The King Is Dead

[KRSESQ]

And no visible successor.

Johnny Carson RIP

Kevin

[High_Jumbllama]

[Kruzin]

RIP, Johnny, and thank you for the years and decades of laughter

[SitFlyer]

[Jessterw]

While he technically has a successor in Jay Leno and later Conan O'Brian, he definitely does not have one that can match his unique character and comedic sensibilities.

His presence will be missed.

[xortam]

I was just about to post this. My first reaction when I saw the headline was that I called out "Oh my G*d!" Next, I came here to post. I had just read in the past few days that Mr. Carson sent in monologue jokes all the time to David Letterman and many would be used. Mr. Carson had always kept up with the latest news and couldn't help but see humour in it and had to pass it on. RIP to one of the top TV legends.

[Dr Mordrid]

Nobody, but NOBODY, could do a monologue like Johnny Carson. I'd stay up late just to see that first 15 minutes, even if I had an early schedule.

Dr. Mordrid

[Helevitia]

Damn, very sad

When I was 16-20, I'd watch him every night religiously. Once Leno took over I lost interest. Thanks for the great times Mr. Carson. RIP

[KvHagedorn]

It was pretty strange when he retired.. he had been there the first 30 years of my life. Really an icon.. it's a word that's overused, but this guy really was.

[xortam]

I still have my VCR tape of the last airing of the "Tonight Show". I should burn that to DVD for posterity.

[Jammrock]

I have many fond memories of Carson. It's sad to see him go.

As for successors ... Letterman still should have taken over for Carson. I've never really liked Leno.

[Dr Mordrid]

I remember the old episode where he threw a tomahawk (native American battle axe) at a 2D-man target. Damned thing stuck in its crotch in such a way that it looked like a huge erection

My dad and I laughed so hard we almost broke our ribs. Gawd....I loved the old live TV days.

Dr. Mordrid

[xortam]

Originally posted by Dr Mordrid
... Damned thing stuck in its crotch in such a way that it looked like a huge erection ...

Funny ... I never clued in on that. I just reacted to its unfortunate target.

We could run a thread forever recounting the funniest moments from Carson. I still love to watch clips from when Dom, Burt, and Johnny were going at it with whipped cream cans (sounds kinda kinky when you put it that way ).

[KvHagedorn]

I remember when a drunk Dean Martin kept flicking cigarette ashes into George Gobel's drink while the latter had his back turned talking to Carson. He actually drank it and no one said anything to him. Everyone seemed to think that was really funny.. just made me think what an ****ole Dean was and how I would cave his face in if I caught him doing that to my drink. :barf:

[Kruzin]

Tonight, Jay Leno is dedicating the Tonight Show to Johnny.
His guests will be Bob Newhart, Don Rickles and Ed McMahon.
I'm sure there will be many fond memories and clips shared. I'll be watching...