I remember Johnny Carson when I was growing up.
My parents would have me go to bed by 9 PM. I would fall asleep
listening to the stories told and Hill Street blues and other mystery
programs. Taxi was one of them.
But on nights when I couldn't fall asleep or I woke up for some reason
I would listen to my parents watch and listen to the Tonight Show with
Johnny Carson.
I loved it! I loved his delivery, I loved the way he would introduce
guests, I loved it when I could stay up as I got older and watched him
interview guests. It was amazing!
Now in our modern society I can pull up Johnny Carson shows on YouTube
anytime I want. I tend not to until they show up in my suggestions.
And when they show up enjoy watching and listening to him do his
thing.
It's fun watching Johnny Carson introduce and then interview comedians
that I have enjoyed over the years. All the big names, all will
little names that became big names, it's amazing!
But Johnny Carson remains the center of the comedic universe that I
grew up with. Ed McMahon sitting off to the side chuckling and
encouraging. But Johnny was the main event.
It's fun watching Johnny Carson now! Sad that he's gone and nobody
even comes close to the way he was, but fun.
