The Tonight Show - Rodney Dangerfield - Apr 15, 1992

Rodney's final appearance with Johnny.
"Love is an extension of 'like';
Lust is just an extension:" :)
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[@jonm2522]

it very hard to replace both legends, there will be no one like them.

[@wet-read]

An understatement. Late night comedy these days is garbage.

[@SLOFO351]

Can't replace people

[@manofiske3318]

You mean Bernadette and Ed, right?

[@louisvaccaro5865]

@@manofiske3318 yeh!!!! true love conquers all, i think?????

[@robertchance7370]

@@SLOFO351 wq

[@waynepolitte4659]

Rodney Dangerfield showing the true meaning of saving the best for last! Great appearance.

[@PatrickOCnMD]

Absolutely. He actually got funnier with age. I was splitting my gut with laughter with this appearance by Rodney.

[@ralphruocco3013]

Carson/Dangerfield. The best comedy act ever !!!!!!!!!!

[@PlanetEarth3141]

I watched Carson's show all the time. My parents and I stayed up late to do so. After the show ended, then it was bed time. And in the age of TV Guide we never missed the show double true if Rodney was on. Rodney preempted everything.

[@trock6577]

There have been thousands of comics come and go but never anyone like this funny man. He truly was one of a kind.

[@jimolson7041]

Ok Jo Jo

[@peachbottom2010]

I've seen all of his previous appearances on here but when I saw it was near the end of Johnny's run and Rodney was older I wasn't expecting him to be as good as he used to be. Surprise!!! This was his best appearance ever in my opinion.

[@bbobrm]

I think I've seen everything Rodney has done , except in person . This was hilarious and one of his best segments and I wish Johnny would have let him continue until he was done , as we know Rodney will let you know. He certainly was skirting the edge on the sexual innuendos and I have seen guests doing same with the result being their segment over.

[@djm4457]

I was thinking exactly the same thing. This appearance by Rodney with Carson was truly one for the ages.

[@jameshoran8]

Rodney's last appearance with his #1 fan, Johnny. His last joke he told with Johnny, Boy did he really set Johnny up. What a talent. There'll be nobody that could ever replace Rodney.

[@PlanetEarth3141]

I agree. Rodney probably isn't the greatest comedian ever, but he was unique, irreplaceable and if there was a Hall of Fame for comedians he'd be one of my top ten and first to be honored. My HOF starting Top Five Legendary Comics: 1. Richard Pryor 2. Milton Berle 3. Bob Hope 4. Red Buttons 5. Don Rickles My second group of five would be: 6. Rodney Dangerfield 7. Lucille Ball 8. Foster Brooks 9. Charlie Callas 10. Will Rodgers

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

@@PlanetEarth3141rodney is #1

[@fougee1]

@@PlanetEarth3141 Any comedian list without George Carlin cannot be taken seriously.

[@PlanetEarth3141]

@@fougee1 That's an opinion. You also contradict yourself because if you were right you'd have no need to respond to me. Lastly, I didn't give a list, but mentioned one person. Go away troll.

[@kwdrm1]

@@fougee1 Let's not forget Joan Rivers & Robin Williams.

[@drivesideways6550]

There will never be another one like em folks! Truly funny guy! And Johnny was the best at setting him up......and letting him GO! Always a great escape to watch these clips!

[@donf3877]

There are not very many comics that can make me laugh out loud from a video. Rodney was one of a kind. The KING of the one liners :)

[@mattjaitken]

I do it all the time,usually at night when the family is sleeping.

[@manofiske3318]

What do you mean, 'from a video' ? You were 'laugh(ing) out loud'; a response provoked by Dangerfield's _act_ which in this case just so happened to be captured on videotape but it was the man(routine, jokes, interplay with others etc.) that 'made [you] laugh' _not_ *the means* by which the material was transmitted to you.

[@donf3877]

@@manofiske3318 I mean not "live" M0R0N

[@alexvaliansky7707]

Wasn’t that Henny Youngman (king of the one-liners)?

[@johncronin9540]

@@manofiske3318 I think that what he means is that people tend to laugh out loud much more seeing an act live, as opposed to seeing it on video. And what made Rodney so special is that even watching a video, he would laugh out loud.

[@peterrichards931]

One of his best appearances on the Tonight Show too...great material there..!!

[@EfrenRomero-k6s]

Rodney was my favorite comedian and still is. I know most of his jokes. Sure miss him. Rest in peace Rodney.

[@garysimms6412]

Rodney Dangerfield, he never missed a beat even when he got older.

[@robertspallinger3863]

Jimmie Fallon sucks as a host he is pathetic. Can't even watch his bull. Sad as sh*t.

[@jamesfrancismchalejr7944]

He had the best " one liners " ! He was a class act!

[@jameshoran8]

I know a great attorney that got one of his clients charges of rape reduced to tailgating. Carson fell on the floor with that one.

[@erzug]

I watch these videos are realize how much I miss him.

[@ryanellis4474]

Two… Masters! Both are missed dearly Both have not been topped

[@ryanellis4474]

@Robert Diotalevi 👍🏻

[@pzkw6759]

And they will never be topped. Two one of a kind pros.

[@ryanellis4474]

​@@pzkw6759 - Hear hear!

[@MrTonyd1954]

Laurel & Hardy that came close but never reach this duo

[@ryanellis4474]

​@@MrTonyd1954 - It has been said by someone else, but if you compare the recent film, "Stan & Ollie" to Laurel & Hardy's originals, the originals have better comic timing than the modern imitations. You are right about LaureL & Hardy and Carson & Dangerfield (not a bad duo name!), and I think Carson and Dangerfield could never be imitated perfectly. The comic timing of the originals is singular to them and them alone. What geniuses, all. I will pray for America. Please pray for me. God Bless you.

[@makeit-takeit6707]

Rodney wrote all his own jokes. And his delivery was one of a kind. Great comedian, in the vaudeville style. He had his own lane.😃

[@manofiske3318]

Not true, actually but he helped a lot of dudes get going in the biz by buying jokes they'd write for him. Of course, he came up with plenty of his own...don't go nuts, just a fact.

[@robertbruce2128]

Alan Zweibel, for one.

[@josephdovi1565]

Jersey boy

[@johnmatzye6633]

One guy is not going to come up with that many good jokes. He did wrote lot of his jokes - something that Bob Hope never did in his career.

[@williambaxter4628]

He paid fifty bucks a joke.

[@rediscoveryrecords1348]

Rodney would just roll. And carson, the ever amazing interviewer would just sit and watch. And laugh. Amazing

[@maimzini]

These two were great to watch not only because Rodney was hilarious but because Johnny was a great straight man. Having grown up with duos like Laurel and Hardy and Abbott and Costello, he knew how crucial that role was and knew how to punctuate and by how much. Just one or two words (“You Bert ha!”) was often enough.

[@carlfrye1566]

​@@maimzini Johnny knew the opening monologue and his time with Ed to start the show was his time, when the guests were on it was their time.

[@davidbelway6076]

The greatest attribute that Rodney brings to the table is his unending supply of fresh material.

[@paulboegel8009]

There will never be another Carson or Dangerfield. The best of times are over.

[@billmitch920]

(from Bolivia) ... the sad truth ...

[@bobtis]

Old here but still on point. I love this guy.

[@jbyesterday3959]

Rodney always captivated you with his hilarious “Sad Sack” stories. And how he handled the jokes that got silence - with his reaction & expressions, only delayed the laughter. How I miss his energy !

[@kathykoehler3417]

So sad to know these guys are gone and absolutely no one has or will ever take their place..😢😢

[@FrancisMacKinney]

He must have all the angels in heaven laughing 24 hrs a day. He was the best...

[@gordonowens7794]

What a treat I haven't seen this clip before or heard these jokes...great just great!!

[@ZoKitchen]

He is amazing guy

[@Ed-wx1fe]

OMG, golden comic years of the past late nights. You can't beat that with a stick.

[@justinroark88]

The audience was electric when Rodney went on stage

[@melotone3305]

Rodney was really on a roll here 😅😅 Luvd it 🎉

[@georgeedward1226]

Johnny is simply in awe of this comic great.

[@duenge]

By far, Rodney's BEST visit at the desk.....

[@pd8206]

What a crowd , what a crowd , what a great awesome entertainer , Rodney is the best

[@playwithmeinsecondlife6129]

"At my age, if I take excellent care of myself, I'll get very sick and die." So true!

[@jimmyolsen5897]

On that note I’m going out to buy a pack of cigarettes and then go to the bar

[@greenwich1754]

@@jimmyolsen5897 I'm a workaholic myself. You mention work, and I get drunk!

[@johnchandler1687]

At 71, that one's not nearly as funny as when I first heard it.

[@stephencabrera9476]

This was about the funniest thing I’ve ever seen Rodney was a genius

[@williamcampagna9851]

Best riff ever. This guy is amazing.

[@dhpbear2]

It's amazing how Rodney caught on with 'the younger set' after his relatively brief appearance in Caddyshack.

[@drivesideways6550]

@@dhpbear2 I was in that younger set, 12 when Caddyshack came out. I saw it on HBO. Great movie, I think he's the funniest guy ever!

[@bleewicket]

The GOAT of stand-up!

[@billmitch920]

... what a GREAT comment

[@johnmusso781]

Rodney was a great comedian.

[@wayneswanson3077]

Love this guy, he is an all-time great.

[@stevenj9970]

DAMN-Rodney just got better as he got older!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertskinner6487]

I really don’t care about swearing except I believe most comedians are way funnier when they don’t swear. That routine was easily in the top all time ten

[@jameshoran8]

He should have been on Carson's very last show, just for one more little 5-minute bit.

[@hankkingsley2976]

Hope I live long enough to see this kind of stuff come back around one more time in the cycle. The timing of the Expressions on one bone less are incredible

[@richardpaprocki9397]

Ft

[@dakotahstr]

Hollywood has gone to pot. They have no class

[@shanemathews4177]

Classic and unique. The talents of today can only hope to be half this funny.

[@TroySowers-j7g]

The absolute best Dangerfield/Carson clip ever!!!!!

[@DanielNewhoff]

It's lonely at the top, especially when there's no one on the bottom. Classic.

[@victorespino5650]

He puts his pocket hanky away in the back, then pulls out another one lol

[@markmed9091]

Only good thing about getting older is you can still roar at Rodney because you’ve forgotten some of his routine ! No one was better !

[@miked6426]

Pure comedy. He's the king

[@matthewmehegan3475]

"I was an ugly kid; my father took me to the zoo. They thanked him for bringing me back! Oh, I was a fat kid too. One time, my old man took me to the beach. A bunch of scientists kept trying to push me back into the ocean.

[@irvinemuscle]

the best, both of them at the top of their game.

[@billstetler6769]

Much funnier than comics today. And cleaner

[@Camop-iz9kt]

One of his best appearances.

[@smallbusinessmarketinginst7080]

Agreed

[@peachbottom2010]

@@smallbusinessmarketinginst7080 Maybe THE best!

[@jimkreider9997]

He was one of a kind

[@Phantassm]

Rodney is a LEGEND...and I miss him so much.

[@bigteep]

Note to self: Don't be drinking water while listening to Rodney. Now I have a mess to clean up.

[@randyrudd5594]

😂

[@barbarapaton4005]

Loved this comedian sooo much. I wonder how he used to sweat when performing… probably from some heart problems. But hey! I’m no doctor. May he rest in eternal peace 🌹❤️

[@bradburks696]

I think that is Bernadette Peters sitting there. What a total babe and she still looks great 30 years later.

[@warrenhoffman2006]

I once dated a fast food worker who could make a Big Boy in three minutes or a Boy Big in two minutes!

[@jacksmith5692]

The drugs kicked in that night and who the hell cut his hair? Legendary comedy all the time, so quick with the quip, great timing!

[@jimratliff2753]

He was a classic. Just like Don Rickles. Another classic.

[@nomorebushz]

Oh god he's hilarious 😂

[@philaman1972]

You *really* have to be funny to get Johnny to crack up!

[@danjestic9199]

His whole shtick went against taboos: “never let them see you sweat” and “ don’t telegraph nervousness!” LOVE IT!!! A laugh riot! Thanks for the clip!

[@peterrichards931]

"If I gave you money to buy booze, you'd go out and buy food instead." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kenaldri4923]

The monologue doesn't end when he sits down with Johnny.

[@aa697]

Legends and Legendary stuff

[@JohnKorvell]

I always liked how Carson was so good at feeding Rodney straight lines. It was like two old time vaudeville comedians working. A lost art.

[@ronslaughterandalice1018]

Pure Class ! Rodney may have not invented comedy but he earned the crown. I laugh so hard listning to him I hurt in my sides. I have to think what more he would have brought to us if he would have lived on longer. RIP Rodney

[@dbc7772011]

I went a nude beach and they told me to park in a handicap spot 🤣😂

[@billmitch920]

(from Bolivia) Rodney was funny all over the world. THE BEST

[@vidar264]

Legendary performance, one of Rodneys best.

[@mathewhesson1796]

So fun listening to them.

[@JuanHernandez-ry9dr]

One of a kind. Superb always

[@piehound]

I haven't seen this one before. It's tough to see a grown man cry.

[@jameshoran8]

He was setting Johnny up big time.

[@darylsparks-sparksautomoti6066]

what did he say? I couldn't make it out through his crying act... "every day. every night... I gotta...?"

[@kenbrownfield6584]

Rodney was one of THE very best.

[@tonyjames1953]

Rodney was batting a thousand this night!!

[@CasinoMan2005]

Rodney was the best of the best.

[@bestlifenow2285]

I’m in tears😂

[@mrBDeye]

The last joke when he cried was so funny. It’s lonely on top when there’s no one on the bottom !

[@MrEsMysteriesMagicks]

The young lady on the couch is Bernadette Peters.

[@hankkingsley2976]

Andrea Martin did an incredible Bernadette Peters on Celebrity Farm film blow up

[@adk46er5203]

Yeah. She was in the movie 'The Jerk' with Steve Martin.

[@stevenkmiller]

Thanks, I was wondering.

[@JamesWilliams-ld2hq]

very simply, he was the best, ever.. with a style all his own

[@jerry2york]

I saw the great Rodney in Vegas and you dare not laugh or you missed 3 jokes. He was a true professional, ALWAYS perfect delivery

[@gladUcameAgain]

I can’t understand how I can hear these jokes over & over again, and Rodney STILL cracks me up!!

[@rdaystrom4540]

I've watched that many times. I believe he had an emotional event of some kind there. He barely pulled himself out of it.

[@Bubbie-c3y]

When everything is said and done there is nothing left to say and do. Rodney was the best! Enough said.

[@b0ajvk8]

He is the only one who can keep Carson laughing.

[@franktraina4147]

Rodney is the man. 😎

[@davidbowey1784]

The man who had the great gift of making people laugh rip Rodney

[@bullwinkle60]

My wife ran away with my best friend-now I’ve got no dog!

[@voiceguy3635]

Best joke--a total surprise.

[@alexsegurasr3028]

Best stand up comic of all time

[@ComplexSkepsisvehementalbeats]

thanks for uploading this

[@williamburdon6993]

I have been trying to picture him at the Pearly Gates, St Peter and the whole entourage are laughing hysterically and God says , I guess Rodney made it. I sure hope so, RIP

[@barbarabailey8114]

He's hilarious 😂

[@bobgaughen5100]

This was when late night TV was funny!

[@williamrvilsack8367]

LOVE THIS KEEP IT UP BILL

[@bartonpercival3216]

"I tell ya Johnny I know I'm getting old ya know. I mean at my age, when I hear a guy goes both ways, I figure it's number 1 and number 2" 👌

[@fredbloggs6080]

When he first heard about Viagra, he asked around if people had heard about it, which they had, then he tried a joke at a club, and booked himself on the Tonight Show the next day before it could be stolen. "My doctor put me on a Viagra and prune juice diet. Now I come and go at the same time."

[@rolfsvensson5777]

There is and was one only like Rodney!

[@markroberts9577]

Could you imagine a show with him and Don Rickles one after the other! OMG the audience would probably still be laughing

[@ARichardP]

“I’ll tell ya. I’ll tell ya, I’m alright now but last week I was in rough shape.”

[@stevekeeling9700]

The G.O.A.T.

[@robertdiotalevi6073]

TOTAL RESPECT. R.I.P.

[@nauticaoh]

I was fortunate to see him LIVE in person when Rosanne Barr was his opening act. One of THE best. Aside from Craig Ferguson, Late Night television no longer exists. I used to think Letterman was great, until he went liberal crazy. I miss Leno as well. RIP Mr. Dangerfield, Mr. Carson, and Mr. McMahon.

[@wilmath-xc9kl]

He is a Legend there will never be another Rodney Dangerfield may he rest in peace making God laugh.❤😂