I have regularly been watching hosts like Fallon, Kimmel etc. Recently I'm on Don Rickle's marathon! The one thing I noticed is that Carson never interrupted his guests and never fake laughed! 🌟⚡ Genuine hosting!
Carson and Rickles were at the top of their games when this was taped. For everything there is a season, and we'll never see another harvest like this one.
I was a junior or senior in high school when this aired. What I wouldn't give to sit down and watch Johnny Carson with my Mom and Dad just one more time. What a great time in this country.
@@ONEREMEDYUSA Just turned 55. I didn't discover Johnny Carson until I entered collage (in 1983). Pop and Ma never watched him. I don't know why and cannot ask them now. Me, when I used to turn the knob on the TV, if I turned on The Tonight Show I kept on going (always looking for a movie). I envy those that saw Johnny and Ed (and all the rest) during the 70's.
@@jazzfan67 My mother never smoked and lived at home till she died at 88. That extra 9 years matters when you are sittlng in a hospital dying of lung cancer at 79 years. My dad died of lung cancer at 67 cuz he was a lifelong smoker? I'm 73, never smoked, don't drink, exercise every day (pickleball, tennis, and stationary bike) and I'm in excellent health. Also, vacation 4-6 times a year (mostly cruises) Have healthy habits to increase your life span.
I'm 62 now. I recall as a kid hoping I stayed awake long enough to hide halfway down the stairs when Carson was on, especially when Don Rickles, and Richard Pryor were on. I probably didn't understand half what they were talking about, but I laughed the whole time
I love Don Rickles. I also miss shows like this. No politics, no filthy jokes, and no putting other people down just to get a laugh. Just pure funny. Johnny Carson was, and always will be, the best at what he did.
@@thegameshowguy1 Yep...and Robin Williams never failed to acknowledge that Jonathan Winters was his greatest inspiration. Rickles & Dangerfield were great, but I don't rank them above Winters. All three had very different styles. Each was great in his own right.
@@Vito_Tuxedo Funny is like beauty, it's a matter of opinion. Some people like that frumpy Marilyn Monroe and others like the sexy Pamela Anderson. Winters and Williams couldn't carry Rickles shoe strings. And that's my opinion.🥴
I used to dine at an upscale steakhouse and wearing a suit was mandatory, especially being served by gentlemen in tuxedos. Sadly, they changed the dress code and the element of class disappeared.
I'm 62 & was very lucky to had the opportunity to enjoy these guys. Me & a couple friends loved Johnny so much we did our own "Karnack" skit for a high school project. Upon graduation we would skip going to the bars if Rickles was going to be on that night & drink beer at home in front of the tube instead. It's just that those days people had real substance, talent & character & nothing comes even close to that anymore.
I’ve been USING Don Rickles from ALL his appearances on RU-vid now for about 2 years as my THERAPY.....I’ve watched 100’s of his appearances...he ALWAYS brings me to tears...I feel elated with humor and love after watching him ...RIP Mr Rickles
There are pretenders, there are contenders, but there was and will always be only one Mr Warmth. We won't see his likes again...happy trails, King Don. And thanks for all the joy.
All these years later, these men still make me laugh like when I was a kid watching it with my parents. Only difference is that I get all the jokes now.😅
There are only two men in history that a talk show host had as guest that they just put their microphone down and let them do their thing. Don Rickles and Robin Williams. They are both missed.
@@depaola63 You were only 15 so of course you thought it was great. Ask someone that was an adult at that time and they'd say otherwise. 70s were depressingly dull and boring
How can such a comedy legend be almost forgotten about in other Western countries like the UK, I only found his videos a year a go and I have been laughing ever since, what a star!.
A comic genius. What a quick mind! An era that will never be replaced or ever be better. Johnny and Rickles used to do some serious drinking and partying back in Nyc. Sadly most all of the legends are gone. Kids today that never watched the Tonight show don't know what they missed. Imo, no one will ever come close to Johnny Carson. He was smart, funny, and knew how to let his guests shine.
Only talk show host who came close in quality, in my opinion, was Craig Ferguson. I say this as a 22 year old, raised on my parents old Johnny Carson tapes, and Rat Pack DVDs. When it came to Rickles, Craig Ferguson could give it back. Lightning in a bottle. Rickles' humor is and always will be, absolutely unequaled. Craig and Johnny knew how to let him roll, and give a little back when the timing was right.
RIP Don Rickles............ you were a master genius..........thank you for leaving an enormous legacy for us to remember you by. Brilliance personified. :-)
In the summer of 1988 I drove across the country, from New Jersey to California and watched Don Rickles at Caesar's Palace just so I could say I saw a show. Not thinking this "old fart" would actually be funny I didn't expect much. After all, at 24 years old, I thought only the new "more edgy" comics were my style. Long story short, I have never seen a comic command the stage with more force. He was amazing. The band White Shark was in attendance and I remember them and everyone else dying of laughter. He owed that room and killed!!!
Don Rickles was Johnny's best guest. Johnny knew that if he tried to coast when Rickles was on, he'd get steamrolled, so he was always on his game. Made for great comic exchanges.
Watching this, and his tribute to Sammy Davis at the "Roast." I finally realize that Don Rickles was incredibly kind, and progressive, and wise about how to influence people for the better.
Even in 2020, still laughing and smiling and I’ve seen this clip many times, the earnest, silly, freewheeling rapport is still very funny. Good comedy is timeless.
I always loved watching Don Rickles when I was growing up. He just took over the stage, ya know ? 🙃 Those were the days when folks could take a joke. I respect him more now, knowing that he was a veteran of the US Navy ! 🎉
Greg Morton Carson is great at that especially with Dangerfield. He can tell the crowd loves it so he just lets him riff for his entire interview instead of butting in.
I think in one interview with Dangerfield, Johnny Carson asked one question. It was the first question. He let Rodney do his thing the rest of the way.
I understand that you might be making a joke, but I'd almost prefer being able to say that "I've been insulted by Don Rickles!" That's like shaking Sinatra's hand.
@@TheRelger I saw him less than a year before he died, was such a great show. And I agree, one of the funniest things I ever saw was when he hosted SNL back in the mid-80s, anytime I saw that show after, I laughed so hard I cried. Jonathan Winters and Johnny Carson were the other two I had the utmost respect and love for their comedic genius. At least I got to see one of them live.
A few months ago. I was surprised to learn a few years ago he and Bob Newhart were best friends, also with Dick Martin. Just imagine them all together!
9:29 the look Johnny gives him after he says “you’re on a roll”. Johnny was always so proud of his buddies hitting it big on the show and rolling. So great just the best ever.
I was 15 going on 16 back then an now I’m going to be 59. I didn’t appreciate these guys as much I should have back then. Love these old talk show videos.
Man do I miss the Tonight Show and Don Rickles. I have so many great memories watching the Tonight Show, the Dean Martin Roasts and The Carol Burnett Show. I may be waxing philosophical but, in those days, we only had the 3 major Networks. We all watched the same shows, and I think they brought us together as a country.
Ed McMann, was a WW2 aviation-instructor and test pilot, who later flew 85 combat missions in Korea. He was commissioned Brigadier General in the national guard.
Watched this with my grandma, who also came from different times, when men opened doors for woman and a promise was a promise, bragging about your own accomplishments was frowned upon, and a contract was not made of paper but a handshake. Children played on streets also after dark, and neighbors looked out for each other. Beautiful!
