Toulon, Illinois Farmer on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. From Feb. 3rd, 1988.

[@Pendy293]

This is my Great Grandpa. Glad to see someone finally got this on the Internet for everybody to see.

[@Rocket9944]

Pendy293 Did he make it to 100?

[@floridagal3333]

May 10 1890-April 26 1989

[@csrtitus]

+Pendy293 Is the farm still in the family?

[@1pupblacky]

+Pendy293 how old are you about 65? he sure was funny--was the show scripted in anyway because he was just about as funny as johnny.

[@belindamoore8780]

*****

[@rioquibu]

That’s the America we don’t have anymore. Looks like Johnny really enjoyed meeting a real genuine person on the show.

[@kennytaco4474]

I live in ND and work with farmers. Please believe me. We still have this and they’re just as tough and gruff as this old timer. Don’t lose your faith in our country🇺🇸 that’s what our detractors want

[@bankcounsel]

Well this is basically 100 times more entertaining and meaningful than any garbage on late-night TV these days. Basically, this entire clip is about making a person smile and feel content. A straight dose of feel-good medicine.

[@lloydburningham4775]

We can get Pop Pop

[@DK640OBrianYT]

100% agreed

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Contemporary late night SUCKS! This is TV done really well.

[@walthammassagefitness]

Exactly

[@johnbelvin5216]

Yes talk shows at night suck, more political and bands, rap music sucks. I like Stephen Colbert when he started out but all he did was become a trump basher every night and I got tired of it.

[@georgial6398]

Mr Heaton would pass away the next year on April 26, two weeks shy of his 99th birthday. It is nice that he got to do this and that there is now this interview to remember him by. Also, just to show how old old is - Mr Heaten among all his very long-lived siblings also had a sister who died at age 8 - in 1895. His 2 other sisters? They died in 1996 and 2006. He had sisters die in 3 different centuries.

[@gillbertmccormack380]

Great clip

[@jimdietz584]

Wow, how ironic that Betty White was on the show too who lived so long as well.

[@jamessweatt985]

WOW!

[@brettbaratheon9776]

So cool! I’ll take this interview over anything the trash late shows have now.

[@jasonkowens6820]

Life is crazy, that guy looked like he was good for another 10 years easy.

[@garydunn5797]

That's something special sweet and innocent that you never see on television anymore.

[@etiennescarbinski7890]

This is why Carson will never be topped.

[@rockinroll6342]

YUPP it wasnt the tonight show. It was the johnny carson show and when he left, he took it all with him. Only hollywood never figured that out.

[@brettmcpherson-smith8256]

I think he just was by a 97 year old amateur.

[@mduncan28]

got that right.

[@OpenThrottle47]

im 20 and this is more entertaining than any talk shows today

[@ricardo53100]

You missed a lot.

[@MsMesem]

Yes, so natural and easy.

[@lancebaker1374]

I'm curious how you would react to the Steve Allen Show... IT WAS NOT IN COLOR!!!! OMG, how the hell can anybody bear watching non-color TV??? -->kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6TWkKiwhrueZ9U

[@gristlevonraben]

Craig FERGUSON, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien. Space Ghost.....😁

[@DCJNewsMedia]

Cole Bunker ...God bless you Cole

[@marcspardello1254]

This is one of my favorites. I love how he was enjoying getting the laughs. He probably left with an impression that it was easy to get a laugh on Carson lol. Just another example of how Carson is still one of the best forms of entertainment available. We often complain about all there is, is garbage on TV, but technology has given us the ability to have access to great stuff like this.

[@antonysetzer2524]

Mr.Heaton dated my great,great aunt Ruby back in the day. I remember him from when I was a little kid. Super nice guy.

[@frankpitochelli6786]

He passed 14 months after this aired in Feb of 1988...wouldn't it be nice if everyone could live to be in our 90s and have health until we pass.. This man was a national treasure.

[@annewalden1436]

Thank God for the Farmers of America there the back bone of this Great Nation!

[@terriecotham1567]

Of the whole world but your right

[@youbadolivez]

Tell the Democrats that

[@linusp9316]

@@youbadolivez Trump's policies have bankrupted farms like nothing else before. And not even for a good reason - just a hissy fit tantrum trying to look tough in front of the Chinese. So, farmers already know. They're not voting for Trump like in 2016.

[@georgial6398]

They were. Now they're all about run out of business by big factory farms. My uncle is a small farmer about retirement age and it is not a good situation out there for family farms.

[@beck1710]

Phillipino tilt a whirl operators are the back bone of this nation....... Cam Brady 012✌🏻

[@PerpetualWalkerJoe]

Johnny, being a mid-westerner himself, was always respectful to older folks. He was a good man. RIP.

[@brucewhittles239]

⁸

[@jamesmagers8306]

Remember the potato chip lady

[@ThesoundofSilenceshh]

@@jamesmagers8306 who can forget?

[@judithjames2921]

Very nice.

[@jamessweatt985]

@@jamesmagers8306 Omg, so funny when she turned her back and heard Johnny crunching a chip!!!

[@johnw5584]

Only Johnny would bring on a farmer to his show. He was a class act, he was so respectful.

[@poweraccountabilityleague6877]

Don't be fooled, this guy was not a farmer. The giveaway was he didn't converse in Spanish.

[@cthrew1603]

I agree and you could tell how much he genuinely liked regular, sweet down to earth people.

[@paulrevere2928]

He was very respectful.

[@danhermon4922]

He wouldn’t have brought on a young farmer. Regularly wasting half the show toward the end of his run on anonymous elderly people with no entertainment talent was just a pathetically obvious attempt to make himself look younger and really backfired, making the show far more boring to the younger audience and only hastening his departure. “And we thought you’d like to meet him/her.” Why? It was a total waste of national TV time from a previously classic show.

[@kingy002]

@@danhermon4922 Gosh you are real bitter, aren't you!

[@thinkcivil1627]

Johnny was always very gracious towards "ordinary" guests on his show and he never said, or did, anything disrespectful towards them for the sake of a laugh. He knew how to draw them into an entertaining conversation and what questions to ask to make it humorous on a real level. That's why he was the king and America now goes to bed much earlier than they did during his run on TV.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

We owe so much to the farmers of America. They feed the world.

[@adamfriend1040]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe???

[@sallyhamimed7712]

Farmers and truck drivers...deserve respect

[@helenhighwater5313]

Johnny Carson was a class act, don't remember him ever jumping into the cesspool of politics, always respectful of the guests.

[@kaymccastle1154]

Those were the days when late night television shows were truly funny, but dignified.

[@whalesong999]

How can the political climate now go unattended by the night show writers and hosts? It has become so relevant to make points that are actually important to keep on the surface. The talent is there, the times are so different. I loved watching Carson too and so many guests, it was a more innocent time.

[@kilgoretrout6136]

@{// WTF! //} That is epic.

[@ronleon62]

Carson occasionally gave politicians a hard time but he was not selective and always respectful. Thirty years on the air and nobody had a clue as to his personal politics.

[@kyrescue1013]

Carson would pick on a President or a Governor, but he would keep it funny and respectful of the office at the same time. Not like the downright hate of today. Carson also did not let politics dominate his show, things like this interview made it so much more entertaining. There will never be another Johnny!

[@chriscampbell2327]

This is the reason why the Tonight Show was so popular. He treated people and respect and talk to them on their level. Some of the best guest have been ordinary people like mr. Heaton

[@mohicanjoe2079]

@@StuartAllgood today's humanity could be a partial reason...the older I get the more I am as you described carson

[@RubyBandUSA]

You're right Chris Campbell. I can't watch any of the newbies ... Fallon (with that fake insincere laugh), Colbert (with his extreme partisan politics), Kimmel (without an ounce of intellect) ... they're just awful.

[@RobTheNotary]

In my line of work as a quart listed anger management Instructor all the sessions that I have with everybody male female young and old no matter what profession no matter what level or status of society manners politeness courtesy and respect never goes out of style and everybody has the same problems be at relationships children career

[@jd9946]

Amazing how an old farmer is funnier than any modern comedian.

[@RobTheNotary]

The man had common sense and he just saw the world differently and wasn’t afraid to admit that he was human and he had needs and just trying to have fun and enjoy his life

[@ruthdianerakes3270]

@@RobTheNotary àaaÀà

[@dennydirksen5459]

And thats not an act! Lol

[@brendafleming6443]

This is the second time I'm watching him he was hilarious!

[@masterblaster3914]

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are nothing more than parrots. All they do is repeat what Tucker Carlson said and rehash their old Trump jokes (that weren't funny to begin with)

[@robertm4735]

What's neat is seeing Johnny really enjoying his conversation with the gentleman.

[@chefgiovanni]

I once cooked for Johnny. He liked the Seafood Putanesca and he was fun.

[@barbarapettry6817]

@@chefgiovanni How Cool!!!!

[@toddjacobs5660]

Toulon is 76 miles south of me in Dixon,Illinois , good ol farmer 👍, i grew up on a dairy farm, my dad will be 93 yrs old July 23, 2021, old dairy farmer...my dad still drives , has a clear mind, my mom passed in 2014 at the age of 88, 7 of us kids, my dad has since then aquired a gf , she is the same age as my dad they went to grade school together, her husband has passed also...my parents were married for almost 70 yrs. Johnny Carson Show was a great show, my 2nd cousin who was a farmer his whole life would be 99 in March 2021, he just died of Covid Pneumonia about Jan. 8, 2021, he lived in Rockfalls,Illinois , just thought i'd share this...

[@JustJoeT]

Dixon, Illinois, I learned of because of a $54M fraud there by their city treasurer, filmed as The Queen and all Her Horses

[@vickiejean2001]

This man is a sweetheart. We need to cherish and respect our elders!

[@kevdean9967]

Absolutely. Damn that was touching!

[@bobbywoods684]

Go on a cruise with a bunch of our elders and see what you think. As a group they are highly, highly annoying. And I'm not talking about being slow or whatever. They're pushy, entitled, rude, etc. This guy is unusual.

[@kevdean9967]

@@bobbywoods684 you said it right there "a cruise". That is a certain type of person to begin with, it's not indicative of an age group. People that go on cruises or stay at all inclusive, or are golfers in no way represent the general population of any given demographic. Now my Dad volunteers at a seniors assisted living complex and I go there quite often too. Listen, I don't know how old you are but I'm mid '50's now and work pipeline construction. The old generation at least had respect for their elders and knew how to work. The under 30 set today are actually pathetic. They have to have their freaking phones taken away from to work, and even then most of them are useless, and they have no respect for their elders. A cruise, you work on a high seas cruise ship? Sad!!

[@bobbywoods684]

@@kevdean9967 First, I don't work on a cruise. I cruise because my wife likes it. Don't personalize it. That said, I hear you. However, as my sweet mother in law said the other day, "a car of young kids flipped me off for NO REASON!!" at an intersection stop light. Uh-huh. I'm not saying they should have done that at all, but her driving is atrocious and she is one of those dangerous oldsters who's fighting giving up her "independence". And the freakin state of Texas just renewed her license for goodness sake. She insist on driving on the freeway in the right lane at 55. At some point soon, she's gonna have to be reigned in and it's gonna be ugly. Maybe you can come over and do it for us.

[@kevdean9967]

@@bobbywoods684 That's scary! I'm in Canada and at age 80 you have to do a road test to keep driving. My Grandpa stopped at a green light on his and that was the end of his driving career. But nothing scares me more than the texting and driving that's going on now. People are so useless these days I'm astounded! The phone is going to have, as Gord Downie so eloquently said "A generation so much dumber than it's parents came crashing though the window".

[@lalala22210]

My Great-Great Grandpa. My Grandfather was his Grandson Jack Heaton. ❤️

[@inhibited44]

It's nice you have a video to get acquainted with him. Many of us have albums containing pictures and nothing else.

[@RobbieStacks90]

That's cool. He seems like he was a really funny guy.

[@crystalyang255]

Looks like you too were put together properly.

[@brickmason5295]

What a treasure to have a film of your gggrandpaw

[@rdr8224]

Your grandfather would be his son... not grandson, unless this guy is your great-great-grandfather. Either way, what a great clip. I'm only enough to remember the 80s and and the awesome Carson years.

[@CanadiAnnie]

Stories from elderly people are the BEST! I could listen to Mr.Heaton alllll day ❤️🇨🇦

[@michelemichele5204]

ohhhh me too!

[@ericksonfedor4765]

You said it all Annie. The elderly one are more wiser and they all see ahead of us

[@rockinroll6342]

I cant listen to hollywood celebrities for one minute.

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello CanadiAnnie....

[@michaelrief4424]

I as a young boy used to love to listen to the Adults talk. There was nothing I liked better than to listen to conversations between my parents and their family, neighbors and friends. If I listened carefully I could hear some really neat stuff. However the trick was to be sure to not not show that I was actually Listening otherwise they’d run me off. So one summer evening my Mom & Dad are on the front porch and I’m on the Glider “acting” like I’m reading a book. Mom and Dad are talking about my Bum Uncle Chester and Mom is giving him 10 kinds of shit, Then I heard them begin to spell out words. I then piped up, “what’s a waahore hopper”. I pronounced the “w” in Whore. Mom turned to Dad and said, “we’ve got to be more careful because the little shit is learning how to spell”. After that I got run off the porch to go play out of earshot.

[@geoseward]

I had relatives that farmed near Bradford and those people were the genuine salt of the earth. I think the greatest thing about Johnny was the level of respect that he payed to his guests.

[@Grainexpress]

Exactly! Any other late night goober today would have made fun of Mr Heaton and try to paint him as a racist, hayseed Conservative from the Midwest.

[@joeyhunter842]

@@Grainexpress you got that right. Especially that fgger with the Brillo pad hairdo 😂

[@jinkyscooby1973]

He’s a precious American treasure.

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

Both of them!

[@Lockbar]

When television was still nice, and people were still nice.

[@jackblack496]

Before diversity

[@willwillisproductions159]

Jack Black yup... the little hats ruined America .

[@CruceEntertainment]

I cancelled my tv service a long time ago. Tired of being “re-educated” by the little box in my living room.

[@Lockbar]

@@CruceEntertainment agreed. Got tired of feeding the commies extra money. Cut the cord 7 years ago and save a minimum of $80 a month.

[@DustinMercer]

very well said.

[@alainjames9556]

Real people are so much more interesting than most "celebrities".

[@margieconnell9719]

Toulon is a great.little town.lived there.

[@bensonhedges479]

celebs all sold their souls

[@SkillUpMobileGaming]

People seem to say celebrities are hot. I'd say this farmer is better looking than the lot of those celebrity folks. Fuck celebrities - they're a bunch of Hollywood traitors.

[@1911beauty]

You can say thAt again 😅

[@queensuejesuseschild3136]

Real people don't need a script to talk to someone actors today can't even hold a conversation with a host of a talk show. Because they don't have it wrote down for them. I liked it when Johnny had people one like this. 97 and still can have fun. Now they want to kill off the elderly because they maybe sick. I guess they feel they will never get old or sick take their food away and water. Or. Passed this bill just a few days ago. Aug. 2019.

[@kathehun6034]

I mean how can you just not love JC he finds interest in a 97 year old farmer whos son is 78 , and his 75 year old young lady and the show is made ! Only Johnny Carson could ever do that and so much classier and funnier than anyone now days combined !!! RIP MR Carson

[@billwilliams844]

Guy hi by g C St

[@Grainexpress]

Yes about JC. Any other late night goober today would have made a mockery of Mr Heaton.

[@iowapanner2223]

@@Grainexpress Johnny seemed to make it more about the guest and less about himself. That's how a good interviewer does it, IMHO.

[@Grainexpress]

@@iowapanner2223 Correct. My "Yes" was in response to K A The HUN "How can you not love JC". I grew up watching Johnny when I could. The late night hacks today would have made fun of Mr Heaton.

[@iowapanner2223]

@@Grainexpress For sure.

[@jstaversky]

I always loved how kind Johnny was with people who were not stars... with regular people like this lovely man

[@RobTheNotary]

Well Johni knew that these people were just there to get a couple minutes of exposure and enjoy the moment and have something to show to the kids or grandkids they weren’t trying to advance their careers they were just out to have a nice time

[@jonrockson2685]

What a genuine, jovial and classy man. Gotta love his natural wit and organic humor. Almost a century old and still sharp as a razor. My grandfather lived to be 95. Ran his farm up until he was 92, took care of him and the farm the last 3 years and so glad I did. Got to know more about him in those 36 months than I did throughout the last 30 years. RIP Grandpa and Mr. Heaton!

[@kingy002]

Great comment Jon.

[@jimsonbrown9768]

I liked how he keep turning to Ed to include him in the conversation. Polite.

[@TXBill132]

Yep, very cool

[@bogieboog]

Yes very. I recall seeing my relatives behave that way. And his lady friend was so gracious, looked camera ready too!

[@stevethecountrycook1227]

I saw that also! What a gentleman!

[@sallynolan5928]

Yes I noticed that too.

[@randyprice1831]

I noticed and liked that too. Very respectful guy!

[@iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd1053]

Johnny has real respect and love for these old timers. Class act of the way

[@herbyverstink]

you have to remember..johnny himself was born in 1925,in the mid west.Those people from that generation had ethical fortitude..my dad,while being younger than carson,has much of those same qualities..so did the vast majority of people from those days..Carson was also quite good at his craft dont get me wrong.

[@balancedactguy]

You are right! Johnny always seemed to really enjoy Older folks!

[@elcheapo9444]

Johnny himself was 80 then, wasn't he?

[@pauljordan4452]

@@elcheapo9444 Do the math. He was 62.

[@uralbob1]

This is the very best interview that Johnny Carson ever had on his show. I watch it from time to time, and it always makes me nostalgic, and a little sad, for the past. I knew an old farmer in our little town, born in 1900, that I loved very much. He taught me as much as any school teacher ever could. What a beautiful generation! Garnet, I'll always love and remember you.

[@barbarapettry6817]

My dad was a dairy and beef and crop farmer on a family farm. Daddy was born in 1912.

[@uralbob1]

@@barbarapettry6817 I loved this guy, just like the farmers in my little town in Michigan. A beautiful, wonderful generation of people.

[@jamessweatt985]

I miss Johnny Carson. I even miss Tom Snyder, even later, in his Spartan studio, with a wisp of smoke always between the camera and Tom.

[@uralbob1]

@@jamessweatt985 Me too.

[@carycomic1954]

My favorite human interest interview of his was with that home economist with the unique recipe for Thanksgiving turkey stuffing. And I quote: "Stuff the turkey with un-popped popcorn. Then, cook turkey at 350 degrees till the popcorn...blows its ass off."

[@birdseed8465]

Wow! What a Blessing! Thanks

[@johnfinnegan8634]

In my opinion , the best guest Johnny ever had ! And Johnny had lots of guest over the years.

[@acousticshadow4032]

Merritt Heaton was America. How could we have been so foolish to let it slip away?

[@bryanrendleman2001]

We're still here. Ya'll call us backwards flyover deplorables now.

[@acousticshadow4032]

@@bryanrendleman2001 Backwards Flyover Deplorables are America ~ ever been to Walmart? 😝

[@kathylouise1936]

@@bryanrendleman2001 Lol.

[@kathylouise1936]

@@acousticshadow4032 Lol, too funny.

[@bryanrendleman2001]

@@acousticshadow4032 Walmart reprobates represent only a small percentage of Americans.

[@kkampy4052]

This is where Johnny excelled. He could bring an every man from some small hamlet and make them feel right at home. Nobody does this anymore.

[@mikebliesener193]

K Kampy I loved these segments Johnny had too. Show producers now probably think interviews like this would be "too boring" or some such crap.

[@BigBingFan]

+K Kampy After Johnny, all Letterman (less so Leno), Conan, etc. wanted to do is make jokes out of everything, and take the laughs and limelight from the average guy/gal. Johnny was unique, in just what you say---I made the same comment about Johnny had the 105 yr. old woman---same thing. He tried to let the guest---the average guy---to be front and center, not himself. VERY rare indeed.

[@MrWolfSnack]

Now talk shows today are just all political slander and Trump jokes, it makes me sick.

[@alanaronald244]

Prove it.

[@stilllearningwhatistruth6849]

There are no talk show hosts today that can equal the wonderful innocent humor of Johnny and his guests...

[@jackjones3657]

Carson was great! He gave this gentleman as much respect as any actor, singer, "celebrity."

[@jonathansmith8485]

The heritage glee club Christmas 2018

[@jonathansmith8485]

Program

[@brianjansen3103]

As a kid I remember my grandpa watching Carson & he'd tell me some of Johnny's jokes from the show & those are the times I remember him laughing & smiling the most

[@liwanagbautista8780]

My great grandfather was much like this....I loved talking to him, he passed back in 74. He was born in 1882 and his wife died in 1906 and he never remarried, my mother ask him why, he said nobody could take her place....she was the one. They only had one, my Grandmother, born in 1906, her mother died giving birth.

[@jeremy28135]

Thats awesome

[@terrisue4059]

When Betty White shook his hand at the end, it gave her the longevity in life.

[@billybudd9994]

I was thinking the same thing. She's like 95 or so.

[@JornBjerregaard]

Billy Budd 98 in fact. She is such a wonderful person.

[@AJG0809]

@@billybudd9994 she is 98 will be 99 in january

[@1eagleeyez]

Johnny Carson would’ve been 95 this year. Only 2 years younger than his oldest active Farmer guest.

[@ronadams9770]

@@JornBjerregaard show me Jeff Dunham with Walter

[@freeat_last7375]

WOW...now that is a generation long gone! Class, dignity, and respect! A life well lived.

[@overcamehim]

This was a time in America when people coud still share and appreciate our common humanity. It is so sad to see how quickly and how far America has fallen.

[@cantalope67]

Kay Abel you are so right

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

Because we were overrun with foreigners.

[@madambutterfly7513]

alittlestrength - the breakdown of American values orchestrated by the liberals starting with Lyndon Johnson in the 1960’s

[@ebok98]

You’re so right. Such a shame.

[@traceydukeman1297]

@@MrThisIsMeToo be careful your bigotry is showing.

[@543dp3555]

This was a much better time in America. Wish I could go back and live it again.

[@chrisamerriman]

Johnny was the master of asking the right questions and getting out of the way until the perfect moment when he would drop the best one-liner. He always played to his guests strengths and put them in the best light possible. There will never be another one like him! Never.

[@ericbaader6625]

Jonny best there ever was or ever will be class act

[@NoOne-kr4jc]

"...he would drop the best one-liner." And Rickles would drop his pants and fire a rocket!

[@GeneMassey]

Positive proof why Johnny was a real legend. He was a great interviewer.

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Gene....

[@overcamehim]

He is so real, so genuine. Not afraid to simply be himself. How refreshing.

[@lindasmilesrfree6067]

Love it!

[@carver3419]

He hit the nail on the head. Rural electrification was a major transformational change in the United States.

[@stdpozer]

Could not agree more !!!!!!

[@pamfontenot1]

carver3419, electricity extended the work day to 24 hrs.

[@turquoiseangel1764]

I could watch this over and over again this old school gentleman is a breath of fresh air!! 😇💕

[@rowdyways4228]

I love this man, I could watch this all day! I wish people were still like this

[@adamfriend1040]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe???

[@stevenrichards3699]

When I worked as a grass cutter at a cemetery during high school summer break (1973) I talked to countless people in their 70"s, 80's, and even 90'S, I always found their stories priceless ! Listening to stories about the depression, WW 1, WW 2, Indian wars, riding the rails, gangsters, prohibition, the first time they saw an airplane,the first time they saw a car, etc. etc. I wish I had it all recorded !

[@map3364]

steven richards I hear ya, everybody has a story, and ordinary people have shared incredible life experiences.

[@stots46]

Mowed 40 lawns a week in 1974 and Shoveled Driveways in winter and you meet a lot folks that way.

[@gabster-ie1vj]

Color TV!!??

[@jillthompson1248]

Walking history books but better

[@brianbarcus5853]

This is the good wholesome interviews of common people missing from tv today. They only have people on nowadays to make fun of them, but Carson showed that just talking to these people was enjoyable.They had plenty of charisma, intelligence, humor, and just great people to visit with. A great part of America died with these older generations.

[@manofiske3318]

"Johnny" would 'make fun' of them (elderly guests)also. Evidently, he did it in ways too subtle for those of you lacking in perspicaciousness.

[@dantyler6907]

Brian Barcus Decent folk have no interest or business affiliating with garbage t.v. We have KZbin to watch good shows and reruns. The rest can fill-in the landfill.

[@brianmarquardt51]

@@dantyler6907 If you were over 10 years old you would know Johnny Carson was not garbage t.v. KZbin was not around until 2005 and the internet was not available to the public until 1991. Oh, and people respected each other.

[@geraldclark1914]

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[@johnprovince5304]

The clerk at the grocery store has interesting stories to tell that put Hollywood to shame. Carson realized that.

[@chrisamerriman]

Johnny was so good that he didn’t even need to prep for a guest. You could bring anyone on stage, and by asking the right questions, it would be the funniest segment you’ve ever seen. In fact, sometimes Johnny was best when something went wrong. He would instantly turn it into something better than what was supposed to happen. What a legend!

[@joeskis]

Huh? He prepped for this interview obviously.

[@jamessweatt985]

@@joeskis Yes, I'm sure he prepped for this interview. But Chris is saying Johnny was a natural interviewer and wouldn't have had to prep. He probably didn't prep for the short interview with the girlfriend. There were countless times that something went awry that was not scripted and you could count on Johnny to make the best of it: Ed Ames throwing the tomahawk at the cowboy silhouette (the longest continuous laugh in tv history, greatly helped by Carson's ad libs); any segment with Joan Embery from the San Diego zoo (working with animals is known to go off the rails at times); his quick retorts to things an audience member would scream, whether during his monologue, a skit, or an interview; so many things. I miss Johnny.

[@boataxe4605]

Like the legendary Tomahawk throw.

[@chrisamerriman]

@@jamessweatt985 Thank you! So spot on.

[@billmitchell923]

I just turned 59. I'm rewatching some the Johnny Carson shows that provided great memories. I'm thankful that he was brought on treated with the respect that he deserved. .

[@snev2]

Sure miss Johnny, he had class.

[@ndspeedster]

he was an asshole in real life though.

[@dbmusicproductions9181]

Really? You knew him well?

[@finster1968]

I’m sure the man had his flaws, just like anyone else. But I still prefer him over any of the hosts today.

[@kirketherton9491]

Carson knew how to make guests feel comfortable, and create a conversation that engaged the audience. This makes Jimmy Fallon look like some high school kid.

[@pamelamitchell6195]

Jimmy Fallon is a pre-pubescent kid!

[@Nancy-fm1ie]

Even worse, Jimmy Kimmel. He once told a dirty joke about the Statue of Liberty.

[@jeffdekimpe1746]

Exactly Kirk. It takes a real pro like Carson to make this come off so natural.

[@mikej5539]

Jimmy Fallon is a douchebag. It ended with Carson. Nothing but bullshit on now.

[@pamgrat5126]

High school idiot. Whether you liked trump or not we’ve had to listen to late night talk shows “ bully” the then President. Yes trumpet did his share but it was the worst times and I avoided tv as much as possible. Time to pull it together. This is so refreshing. Late night talk shows should be canceled for awhile. I don’t need their political views. I was watching for entertainment. Not any more

[@peterhaslam2294]

This is such great television. Carson would occasionally bring on ordinary people like this, and give us a glimpse into life in other parts of America. Way more entertaining than celebrities promoting their latest film or show.

[@georgeloyie7456]

What a lovely man, 97 years old and still workin on the farm... I'm a farm boy now living in a little town and I want to find a small farm for my wife and I and I can only hope to be as fortunate as this sweet old man when my golden years come!

[@sergbustam]

Sharpest and nicest 97 yr old in the history of the universe , his friend , a very nice lady ! To watch that gentleman was better than watching 100 famous people ! !

[@towhidyr]

I remember this in 1987. 30 years went by like 30 days!

[@quickvmax3364]

I remember it too,and yes,the years flew by like a vapor.

[@mermaidwe2743]

Reza Towhidy i remember this also. It was a very unexpected response. Classic. Puts things in perspective

[@alexlevitt3461]

Only Johnny could invite a guest like this on and actually make it work. Johnny is just unbelievable.

[@davidmcculloch9479]

Alex Levitt ii

[@Vinniegret]

The ordinary folks were some of my favorites. You could see his true compassionate and generous personality.

[@colemanadamson5943]

Make it work? The farmer was a natural.....Johnny had very little work to do......nobody was or will ever be Carson but this was a walk in the park....and Johnny would tell you so.

[@peterhaslam2294]

It’s all about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.

[@farmermatt629]

Alex Levitt ya all us farmers are backwards uneducated retards lol....

[@molonlabe9602]

This man is an example of what class is. God bless his family.

[@henderjess900]

I knew Carson would have fun interviewing a salt-of-the-earth farmer. One of my favorite interviews he's done.

[@dianalee3059]

This was so enjoyable to watch. Made me smile all the way through. God bless our farmers, the backbone of our great country

[@mikeeihusen5194]

Well said.

[@bangersmash1566]

Carson was man of humility, manners, and grace.

[@mightyspuds]

No he wasnt.His polished performance act was.

[@richardrybinski2320]

@@mightyspuds exactly....he could be very nasty....especially when drinking. But he was a first class comedian and entertainer.

[@mightyspuds]

I agree.

[@thomaspowers6163]

I grew up "in town", but both of my parents, many of my relatives and friends lived and loved, (as l did) the solid warmth of life "on the farm". That was, back then, in the 40's and 50's, the real deal. Hard to find, nowadays. T. Powers

[@rowdyyates3257]

I graduated HS in 1987....watched this video about 5 times....brings a smile to my face...great men....RIP...God Bless

[@tracyweaver4687]

I absolutely love this interview! I love the interviews with kids, the elderly, and when they have animals. He makes them feel so at ease. He does that with nothing but his own personality and grace. No ego!

[@mightyspuds]

IDK,we hear now he was a real jerk offstage.

[@mdteletom1288]

Did you catch Johnny coming out from behind his desk to take his arm to help him step onto the stage? A lot of hosts would turn that into a patronizing moment, "here, let me help you" kind of a deal and take some of the spotlight away from the guest. But not Carson. Once you stepped out and made your way to that chair you were the star.

[@jameselvisproductions4501]

Watching this was the most entertainment I have in years! Fantastic and better than watching a celebrity and improv....A GEM!

[@danielshaw4038]

Beautiful, Humble, elderly man. He's what made this country great!

[@robertqueberg4612]

That couple was a world away from today’s “normal”. Growing up on a farm does create a different person. My grandfather died at eighty seven in a tractor accident, but was really sharp like this guy. There were far more occasions where Grampa would take a drink. Hopefully we will swing back to a life where people have the time to say good morning to a stranger in a store, and not have to fear getting told to mind your own business. I thank you for posting this video. Johnny was a much kinder and warmer person than the drips of today who make a living out of ridiculing others.

[@karenhouser4123]

I remember seeing this long ago and it was great to be able to see it again. Used to look forward to watching Johnny in the evening. He was so funny and it was my favorite show for a long time. We will always remember you Johnny. You were one of a kind!!

[@oxycrimson]

that is exactly why Johnny Carson was the best, it would have been easy to make fun of the old guy, laugh at him, instead Carson laughs with him the old guy has a great time and so do we.

[@Nazareth434]

exactly- class act- talk shows today are pure garbage-

[@chuckyufarley2999]

How would it have been easy to laugh at or make fun of this gentleman? On the surface it sounds like you're complimenting Johnny, and I'm sure that's your intent, but there's something a bit mean spirited in saying it would have been easy to make fun of his guest.

[@jenniferr9624]

Why would he make fun of him?

[@chrisarseneault5617]

Johnny Carson is and was the best ever. He LISTENED to people.

[@WG-tt6hk]

See folks. You can still have love even when the day is closing. This was an inspiration.

[@donaldhiteshew6578]

dih1930

[@63DW89A]

Incredible! This man heard when President McKinley was shot and was around to tell about it in 1987! A living time machine. A good reason to befriend as many elders as possible today, and get them to talk about their youth and the events of their lives.

[@easygoing2479]

63DW89A - Yours is a great comment. The elderly among us can be a gold mine of life advice. The younger ones today may not know how to draw out the seniors’ wisdom... i would say ‘listen to how Johnny Carson did it here’.

[@rshrsh5420]

Back in high school for American history class we had to "interview" a senior citizen and upon hearing that the first minimum wage ever established in America in the year 1938 was TWENTY FIVE CENTS an hour was really something that I could never fathom. This led me to look up the prices for things then and it really will amaze you! A house would cost you $4,000 and gasoline was just $.10 cents a gallon.

[@kenkleinsasser8165]

One of the people who witnessed Lincoln getting shot lived long enough to tell his story about it on TV.

[@craigroberts6439]

Remember when The Tonight Show had class.....?

[@da324]

@Real Dudes Party Nude Dork!

[@michaelbliesener9883]

Yes I sure do. Just glad we have these clips. Miss Johnny and Ed, and those times.

[@Mike-226]

And when it used to run on air for 90 minutes? Sure do miss Johnny.

[@coronet51]

I remember seeing this years ago on TV, and was hoping it would pop up on youtube. I never forgot when he said his son runs things now, and is 78, lol.

[@Wonderboywonderings]

coronet51 was just telling my gf the same thing!

[@judithbastian4837]

Nothing like Johnny since he quit. He is truly a legend ❤️

[@adamfriend1040]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe???

[@rogersmith1746]

Glad I saw this. Johnny was King. Today’s late night is a cesspool.

[@mikkimikki5376]

That's for damn sure!

[@mrfrank4583]

Well stated!!!

[@patrickbear5383]

Johnny was the best hands down, and nice to see Ed McMahon ,wish I could. See the one that had tea time lady .

[@patrickbear5383]

You know you ever know how Johnny Carson never mentioned any political affiliation today who's that guy everything is political late night I stopped even liking Robin Williams Whoopi Goldberg With all their humor revolving around a political party you know when you go see comedians you go there and laugh not judge whether they drive a Prius or not.

[@barbarapettry6817]

I haven't watched any except specific yt clips of fallon & guest lip-syncing. I felt that was his only talent and all I could bear. I quit even listening to that a few years ago. 😑

[@rhondafortson5205]

This old guy is ADORABLE... Johnny is KING. LOVE this interview.

[@ebok98]

Johnny was such a gentleman to his guests. No trying to make them feel bad. He truly enjoyed hearing their stories.

[@johnboylong40]

Looked him up and he passed in April 1989 at 98 just shy of his 99th birthday. His kids are gone now as well. Enjoy life folks.

[@texan903]

His kids were mostly old when they died, some were in their nineties, most were in their 80s. Children dying 20-30 years after their parents isn't uncommon. As a side note, several of his grandchildren have died, and they too, were largely old. He died the same day as Lucille Ball.

[@yzrider3326]

@@texan903 Thanks for the update. I like hearing more about the people.

[@amycombsbaker514]

@@texan903 May this sweet man be reunited with his family on the other side . He was just so endearing 🙏

[@Sirmullins]

Thank you so much for the input, I just ran across this by accident. Enjoyed this interview very much. Bless him.

[@VivKittie32]

Gosh life is short. May they all Rest In Peace, Amen.

[@cleorivas6098]

Johnny was a TOTAL class act! Treated that man with the SAME amount of respect as a legendary actor/actress on his show. CLASS act. Never a cheap laugh at the expense of his guest. Lacking today. Miss Johnny, Ed, Doc, Tommy & Fred.

[@MohamedMohamed-zp6re]

What a delightful gentleman. A pleasure to watch Johnny being a class act with a genuinely funny and warm gentleman.

[@Sailingbill1]

What a fantastic interview. This man could be one of a 100 members of my family who are farmers in central Illinois. They all have the same mannerisms, politeness and they talk the same way. I So enjoyed this. Thank you for posting this.

[@sl5311]

I love that Johnny would have these type of guests. Makes me miss him.

[@spaceghost8995]

Letterman had guests just like him on the show sometimes.

[@barbarapettry6817]

@@spaceghost8995 Yeah, sometimes. I liked the Stupid Pet Tricks and Stuff Being Dropped Off the Roof and, of course, Larry Bud Melman and his "Won't You Please Enjoy A Hot Towel!!" 😂🤣😂

[@raymondbanks4103]

Johnny was the man. Never, ever to be duplicated. I'm glad I was able to watch these growing up.

[@YouTubeHandleYes]

I love this guy's way of talking

[@MyFlightTV1]

Nuchie Schapiro Well, yes! I totally agree. :-)

[@TJ-qz6hr]

Good ole boy

[@ahmet-zt3df]

What an uplifting video 😂love this content. Can't say much for today's content.

[@josephalston3214]

I’m inspired by the generosity, the charm, the quick wit born from the necessity of conversing to pass the time.... these folks still exist, their out there right now, in need of some respect and good conversation.... these dear men remind me of the power of beauty, of admiring the wonder of someone else’s life, and how to appreciate sex, death, poverty, and humanity like a gentleman..... I’ll take the courage of my grandfathers to heart, and wake up earlier, work harder, and always treat every stranger with the amount of interest and respect that I saw here 🔥

[@mdhutton]

In my opinion, this was Johnny's best interview. He's at his best, and brings out the best in the guest.

[@GodsSignwatcher]

I'd forgotten how GOOD we had it back then! The 70s rocked and the 80s were pretty good too. Stuff's sure gone to heck in a hand basket!

[@mpsarge2]

This was my show as a kid in 60's till 90's. Loved his show. Used to like Fallon never like colbert on any show he had. And the other schemer puppet talk show guy. LoL forgot his name. Never watched him either

[@mpsarge2]

Liked Leno when he took over

[@mrj509]

I was born in 88 but I still have to agree stuff was better back then

[@linusp9316]

Things are far better today. We live a lot longer too, better medicine. Millions of entertainment options, versus 3 channels on TV and a library card. I still visit the library, but no library can house what the Internet can.

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

Those two are so funny together. Made my day. Thanks for sharing this treasure.

[@sallynolan5928]

Oh that was a great interview. What a nice genuine chap. Here in England our oldies are also sharp, sensible and have no side to them.

[@adamfriend1040]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe???

[@kathygum501]

Best interview ever! Being from Illinois myself, this made me nostalgic for a more innocent time. Respectful was just what you were to everyone. It's a rare commodity today. This video will stay with me for a long time. :)

[@raymondweaver8526]

Makes every a bit older miss times and people like this

[@kirkpatticalma7911]

Makes you proud to be an American. Wish this man was the role model of our kids rather than Chloe Kardasian, etc.

[@dtucker4463]

Ain't that the truth! Think about this: When I was a kid in the 1960s my grandma would send me a card with a dollar in it for my birthday every year. Then I'd write her a long letter thanking her profusely, was damned glad and grateful to have a dollar of my own. Today I'm almost 61. Probably the last 50 people I gave nice gifts or money to for new babies or a wedding or birthday, or new house, etc., I either got no thank you card at all or one that had maybe one short lame uninspired line scribbled in it.

[@paydenerwin947]

He is my great great grandpa

[@welchit]

Chloe kardsshian is not my kids role model. We don't subscribe to cable or (most pop culture crap).

[@da324]

@Mr Lion That old man has more class in his pinky than you do in your whole body.

[@observant98]

Mr Lion I admired this senior. Most people underestimate these farmers. They’ve been successful and modest. They could buy you out in a heart beat. They would talk to you and after a minute quickly come to the conclusion that you’re not up to much. Judging from the comment you made I and everyone that reads it will concur.

[@steffinnewman5062]

You know what Cole i watched this live and still love it. Respectful & Genuine. I don't want to sound as old as I am but I would watch this over almost anything from today. Kind of sad what we have turned into.

[@mightyspuds]

Well said.

[@amandacarder3021]

What a lovely gentleman this was wonderful xcc

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Salt of the earth right here Without folks like this We'd have a pretty tough go of things

[@bd8483]

What a great interview . The gentleman would blow away any of these late night shows now. John Carson and Jay Leno where the last of the true comedians and late night show hosts . I'm so glad I took the time to watch this amazing moment and interview

[@cantalope67]

these people are from a Time when people cared about each other and a great values. it's sad to see how low America has gotten

[@ometec]

the world

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

And there at the end, you could touch and do a little cheek kiss and there was no worry about #metoo people freaking out. I miss the days when sanity ruled.

[@lindaschultz8124]

Amen

[@1193bobmcc]

Hogwash.

[@cantalope67]

@@1193bobmcc it's people like you that turn this world into a piece of crap that it is. You know what you can do with your attitude