Johnny Carson Dies

[caucasianheat]

Just saw this on CNN, he died in his sleep last night.

Very sad, RIP Johnny.

Edited January 23, 2005 by caucasianheat

[GoGo Yubari]

Fuck. Carson was the greatest. I'm probably going to watch Leno tomorrow for the first time in ages just to see the tribute they damn well better make.

[Enter Blue Guy]

Oh man... that's really sad. Johnny was hilarious. I used to laugh out loud just watching infomercials for "The Best of The Tonight Show" collection.

Rest in peace, The King Of Late Night.

[tristy]

I'm going to have to watch Letterman tomorrow, since Carson wanted Letterman to take over instead of Leno. No doubt Letterman is going to be shaken.

Damn, this is horrible.

RIP Johnny Carson

[sahyder1]

CBS just had a story on him a couple of days ago about how he still helped Letterman out with his material every now and then giving him a joke or two for the monologues.

It's amazing how he pretty much went into hiding and wasn't one of those attention savvy celebrities who just beg for the spotlight once they're retired.

[apsham]

No....christ...no.... I didn't want to believe this at first, but for someone who loves comedy as much as me, this is a great loss.

RIP Johnny Carson

[BlackFlagg]

damn RIP Johnny, King of late night TV.

[Guest Ringmaster]

There was a time, when I was around 10-12, where I'd watch Carson's multiple re-runs everyday. He ws the shit.

[Ash J. Williams]

This is very very sad and unfortunate. RIP Johnny

[Turn_The_Page]

Leno sucks. I wish Letterman would've gotten the job.

Either way, RIP Johnny. Hopefully I can find those infomercials so I can have a good laugh or two.

[apsham]

Leno sucks.  I wish Letterman would've gotten the job.

Either way, RIP Johnny.  Hopefully I can find those infomercials so I can have a good laugh or two.

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[Commander Sheepard]

I just called my mom and told her the news. She was in shock, since she loved Carson, as did I. He truly had a certain prescence about him that made you look at him and KNOW that he was "the man" when it came to his business. Sad news indeed.

[The Mask of Norro]

This sucks

RIP Johnny, hope God gives ya' a proper introduction.

[Turn_The_Page]

Leno sucks.  I wish Letterman would've gotten the job.

Either way, RIP Johnny.  Hopefully I can find those infomercials so I can have a good laugh or two.

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[Big Tuna]

Johnny Carson (news), the quick-witted "Tonight Show" host who became a national institution putting his viewers to bed for 30 years with a smooth nightcap of celebrity banter and heartland charm, died Sunday. He was 79.

Carson died early Sunday morning, according to his nephew, Jeff Sotzing. "He was surrounded by his family, whose loss will be immeasurable," Sotzing told The Associated Press.

He did not provide further details, but NBC said Carson died of emphysema at his Malibu home.

[tristy]

What I posted about this at another forum. I've waited this long to really comment since it's really only sunk in.

It's a damn shame that the media is making a bigger deal about his death than it truely is.

Johnny Carson was a recluse. He was naturally shy, and few people know this, but he got extremely nervous infront of large crowds, but he still performed in front of them for 30 years.

He wouldn't want this kind of press coverage. Yes, it's a shame that an American Cultural Icon died, but like I said, he wouldn't want CNN dedicating 23 hours out of their 24 hour programming to him.

RIP Johnny Carson: Few of my generation knew who you were, and that's a damn shame. You're x100000 times better than Leno, Conan & Letterman put together. Without you there would be no Late Night TV, and for making Late Night TV, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

You will be missed by millions.

[apsham]

I don't see people making a giant deal out of things, many people have asked me, "Who's Johnny Carson?" that's just..nuts.

[zero]

I hope you're watching Leno right now, they're giving a touching tribute to Johnny.

[sahyder1]

I hope you're watching Leno right now, they're giving a touching tribute to Johnny.

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Edited January 25, 2005 by sahyder1

[GoGo Yubari]

I'm watching it right now. Very nice tribute.