Lucy & Carson 

an entertainer full of grace, class, and dignity. Notice how she is so gracious in acknowledging the audience applause. There will never be another Lucille Ball. She is truly one of a kind

Stars don't get any bigger in television than Lucille Ball and Johnny Carson. It's great seeing them together.

Television today has NO ONE on the standard setting level of these two....greatest comedienne ever & greatest talk show host ever, period.

I've never seen Lucille Ball better in an interview. She and Johnny were riffing - marvelously!

They're talking about 50 years into the future and here we are 38 years later. Time really does fly.

Carson was the master at making people comfortable. Loved him. And Lucy too, of course. There is just no one like these two today.

Even her exit was absolutely perfect Look to the audience, graciously, head up, backward spin like a ballerina and exit. Amazing woman. Love Ya Johnny !!

2016 and 65 years later i STILL laugh at I Love Lucy - just rewatched all 6 seasons last month. Miss all these wonderful entertainers

Ooh the incomparable, extraordinary Lucille Ball. I just love her, I wish she was still with us, what a incredible hilarious women. She is iconic and legendary. I remember watching these interviews when I was a child in the 1980s, she died when I was 8 years old. But I got be around when she was still around. She was a awesome legend. I miss those legends that were part of the Golden Era period of Hollywood. I hate that they are all leaving us. We miss you Lucy the funniest lady alive. There will never be another lucy. Those were REAL star's. RIP Lucille Ball 1911-1989]❤🌹⚘🌷🌹⚘🌷🌷💍💎💄👗🌟🎥🎬👡👘

This is certainly a master class in comedic timing and professionalism.

How weird watching this after they have both gone on. But I had my kids watch I Love Lucy, and they said, "Daddy, she is sooo funny." Loved being able to watch a nice show like her's with my kids. They said the same of Red Skelton. True comedy is timeless.

Two incredible icons who should never be forgotten Ever Period!!!!!

Two of my all-time Hollywood favorites sitting together!

There was a time, if you didn't have Lucy's or Johnnie's approval, you just didn't make it in the business!! RIP to the two wonderful icons of my youth!!!!

Priceless clip. Two legends. And Johnny says fifty years from now people will still see your show. He's right. Not quite fifty from this footage, but everyone knows Lucy and Johnny.

Lucille Ball was a tough, smart and funny lady. There will never be another like her nor Johnny, and for that matter another sidekick like Ed. I miss them.

This is the funniest I've seen Lucy in an interview. Thanks for posting!!

She was a comedian to the last bit, and her comedy was so brilliant that even the people she talked to probably didn't get it until later, but she was just that good and the best o all time.

Funny carson and lucy are still relvevnant. They are looking down and smiling. Rest in peace lucy and johnny

You're watching people that are masters of cemdic moments, deadpans , everything true legends and it's all very subtle , I truly miss people like this.

Two legends in one room... Lucy is still hilarious even by today's standards

I express my thanks for sharing the interview, I am grateful to watch for the first time.

These videos and interviews are beyond priceless..Thanks for posting.

What makes Johnny Carson a legend? He was a famed talk show host...he didn't do anything which would entitle him to be a legend in anyone's mind, really.

I never dreamed I'd hear Miss Ball say, "Kinky sex takes time." I can die happy! lol

My sister told me when I was a little boy that if I broke the picture tube in the tv, I could reach in and take whatever picture it was playing at the time. I was four. A short time later, she had to rescue the hammer out of my hand. I love Lucy was on. I will always love Lucy.

Two incredible professionals showing how it's done.

Only ONE Lucy!! God Bless!

It's now 20 some years after this tape and I miss Lucy and Johnny...

What a great and fun video, glad I stumbeled on to it. Thank you.

Johnny was showman - he had a magic that these other guys have yet to broach...

It's 41 years later now. He was right, we're still watching it. It's on ME TV daily.

They're both gone and are well remembered. Johnny goes into syndication in 2016, 24 years after the last show.

Wow that was rough but no matter. Johnny and Lucy had an... interesting chemistry going back to an episode of I"ve Got a Secret. Thanks for the upload! :)

guess it depends on the mind....the man had a hit tv show for 30yrs...went out on top and on his terms(he was still tops in the ratings when he stepped down.. He was also very witty and entertaining....those things might cause some to refer to him as a legend!!!

And boy both she and Johnny have and will be remembered.

Most actors are very insecure, that is why they are good at acting. They are projecting a persona, not their real selves. Most are always trying different parts to find a persona that feels good to them. Some never developed a regular personality and that is good for the rest of us to a point. But sad in a way, we all love them because they are not afraid to be someone else and take a risk doing it. If they have the gift of sponteniety the comedy follows. Without that they fail and they feel it first when that happens. I am glad the good ones keep on going, they are a legend when they are good and we see them shine. It makes all of us feel better. Johnny seems very comfortable in himself and that is why he was good at what he did. He was good at letting his guests shine and just asking the right questions and listening. Lucy looked tired and old here, but she was. She is worthy of praise for the experience and comedy she brought to all of us. She is kind of a matriarch in a sense but nobody could replace her, only use some clues as to how to better their own craft. For example Carol Burnett had her own persona she developed which was funny in a different way. All great in their diversity.

Has/will never be another like Lucy

I don't know why i havent seen this earlier! But thks fr uploadin Lucy interviews! Keep uploadin more if you have them!

It's 20 some years since this show and I do miss Lucy, Johnny and Ed.

Two masters of comedy.

I love Carson's facial expressions that he makes to the camera :P.

This Carson episode is from April or May 1977 because "Here's Lucy" reruns aired on CBS daytime at 9:00 a.m. CDT/10:00 a.m. starting around May 1-2, 1977, but it only ran for about 6 months and it was never shown again until syndication. Thanks for posting the clip!!

So, what gift did she give Johnny? The clip was clipped.

people are so much funnier today than they were back then.. thank god we don't need to only have comedians which need to appeal to every single person in the country and we can have different styles of comedians for different styles of people

Lucy had the hots for Carson there is no question about it!!

Lucita was edgy, it just shows what a pro Johnny was in dealing with it, why he got the big bucks!

It's now 20 some years after this tape and I miss Lucy and Johnny.

You can see how uncomfortable Lucy was on this program. She said that Johnny intimidated her, because she felt that he was more talented than she. She admitted to always being nervous when she appeared on his show. She said in a separate interview that she could do funny things based on what was written for her, but that Johnny had a brilliant comedic mind and created his own laughs via his terrific comedic mind. Her response to her nerves was to be caustic and overly direct, but underneath it all, she was scared.

God you got to love her ,,what a wonrful Lady she was,

Oh yes, im stil watching " I Love Lucy" she's a classic actress

Was this done in 1974 or 75? It’s almost 2022. So it’s around 50 years after this interview. Time goes so quickly but we still love Lucy! ❤️

Bad copy or not, thanks for sharing this with us all :)

If it were not for Desi's genious We would have not enjoyed I love Lucy and other shows.

to some she would appear mean, but watching her shows when new and reruns, is behavior many comedians took. they wait to allow audience to get it, and doing all this is most often done without them laughing. i remember as a child, when watching, it had very often been commented that to laugh at ones own "funny" was frowned upon. but what a blast she cont. into all 3 of her series. seems there was a 4th ( im too old to recall lol)

If a guy as good as Carson can barely hold it together with Lucy - then god help the average interviewer, pro's only folks.

this must have 1977, as she mentions that "Here's Lucy" reruns were about to go into daytime syndication, and the Robert Altman movie she mentions in which Desi Jr. appeared, "A Wedding", filmed in late 1977, and would be released the following year.

@rentatrip1 I think you need to look at the credits once-in-awhile. Desi was responsible for all of that. Lucy had no idea how to make a show, let alone keep it on the air.

@knowallcity- It's said that she didn't like thinking about life after death unless it was appropriate- when thinking of religion or life practices- but in her mind she was probably thinking "Here i am, on a TV show, all dolled up, having so much happiness going on, and your asking me about a time period where I dont even think i'll be around in?" It just wasnt an upbeat or interesting topic for her i guess lol

I almost remember this, I think I saw the original broadcast as a teenager.

AMERICAN ROYALITY OF THE HIGHEST REALM

Class....you either got it or you don't.......and they had it!

"Are you into kinky sex?" "No" "See how quickly she runs" "No i didn't run I just know we dont have time...kinky sex takes time" "Oh Really?" lmfao they are so funny together!!! I love this! Thank you so much for posting this!!!!!

How cute,

This was fantastic!!! I LOVE love love it....thanks for posting!! =)

a few of the TV classic Programs that Lucy is responsible "creating" , making - for PRODUCING- Mission Impossible / Star Trek / The Ann Southern Show / Mannix / The Untoucables / Whirlybirds / December Bride / Our Miss Brooks / U.S. Marshall / Yancey Derringer / I Spy / Hogan's Heroes / Guestward Ho / The Texan and The Lucy Show

Many here don't "get it". I admit - I don't take well to Lucy and Desi's brand of comedy now. It seems Lucy is always conniving to get on Desi's Show or otherwise do something inane with Ethel. But it needs to be remembered - this was in the early 50's on into color TV. If one had 4 stations - they were lucky. If people didn't laugh - or thinks her voice was screechy - women had little place on TV. Look at crap now. Lucy trail blazed in 2 rooms basically and it was 1X a week not reruns 7X as now

Lucy was in a bad mood that night and it showed. Not in the mood to be cooperative. She's been on a tons of shows knows what's expected of a guest. She treated Johnny like he was a drunken Desi.

Tracking? That's funny, nobody probably remembers that. From the old VHS days. This interview made me nervous. Lucy can be a downer when she's not in character. I always thought she would go on with Joan Rivers, but not Carson. Well, she went on with him this once, and now I see why she preferred Rivers.

everytime she left it like a boss on her own terms good for her handeling her shit

Two class acts...

Boy was Lucy right...10 years was about how long she had left.

It was a cup of earth worms gift wrapped all pretty. She talked about how important they were to gardening.

Very kewl! Thanks.

wow...she was really something else in this interview. she was a lot more fiesty in her older years.

Don't mind the quality - it's a great clip anyway. But why did you cut the portion with the gift out? Or don't you have it?

Dead legends talking. Wonder what they are saying up in heaven. "God, I'm glad I don't have to be down there anymore!"

that was unexpected johnny asking lucy about kinky sex lol

she seems a little drunk and mean lol. carson was the king and no one today can come close

Johnny asked a similar question to Sammy Davis about how much longer would he like to be here on earth.

This is the second clip where Johnny has asked a guest about 20-or here 50 years, what will people say or what the future would be like. Lucy, like Letterman wouldnt answer....interesting.

Unfortunately, tracking problems annoyingly happen once in a while, but it's better to have it recorded than not to have it recorded!

she was a Class Act

love her 😍😂👏

@love4myclarks7 wonderful.... I love how he fakes her out on that one by asking how old she is lol....

Hmmm. This kinda makes sense now; "You're not that interested in me, Johnny. I know you like me, but you're not interested in the inner me.." She's talking about the time they were at a party together, and the men were in one room having a conversation and the women were in the other room. Cher and Lucy were together, and both of them started making wise-ass comments to the men and Carson got peeved at one point, and was asking Cher to leave! Lucy dragged her in the other room, laughing.

I bet this was a transfer from VHS. Thoses were the days.

Did you ever see the 1973 interview with Carson... When she did Mame and was retiring from tv????? I had the audio of it on an album of Johnny 10th anniversary

Well put Steve. A well thought out articulated answer stating that you have issues with women and not much of a vocabulary to express it.

@italianman1992 77 I believe. She was doing her last special called "Lucy Calls The President" she came on to promote it :)

I love u lucy

I've noticed that Lucy doesn't stay and sit on the couch. When her interview is over, she leaves.

I enjoy it!!

wait a minute...what was the gift?

@LilChuckyWoodenHead For YEARS Lucy explained the real story behind it, and it's featured in the emmy award winning documentary "Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie" Trust, if it were true, and if Lucy had continually supported the communist party, she'd been shut down! But it was evident that this was a one time thing, influenced by an old family members wishes. :) Im an african American man and I LOVE LUCY- my grandmother knew her personally- she was NO racist!

LOL Lucy's cranky here. I don't think she likes Johnny's questions/comments. I love Lucy though!!!!

I would like to have known what Lucille Ball gave to Jonny Carson & why would she to take it bake? Curious minds would like to know. . . . Besides that, I'm curious & I would love to find out. . Bye!

I accept your response, :)

What did she give him?

@LKKruse- I dont think so...she WAS responsible for putting many of those shows on the air. The shows that DID make it were good and bad. THIS TAKES NOTHING AWAY FROM DESI. He helped shape Hollywood. If some of the shows that he FOUGHT to put on, were never on, some of hollywood would have never been impacted. So I do understand where your coming from too.