Johnny Carson, 79, dies...

[blueerica]

LOS ANGELES*Jan 23, 2005 —*Johnny Carson, the "Tonight Show" TV host who served America a smooth nightcap of celebrity banter, droll comedy and heartland charm for 30 years, has died. He was 79.

"Mr. Carson passed away peacefully early Sunday morning," his nephew, Jeff Sotzing, told The Associated Press. "He was surrounded by his family, whose loss will be immeasurable. There will be no memorial service."

Full Story (http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=435732)

I am so sad... :(

[Claire]

:( Oh my gosh!!! I'm stunned. :(

[Motorboat Cruiser]

My jaw hit the floor when I saw this thread title and I was so hoping it was rumor.

I'm speechless and very saddened. :(

[Sheila]

:( Oh my gosh!!! I'm stunned. :(

Me, too. :( I loved tuning into his monologue on the Tonight Show before I went to sleep. I've never really been able to accept Jay Leno as an acceptable substitute.

Always loved Carson's look of surprise/annoyance when one of his jokes fell flat. It was usually the funniest part of the monologue. :)

We'll miss you, Johnny.

Sheila

[BarTopDancer]

:(

[blueerica]

http://www.johnnycarson.com/carson/images/carnac/uhm.gif

He was always a kool kat...

[sleepyjeff]

It is like losing a family member. One of my very earliest memories as a child is sneaking into the living room(I was about 2) late at night to see what mommy and daddy were laughing about. There on the TV was a nice looking man who was sitting at a desk with a Big City behind him....and indoor trees.....I of course always got caught but more often then not ended up on mommys lap rather then back in bed. By the time I was in school my Johny Carson watching days were over.........until I rediscoverd him in the 8th Grade when I set my own bedtime :) ..........I watched him nearly every night from then on. When people started talking that he should retire and that he was getting old I always said "no way, he is still the King of Late Night. "

This is so very sad to me, I really can't believe it :(

[blueerica]

I just heard it was emphysema... That's rough... :(

Johnny -- We miss you!

[MerryPrankster]

I'm in shock. I have such a deep empty feeling inside. :( Words can't express my sadness.

R.I.P., Mr. Carson.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

By the time I was in school my Johny Carson watching days were over.........until I rediscoverd him in the 8th Grade when I set my own bedtime :) ..........I watched him nearly every night from then on.


Likewise, I watched him as often as I could from a very young age. There was just something so genuine about him. I never felt he was trying to be anybody, he was just himself and that was prefectly fine with me, and everyone else.

I always hoped he would pop up again somewhere, even if just for a brief interview or appearance. I never expected that when he left the Tonight Show, that we would never see him again in some regard.

Rest in peace, Johnny, and thank you for so many wonderful laughs and memories. You will be truly missed.

[Disneyphile]

What a treat it was to stay up late on Friday nights with my parents to watch him. It was a fun childhood memory for me.

Johnny - may your journey be peaceful and filled with neverending joy.

:(

[MerryPrankster]

I think Michael Ventre, MSNBC contributor, wrote an excellent tribute:

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6504445/

[Grumpy4]

I too was speechless. When I came online the headline was there and I gasped out loud. I'm soooo sad. He was truly one of the great ones.

[Tref]

Sad-na lang.

[AllyOops!]

Aww. I'm so very saddened. :(

I used to love watching The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson growing up. In fact, every once in awhile I'll still say "Did you see so-and-so on Carson last night?" forgetting that, HELLO! It's now Jay Leno. (And I'm not talkin' about Daly.) :(

I also do this with Zocalos & Casa De Fritos, but that's a whole other pathetic topic.

Mr. Carson, you will be missed. Tonight, the Angels are laughing and smiling in Heaven with your comedic presence & grace, while we mourn you here on earth.

:(

[Tref]

... Mr. Carson, you will be missed. Tonight, the Angels are laughing and smiling in Heaven with your comedic presence & grace, while we mourn you here on earth.


Beyond the AllyoftheDolls words, I find some comfort in knowing that Johnny Carson is up there in heaven, jamming on guitar with Jimi Hendrix.

[MickeyLumbo]

the loss of a National Treasure that can never be replaced.

i believe that if the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson went into reruns, that it would be the number one rated show. a true classic, that entertained millions for decades.

i share the sadness that the rest of you feel tonight.

[HTHBellcaptain]

I liked Johnny Carson a lot. I got to go to taping of one of his shows a long time. He was a great entertainer. Goodbye, Johnny.

[AllyOops!]

Beyond the AllyoftheDolls words, I find some comfort in knowing that Johnny Carson is up there in heaven, jamming on guitar with Jimi Hendrix.

Aww, he is. :) He plays the banjo accompanied by Jerry O. on slide whistle. Oops! I mean triangle. My man jammed on many a wicked cool instrument.

* Heartbreaking sigh* :( Johnny Carson was one of those fellas that had a swoony, million dollar, mega-watt smile. Just like Jerry O.


p.s.~ I love the "Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls" reference! :snap:

[blueerica]

Short of turning this into an I love Tref thread, I love Tref... Oh dammit, I did it.. Shucks...

Jammin in the sky with Jimi Hendrix... PRICELESS!!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

When I worked at the Movie Theatre, Johnny Carson came in too see a movie one day. I followed him out the door and got his autograph. He was real cool.

I still find myself calling the Tonight Show, The Johnny Carson show.

Too sad...

[KoH]

The rough thing about getting older is that so many of the stars I grew up with are now either dead or in the twiight of their life. The three men that had the most impact on my life, Walt Disney, Red Skelton and Johny Carson, have now left the bounds of our earth. For some reason, I morn the loss of Johny the most. He was a real human being and not a star. He was best with the common man. I cried when I heard he had died for a little piece of me died with him. I had always hoped he would return to brighten our livew, but alas, it was not to be. :(