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Author Topic: Johnny Carson dies at 79 Ron Yost Master Film Handler Posts: 344 From: Paso Robles, CA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 01-23-2005 01:04 PM                     A very sad day ... Former 'Tonight Show' Host Carson Dies By Jeff Wilson The Associated Press Sunday, January 23, 2005; 1:51 PM LOS ANGELES -- 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." Sotzing would not give further details, including the time of death or the location. The boyish-looking Nebraska native with the disarming grin, who survived every attempt to topple him from his late-night talk show throne, was a star who managed never to distance himself from his audience. " Ron Yost  |  IP: Logged Robb Johnston Expert Film Handler Posts: 147 From: St. Louis Suburbs Registered: Nov 1999 posted 01-23-2005 01:18 PM                        weird wild stuff In tribute, I suggest we all drive to the Schlossen Cut-Off, get out of the car, and cut off our schlossens...  |  IP: Logged Scott D. Neff Theatre Dork Posts: 919 From: San Francisco, CA Registered: Oct 1999 posted 01-23-2005 01:58 PM                        I'm going to spend the entire day predicting answers to questions sealed inside envelopes.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-23-2005 02:20 PM                     Carson was great... I grew up with him. All stations should shut down transmitters for one hour in remembrance of him. Mark  |  IP: Logged Mark Lensenmayer Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1605 From: Upper Arlington, OH Registered: Sep 1999 posted 01-23-2005 04:39 PM                     He was the best. Those of you who never got to experience him in action missed a true master. I guess those envelopes hermetically sealed in a mayonnaise jar on Funk and Wagnals porch will now never be opened.  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 01-23-2005 05:23 PM                        Definitely very sad. I always enjoyed Carson. He was much more entertaining than the talk show hosts of today in my opinion. But I guess cutting down other hosts is a topic for another thread someday. It's interesting because I just watched a collection of some great Johnny Carson moments two days ago!  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 01-23-2005 06:07 PM                        Johnny Carson was one of the best late nighters there was! A very sad day indeed...  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-23-2005 07:45 PM                        A lot of his greatest moments live on with the DVDs and videos which are available at his website, although they hardly scratch the surface. A true legendary talent. I still miss him on TV.  |  IP: Logged Aaron Garman Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1470 From: Toledo, OH USA Registered: Mar 2003 posted 01-23-2005 10:34 PM                     Johnny, we salute you. You were the best. Keep em laughin in heaven! AJG  |  IP: Logged Jeff Stricker Master Film Handler Posts: 481 From: Calumet, Mi USA Registered: Nov 1999 posted 01-24-2005 06:20 AM                     Johnny was interviewed (which was a rare occurance in itself) for 60 Minutes many years ago. When the interview was ending, the correspondent (I think it was Mike Wallace) asked him what he wanted for an epitaph. Johnny thought for a few seconds, then quipped "I'll be right back".  |  IP: Logged Floyd Justin Newton Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 559 From: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Registered: Jun 2002 posted 01-25-2005 11:25 AM                     Jeff-- Johnny might just be "right back"!!  |  IP: Logged Jarryd Beard Expert Film Handler Posts: 229 From: Hellertown, PA Registered: Jul 2004 posted 01-25-2005 11:51 AM                     TV Land will be playing that 60 Minutes interview this week. quote: In celebration of the life of Mr. Carson, TV Land will air an episode of our original series "TV Land Legends: The 60 Minutes Interviews" this Thursday, January 27 at 10:00 p.m. See our schedules online for more information. Go to www.tvland.com to check it out!  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 01-25-2005 05:49 PM                     I am old enough to remember his "Who do you Trust" game show he and Ed hosted prior to the Tonight show....I remember being around 10 watching on my grandmother's battleship size Philco TV set His restored childhood home is on sale on EBAY this week for $93000 +  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 01-25-2005 07:26 PM                        $93,000 is a pretty good price for a house these days.  |  IP: Logged

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