Johnny Carson Dies at 79

Torn Rose · 2005-01-23, 02:07 PM

http://www.cnn.com/

Former "Tonight Show" TV host Johnny Carson has died, NBC and his nephew say, The Associated Press reports. Details soon.

Cleo · 2005-01-23, 02:10 PM

Torn Rose · 2005-01-23, 02:13 PM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6504289/

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, NBC News has learned. He was 79 years old.

“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.”

Chop Smith · 2005-01-23, 02:28 PM

My TV was probably playing him when my three kids were conceived.

docholly · 2005-01-23, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chop Smith

My TV was probably playing him when my three kids were conceived.

Mine too!!!

He was the best..

The Mighty Karnak says.. Loved his droll sarcastic since of humor..

I'll have to watch my "Best of Johnny Carson " DVD today..

RIP Johnny..

Useless · 2005-01-23, 02:37 PM

In high school, I stayed up and watched Carson with my father every weeknight. That was our bonding hour.

Porn Meister · 2005-01-23, 02:42 PM

He was so great.. sense of timing, sense of audience.. just great stuff.

dareutwo · 2005-01-23, 02:48 PM

Ah Crap - I grew up with him.

Jim · 2005-01-23, 02:58 PM

Oh man...that just sucks

SirMoby · 2005-01-23, 03:11 PM

The Tonight Show started right after I was born. It was strange when he retired. He was such a classy comedian. How many people are at thier best when the jokes fail? He will be missed.

twintone · 2005-01-23, 03:25 PM

Indeed a sad day.. truly the king of late night..

MrMaryLou · 2005-01-23, 04:27 PM

Sad news

ngb1959 · 2005-01-23, 05:12 PM

I just recently heard that he would get up in the morning, read the newspaper, write a few jokes and then call David Letterman and give them to him.

Greenguy · 2005-01-23, 06:21 PM

MadMax · 2005-01-24, 06:02 PM

RIP Johnny, thanks for all the laughs

GenXer · 2005-01-25, 02:49 AM

.......it is indeed a sad day for America. He was one funny guy. I hope Bush enacts a Johnny Carson day!

Greenguy · 2005-01-25, 08:37 AM

I do like how Leno is playing off his death for ratings, with a 5 minute monologue on him & having Ed McMahon on the show as a guest.

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Torn Rose "Faith is believing what you know ain't so." ~ Mark Twain Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 4,806	http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6504289/ 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, NBC News has learned. He was 79 years old. “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.”

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SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	The Tonight Show started right after I was born. It was strange when he retired. He was such a classy comedian. How many people are at thier best when the jokes fail? He will be missed.

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