Drumnut Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Jan 23, 2:18 PM (ET) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legendary television entertainer Johnny Carson has died of emphysema at age 79, the NBC television network reported on its Web site on Sunday. Carson hosted NBC's popular "The Tonight Show" for nearly 30 years, long dominating late-night television with an estimated 12 million viewers each night. He did his final show on Friday, May 22, 1992, seen by 55 million, and was replaced the next Monday by the current host, Jay Leno. Sidekick Ed McMahon introduced him nightly with the rallying cry of "Heeeeeeere's Johnny!" Carson's blend of humor, music and conversation was the last thing millions of Americans heard before drifting off to sleep. "I am one of the lucky people in the world. I have found something I liked to do, and I have enjoyed every single minute of it," a teary-eyed Carson said as he closed the show for the last time. "I bid you a very heartfelt goodnight." In later years, Carson became something of a recluse in his Malibu, California, home, rarely venturing into the public eye. After a 1999 quadruple bypass heart operation, Carson cut back on his tennis and discontinued his annual treks to Africa, the French Riviera and the Wimbledon tennis tournament. He had battled emphysema for years. http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/ap/PEOPLE_CARSON.sff_NY117_20050123140336.jpg reuters.myway.com/article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Forever a legend. I'll miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Very sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Rest In Peace. He'll be missed by many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 RIP Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Truly a legendary entertainer. Farewell, Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpeart_gal Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 How very sad. I didn't even know he was sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I remember too well his show when I was a kid. He will surely be missed. He gave alot of my fav comedians their first exposure and provided them the chance to exceed in the entertainment world. R.I.P Johnny.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 A very sad day indeed... not only in the world of entertainment.. but in the world of anyone ever entertained by Johnny's laughter inspiring comedy... You will be missed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Man. what a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmicom Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 RIP JC. Thanks for all the laughs you prvided in my youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war2112 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (neilpeart_gal @ Jan 23 2005, 04:26 PM) How very sad. I didn't even know he was sick. I didn't either and I'm guessing hardly anyone knew. He probably requested that. He was such a class act all the way. I'm actually pretty cracked up about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 Petition to re-air vintage episodes of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war2112 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I signed it, Drumnut. Hell yes, you bet I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Nobody did late night better. No one else has come close to matching what he has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war2112 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 QUOTE (anagramking @ Jan 23 2005, 08:01 PM) Nobody did late night better. No one else has come close to matching what he has done. Right on target. It hasn't been the same since. I'm a Conan fan myself, but all three of the current late night hosts couldn't hold a candle to Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 QUOTE (war2112 @ Jan 23 2005, 09:20 PM) QUOTE (anagramking @ Jan 23 2005, 08:01 PM) Nobody did late night better. No one else has come close to matching what he has done. Right on target. It hasn't been the same since. I'm a Conan fan myself, but all three of the current late night hosts couldn't hold a candle to Johnny. I concur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 I like Jay but Johnny was the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto45 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 He will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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