I’m a veteran too but I can’t get behind John Wayne or Frank you want to dodge Vietnam I can at least understand.You draft dodge ww2 like those 2 did that’s pathetic only to turn around and play military men.They both aren’t hero’s like Audie Murphy and Ted Williams.
I was born in '56. Been thru all the Rock singers etc. If someone asked me the best male singer of the 20th century I would have to say Sinatra hands down. But his style only. His sense of timing is unmatched.
I was probably working 2nd shift with no TV, so I missed a lot of shows when they aired in the 70s. Later, I worked nights and would watch Johnny's monologue then race to work.
Sinatra. What an amazing artist and man. Can you think of anyone else today that would walk onto a show and create such excitement and admiration ? No. I can't either. Sheer class never goes out of fashion.
I was a kid when this was on. I'm so grateful to be old enough to have seen all of these exciting, talented performers on tv. How lucky I am!! Good day to you
Frank Sinatra OMG I saw him in person in the 70's in Chicago and it was the best show I ever saw, a friend bought the tickets and it was such a great night to see him in the flesh, I was always a fan. When he sang "The Lady is a Tramp" with his adding other words I was 31 years old and I will never ever forget that night I have 5 CD's. Old Blue Eyes the best ever.
As a kid (in the 60's) I was only allowed to watch The Tonight Show on Fridays. So I made it a habit. Fast forward to the 70's, I saw this when it first aired on a Friday night. My wife wanted to see Olivia Newton John, and then this golden moment happened. Man were we lucky to have these people entertain us like no-one can today.
Nope...he was truly the greatest Late Night host of his era...But Steve Allen, had five brilliant years, before Carson, and was just as great a host, as well as being a more complete talent overall. But it has been so long ago now, that many of the folks who caught his stint on TV are gone.
This was a time when people had humor, class and style, and were not afraid to be offensive or self-deprecating. It was all in good fun, they knew it and everyone else knew it.
This kind of entertainment will never happen again. From show host, to band, to Frank, to Don, to sidekick Ed and for sure audience response. Notice nothing close to mentioning any politics. So sad these days are gone...
I enjoyed this... It makes me look at things in retrospect a little differently about the '70s (The commonly accepted practices of being an alcoholic or smoker.) Sure this is actually before my time but I lived through it too. (Just on the asz end :/ ) ultimately today I can say I forgive you. The one thing I respect the MOST (that puts me in that forgiveness mode) is all these people had a lot of heart and I mean a LOT. Sure they had it all... But they at least made sure that they all did charitable work and that's how we take care of each other or at least for supposed to.
On Monroe Street Hoboken you can see where his birthplace/childhood home was...the sign is so small you can miss it. Later they named the "rich " part of town Sinatra Drive where his mother resided after his fame. My dad rode his bike from my grandfather's grocery store weekly to Frank's mom who my dad said was lovely
Better days. I was only a little kid, but I know what's what. Nobody like Frank, or any of them, ever again. I wish the youth today could see and feel how it was in the last quarter of the 20th Century. We're not even free compared to then. Actually they should have gotten to experience every quarter of that century, so they'd understand tough times, too. And not vote to repeat it, only to experience it soon.
Normal doesn’t necessarily mean good, it means what’s common. Yes, civility is gone. Greed is good. Vulgarity reigns in culture. Church -going people are now in the minority but there were so many injustices and inequalities in the ‘60s and ‘70s. . I was a child at this time but I remember race riots, war protests, an unjust and unpopular war, three major assassinations that changed the history of this country for the worse. I also remember the All in the Family opening song that waxed nostalgic for”Boy the way Glenn Miller played/ songs that made that hit parade…gee our old LaSalle ran great/ those were the days.” The good old days were only good bc the mind represses the bad for self-preservation.
My dad & mom saw him in Brooklyn at the paramount...Wonderful to relive these wonderful interviews saved for every... Thanks for sharing your thoughts, bravo ❤
Too bad Frank was off that night. Out of tune a lot, off the beat a lot, changed lyrics several times. Drunk? Didn't give a damn, I'm Sinatra be honored I'm here.
@@stephencolley334yes, I think ha WAS drunk, having a good time, mabe TOO relaxed… thats why he missed some words and tones. He was havong a good time, being «not so serious». Together with people he liked. AND: The Tonight Show was suposed to be spontanious and relaxed…
frank was 61 in this clip. interestingly, he mentions being paid in dimes as a joke. he carried a roll of dimes until the day he died. he was concerned about running out of change whilst talking to his son's kidnappers on a pay phone. in fact, he was also buried with a roll of dimes, a bottle of jack daniel's whiskey, a pack of camel cigarettes, and a zippo lighter.
You are absolutely correct about all of the above luke, as a huge Francis Sinatra admirer I made the trip to Memorial Park in Cathedral City Palms Springs in 2008 to deposit flowers 💐 on his grave on his tenth anniversary. (It’s nice I don’t live too far) I grew up with his music since early childhood, I’m 64 now and I believe I was a fan at age 3. May 14 1998 was such a a sad day the positive impact he had on millions me included, i cried like a baby, a man I never met, yet i felt he was like a dear uncle to me…amazing. PS: I’m planning to visit his grave once again this May, this is his 25 anniversary, I think I’ll leave a small bottle of Jack Daniels a cigarette and some flowers. Love Frank and his music until the end of my days, he was indeed the greatest voice and artist of the 20th century.
It was common for men of this era to carry a roll of dimes because you never knew when you would get into a fist fight. The roll of dimes gave you the advantage over your attacker. My dad was born in New York and he explained to me why he always carried a roll of dimes until the day he died.
I cringe whenever watching this show...but I still watch it!...It is just that both Carson and Rickles seem a little bit uptight, a little nervous around Sinatra, who seems to be such a narcissist, and of course, expects people to worship his career. And then there is the shadowy relationship Sinatra had with the Mob! I believe he was feared, because of that connection.
God, I miss those guys. I’m 66 and I grew up watching them. Legends to say the least. RIP guys, I just wish we could have more. Thanks for the incredible memories.
I ABSOLUTELY 1,000,000,000% AGREE WITH YOU. I love the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts too. I'm 57 years old and I remember listening to the roasts on the T.V. and my parents laughing their *** off. These days all we are offered are poor excuses for roasts.
The problem is tho that the TV producers of today wouldn't know what sincere intimate conversation is. How could they learn that from never talking to each other and spending their lives texting?
@@pumpkinpuna4087 Did you know Dean's "the lush" routine was completely fabricated? That was iced tea in his glass during his shows. He had one drink a day, before dinner, and that was it!! This is according to his family. He was actually a better actor than he was given credit for~ convincing us all that he was a drunk!! 😍
In 1976, I was 15... I think I remember seeing this show at the time but I've certainly seen it before... I recall the Great Sinatra relaxed and himself and also thinking he's lived a full life and is going to retire soon. Great how he helped Dean and Jerry to mend. I myself live a life moved by My Way. Don was always so great with his spontaneous humor. Johnny Carson just rolls along in his interviews. Nice his vocal admiration of Frank. Ed was a great Supporter who didn't try to take the spotlight. May all be at Peace. Thanks for a Great Childhood
This was one of Johnny Carson's best Tonight Show's. Now everybody knows why Sinatra earned the title "Chairman Of The Board." Nobody has done more for people than this man. He was one of a kind. When Don Rickles came on boy does he light up the room.
FRANK’s THE GREATEST, zero doubt. I Love the closing, “Where or When” beg.@20:25 - Wow, does that Band KICK🎼🎹🎷🎺 behind him. I am so amazed at the sound recording quality, back in 1976.
I’m so grateful I was raised in Carson and the greats. We are slowly losing all of our legends and sadly, we have no talent like this that even comes close.
I am 67 and was fortunate to have seen Frank Sinatra in Kansas City in the 1980s , I got to see him twice, one time he had Liza Minnelli open for him, I was never a big fan of hers, but she changed my mind, she was great, I mean fantastic, , all the Kansas City mob guys were there, I saw Nick Civella sitting down front, and radio personality Mike Murphy was there, it was a great night for Kansas City, Sinatra was at the end of his career but he was so good, I was also able to see Tony Bennett when he was on tour to support his album of Sinatra songs, he was wonderful, I feel lucky to have seen them, also caught Don Rickles in Las Vegas before he passed, he was so funny, those were the days for me, I loved it
That'll K moment don actually faked kissed on one knee Franks ring. Helped when it was starting to get morose. Frank exiled from the east coast "Frankie goes to Hollywood" his comeback not that faggoty new wave "music" band. But real straight music 🎵
Don had a lovely singing voice too which I think Frank knew immediately upon their interactions together. I also think Frank respected the absolute truth of Don and his fearless yet humble and loving nature as a comedian. The balls on this man haha. It’s hard not to love Don…he was as brutal as he was sweet and charming
I remember My Dad and my Mom watching this the Johnny Carson show every single night …..of course Me and my little brother were too young so we got sent to bed…😂school nights and all…..but I remember
I love the live and raw aspect of these Tonight Show musical performances. Most concert presentations/DVDs/Blu-rays, etc. feature concerts that have gone through heavy post-production including replacing/adjusting instruments and vocal performances. Keep them coming. Heyooo!
When do you ever see Johny Carson being so star struck. Such admirable and mutual respect towards these top notch entertainers. Very nice, the likes will not be even closely matched.
This shows why Johnny was so good. Is there a single talk show host today that would let someone like Rickles come on and take over? Today's hosts all want to make the show about them rather than the guests.
