's her nature.

[@rhondaroe8197]

Amen. I miss the good old days.

[@georgekaplan6451]

Amazing that I'm watching this almost 40 years later 30/9/19.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

George Kaplan : 12 March, 2020.... I’m 55, and I remember watching the opening monologue since the age of 16. Get off work, tune into Johnny!! Great days.

[@jennifernichols9468]

28 Feb 22

[@donporter1187]

Did you ever get the feeling the world was a tuxedo and I was a pair of brown shoes? - might be the best ad-lib comedy line of all time!!!

[@hardlines4]

The one and only REAL late night host!!!

[@laurenmacke4060]

hardlines4 dont ignore jack parr and other radio to tv hosts that led the groundwork for johnny

[@mikspapa]

@@laurenmacke4060 And Steve Allen before Parr. Steve said it best at Carson's roast. He watched the Tonight show like a man who watches his ex wife, ESPECIALLY if she was a hit.....

[@JohnMclane1988]

Letterman and Conan are good

[@hardlines4]

Lauren Macke Yes sir 👍🏼

[@lorenepperson2678]

And Jimmy Fallon Who Became Host After Lenos 2nd Stint Moved It Back To New. York For This Own Personal Reasons His Family That Is And All They Talk Is Political Correctness Now

[@stephaniealexander3314]

Loved this man and the Tonight Show!!!💗💜❤️I used to sing in the singing group “THE JEFF SAMAHA SINGERS”... we sang all over the tri-state area and raised a lot of money for different charities. Our Conductor and Manager of our group was JEFF SAMAHA... wonderful, talented man. Jeff was Johnny Carson’s FLOOR MANAGER for the TONIGHT SHOW💁🏼✨❤️

[@richardhamblen5526]

@Stephanie Alexander, COOL!

[@roymarksberry4152]

I drove the classic cars everybody wants I had the American dream childhood and watch the shows made in America what a life 20/20

[@kathygrady8789]

I was always a big fan. It's even funnier watching it now than it was back then, to me. I'm 63 now.I I haven't actually belly laughed so much in so long I can't remember. But the enjoyment you get from watching real funny stuff feels great every time and any time.Thanks Johnny

[@keithhelton3178]

Will do almost anything for a laugh ..glad you did ...thanks so much...RIP, sir...

[@jimmime]

As Bob Hope was fond of saying, Thanks, for the memories.

[@lisaa8795]

57:34 Have never heard a bad rendition of the song Watch What Happens - the orchestra with Doc Severinsen did a great job here.

[@jcboom6894]

Thank you Johnny and thanks to whomever put this on KZbin

[@Peaches1691]

Always a good belly laugh over his shows. Yes, there's only ONE Johnny Carson. ♥ ♥

[@bethsullivan4613]

LOVED THIS!!! I was only 5yrs old in 79' 'I really think Carson was THE BEST!!!

[@michaelgoodman2672]

Johnny Carson was the "King" of late night television. I miss him today. He many gifted writers on the show.

[@bb-gc2tx]

You know your old when you get every reference in johnnys monologue lol

[@stoneocean0065]

Either that or your familiar with the era

[@davidwesley2525]

@@stoneocean0065 BOTH. I was born in 1966. L.O.L.👍👍👍

[@LeeKav]

Not sure what it says about me that I get them all as a 30-year-old

[@zephyrr914]

Thank God I’m not part of the young generation.

[@madbrowniac7871]

Lee: Says that you have a terrific grasp of both History and Headline Topics. And tried to stay immensely aware of the significance of both through the years.🤔📺B.W.

[@jklsr55]

How many of you would like to return to this America...?

[@MCL21]

It's funny. Johnny said "I'm not gonna do another 17 years" and he almost did! The GOAT.

[@marilynwilliams7285]

Wow! I had never heard Doc Severinson be so great as he and the orchestra when they played on the 17th anniversary show. WOW!!!!!! Marilyn Williams

[@lorenepperson2266]

Who can forget talk about tv shows that made it and picture of one's that didn't

[@greggjohnsonthewatchman796]

Mind blowing trumpeter, Doc Severinsen!

[@dazzaMusic]

He has that sophistication that no other show host has but they were all like that in the 70s

[@richwilliams2098]

Tonight show band was comprised of musicians from all of the big bands from the 40s,50s and 60s. a lot of Stan Kenton Alumni from time to time.

[@orchardist6559]

Such a Fabulous Show. Thank You.

[@garylawless3608]

A great show that did what it was supposed to do - entertain! A pity that some of the current variety shows sometimes don’t live up to that simple premise.

[@luislaplume8261]

They are politically correct and WOKE! Their base is composed of mealy mouthed pablum puking liberals whose feelings are very sensitive to many issues.

[@DeltaFRFX]

People who insert politics into everything are the worst type of people, and unfortunately they run the entertainment industry now...

[@denicesanders4586]

Love watching the clips and some full shows on YT. That show with Dean Martin and Bob Hope is one of the funniest I've ever seen.

[@danfab4]

My God!! How I miss Johnny damn it sure was fun!

[@michaelpacheco1355]

The absolute best of the best. Spent years watching the show with family.

[@Kathy-rv7wi]

I can't believe I found this. It was my first network onscreen credit as an editor. What a flashback!

[@djuanawhite7826]

Wow, I can imagine that was an awesome feeling. Good work 👍😁.

[@echoecho3108]

Congratulations! Well done! Thank you!

[@DubhglasZaffa]

57:15 Classic! Timeless! "Watch What Happens" with Doc and Tonight Show Band! 👏👏👏

[@nativeamerican6025]

Its 2019 and this is the first time I actually LAUGHED at late night TV in several years.

[@wallytron2563]

not one trump jokke

[@Laceykat66]

@@wallytron2563 but 100 JOKES !!

[@surfrider1957]

@@wallytron2563 That's because Carter was President and Carson did a couple of Jokes . There wasn't a dozen 24 hour a day news shows looking for filler, the president wasn't as much in the news and even if we were a bit naive we trusted them to be accurate.

[@sillygoose635]

that's sad, I haven't laughed one bit at this

[@thomash.schwed3662]

@@wallytron2563 But, you do realize Carson would have had a lot of fun at Trump's expense, much like he did with Nixon and Reagan. After all, Trump just asks for it.

[@marisloper2060]

I just found this...gosh, I loved Johnny...those were the days.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

Remember the time Doris Day was on and her things were standing on edge and Johnny didn't stare and made a subtle little comment and she covered up. It was classic JOhnny

[@FredLord-sp4ym]

Everu Fall, I always enjoyed tuning in to the Live anniversary specials. There was nothing like them. Thank-You for sharing.

[@lovinlife3803]

We still love you Johnny!

[@ChadQuick270W]

Great to see this! I’m tired of the same old episodes on Antenna TV with their horrible opening that cuts out Ed’s introduction. This is how I remember it.

[@themishmish101]

Wheeeeeres JOHNNY ? We miss you carnac the magnificent!

[@jimsouthern1398]

Just superb entertainment, they were really having FUN!! I'm glad there was that mention of Tommy Newsom after the band number, he was my favorite.

[@sammartin6777]

Loved Johnny ! And Dean Martin of course!❤

[@thinkingcapon64]

OMG. Is this really what true humor is ????????????. Luv it...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@markissboi3583]

🎙Johnny Carson🎙 has to be worth every💲 they paid him- The Guys A Natural Talent Interviewer 🎙 Generally always right in there having fun 🏌️‍♀️👨‍💻👍 -UTUBE reruns thanks everyone who post these days & days just watching reruns 🎙👍🤪 we NEVER got to see these clips in OZ in 70s

[@juanfernandez305]

Stayed up from 6th grade on to see my Hero every school nite The Master.

[@dawnetodusksf]

Loved Johnny! Thanks for this great vid!

[@brendarockwell7490]

Miss Johnny& his shows***good late nite comedy***

[@keithhyttinen8275]

My favorite sketches were the Tea Time Movie Shows with Art Fern and Carol Wayne.

[@nymike3587]

When night time talk show hosts were funny. Love the footage of Doug McClure & James Drury, never saw that before. Thx for putting this together!

[@laurenmacke4060]

Ny mike stephen colbert is funny. Seth meyers is funny. Jimmy kimmel is funny. Conan obrien is funny.

[@scotwirth6228]

NOT!!!

[@bradhamilton3157]

Johnny Carson is by far the best late night talk show host of all time! Letterman is second. Lol

[@jp0308]

Letterman couldn't come close to Carson by a long shot! Letterman's bitterness due to his losing to Jay Leno for being the premier top late night talk show host was quite apparent in his bitter sardonic humor and stage persona indicative of a sore loser! Leno tops Letterman in many aspects... why do you think Leno got the job??!!

[@rollinbenedict2888]

@@jp0308 he was angry b4 the leno thing

[@williamanthony9090]

Letterman and Leno were the first generation, post Carson, late night hosts. It's been all down hill since they retired.

[@rmb5097]

a gem and a rare breed, I dont watch the shows anymore. Johnny Carson show always makes you laugh hard

[@timatkinson9291]

How can anyone no like Johnny!!!

[@AllenJones-w3p]

The sketch with Johnny, Ed, Dom and Burt was HYSTERICAL!

[@suzeauster2223]

Thank You For These Classic Timeless Videos 👍

[@JIMMBAY1]

Almost like, Yesterday!. Thank U so very much...

[@pamelanicol3703]

I really enjoy watching Johnny 's old shows

[@RNKFanArt]

Some great bits in this special I hadn't seen before.

[@jamlo3278]

He is the man, period!

[@shafawng8474]

Johnny was a real gentleman. He didn't impose his political views on people. He was first and foremost Americans first. I haven't watched late night in many years because of all the vitriol and propaganda.

[@dontworryaboutit4079]

Television will never again be like it was up through the 70’s, after that time period tv really started to suck

[@foesfly3047]

Only 32 minutes in and my stomach hurts from laughing so hard for so long 😂

[@jeffcone1464]

That bar brawl is better than a Triple-A movie

[@jr42a1]

Def. the 70's I liked seeing Johnny wearing a hip 70's neck scarf !! and also the white plastic 70's coffee table

[@scallaghan2118]

I've never had a TV since I moved from my parents house, so I missed all these. Thanks for posting!

[@dougbrowne9890]

How much television has digressed, since Johnny left the airwaves. Got rid of cable TV, November 2011. Don't miss it. I do miss television like that above, when one had to get out of his/her seat to change the channel. Pop used to say that is why he had kids. I just wish I was a little bit older, so I could have started watching Johnny a bit sooner. My loss.

[@karindesmonds4602]

Another fun packed show, with many risqué sketches, Johnny Carson certainly pushed the envelope where comedy was concerned. Guess I have to watch some more shows ......oh, well!

[@keithpurduecroft]

The Ed Ames bit was maybe the best one in the history of TV. Stuff like that can't be scripted.

[@jamesmack3314]

That was ridiculous!!!but awesome

[@janicetehie3839]

Doc Severinsen is an incredibly talented trumpeter. Thankfully he is still with us and still playing the trumpet. God bless and keep him and his family.

[@neilpenesis9203]

You know it and when you hear the intro theme to Don rickles The Matador song and the other trumpet players on Letterman etc cracking on high notes everywhere you realize how great doc was 👁️

[@williamj.stockich]

@neilpenesis9203 Check my link.

[@davedrivas8851]

Wonderful!

[@cw1294]

Jack Webb skit was excellent!, I never saw Johnny do that hangman deal or jump that was brave!

[@Snake-qw9oh]

" And now ladies and gentlemen, heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeres JOHNNY! "