I was a Johnny Carson Fan
Jan 23rd, 2005, 11:08 AM
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He was an avid supporter of the University of Nebraska theatre, and had recently given a very generous contribution. I believe the performance hall will be named for him. He never forgot his midwestern roots.
Jan 23rd, 2005, 11:20 AM
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I remember the last week of his shows. We were in Panama City on vacation with friends. We made it a point to be back to the condo every night to see The Tonight Show.
I also bought that 4 set of videos they put out after he retired. They are great.
There will be a special on tonight at 7 pm I believe I heard them say.
R.I.P.
I also bought that 4 set of videos they put out after he retired. They are great.
There will be a special on tonight at 7 pm I believe I heard them say.
R.I.P.
Jan 23rd, 2005, 12:22 PM
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My neighbor just told me as we were cleaning the snow away from our cars. I didn't even know he was ill. I remember thinking a few years ago that he was a class act, choosing to retire and leave on a high note, rather than continue to seek out the limelight, as some people do in choices not becoming to their stature or long after they have something to say.
Jan 23rd, 2005, 12:31 PM
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It's sort of like hearing about the passing of an old friend whom you haven't seen for awhile. I watched the Tonight Show with my parents every chance I got while I was growing up. When my husband and I were first married, in the mid-70's, his first job out of college was several states away from "home". He didn't get off work until 1:00AM or later. It was such a comfort to me, as I sat in our apt alone, to be able to turn on the Tonight Show. It really did help me to feel a little less lonely and homesick. Johnny Carson was just such a constant in my life for so many years. While I really like Letterman, neither he nor Leno have really filled the void IMHO. Very sad to think we'll never see Johnny Carson again.
Jan 23rd, 2005, 01:19 PM
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I was still rehearsing my interview on the Tonight Show. And it was still with Johnny. For what, I don't know my Grammy, my first novel. (I had the same chance of that when he was alive as now that he's gone.)
He really mastered the art of the interview. If you want to see how good he was, watch some other guys who lose control of the subject matter, touch their guests or otherwise exhibit lack of decorum. He could be irreverant and yet still maintain the lead.
He really mastered the art of the interview. If you want to see how good he was, watch some other guys who lose control of the subject matter, touch their guests or otherwise exhibit lack of decorum. He could be irreverant and yet still maintain the lead.
