Sam Kinison Sings "Are You Lonesome Tonight" And Sits Down With Johnny | Carson Tonight Show

Sam Kinison Sings "Are You Lonesome Tonight" And Sits Down With Johnny | Carson Tonight Show
#SamKinison #JohnnyCarson #TheTonightShow
Original Airdate: 05/24/1989

[@matthewmehegan3475]

Two legends. Both made the world a bit funnier and less painful.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Ed McMahon (RIP) helped to make the World, richer. (Publishers, Cleaning House, with a Broom, Sweepstakes.)

[@eutimiochavez415]

This new guy is not worth a s

[@todd4335]

I spit my coke in back to school with Dangerfield .

[@eutimiochavez415]

@@todd4335 what !

[@eutimiochavez415]

@r33mote ok thank you

[@coryd2668]

Freaking priceless! Man those of us growing up in the 70’s and 80’s sure had it made when it came to music and entertainment!

[@gsdfan8455]

👍👍

[@sexilexi1461]

We really did grow up in an idyllic time. There were so many groundbreakers, from sports to movies and music. There will never be a time like it again. I think that we had the last best childhoods

[@jeffreycarr4319]

Original ideas and talent then

[@jasonmorgan8110]

My number 1 favorite comic of all time. Had he lived long enough to make a Christmas album he would've had the single greatest comeback of all time.

[@brayb9834]

AGREE!! Sadly, they're gone forever.

[@guyfroml]

Man, I cannot believe it's been just over 30 years since we've lost Sam. He'd be 68, and I'm sure still screaming! RIP.

[@starguy2718]

Say it! Say it! Aaaaaaahh!! Aaaaaaahh!!

[@daviddoyle8956]

His spot was funny as hell on Married with Children. The Movie Back To School Sam was a rising star and some Drunk took that from him and as and got a slap on the wrist for it.

[@davereynolds7472]

Howard and The Stern Show did an incredible tribute to Sam - "Goodbye Kinnison our old friend ..."

[@kevinmcdonald951]

HE IN HEAVEN WITH INRI.

[@user-bp8ls7gn2u]

👍

[@benkeel2966]

Sam died just three short years after this episode. The drunk driver who drove into Sam''s lane and hit him head on was given one year probation and 300 hours of community service. The raw talent of Sam Kinison is unique and rare. He died the day after my father did. I was in Virginia at the time. My brother got the news and shared it with all of us. The room was silent. Sam''s star exploded for 7 short years from his big break on Dangerfield's show in 1985, all the way to his death, heading to a sold out show in Laughlin, NV. RIP brother.

[@masoncollins6714]

Sam was and still is a legend and his legacy will always hold weight in the comedy world

[@EdWeibe]

Sam talked to God as he was dying. or someone anyway who was talking to him from afar shall we say. He reportedly looked up and said "why now? " he paused, then said "oh alright".

[@KittyKittyBoomBoom]

But how are we supposed to get our cars home

[@3MOCEAN]

What a legend. I’m 21 so just now found out about him recently, heard a few videos from him, under 10 mins each so I have just scratched the surface. taken too soon..

[@Orangeflava]

@@KittyKittyBoomBoom drive 🚗

[@LSBBD]

I miss the days when talk show host could ask a question and LET the guest answer it. Johnny was and always will be the best.

[@photomanwilliams4147]

back when he was doing his show, sure I like what he did, but now comparing his work with talk show host of resent times....... Johnny, forgive me for not recognizing the true talent you were.

[@lunatoona2826]

Back when people were not offended, funny was just funny, and there was no law against making jokes (any joke)

[@RobJazzful]

@@photomanwilliams4147 *recent

[@VillageOfTheDarned1]

@Mark Rondson YES!

[@dang1861]

I miss the days when talk shows were mostly non-political

[@lindamclennan8645]

Sam Kinison & Carson at the very top of their game-pure comedy gold!

[@garylampkin4288]

Carso was, is and always will be the king of late night. And, consistently found and promoted new talent.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Sam was NOT funny in anyway

[@matthewmehegan3475]

@@BAKER22-l4u You are a Nancy-boy!

[@Nfarce]

@@BAKER22-l4u - Opinions are like assholes: everybody has one.

[@thedude3291]

@@BAKER22-l4u Yup, I'm correct about you. As always. Punk.

[@casualobserver3145]

The look on Johnny’s face when Sam was “preaching”. Priceless! I couldn’t tell if Johnny was scared for his life or being saved!😂

[@captaindj9790]

I’m so glad we have these archived, because it sucks getting old. So let’s keep laughing

[@philipyoung5480]

Truth.

[@ZepG]

I'm getting so old I saw this and was like damn he died at least 10 years ago.

[@gardenofeels6872]

I saw Sam live several times during the 80s, and he was brilliant every time. One of a kind and sorely missed.

[@u4riahsc]

I saw him in Vegas about a month before the car crash. 😩

[@indianlakeohio1050]

Caught his show in St Louis in 1988-89

[@MrBoDiggety]

Congrats! That's like seeing Jimi Hendrix perform live. Once in a generation.

[@ProudKansan08]

LUCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rickmcbride9865]

I was lucky enough to see Sam Kinison in Cupertino California deanza College a treasury of memories from Sam so funny

[@joswanell5792]

I never imagined Sam would break out into one of his signature comedy routines in the middle of such a slow & romantic song. Hilarious! Sam was one of a kind. He left us way too soon & too suddenly.

[@mountainguyed67]

I knew he was just by the way he kept smirking.

[@Zebra_3]

I saw it coming, even Elvis had fun w/ this song in concert.

[@TheDaxynn1]

I was expecting it from the first moment. You can read it all over his face. You can see it coming if you look closely.

[@jeremycampbell7931]

As soon as he pauses, the audience knows that the screaming rant is coming and they start laughing.

[@moviefan8533]

5:13-5:23 I love Johnnys reaction so much. He did the show for 30 years, but never lost his appreciation for funny.

[@Guppusmaximus]

I guess you'd have to be a talentless, unfunny network stooge like Fallon or Kimmel to not find Kinison absolutely hysterical and give him the airtime he deserved. Just my opinion but I don't think Carson had a choice if he wanted ratings. In 1989, Kinison was a comedic monolith. I believe he filled arenas back then...

[@moviefan8533]

@@Guppusmaximus Carson always knew to let the good comedians rip. Look at him with Rodney Dangerfield or any other comedy great. Fallon and Kimmel want to go viral or veer any conversation towards a Trump joke

[@user-ps1ft1hy4j]

The most sincere and acommodating I may have ever seen Johnny Carson. The respect for a young and unconventional and off-brand comic speaks up enormously or Carson.

[@peopleskarmasquad1042]

This was Sam’s clean TV version. The live version was atomic! 😹😹

[@Neptuneman07]

That's talent when his clean version is equally as hilarious.

[@ProudKansan08]

I'll bet. I was wondering how many times they had to redo it because he accidentally used profanity. LOL!!

[@marybarry2230]

I have absolutely no doubt about that! Worth seeing!!

[@avalerie4467]

Huge props to the back up singers, i would have lost it laughing !!!! Thank you ,Sam. RIP

[@kevinfinn2630]

No doubt :-)

[@carolinemulders135]

hahaah i'm so sure yes

[@Msflamingo-wl4qo]

ikr!😂

[@mountainguyed67]

The middle singer was having some difficulty. Ha!

[@Goldenspiderducck]

@@mountainguyed67 Right? They maaaaay have taken some intoxicants. On a scale of 1 to Sam Kinison, I wonder how high are they were.

[@Luxington1]

Amazing how he can go from screaming his head off to smooth singing without even clearing his throat.

[@PETERODZZ]

Now, that's talent

[@yamatotakeru9078]

HE´S STILL THE GREATEST STAND UP EVER, SO FUNNY!

[@DonVideoGuy007]

Sam Kinison; having been a Pentecostal preacher of "fire and brimstone" starting at age 17, was surely doing the same "fire and brimstone" thing on that NBC stage that night in Burbank.

[@LiPo5000]

I believe Sam had a little medicine to help him along.

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

I thought the same thing. My voice/throat screams at me and shuts down when I try the tiniest of "lifts." I'd die on stage if I went when Sam went.

[@haoleboysurfec2730]

I saw him live twice. The first time I almost had to leave the venue, I was laughing so hard I could barely breathe. Really the hardest I've ever laughed about anything.

[@gstubble]

Such a gift to see him live.

[@pikehunter23750]

I never had the honor to see Sam live, but watched all of his stuff over the years. Like you, I've never laughed so hard in my entire life. I mean, knee slapping, vapor lock type laughing! Once I almost passed out from laughing so hard. His scream pierced your soul and left you in stitches. I can't imagine seeing his routine live....I would have died a happy man...with a smile on my face.

[@chetp8423]

I saw him live twice, too. First time I was a senior in high school. The buddy I went with looked older. He disappeared and came back with four giant cups of beer. I sat there drinking beer and lmao’ing (Sam tore the place down) and felt like the king of the world. One of my best memories.

[@haoleboysurfec2730]

First time I saw him was in a hotel ballroom in Honolulu about 1989. The room was filled with rowdy military. His final skit, he asked a soldier about the woman who broke his heart. Then he called her on the phone...

[@jonathanbrown7250]

So jealous. He was the most ROFL comedian of all time. And if you get divorced, twice as funny.

[@chuckkady7282]

I'm 77 and miss Johnny. He was great on his show (the best of the best) His personal life was pvt as it should be for all of us. I watched Johnny when his show was black & white TV through till the end with Betty M singing till Johnny teared up. Don't smoke not being able to breath sux.

[@shawnhunt2332]

NO BODY will ever be the best on talk show host like Mr. Johnny Carson. Classy/Funny.

[@melodymakermark]

That’s why he was the man for 30 years. After your local nightly news, it was this guy, even if you had to rise early or didn’t care for the night’s guests, you caught the monologue.

[@davidb2206]

And not just trying to diss Trump every night with a phony contrived propaganda piece from the communist masters. The "late" shows are just not funny anymore. Like Carson was.

[@macski6924]

If I may add to 'classy and funny' a-political. He gave it to both sides and never thought for a minute it would be funny to hammer one or the other.

[@danomalley2473]

He's funny and pleasant, but he never gets flustered, sets up the guests for jokes, always guides the conversation towards whatever they're promoting, he gives each guest every chance to look good by making them feel at ease, and has a razor wit that he can pull out of nowhere for killer punchlines. And he does it all while making it look effortless. That's his true artform.

[@2009korz]

Besides Johnny Carson, you have to include David Letterman. Todays Late Night Talk Hosts flushed their legacy down the toilet.

[@chadgarner9371]

I grew up watching Johnny laying on my living room floor in front of a big cabinet tv. I miss old school television.

[@jeanesingsjazz]

After all these years this is still one of the funniest skits any comedian has come up with.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Funny? NO. OBNOXIOUS? YES!!!

[@bultronlagore4932]

@@BAKER22-l4u 🤦‍♂️I would hate to hear what you think “Funny” is. Sam was a KING of comedy and you are just a nobody in a KZbin Comment Section calling his skit obnoxious. Big difference there little buddy.

[@hippydippy]

@@BAKER22-l4u Oh you must be a blast at parties huh? Jeez...

[@rhondafortson5205]

JOHNNY WILL ALWAYS BE KING! He was never envious of other celebs..he generously launched hundreds of careers. JOHNNY was sooo intelligent, original, courteous... he was phenomenal

[@williambyham3674]

🤟

[@whatsit2ya247]

You got that right Rhonda! Now we're stuck with these late night woke, progressive A-holes screaming at us to vote for other woke, progressive A-holes with a few attempts at humor in between, not worth staying up for.

[@Indygenous]

J rivers backstabbed him right?

[@daviddoyle8956]

So did Jay Leno. Johnny was the King at that time and Jay leno was King in his time. Leno did take over for Johnny not anybody could take over that show. Leno got people and musicians people actually wanted to see he was not so tight ass and politically correct as the other talk shows were was cool and Loose.

[@thegadflygang5381]

He was confident in his gift and knew he was king. Young Letterman was great as well but totally different. Johnny was straight charm and quick wit, Dave had this weird alt comedy Both great though. Johnny was before my time but I love hin

[@gjk540]

You can hear Johnny laughing in the background. He really appreciated the comedians who performed on his show. The world is less special without these two greats.

[@Don-n6o]

Sam Kinison, one of the funniest and most unique comics of all time. He died way too soon and way too young. RIP Sam.

[@Pretzils1031]

The way he went out, as well as what was happening in his life at the time of his passing made it all the more heartbreaking. RIP Sam.

[@bigglilwayne7050]

​​@@Pretzils1031 If Hank Williams Sr lived to be 87 and Kurt Cobain made it to 76, would their respective legacies be the same??

[@Sniperboy5551]

@bigglilwayne7050 Nope. Every time an artist dies, their art becomes even more cherished.

[@bigglilwayne7050]

@@Sniperboy5551 Exactly

[@BlazinRiver1]

Slayer and Pantera owe their careers to Sam....lol

[@TheDaxynn1]

I love the permanent smirk on Sam's face the entire performance. Miss him.

[@kevinobrien2735]

To this day the funniest comic I've ever heard! His looks and especially his voice were a perfect storm for comedy.

[@todd4335]

And he was a preacher first.

[@lizmurphy5254]

9

[@kevinpittman2517]

that smile....tellin us to just wait a second,, here it comes.... AHAHHHHHAHHHHH ARE YOU ANY TALLER BABY?????

[@mrmaxcarter2306]

he was super funny for a short time, but hes comedy really went down hill the more famous he got. he burned super hot for a short time, but that brief period was enough to make him one of the all time guests.

[@jrnfw4060]

@@mrmaxcarter2306 Had it not been for his drug and alcohol addictions, he would have stayed on top of his game. All of that substance abuse took its toll on him -- you can see it in his face and body, later on. I don't think he was very well toward the end. His massive weight gain, heart arrythmia, horseshoe kidney that very likely caused him trouble, and excesses in a lot of areas were all pulling him down. It may have been a mercy that he went out when he did -- I suspect he was in for a lot of suffering, had he lived into older age.

[@TheTedterrific]

There are not many talents that are truly unique. Kinison was truly unique. Nobody like him before or since.

[@gordonames1892]

Don't forget Rodney Dangerfield!

[@arkangelnorthman]

AMEN!!

[@douggodfrey6521]

Wonderful !

[@JOBRAIL1]

Lenny Bruce was a pioneer

[@mckinleymac3452]

You should familiarize yourself with a "Nobody" that was popular in the late 70's and very early 80's before he tragically died. His name was John Belushi and he was an accomplished comedian, actor, musician, athlete, writer, director... he could do anything. He is without question the greatest _SNL_ cast member in the history of the show. It was a devastating loss when he was found dead. We can only guess at what he may have accomplished.

[@mightybk]

I remember watching this when it aired, and I was laughing so hard, I was in pain. Sam was one of the funniest comedians ever, and even though he's been gone for 30 years, I would love to see him perform live again. Just an amazing talent and one of the best ever.

[@tedbell4416]

30 years thats amazing

[@LiPo5000]

AXL was forced to go to church, and it was also Pentecostal. Basically, his days in Church and the Church Choir made him an international star, with a voice like no other. He made enough money by the early 90s to live the rest of his life. Many people made it to the Big Stage because of their experiences' in Church.

[@markhartshorn4552]

I remember watching this when it first aired. My dad had just come home from working afternoon shift at the plant, watched this with me and about pissed himself from laughing. Sam was always our favorite comedian.

[@daisyq3418]

💗 great memory with your Dad

[@BrotherPatriot]

Thanks for sharing, Mark!

[@davidcude9601]

Who better than Ssm to have memories of your fsther!

[@willwinters3910]

Kinnison was the originator of the hysterical "angry" comedy genre and it will never be matched by anyone. He was a true pioneer and genius.

[@bradcrosier1332]

Absolutely! The original, and still the best - he will never be matched.

[@think2146]

Naw . Rickles was the leader .

[@willwinters3910]

Rickles was the king of wit and insult. Nobody will top him on that. But Kinnison will forever be the king of angry hysterics. His first album title said it all, "Louder Than Hell".

[@Spideylee23]

Dan pena

[@ericg3471]

@@theworldisastage1984 Bill and Sam were actually performing in the same circles early on in Texas...so I call it a tie....

[@luishumbertovega3900]

Johnny really did enjoy his guests, he can't help but laugh at Sam's antics !

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

Thanks for the heads up

[@markoman5267]

I think he genuinely liked Sam.

[@wrthrash]

This my friends, in 2023, is still one of the greatest Carson shows of all time. Imagine how Sam would be now, what a riot

[@IAMYAMAMA]

Cancelled, that’s what.

[@BlazinRiver1]

Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Slayer and Pantera owe there careers to Sam...haha

[@rogersmith1746]

Check out Johnny and Cyndi Lauper. He was mesmerized by her.

[@lucabrazi3067]

Sam gave me my biggest tip as a bartender. He rented the VIP room at a club I worked at in Los Angeles for his birthday party. He gave me a 2000 dollar check at the end of the night. I joked to him I better cash it first thing in the morning before he wakes up and stop payment. He said no worries buddy that check will be good. RIP ❤

[@kevinpaul180]

Love 😮it

[@axlejohnson9156]

The first time I saw Sam Kinison, I thought I would die laughing. His comedy was so unique and a fresh take on an old subject. It really hurt when I heard about his fatal car accident. I can't help but wonder what Sam would have said about the world today.

[@hawkeyemaga3110]

While I was on federal detail to California, I invited friends over & put in my Rodney Dangerfield VCR Tape to entertain everyone. I swear Sam had many of them literally falling off the sofa on the floor belly laughing. Thus, I had to run the tape back a bit so no one missed anything. God we had a damn fun evening.. thanks to Sam ❤️!

[@AbrasiousProductions]

I just discovered him last night through my best friend jordie

[@analogalbacore7166]

I bet " wtf is going on reptilians are in control of a pack of hyenas"

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

He used to come to a video store I started working at about 2 weeks after he died. We had videos of his that he autographed. It made me sad to see them.

[@chrisj5443]

How could he manage to bounce back and forth so well between decent singing and yelling? Must have had unbelievable vocal chords.

[@marksommers6764]

Sam's LAST TIRADE was at the accident scene .. he came out of the towncar screaming , " you killed me !"

[@suffrage4dogs]

@@marksommers6764 I've not heard that, but I have heard the story that his friend claimed Sam was "talking to a voice" right before he died, with the implication he was talking to God or something. What an end

[@ProudKansan08]

@@suffrage4dogs It was his brother, I believe that was following behind him and saw the wreck and ran immediately to him and told him to lay down until the ambulance came.

[@jpmerrick8886]

Love this

[@billcooper2517]

Impressive! If you're interested in great strong vocal cords at an excellent level then listen to Jinjer singing (Pisces). Not to mention she is so sexy during her performance.

[@s.s.6580]

Johnny was an excellent interviewer. He was cognizant of both his guest's and his audience's entertainment.

[@JMFM1968]

Oh, back when late night TV had some class & was funny. RIP Sam Kinison. my favorite comedian of all time!

[@oledahammer8393]

We could use Sam Kinison today! He really WAS a darn good singer too! What a talent!

[@BrotherPatriot]

I believe he would give ZERO shits about the cancel culture, too. Most likely would have fought back...but in most hilarious way of Truth and Angry humor. ^^ Would have paid money to see that!

[@foto21]

For all his bravado and volume, Kinnison was a seriously talented guy. Would've been great to see him get to old age. He was already a brilliant guru at a young age. Fact is, he was just too smart for the regular world.

[@gsdfan8455]

I had one of his sets on vhs, and would pull it out every so often and laugh my ass off. Still miss his comedy today.

[@moriscoley5328]

Yep, some drunk spring breaking punk ran him off the road on the way to to show in CA. The punk had beer cans in his truck and is still living. I saw him live here in Panama City FL, The man was funny as the Dinkins, I miss him. 🙏 RIP

[@mckinleymac3452]

@JOE IS DRIVIN SUNNY FLORIDA Psst...hey diqshit, that's only the good "die" young!

[@tree7249]

Wrong. He was a schmuck. You say genius. Your standards are very low. But hey it takes all kinds.

[@foto21]

@@tree7249 I didn't say genius, genius. I said brilliant guru. Check your glasses, genius.

[@sundance81677]

Sam is immortal. As long as people watch his videos, remember him, tell his jokes, he stays alive.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Immortal OBNOXIOUS

[@clintpot8521]

Agreed. Every time I think about Back to School, I think about Sam. Only one scene, but he was hilarious especially teamed up with Dangerfield!

[@RobotShlomo]

I remember watching this and just waiting for him to let loose, and brother he didn't disappoint me. I was fortunate enough to see him about a year before he died. Sam was truly a legend.

[@markoman5267]

I keep coming back to this clip as much for Sam's singing as I do for the comedy. He had a great voice.

[@johnnielsen7413]

I love Johnny's reactions when Sam started preaching. Pure enjoyment.

[@ronaldleedham4719]

You can tell that Johnny truly enjoyed Sam's comedic and performance value. Clearly he recognized Sam's uniqueness. Seeing people and interviews like this, will never happen again.

[@BrotherPatriot]

Everything comes full circle. Eventually this retarded "woke" ideology will play itself out and we may very well see sanity reign again. ;)

[@denaredford6701]

I miss this comedian , he was so hilarious . One of the best . RIP Sam , you brought a lot of fun and happiness to us all .

[@TheMidnightModder]

He had a Very strong voice. The fact that he was able to scream That Much and still sing that smooth is a clear skill that he worked hard on.

[@audaciousred]

He really did have a beautiful singing voice. It was also funny AF, however nowadays people would be too woke and sensitive to appreciate it

[@thetattooedtraveler]

I could watch Johnny bring out the very best of Sam all day long. Two masters of their crafts.

[@Morgans_Mom]

I miss these two guys! This is an absolute classic!!

[@storytimedavidcollins2897]

I really miss Sam Kinison, he will always be a legend.

[@MustangMike012]

There will never be another talk show host like Johnny Carson. True Legend. It was Carson then bedtime for years..

[@sparkleon4love27]

I hear that, For me it was falling asleep sometime during the Johnny Carson show, then waking up to that beeeeeeping sound... Those were the days...🤣

[@MustangMike012]

@@sparkleon4love27 lol, forgot about the beeping noise

[@MrGalfaz]

No doubt. This CRAP today is unwatchable.

[@sparkleon4love27]

@@MustangMike012 yeah.. dead air space. Unimaginable today..✌️

[@zsazsamyles2181]

My mother never knew how many nights I listened to Johnny Carson from her TV instead of going to sleep on school nights😇

[@michaellusk2856]

Sam kept me alive during a very hard time in my life. Such a truthful and funny man.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Funny? NO! Obnoxious? YES!!!

[@thedude3291]

@@BAKER22-l4u You're repeating yourself. Did Sam take your girl or insult you in public or both?

[@actownsend7288]

@@thedude3291 Sam was screwed by two ex wives that’s all you need not to take someone’s woman.

[@LarryHovis]

Me as well. He articulated what I was feeling.

[@yamatotakeru9078]

HE´S STILL THE GREATEST STAND UP EVER, SO FUNNY!

[@williamcarr1255]

I don't have the brain power to imagine how wild the after party was this night. Sam, Johnny, Ed, Doc, and the band all together in a bar. Along with the two sisters.

[@mtnride4930]

RIP Sam. Gone to soon and I would of loved to hear him today. How crazy that would be.

[@anneinfurna8528]

This guy did not die. He has been retooled as 'Cody Lundine" on the series Dual Survival. Now I know there will be some comments, but look at that guy, and tell me it is not him. Hollywood does this all the time. Research it.

[@mtnride4930]

@@anneinfurna8528 I will tell ya… It’s not him Sam was 5’7” born in 53 Cody 6’2” born in 67 and looks are not even close.

[@britneymarsh1406]

they wouldnt let perform today hes to offensive

[@louisskulnik7390]

He was a Pentecostal preacher. Singing was part of the gig. I knew this would become a routine, but he was a good singer!

[@emilyflotilla931]

Wow! I'd never heard that.

[@robertnew4507]

@@emilyflotilla931 him and his brother both.

[@emilyflotilla931]

@@robertnew4507 Fascinating, thanks!

[@robertnew4507]

@@emilyflotilla931 his brother was concerned about him. Sam,basically from a Christian point of view, was backsliding hardcore. Went from serving God hardcore, to drugs, sex, and all that. From soul winner, to backslider. Then, I believe at least, God took him. While he was dying he was mumbling as if talking to someone.. He mumbled, No, not now please not now. Then said okay, okay. Then he died.

[@charlesmartel342]

@@robertnew4507 I think Sam dying as young as he did might be the best evidence that he was a Christian that lost his way. God disciplines those he loves. But, there are some true Christians he just takes home because they will not obey. A Christian that "left us because he was never part of us" would likely be left alone to his own devices till he dies naturally. God does not discipline him , he judges him in the afterlife. Part of this I can defend scripturally, some is conjecture from scripture. But, I did see him one time giving a performance where he ridiculed believers for waiting 2,000 years for his return. I turned the channel. I am skeptical if even a backslidden Christian is capable of such blasphemy. I do not know. I am fully convinced that when I get to heaven there will be some there that will surprise me. But, I also believe that there will be those missing that I will be surprised at not being there. I know I am a sinner, I deserve hell. Not in some pious understanding of scripture that all have sinned, so I must be in the group. But, because of specific trespasses and things I have done and thought. How my heart can be continually dwell on evil that I know is wrong yet I do it. But, Christ said to believe on him and his finished work on the cross. I also believe that He is the one that even gave me the capacity to do that little bit. That is my only hope. But, it is enough. But, I also, believe that one can not receive the Holy Ghost and it not have affect on his person, no matter how small the portion of the Spirit is imparted.

[@lazurm]

I love that, "The good thing about being married is that it keeps you from getting married." Classic!

[@Joetheshow445]

My favorite comedian of all time!!! his world hunger thing had me rolling

[@TT-ch2pz]

Proud to say that I am old enough to appreciate both Mr. Carson and Mad Sam. I had no idea Sam was ever on Carson, for obvious reasons. Just watching this in late 2021. What a treat.

[@moviefan8533]

I love watching Carson genuinely get taken off-guard and laugh. Unlike today's host, who just laughs at anything.

[@makemarker]

Like Fallon who laughs at air circulating in the room

[@brucekuehn4031]

Johnny was not only the best host, he was also the best audience. The guest worked extra hard to please him knowing that all the people watching back home would enjoy it too. Both Carson and Dick Cavett were from Nebraska and they never lost that genuine interest in what that person in the chair was all about.

[@brandonsparks7668]

@@brucekuehn4031 and all the guests knew if you could please Johnny, you were going places. He still ruled at that time.

[@michaelb.42112]

YES !!!!! It was genuine, unlike today, like you said, where they are just NOT funny and the hosts feel like they HAVE to laugh. Carson and McMahon were priceless.

[@michaelb.42112]

That's the best part !!! Seeing Johnny laugh so hard is a true testament (pun intended !) to Sam's genius.

[@wind-inmy-face7949]

I literally cried the night my tv went out and I couldn’t watch Johnny. And I had the pleasure of meeting Sam AND Billy Idol outside the Eddie Murphy concert, got some autographs and asked him how he liked the show. He said, “I’m funnier”! He invited me to a show and then I opened a gate and let him and Billy in the EXREV black corvette out and they were on their way!

[@WellStudied]

He rose fast, lived fast... and died fast. What a shame, what a talent.

[@lindanicholls3370]

I can’t believe what I am hearing! He’s actually got a beautiful voice.

[@johndeagle4389]

You can't be serious. He might finish in the top 3 at a Karaoke contest at a small bar.

[@drx1xym154]

@@johndeagle4389 - his voice was unexpectedly good - not great - though I was waiting for his "crazy tirade" and was NOT disappointed! Saw him live, in '88 - near Fairfax, VA. Good times!

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

@@USNVA-yn6cp as mainstream celebs, agreed.

[@charlottepasco8]

You know he is a classical trained musician

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

@@charlottepasco8 He sounds skilled and talented as a vocalist. So, I'd. believe 'Sam' had training and experience before comedy. He doesn't even need to imitate 'Elvis'. 'Sam' puts the great song over very well Most every note is on let alone how he makes the song flow!

[@jamescrawford9643]

Ive met Sam when he came to Cleveland in the early 80s an carried a good conversation with him showIng interest in me. I was told when I'm in LA look him up giving me his ph#. A year an half later I was in LA an called him an told me to come to Comedy Store at 11am but be precise the door will be open. Sure enough the door was open an he remembered precisely everything we talked about when we met prior. There were 3 other comedians there but none I've seen or of an they swarmed me with questions about me an my life, I felt big! At the time little did know they were looking for material!!! Now Sam K was a wonderful an warm person to be around you felt good in his presence.👍🤪Sorry to see his life end. RIP SAM✌️

[@anneinfurna8528]

This guy did not die. He has been retooled as 'Cody Lundine" on the series Dual Survival. Now I know there will be some comments, but look at that guy, and tell me it is not him. Hollywood does this all the time. Research it.

[@jamescrawford9643]

@@anneinfurna8528 Sam K was only 5'8" an Cody is 6'2"". Cody does resemble Sam.👍

[@H.C.Q.]

I remember watching this when I was young. He made me laugh.

[@gse6458]

Johnny Carson was the best. Sam Kinison was a riot. I used to love to watch him on stage. RIP To both of them.

[@arizonadiyhomeandgarden8248]

Watch Johnnie’s face while Sam “Preaches.” Priceless

[@robdavidson6111]

Saw that as well. It was indeed priceless. And Johnnie slowly moves his coffee cup out of harms way.

[@michaelb.42112]

I LOVE THAT !!!!!!!!

[@barryguff6893]

5:06 for the scene :)

[@hrebec97]

He was one hell of a talent. This generation would get a real kick of his act. He’s hysterical!

[@jaw-knee-5]

​@@DarknessFlameMedia Well, he was very well known in California (even where this was filmed), especially at this time. California is where his career really took off, of course. His name is still a main neon sign in the Main Room of The Comedy Store to this day. People here still love him a lot. I guess if you mean the overly PC types here "he wouldn't play well to"... well yeah, we have those types too... but those are everywhere.... they have always been around, even when he was alive and taking the stage by storm in those days, those types were around and got offended, etc...

[@Thejasond1979]

I’m from Cali and I thought he was hysterical 😎. Taken way too earlu

[@JewandGreek]

He was Politically Incorrect. No way his gay jokes would go over these days. And this misogynistic shtick wouldn't be allowed either.

[@PhilJakes]

@@DarknessFlameMedia This generation thinks Jimmy Fallon is funny...they'd think Sam was the Antichrist.

[@GranPuba]

This generation does get a kick out of him, anytime they see a modern-day comedian, their pretty-much remnants of Sam kinison's act. Kennison change stand-up comedy to what it is. Along with Pryor & Carlin.

[@Mandrahale]

Sam was a gem. You’ll never see a great like him again. He’d be ostracized today. RIP.

[@johnrsherwood]

He might be ostracized but I don't think he would go down without a fight :-)

[@joeshmoe4671]

It would be great to hear Sam scream at the Trannnys. He would have great material with all the gaffes Biden does, but he then would have the FBI raid his house.

[@yamatotakeru9078]

HE´S STILL THE GREATEST STAND UP EVER, SO FUNNY!

[@michaelsix9684]

he would not get on TV probably since it's too PC now

[@philo240]

@@michaelsix9684 He would if he was gay or huge LGBTQ supporter 😉

[@flyinbrianz22]

Sam was truly one of a kind. His humor resonated with me. He helped get me through a difficult time. And then when I heard he died, I was crushed. Sam will always be the funniest guy I ever heard. R.I.P Sam!

[@besmeier]

This is such a romantic song, and his voice is warming! He brings clarity to the song

[@nunyaflippingbidness]

You can tell that Johnny genuinely enjoys Sam. I still remember how shocked I was when I heard the news about Sam's death. To this day, I still watch his DVD collection, my favorite routine will always be the mortician one. Morbid, yet hilarious in such a sick way. RIP Sam, you're still missed by a lot of people after almost 30 years, damn.

[@anneinfurna8528]

This guy did not die. He has been retooled as 'Cody Lundine" on the series Dual Survival. Now I know there will be some comments, but look at that guy, and tell me it is not him. Hollywood does this all the time. Research it.

[@tos100returns]

@@anneinfurna8528 I took a look. It's not him. Also, it's "Lundin."

[@KittyGrizGriz]

“I’d rather go on hearing your lies, that how SICK I AM!” Love Sams delivery here 🤣 😆 😂

[@mikemallimo9286]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve recently started watching some of Sam’s performances on KZbin and forgot how funny he was and how much I enjoyed watching him back in the day.

[@philipmancinijr]

What a great clip. This made me laugh and feel a sense of sadness that Sam isn't around anymore. Genius comic.

[@larrymccaslin9827]

"The best thing about being married is keeping you from getting married". Words to live by.

[@malli69]

One of the best performances on the Johnny Carson show I've ever seen.

[@MdlAgedHeadbanger]

I'll never forget going down to the basement to watch this before bed when it first aired. I was a fan and was dying the whole time. When he started talking divorce with Johnny, comedy gold!

[@bluewaters3100]

Back in the early 80's (before cable T.V. in my area) my sister and I rented his video and we laughed so hard I almost peed my pants. When him and John Belushi died we were really sad. I miss Johnny Carson too. I will smile all day now after watching this clip!!

[@briancooper7336]

A unique performer. Totally original. So sad he was lost so soon.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

Near the end though, he wasn't quite as funny anymore. It was more antics than material.

[@anneinfurna8528]

This guy did not die. He has been retooled as 'Cody Lundine" on the series Dual Survival. Now I know there will be some comments, but look at that guy, and tell me it is not him. Hollywood does this all the time. Research it.

[@mrhydrogen7459]

@@anneinfurna8528 Lol

[@loverdudley4208]

Great comment, Brian. You got it. He's unique. Totally original. Most of today's comics are watered down versions of other comics. There are few truly original comics with real heavyweight cred or potential .... even Bill Burr and Chappelle are direct descendants of Carlin who came from Bruce....but Carlin's voices, faces, physicality, political theory and philosophy and language command made him unique. Joan Rivers was unique. No one ever like her since. Or before. Kinison's violent delivery, former exp as a preacher, his cadence and tone and even style of dress made him unique - wholly unique. Comics (young/new) like andrew shulz, mark normand, joe list, kellen erskine...funny all, but none of them unique. Even Erskine: he can thank Steven Wright

[@alexthompson9516]

Completely unafraid to be himself.

[@roywhitman7109]

All I can say is WOW!! Two legends that can never be outdone! RIP fellas! 🙏

[@AbrasiousProductions]

Johnny has such a soothing voice

[@soho71]

Glad I was alive on this planet at the same time as Sam.... a true “Wild Thing”

[@KneeJerkReactions13]

Love his cover of that song, lol

[@serfcityherewecome8069]

Lol, yep ..best music video ever ..a Who's Who of the late '80s rock world...with Jessica Hahn to top it all off.😁👍

[@kdonovan221]

That is true. I loved every minute of his comedic genius.

[@ZippyThePinhead]

I NEVER will forget his first TV appearance on Rodney Dangerfields HBO special, I laughed so hard I had tears streaming from my eyes. So sad the way he was taken, and like many others have said here, I would love to hear what he'd say about the world today. RIP Sammy, Johnny, and Ed. 😢❤️

[@LarryDickman1]

Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIW3ZGelaLZ-h7s

[@ZippyThePinhead]

@@LarryDickman1 Thanks, I hadn't seen that one yet. His routine about Dr Ruth killed me. 🤣

[@marknasuta1775]

Wow, Sam was the best. Awesome to see two greats having a real conversation.....a lost art. Great interview.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

2:00 It's like lighting a fuse and waiting for the next moment. haha. .

[@rivermom091188]

Two of the funniest men ever! May they both RIP.

[@miamipaul9755]

In less than 45 seconds, Mr. Kinison unleashes several of the greatest rapid-fire lines of all time. "Are you a reptile with a nice hairdo?" "Did you grow any, huh? Are you any taller?"

[@BAKER22-l4u]

There was NOTHING great about him

[@jimmyviviano3185]

@@BAKER22-l4u why?

[@johnmorgan2619]

@@BAKER22-l4u .. bob ".. Sam ..grew up in a " legalistic HOLINESS PENACOSTAL church "! . Hyper!!! Rules/ regulations. . my heart goes out to People who are stuck In that GARBAGE religion. . Our LORD JESUS.. ( acts 26 v18) . Sent APOSTLE PAUL TO US. . We're SAVED BY GRACE. . 2000 years ago..( about 2 second's in GODS mind) . JESUS SAVED US by dying on the CROSS. . GOD JUST SAYS.. you .. BELIEVE AND RECEIVE. in your heart. . John 1:12 . I'm a ex.lib".. from San Francisco.. . got stuck my self..in A cult. . ( Gave up on GOD) . I'm 70 now.. . I visit a local rescue MISSION ..in the Central valley. . GOD IS GOOD.. ( I really feel like 40..) . Please Google Romans 10 v 9 and 10 ❤️🙏 . May God bless you brother.

[@Orcinus1967]

@@BAKER22-l4u Sure there was. He made millions of people laugh. And does to this day, even in death.

[@danielmcgee2879]

@@jimmyviviano3185 braker just craves attention, little lonely punk without any friends.

[@t.k.155]

Whoa! Too much honesty in that song! Absolutely amazing!

[@fullofdebt]

I never saw this before. It’s interesting to see someone with an act like Sam’s come on Carson’s show and watch the two of them brilliantly work through his blue humor on marriage while keeping it clean and still make it funny.

[@stone-coldsteveautism6986]

The one...the only...Sam Kinison. And that Johnny guy...he might make it one day.

[@johnmcdonald587]

Gone but never forgotten! We miss you Sam!

[@davidbrandel1311]

I love it when Johnny asks him “why’d you give that up?”

[@jackempson3044]

I went thru grade school and high school with Sam, same class. He was a nice guy and fun of course. He would even get the teachers laughing.

[@ClaudeDiamond]

Sam made me laugh so hard it always hurt. Tears of Joy would pour from laughing so hard at his live performance. What an original

[@chrishertel2046]

RIP SAM, you were and still are one of a kind!!

[@kustommotors8784]

Miss Sam and Johnny. Those were two great individuals. Would love to see one more Carnac skit and hear Ed laughing again. And of course hear Sam screaming.

[@oliverbereczki3003]

This is the best I’ve seen Johnny, trying not to piss his pants, laughing...

[@tos100returns]

I saw Sam live when he was on tour, in Bakersfield, CA in 1989. He was on FIRE! The closer was "Wild Thing."

[@tylernewton7217]

His couch time with Johnny is seriously probably the most composed and erudite I've ever seem Sam act. Very cool to see. Great upload. I was way too young when this aired to see it.

[@paul40657]

I wasn't born when this guy was around but I love listening to clips of him, great way to fix a shitty day. One of the funniest comedians I've heard, pity he died so young!

[@jimcooper7457]

Hands down one of the best shows I've ever been to! My ribs & back hurt so bad for days after seeing him because laughing so hard & long!! Always missing him.....

[@relentlessflashbackin]

Original broadcast date: 24 may of 1989.

[@9277707]

Thank you!