Kahn is so uniquely hilarious because she doesn’t actually “make jokes”. It’s all about her unique persona and delivery. Its mysterious whether or not she knows why she’s funny. Which also makes her very touching and likable. And she’s so multitalented!
Madeline was truly the most under-appreciated woman comedian ever. What a fabulous talent. Loved her in "Young Frankenstein" and the other Mel Brooks movies. She did a great sketch on SNL wherein she as Marlena Dietrich is interviewed by Gilda Radner as Barbara Wawa.
Far as Your First Assertion goes.. ...not one millimeter, hair follicle MORE underappreciated.. .....but Martha Raye is a Nitroglycerin Comedic Genius As Well.
@@richardthelionheart5594 Well - that wasn't quite the comparison; but since we're talking about Imogene - I always felt that Fabray was a Better, Funnier "Mesh"/Bed Fellow of Sid, within Your Show of Shows than Coca.. 🤷♂️🤷♀️
Two of the greatest talents at what they do that we will ever see. Johnny was the most gracious host and Madeline was innately funny and dignified at the same time. I miss seeing them both.
I love Madeline Kahn's movies so much! She played a major supporting actor in, "What's Up Doc" with Ryan O'Neal and Barbara Striesand and was hysterical! I miss her comedy - she was marvelous!
Madeline Kahn was absolutely great. I'll never forget the first time I'm aware of having seen her was in the movie "What's Up, Doc?" with Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal. A HIGHLY entertaining and clever movie, and Ms. Kahn was hilarious. As usual, Johnny was great with her and his reaction to her "phobia" was perfect. RIP, Ms. Kahn -- another mighty talent that we lost way too soon!
When she says, I don't know what my voice is doing. I'm reminded of her ballad in Blazing Saddles, I'm so tired, when she stretches a note, between breaths. ..
Laurie Francisco, Your comment: "RIP, Ms. Kahn -- another mighty talent that we lost way too soon!" brought tears to my old eyes. Maybe the tears came because I'm getting older and most of my friends and all of my family are gone now, I don't know. Getting older definitely isn't for the weak!
No put-on pretentious celebrity airs or "overdone characters" with lame one-liners like you see now. Just a *chill, dignified person being herself. If this was an act it was incredibly well-done. *She had terrible anxiety and hated interviews like this and was NOT, in fact, chill. But her voice & aura are very calming. Would be nice if these male interviewers would've let her answer a question every now and again.
I had forgotten about this episode. God, I love her talent and genius-ness - if that’s a real word. 😅 Anywho,, when you combine those two, it’s gold in my book. That was a great interview! She’s a woman I could easily take in as one of my BFFs.
I just re-watched What’s Up Doc for the first time in years…..OMG she is hysterical! Should have been her first Oscar nomination. Then she would have three in a row, followed by Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles. As always Johnny’s interviews only remind me how horrible today’s late night hosts are. Here he listens, empathizes, and then waits for just the right time to crack the million dollar joke : testaphobia! God I miss him !!!
Mercy, I have to wonder if she watched "The Prisoner" in the 1960s, which was complex and brilliant, but it had security-attack balls that popped up even out of the ocean and were a bit blob-like and chased you down wherever you went until they got you and enveloped you?
@@siggylloyd3566 Patrick McGoohan was the genius behind much of the creative work of writing, designing, producing, as well as his performance, in "The Prisoner." I believe Episode 16, I think called "Hammer & Anvil," with just him and Leo McKern as No. 2 is still one of the best hours of television art I've ever seen. And I say that about a series that I would vote as the first among my top 3 ever with M*A*S*H in second the "Call the Midwife" in third place. It was the penultimate episode of that series and a master class in acting art. I would include among the other best hours in TV ever several Sid Caesar shows, several Johnny Carson shows, the "Pine Barrens" episode of "Sopranos" behind which Steve Buscemi was the creative genius, as well as performing in the episode, etc. I am not one of those who asks about zodiac signs. I ask all I meet, "Who is No. 1?" LOL.
There's something incredibly mysterious about her talent. No one could ever achieve what she did by trying. She was just naturally hilarious. It doesn't show so much here, but in her films there was never anyone better.
The psychology of an artist is a study on its own. People see it as self centered, conceited, rude, etc., and each artist is different of course, but, so many have this "wall" that makes them come off as a very unpleasant person. I believe it's part of what that individual artist needs to do to protect themselves against what they fear from the audience.
he loved Jack. In Henry Bushkin's book JOHNNY CARSON, he said that the 2 unhappiest people in show biz were Jack Benny and Johnny Carson. Excerpt : "Jack Benny was the unhappiest man I have ever known. And Benny is Carson's idol." Of course I knew who Jack Benny was but knew nothing of his private life, so I kept my mouth shut and summoned all the sangfroid I could muster." Sonny continued with astonishing bluntness. "Johnny is the second unhappiest person I've ever known."
The MASTER GREAT AD LIB! GREAT PAUSES! Truly the King! Johnny will never be topped by another I will pray for America. Please pray for me. God Bless you. The Legendary Lee Canady is where it is at! I miss Norm MacDonald Triple-jabbed Gilbert Gottfried, who died of a “heart condition,” is another comic I miss!
the audience was underrated. there I think I have them all covered. cause god knows for many youtubers everyone and their uncle were underrated. criminally so even😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Madeline was simply amazing. I'm a grown man, sitting here and getting choked up, just thinking about how great she was in Mel Brooks movies. Granted, I've been drinking a bottle sparkling wine which we didn't open at Thanksgiving, but that's beside the point. And you can say what you want about Johnny's off camera personality, but he wrote the book in late night talk show hosting.
I have the same issue with sports where the baseball comes toward your face ! Years later I saw a Nuerologist for a different issue, and he discovered an issue with my eyes tracking close to my face. Made me happy that there was a real issue that explains it.
It feels like Jennifer Aniston mimics Madeline Kahn when she talks, especially with like Rachel Green, Rachel Green feels like it is literally just trying to mimic Madelines diction as well as her speaking style
Sometimes Carson didn't know when to stop talking. Very irritating when the host won't let a guest finish what they're saying and they keep talking over them. This segment is a classic example. I wanted to hear Madeline Kahn speak more. He never let her develop a thought or finish what she was talking about.
This interview is a perfect example of the genius of Johnny Carson. Madeline Kahn interview could have been a real bomb... she acted super nervous.... but Johnny saved the day by his rescuing her by his wit.
