 |
|
|
| When we created the official website of "The Tonight Show" starring Johnny Carson, and video collections featuring the King of late night, we weren't prepared for the overwhelming response. It's clear that fans love Johnny and miss seeing him every night on TV. I guess the lesson is: "Build it and they will come."
As you scroll down this page, you'll find all kinds of wonderful comments from fans just like you. Now, it's your turn. If you have a comment to share with other fans about the website, the videos or a fond "Tonight Show" memory, please fill out the form and check back later to see if your comments have been posted. Thanks for all the great support, and don't forget to tell your friends. |
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
I remember first watching Johnny around 1970 when I was in the 5th grade. Like some of the other fans who have signed the guest book, I was privileged to have a TV set in my room and would watch him in bed, knowing I was getting away with something. How I loved watching Johnny! I would often be kind of sleepy the next day at school but I did not care. That year, I will never forget how my teacher was opening her valentines like Carnac did, putting it up to her forehead before opening it. She had a ggod laugh when I said, "Carnac! That is just like Carnac!" Unfortunately, the other kids were clueless as to what I meant. I really felt sorry for them and what they were missing. I must say I am indebted to my parents for allowing me to watch Johnny, which was something I did until he left the air...I miss his show so much. God bless you Mr. Carson, you are a very special part of my life.
Sincerely,
Linda Johnson
Linda Johnson
|
|
 |
As far as I am concerned, nothing on late night even compares to the Carson days of The Tonight Show. Nice try Leno and Letterman, but no cigar...we miss you Johnny.
Rich Noble
Denver, CO
|
|
|
Johnny Carson Show is the GREATEST
of all Late Night Shows!!!!!
I watched many of "The Best Of
Carson" shows on the Family Channel
Truly the BEST!
Johnny
South Philly
|
|
|
I have so many fond memories of Johnny Carson I wouldnt know where to begin. Having met Joey Bishop in 1988 when living in Newport Beach, I wasnt aware he hosted the show the most when Johnny had off...I still laugh when Dean Martin showed up and his pat answer to Johnny was " The Rifleman"...The Streaker in 1974( was that REALLY Pat McCormick? Or just a rumor?)...The night in 1980 when David Bowie performed and the audience would not screaming...11/20/78 when a young Dave Letterman was asked to sit with Johnny after his first appearance...Around 12/26/74 when I saw an emotional Johnny eulogize Jack Benny...The night Richard Pryor was a guest and he was joined by an elderly lady who Richard asked" Do you get high?" Johnny no doubt about peed...Or the time Doc was playing sidekick and Johnny magaed to tick him off about Thanksgiving.....It wasnt just Johnny though. Tommy Newsome was a hoot as was Ed and Doc. I compare Johnny leaving in 1992 to when Walter Cronkite said goodbye in 1981 on March 6th- Eds bday ironically. The standards of professionalism have fallen by the wayside. Im not sure thats a reflection of the talent or lack therof. I think it says more about society as a whole. A book that I found years ago gives great insight to Johnny Carson and the Tonight Show was written by Fred DeCordova himself."Johnny Came lately" Great book great life. Oh yes-Lastly Ill always remember the program that appeared in 1980 for Johnny when he went home to Nebraska-an NBC program. Midwest values all the way. Real-and just warm. Im 37. I wanted to be the next Johnny Carson as a young man. Now I realize I can only be me. Thank you Johnny for allowing me to go down memory lane.
"Mr Will" Willie Martin
Willie Martin
Dallas Tx 75287
|
|
|
I just loved the Carson Show and the TV info-mercial made me miss it even more.
G L Bruner
Great Bend KS
|
|
|
Hi everyone, I just wanted everyone to know how much I admire Mr. Carson. If I could meet one person in this world, it would be him. I would like nothing more than to just shake his hand. Thanks for all the laughs!!!
Jerry Barton Jr
Lancaster, Pa
|
|
|
Although I was only 13 when Johnny retired (and therefore too young to stay up late enough to watch) I still remember how hard they made my dad and me laugh. Keep up the great work on the site.
Dan
Dan McCarthy
Wethersfield, CT
|
|
|
Class and Carson are synonymous terms. Your astute political observations are so missed. You would have had a field day with the last election to keep one laughing for months. I also miss your gift of listening to your guests and when they were hot, you let them run with it. I was always bleary from staying up to watch you. Not the case anymore. But I plan to buy the tapes and laugh all over again. All the best in your continued retirement (But come out now and then. It would be a treat.)
Phoebe Alvarado
New York City
|
|
|
Let us see you again - please! Do a special or some other fun project. We all badly need a Johnny Carson fix of some sort, because we miss you!
Michael Long
Little Rock, Arkansas
|
|
|
Really miss your show! Please come back.
Doris Delp
Clearwater, FL
|
|
|
I remember staying up late waiting for the Intro to The Tonight Show and I would always get mad if it was a rerun because then I knew my parents would turn the TV off and go to bed. I was always afast asleep knowing that my parents were still awake watching Johnny. I love the show with Michael Landon, my favorite, and of course all the ones with the monkeys. God I miss those days!
Sarah
Tampa
|
|
|
My first recollection of The Johnny Carson Show was around 1963 - it was an hour and 45 minutes then in black and white - I was hooked for the next 29 years.
Most of my best memories are now lost but at least Mr. Carson has done it right by preserving what is left.
Thanks for that gift.
B.J. Reed
Omaha, NE
|
|
|
Johnny , I watched you for years and really admired the classy way in which you always treated your guests. As host , you did your best to make the guest look as good as possible because you were smart enough to realize , " When the guest looks good.....the show looks good. " That is why you were number one for thirty years. You were truly a STAR ! Thanks , Mike
Mike Marchese
Omaha , NE
|
|
|
This is a great site, and for everyone that feels as I do...we can see and feel Johnny at anytime:)..Thank you again for this!...Karen
KAREN
NJ
|
|
|
This was the heyday of the Tonight Show! He is still king of late night television!
Paul Conley
Ventura, CA
|
|
|
A mans true wealth is to have and give humor. this man is truly blessed, to have such a great gift...another will not likely come soon!!!!!!!!! Johnny should know how well loved he was and still is... Johnny made my life so much happier by just being himself. He is a big part of our history, and so, Mr Carson I salute you, and thank you, and thank God for giving us a man of your talent and vision. Johnny is truly a great man among men... god bless you, Johnny Carson
trish b
chicago
|
|
|
We miss you so terribly much.There has never been anyone like you and never will be.We hope you are doing great in your retirement. You cannot begin to imagine how much you are loved.Take good care of yourself, and please think of having a special or something on so we can see you again.Thank you...
peg
anderson
|
|
|
The "Master" will always be the best. No one will ever fill Johnnys shoes. Not even close...........We love yoou Johnny
Eileen
Graham, Texas
|
|
|
I say,ThaaankYoou Johhhnny! I,like so many,love Johnny Carson.He had style which few can match.A sad commentary to decency which Johnny Carson demonstrated.Best wishes to him and all our fellow fans.
Leo
Taft, California
|
|
|
Johnny is the best there ever was at what he did. I wish I could thank him personally for all those wonderful years.
Henry Knock
St. Louis
|
|
|
Originally from Upstate NY, I am now living in Moscow, Russia, with my wife, Ludmila (she is Russian) and our 3 children. I bought the Carson Collection last year in the hopes of giving my wife and kids an appreciation for the man who brought so much joy to me and millions of other Americans. I was unprepared for what transpired: my whole family is now addicted to Johnny and even my 2 and a half year old son yells with delight, "Daddy, Carson, Carson!!" whenever we watch the videos. Johnny, if you read these messages (and I have a feeling you do), I would like on my behalf of my family to thank you for sharing with the world the unique gifts with which you are blessed and which lift our spirits each time we watch you. You are one of the last truly inspiring and worthy television role models.
Bob & Luda Foresman
Moscow
|
|
|
My brother and I grew up watching Johnny! And, I just ordered the 5 tape set for my dad for Fathers day. I asked him about a lot of movies and he said "Johnny is my boy!" so I know he will enjoy them.
Trina Lewis
Columbus, OH
|
|
|
I had a video store and used to play The Tonight Show videos. Everyone would stop and watch. Everyone loved them and they would rent like crazy. I get chills and a smile just hearing the theme music again.
steve weber
stony brook n.y.
|
|
|
I grew up watching Johnny and Ed on TV. What a trip to see some of the old episodes. Happy life to you.
Kristi Nagelkirk
Holland, MI
|
|
|
Milton Berle may be Mr. Television but Johnny Carson is King of the Late Night Shows. May he reign supreme.
Marie Plumb
Rhode Island
|
|
|
My sisters and I used to sneak downstairs at night to watch Johnny Carson. I don't watch late night talk shows anymore-there isn't anyone left like Johnny.
Beth Davis
Norfolk, NE
|
|
|
Johnny Carson was and remains, the most beloved personality in Television.
C. Margaritis
Tucson, AZ
|
|
|
Johnny, you are an inspiration. No one has ever had the ability to put their personality across on television like Johnny has. While on "The Tonight Show," Mr. Carson hosted the biggest and best nightly party ever (on TV or off).
"Moving right along with our bombastic review..." "YA-ha," "Wrong, Budweiser-breath," "take the Slaussen Cutoff..." and comments to the audience like "I could take you all home with me, but I only have 12 bedrooms" are classic Carson that fans remember and cherish.
Michael Shiloh
Houston, TX
|
|
|
Late night TV has not been the same since Johnny left. The late night hosts have on now no real sense of humor.
Robert Mark White
Denver, Co
|
|
|
I was 23 years old when you went off the air. As soon as Jay Leno took over I was already saying, "I miss the good old days." You are a class act and there will never be another.
DAVE SMITH
LA CRESCENTA, CA.
|
|
|
I remember Johnny as a DJ on WOW radio in Omaha before he left for Hollywood. We were living in Kansas at the time and enjoyed his humor.
Roger McNichols
Chino, CA
|
|
|
I love you Johnny. You're the Greatest!
Edwin Rosa
New York City
|
|
|
Johnny Carson was a CLASS act! Gracious, witty, intelligent, entertaining, with an uncanny sense of what was boring and when to be serious.
geneh
Long Beach
|
|
|
My wife and I can truthfully state that we saw every Johnny Carson Show, the 30 years of it. When Jay Leno took over, we watched the first two nights and had enough. We watched David for two nights and that was the end of that. You have to understand, we were spoiled. There is no substitution for brilliancy.
Sid Lazarow
Orange, Ca.
|
|
|
Even though Andover is the home of Jay Leno, my heart belongs to Johnny. I miss those nights with my grandmother, playing cards and watching Johnny until 1AM!
kris burtt
andover, massachusetts
|
|
|
Thank you for creating this website on an inportant era in TV history. I never would of imagined that I would be hooked on Carson again.I think his presence has been lost these days with Jerry Springer,WWF Wrestling, and the MTV show "Jackass."
Eric Marshall
Hammond, IN
|
|
|
I miss Johhny very much. I love Letterman but nobody will compare to Johnny
Jim Hughes
Wilmington,De. 19810
|
|
|
Echoing everyone else, the joy
you brought us, Johnny, cannot be matched by anyone else. I just hope you are enjoying your much-deserved private life after giving so much to us for so many years. Thanks friend.
Bob Delaforce
Grand Rapids, MI
|
|
|
It is now 11:48 PM and I wish I was watching the Tonight Show! I still miss Johnny. On his last show he said he would be back.... I feel jipped that he did not return in any format. I have already purchased the tapes you are offering. So many times when some crazy thing was happening (like the Florida election mess), I think what would Johnny have to say about this? There will never be another Johnny.
Joan Atchison
Redondo Beach, CA
|
|
|
I remember tiptoeing out of bed in 1969 and peering around the corner to watch a man that was making my mom and dad laugh so hard. From that time on I could not wait for 11:30 to roll around.Then my dad started the afternoon shift I could not wait for my mom to leave to pick him up so I could see the start of the show! For a long time I only got to see the first 45mins,but it was enough to make me watch until he retried.I taped the last week of the show and every time I get the blues I just pop him in the vcr and the blues just melt away. Thank you J.C. for all the great laughs.May your life be filled with the best of everything.Love and peace
linda aleaxnder
lincoln, michigan
|
|
|
I miss Johnny Carson. I really do.
He was the best and still is.
My favorite episode was the one
where he came out singing Rhine-
stone cowboy. I also remember the
times he would argue with Ed over
the intelligence of a horse vs. a
pig. Really, though, the Tonight show
was was just one long show with a
few commercial breaks and one
23 hour break til the fun continued.
I used to dream of one day being on his
show. I have to find a new dream now.
Scott Reeves
Houston
|
|
|
even though i was too young to remember the show i still am a fan.
trevor
cornell wisconsin
|
|
|
I am a big fan of Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show during his years as host. I miss Johnny, Ed and Doc. The Carson Era of The Tonight Show was great!
Daniel A. Roy
Utica, N.Y.
|
|
|
I think Johnny was the best! It would take a lot for anybody to match his talents!
Jeff Friesen
Peterborough,Ont., Canada
|
|
|
I miss the show very much. He added much to our every day lives. Hope Jonny is doing well. We miss him.
Patsy Meazell
Dallas, Tx.
|
|
|
simply the BEST.
jim McGruder
Neosho, Mo.
|
|
|
I was born in 1962, the year The Tonight Show started. I dont ever remember NOT watching Johnny. He was always the perfect ending to the day - a good laugh before turning in.
I have bought the Carson Collection and I love it! Only problem is - now I am reminded of how much I miss him, and how no one else even comes close to replacing him!
Mary Ann
Victoria, TX
|
|
|
One of my favorite features of Johnny & the Tonight Show were the Carson Curses. "May you be locked in a sweat box with a life insurance salesman for three days" or "May the sewers of Rangoon back up into your breakfast."
Ron Vaughn
Kingwood, Tx
|
|
|
There is no doubting that Mr. Carson remains the greatest show host, ever. But he is much more: he transcends the laughs he generated so brilliantly. The unique combination of talent, magnanimity, and joy he brought to his work is always a sure source of inspiration for me. Each time I watch the final broadcast I turn the TV off thinking: now there was a life lived well. And it always encourages me to live better myself. Thanks Johnny.
Larry Salzman
San Diego
|
|
|
Johnny, I still have trouble falling asleep without you!!! Please call or come over.
Mary Jane
St. Louis, MO
|
|
|
What can I say...? Ever since childhood, Mr. Carson has been an inspiration to me. Late night TV has lost much of its appeal since he gave up the reins. Thank you, Mr. Carson, for maintaining your standard of excellence and class. I must agree with Mr. Kissamis (above): Mr. Carson is one of the most gifted performers of his (and subsequent) generations.
Greg Fodrea
Castle Rock, CO
|
|
|
We miss seeing The King perform.
Jim Searles
Indy
|
|
|
I saw the commercial for the video library for the first time tonight and had to check out the website. I love them. Growing up with Johnny, I was sad to hear of his retirement from the show. NO ONE, has or ever will, fill the shoes of THE legend of late-nite comedy. Johnny, we LOVE you, we MISS you, but most of all, THANK YOU!!!!!
Kevin Carr
Buda, Texas
|
|
|
I have the Carson Collection in my video library. I laugh everytime I watch them. Thanks again, from a true Johnny Carson Fan.
Scottie Melzer
Desert Hot Springs Ca
|
|
|
Late Night T.V. is just not the samy Johnny. A well accepted habit I sorely miss. One of your many number One Fans. Mark Curry
Mark Curry
Kimberly Idaho
|
|
|
Thank you Johnny Carson for all the wonderful nights of latenight laughs. You are missed more than you can ever know.
JoAnne Thompson
Vancouver, B.C.
|
|
|
To Johnny,
Thanks for the laughs through the years. I remember watching the show from the end of the Jack Paar days right through 1992. I hope all is well in retirement. Take care, Phil Gallup
Phil & Kathy Gallup
Fort Wayne, IN
|
|
|
Johnny Carson was the most talented person on television.
Andrew Kissamis
Batavia IL
|
|
|
I watched an episode with George Gobel with my mother many many years ago and I can remember that we were both in tears!
Judy Booher
|
|
|
I've wished for so long, that somehow I could say to Johnny, just how much I've enjoyed his shows. Starting out with the "Who Do You Trust" afternoon shows and still being in front of the TV during his final Tonight Show broadcast with Bette Midler, I've wanted to let him know how many times I shut my John Deere tractor off so I could watch his show, he has made this ole' Illinois boy laugh a lot more than he could ever know.
Raymond Mundy
|
|
|
I am so glad to be able to watch Johnny again!!! He truly is the greatest in comedy and The Tonight Show will NEVER be the same again!!!
Margaret K. Bailey
|
|
|
I have always been a huge fan of The Tonight Show! I am a "baby boomer" and when I was in high school we would talk about the show at lunch. I have so many good memories of how the show made me laugh
Rosalind Holman
|
|
|
Thanks for the site is all I came to say. And Johnny Carson is simply the best there IS.
Benjamin DeClue III
|
|
|
I miss Johnny and there never will be a replacement for him. He will always be Mr. Latenight TV no matter who comes along.
JA Derella
|
|
|
I am thrilled to see you have a site for Johnny Carson fans. I have always been a fan of Johnny. I haven't found anyone who has entertained me so well. I watch only two shows on TV that are considered comedy. Reruns of "Golden Girls" and "Fraiser". So when I say I loved Johnny, my comedy selections were and are few.
Sara S. Wilson
Tempe, AZ
|
|
|
Please relay to Johnny Carson that he is missed and it hasn't been the same since he left. I still enjoy my old tapes of his annual anniversary shows.
Glenn Andrew
|
|
|
The new website is terrific! I have all of the Carson videos so far, and am seriously considering The Carson Club. I've been checking back now and again, couldn't wait until your "construction" was finished. I'll be visiting often.
Lucille VanDusen
|
|
|
I would very much like to buy all videos advertised on your web site. I sure do miss The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. With the exception of a very few, like Charlie Rose on PBS, there is no longer any intelligent talk on TV.
John Hofbauer
|
|
|
I own every video that your web site offers, I think that all of us who grew up with Johnny want more. As a junior high student I had a TV in my bedroom. 7th graders are supposed to be asleep at 11:30pm EST. I used to turn the volume [down and] form a tent over the TV with a blanket to keep from getting busted. Thank you for allowing this web site to rekindle the vibe of the only true 'Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'. Thank you Johnny. You sir are one of the most beloved "gentlemen" of our time.
William Riffle
|
|
|
I'm so glad to see this site! All the best to Johnny. We sure do miss him.
John Jacobs
|
|
|
|
