Dana Carvey Makes His First Appearance With Johnny | Carson Tonight Show
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Dana Carvey Makes His First Appearance With Johnny | Carson Tonight Show
Original Airdate: 03/11/1987
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Thank you to whomever is keeping the memory of Johnny Carson alive so people born after he retired can enjoy his comedy and hosting greatness.
@@billjenkins9094 No he wasn't. Just be quiet.
This appears to be the official Tonight Show channel.
@@user-is6yl9wi7e Joe Namath said he was.
@@joeyjack79 So did his kids
@@user-is6yl9wi7e 😂 yeah he was.
Imagine just going on the biggest talk show for your first time and crushing this hard. I wish I had 1/10th his confidence.
I love how Johnny leans back at the end and proudly says "Good job." You could tell he knew he was sitting next to a true talent and someone who could match his perfect timing.
The equivalent to the okay sign anointing of a standup. Subtle, understated and career-making
Johnny was sitting next to a greater talent.
@@marcchandler1436 You don't have to think that he said, 'Good stuff.' He *absolutely* said, 'good stuff'. As you may or may not know this was one of Carson's classic lines ; he said this to countless numbers of rising young comedians as part compliment while it also has served to remind all in attendance - who was boss; the king. Carson's repertoire included : ''That's a funny young man.''
He said, 'good _stuff_ '. As you are evidently unaware, this was one of Carson's classic lines ; he fed it to an endless parade of rising young comedians appearing on his program. It was part compliment while also serving to remind all that had gathered - who was still the reigning king of comedy. Carson's repertoire included : ''That's a funny young man.''
i love this dude. so witty and on point and never stops being creative and funny! A great treasure.
Carvey was such a force on SNL. Saw him live in the 90's with Mike Myers opening and Dana did nearly a two hour show and he was just fantastic. Will always be a fan.
Me too always a fan!!
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I used to have a hard time sleeping at night when I was a teenager because my dad would be in the living room laughing so loud watching Johnny Carson
Now that is a happy memory.♥️
@@michannahblack too funny for sure. He would also bust up watching HeeHaw
@@texasgina My dad loved those shows, also The Muppets, Laugh In and All in the Family.
@@Rob_Kates My parents loved All in the Family too. Also Three's Company and Barney Miller. I'd be in my room reading comics or listening to the radio and hear them laughing even with my door closed
@@chiefscheider If it made my dad laugh, I wanted to check it out for myself.
Johnny LOVED bringing on new comics. Making Johnny belly laugh was a true feather in your cap.
To see Johnny laugh from the heart is so contagious. Carvey was hilarious here. XD
The thing is - Carson knew when to let comedians do their thing. Carson's timing was as important if not more important than the comedian's. He knew exactly the right moment to step in, be the straight man, set up for a bit, and the really good comedians knew he was doing it and would take their cues from Johnny. It's amazing to watch now decades later. I never realized it at the time how crucial Johnny was to the comedian sitting in the chair beside him. It's a lost art. No talk show host today has these skills and the impeccable timing.
Good point. This video really shows it. He sets them up very quickly and effortlessly, smooth and concise, then sits back with a smile and lets them shine. Then he senses the bit is over and quickly sets the stage for them again. And again. It's really something to watch - a master at the top of his game.
@@JoeDitzel And he doesn’t constantly interrupt his guests, intentionally embarrass or frighten them, or steal the limelight from them. Also, Johnny would have the occasional non-entertainer (average Joe) as a guest. I don’t watch Fallon, Corden, Meyers, Colbert, etc, because these guys think they are funnier than their guests, they talk over their guests, make their guests the butts of jokes and they are elitists. Give me Graham Norton any day; at least he’s entertaining.
@@JoeDitzelwell said, Joe. The beauty of Carson is that he really enjoys young comics and is really happy for their success. A lot of other hosts seem to have a vague resentment, like "hey, you're stealing my laughs! " Carson really understood the mechanics of comedy, the timing and always tried to help. Nowadays, the host would jump in with, "what was it like working with Madonna?" or some such buzzkill. Sigh.
I forgot how great Dana is at impressions. My favorite one he did here was Jimmy Stewart, he was spot on with that!!! 🌼
Yes, that Stewart impression is fantastic.
I'd forgotten how good his Jimmy impression was too. Gasped when he did it, and got a bit teary as I love ol' Mr Stewart.
@@simonrussell4986 I'm right there with you on that!
@@karenleemallonee684 I love all the send ups and impressions of Jimmy, but straight after this went and rewatched him appearing on the Carol Burnett show. If you haven't, I thoroughly recommend it.
@@simonrussell4986 I will definitely check it out, thank you!
Carvey's Jimmy Stewart impression gets me every time. 😂
It was brilliant. Stewart had an amazing voice.
His imitations are funny. He finds the humor every time!
Dana Carvey is a fire hose of comedy. His quick trigger comedy is the closest thing I've ever seen to the late, great Robin Williams
Without being vulgar or a sarcastic cynical prick. Amazing.
Genius both of them.
Like a rapid-fire Stephen Wright
Jonathan Winters and Robin were the 2 masters
@@tdunph4250 True but don't sell Dana short. Dude is in their league.
Carvey is a natural entertainer. He had Johnny, Christopher Reeve and the audience in the palm of his hand
I went to a comedy festival once that featured dozens of comedians and almost as many venues. Saw a lot of sets but Dana got my vote for the funniest. There were some big names and he wasn't even the "headliner" but for me he was the funniest.
Watching this on Oct 22, 2022: Good to see Dana Carvey and a little of Christopher Reeve (Superman) on Johnny Carson. Makes me think of a simpler time.
Pure gold! I recall watching this when I was in high school- 35 years ago! As funny now as it was then. Where did the time go? Young people today- enjoy every minute. It all goes by so fast.
This is eight minutes of machine gun fire comedy. Every bit, every impression kills without stopping. Impressive...
Amazing clip and especially heartwarming to see Dana making Christopher Reeves bust out big smiles. Those were good times.
Dana Killed, Johnny set him up perfectly. Everyoung comics dream to be anointed by Carson
I was a senior in high school when this aired. Has it been that long since late night television was funny and entertaining?
Its not enough to just have the timbre of the voice but all the mannerisms that go along to create a good impression. And this is it right here.
Johnny is a legend and always will be. No one can compare.
a legend at talking with his hand covering his mouth
Dave > Johnny
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OMG, we did not fully appreciate how blessed we were back then with incredible entertainers. Both Dana & Carson here are so far above what we have today. Hilarious without being mean and vulgar. It is very sad where things have gone.😢.
I was never a huge fan of Carson, but your point is spot on.
Im glad you acknowledged that ! I have been saying it was a great time to be alive!! Comedy was at another level, than the whining hacks of today. And dont even start me om music!!
On the contrary, comedy has become more resonant, more trenchant, with more overarching routines focused on one subject. Look at CK and Chapelle.
@@James-gk8ip or Wanda Sikes and Amy Schumer
No, you just aren't aware of "what we have today"
Carvey is just natural funny. He doesn't even try hard, it's just authentic.
I also love how normal and well adjusted he is .
he's actually worked very hard with much practice to get this good !! genetically though he is gifted..
it's looks fairly natural but he's trying extremely hard in fact. everything was rehearsed on his side, and he mentally prepared for everything, including being sat next to reeve. and it's no coincidence there were two pencils on carson's desk for carvey to play cousteau with
Carson - still the best at bringing out the guest's talents without getting in the way like all the tools today.
There is every reason to approach the host position that way. It's better for the guests and for the audience and for the ratings. Carson had the monologs and skits and the opportunities to display his wit during the interviews. He had a free pass to make fun of Ed and of Doc and of Freddy. That's enough and there's no need to compete with the guests. But some of today's hosts appear to be unable to take the support role with a guest who is ready, willing and able to entertain us.
Ahem jimmy Fallon
"like all these tools today"...shut up.
@@squanto2 Great comeback! The tools today are all about politics and don't know how to utilize their guests.
@@squanto2 you just don’t know any better.
Dana Carvey is Robin Williams at normal speed. Very talented. Good to see Christopher Reeves in better days.
OMG, I was totally laughing my ass off this whole time. Dana is so talented and funny, he was just scratching the surface at this time. One of the best comedians and impressionists of our time.
Dana is so talented and very under rated
I love that Johnny gave Dana a lot of opportunities to go off and be funny. Legendary
What a fantastic period of time, when people on Saturday night live were actually funny. Dana was great.
SNL not funny anymore
@@dalehall2067 I'm sorry, but this is such a BS comment. You see it all the time. SNL was GREAT when I was watching the show, but the "current" cast (pick a year, any year, because this has been said for decades!) is horrible and not funny at all! Well, I hate to break it to you, but SNL has always been hit-or-miss, even with the BEST cast they've ever had. You only remember the great sketches, but your brain forgot about the other dozens of bombs that even you didn't laugh at back when your favorite cast was on the air. I'm as guilty as anyone else when I think "oh man, SNL used to be so much better/funnier when so-and-so was in the cast!" but then if you actually watch the show, even the current cast has about the same funny/not funny ratio as all of the others. Everyone has their favorite cast of SNL, but that doesn't mean the other seasons aren't funny at all. I bet you'd be surprised if you actually tried to watch the show that you'd laugh at some of the sketches, even though you'd never admit to it.
My chart
@@gustafsone is
The funny thing is this incarnation of the cast(Dana included) were constantly trashed at the time for not being as good/funny as the original cast or Eddie. I also heard the same thing about the Will Ferrell era cast compared Dana/Meyers/Sandler era. On an somewhat unrelated matter, the Star Wars prequels are now good apparently.
Man, what a time to watch this show as opposed to now. 💔 RIP Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon and Christopher Reeve. 🙏 💔
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oh WOW I did not know Dana got to experience JOhnny Carson this was great to watch Thanks :)
and Christopher Reeves too!
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Wonderful,wonderful! What a talent! Great to see someone from a state like Montana make it and be on a show like tonight😅
Johnny Carson, the pioneer and greatest of all time!
Absolutely! Carson is so missed today. What's available now isn't worth even commenting on.
@@gregoryphillips3969 True words have never been spoken!
@@gregoryphillips3969 Yet you did.
@@spaceghost8995 Don't thiink so, l gave Carson his due and true to my second sentence mentioned no one else.. As they say in legal circles my second sentence gave the first sentence standing.
@@gregoryphillips3969 Nice try.
Wonderful to see Johnny truly and joyfully entertained for all he gave us!
Johnny was a very intelligent guy. He could set these guys up while making it seem conversational. If it lagged he was also real good at pumping it up often by cracking wise himself. Very hard to do. If the guys on a roll, let him go. If not, tee one up and let the guest hit. Yes, he obviously had suggestions in advance from the writers but he could incorporate them when necessary without making it seem stilted. Very talented.
@@butchie2752 exactly.... So when he breaks into a big laugh it's refreshing! Conan is this funny too. Not as classy though. But almost. That's generational too though!
Awe lil baby Dana 😍 so cute! Still one of the best!
Dana Carvey is killing it! Wow, what a talent. Super impressed.
Remember watching Johnny throughout my young adult years. Johnny and Dave were the premier late night hosts for many years. Johnny, Ed and Doc were a must watch.
I feel like aging is gonna suck.
This clip wins the internet today.
So much respect. For Dana. Walking-thru all of those medical procedures years back (heart). Like they were nothing - a piece of cake.
Carvey is the only one on the panel still with us.
Dana Carvey is a brilliant entertainer!!! I always enjoy him!!!
Dana is great. He’s a regular person from middle America. 👍🏻
I was so hoping Dana would hit Johnny with HIS Johnny Carson impression. That always slayed me! 🤣
"that's weird"
I wish comedians were still like this.
This was great. It was bittersweet to see Christopher Reeve, too❤️
At the end of the day, ready for bed, we watched our daily Johnny. He became like a friend. In fact, he joked one time about his coming into everyone's bedroom late at night. Loved him to bits.
What can you say after all these years? He killed it, blasted off like so many others on that show. Thanks Johnny!!
Dana is incredibly underrated
This was so good! I laughed so hard!😂
When I was four I would sneak downstairs and behind the couch to watch Carson with my parents.
Dana and Johnny---doesn't get much better than that! I love the "Church Lady"
If someone could've given Robin a little run it would be Dana Carvey.
I never realized that Carson had Carsenio on as a guest. His bit as the Church Lady with Christoper Reeve was classic!
Carson was and is the best talked show host ever, not afraid to play the straight man to comedies that came on his show,
Great combo classy Carson and funny Dana.
"uh, i beg your pardon?" oh my gosh, he's funny. and cute
I miss Johnny....Carvey is incredibly talented
Such a gem interview on SO MANY LEVELS! Carvey is stellar, but I love the inclusion of Christopher Reeve (RIP), didn't realize that's who the other guest was until Carvey "brought out" the Church Lady and brought him into the routine. And of course Johnny was the best host at letting his guests have the spotlight instead of wanting it himself.
Good to see Chris Reeve again.
That was very nice.
Only close friends and family called him Chris. To you it's Mr. Reeve.
@@chiefscheider how do you know I’m not a close friend?
Because that question would have been "How do you know I _wasn't_ a close friend?" Busted 😄👍
@@chiefscheider what’s your problem?
I love hearing Johnny's voice in these videos. It is so familiar and comforting for some reason. Such a classy guy!
The legends Garth, Superman and the host of Star Search.
I guess Johnny is just chopped liver? ;)
@@David_USF The guy that was in a Simpsons episode? JK.
And Carnac the Magnificent!
@@jeremybelcher1727 Art Fern FTW
I absolutely loved The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. I had the privilege of seeing his show LIVE one time, in 1987. Coincidentally, his guests that day were Dana Carvey, Melissa Manchester, and some gentleman that was 101 years old. He was in great health. He said he hoped to live until the year 2000, so he can say he was alive for three different centuries. Not many people can claim that. Johnny was THE greatest late night talk show host of all time.
Dana Carver is so cool... laid back, funny, and super talented with impressions‼️
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Dana is a cool dude, Carson is a legend.
Dana is great at impressions. He did a conversation between Paul McCartney and John Lennon on the Howard Stern Show. 🤭👍
Dana was, of course fantastic, but the highlight for me was seeing Christopher Reeve alive and smiling.
I was from the same home town as Chris Reeves. His family had a giant mansion that they donated to the town. We built a new high school on the property, rented out the giant stone mansion for TV and movies, built a park with pools, tennis courts, outdoor ice rink and more. Wonderful family. What an unjust tragedy for the man
The foundation has brought in millions over a scripted ending.
I saw him at Stowe Vermont in line for a gondola ski lift. Seeing him here on this show justifies what I saw that day; a pretty big dude in fantastic shape. Such a tragic accident and life he had afterwards. Yet he remained positive, at least in public.
poor Christopher Reeve, what a tragic turn of events for him he was a courageous and great man. Akways love Dana he can make anyone laugh!
Gilbert Gottfried's Carnac bit: (holds imaginary envelope to head) (as Johnny): "Christopher Walken" (as Ed): "Christopher Walken..." (as Johnny): "That's what I said, Christopher Walken" (tears and blows open imaginary envelope) (as Johnny): "Name something you no longer see in the Reeve household."
Reeve
I can never see Dana or think of him without singing the Chopping Broccoli song.
@@lmiddleman wow
Very tragic Both he and his wife passed away young
Dana is one of my all-time favorite comedians and actors. Just look at any of his movies and you'll be laughing your butt off! Any time I see one of his movies on the schedule I have to watch it, even if it's for the 20th time!!
What ones are ur fav ?
Wow! I forgot how talented Dana is. And what a surprise to see Christopher Reeves. RIP
What a great interview!
Dana KILLED.
David Lynch is also from Missoula, Montana. What a strange world...
Whoever posted this made my Friday night a great laugh! Thanks!!!
It’s the official Tonight Show page.
ill admit, im 18 so i never got to grow up or even be alive during the great days of johnny carson, my dad taught me about him and said how funny he is. now since im older we always watch johnny carson together and im grateful for whoever runs this channel cause im glad i can experience the greatness of johnny carson
Christopher Reeves, Dana Carvey, Johnny Carson, and then Jimmie Stewart was on a few nights ago. Only one left is Dana. What immense talent we have lost.
Dana is a master of voices. Johnny poked himself with a pencil once, notice the pencils have erasers are on both ends. I see two legends.
Dana is so funny…. A Total HOOT! I got a couple of good belly laughs out of this video , thank you for sharing. Bless You whoever you are out there in KZheadLand!!!
Aww Christopher Rieve was there too♥️
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It's eerie to see Christopher Reeves on the side so healthy. JFK Jr's death and Chris's accident are two tragedies that utterly grieved me for such a long time. Colossal waste. Two of the world's brightest star cut down in their prime.
I'm friends with Christopher Reeve's best friend. He would tell me about the things Dana (his late wife) would have to do on a daily basis to take care of Chris. It was unbelievably tragic. She was a great woman. Anyway, the last production Mr Reeve ever did was for his best friend and me. He died shortly after.
@@ProducersInk ...The Horse accident Hit Everyone Hard...I think of the Potential . .Just Shake your Head...Thanks for Posting... Keep the Blessings...
We had Mr. Reeve on a racing sailboat I worked on after the accident. One of his few outings after that tragic event. His wife, kids and nurse were all on the dock as we carefully loaded him and his extremely heavy wheelchair into the boat. It blew a gale that day, nasty weather, but he smiled all the way through it. I was so impressed with him and his family too. They just seemed like really wonderful people with a lot of fortitude and grace. I was so shocked when his wife Dana passed at such an early age. Nothing is fair in this world.
That's a great share! Thank you for that!
@@ProducersInk He was lucky to have Dana to support him so loyally. More than half of their time together took place after his accident. It's great to see their son William is happy and successful despite losing both his parents as a child. They must have raised him very well. I was obsessed with the Superman films as a kid in the 1980s and could recite most of the script by heart after watching them repeatedly. He would've turned 70 this year. If he had lived, I know he would've appeared on screen as Superman again, given how all the old superhero actors are being brought back now. I think there are rumors he may be digitally recreated for a brief appearance in an upcoming film, like how they recreated Harold Ramis for Ghostbusters: Afterlife. If it can be done respectfully like that with his family's approval, then it could be a nice tribute.
Dana and Superman. Damn. And what a perfect lead-in for one of his "SATAN!!"s (echo echo). 🤣🤣
Seeing Christopher Reeve threw me for a moment. Hard to believe he and Johnny are both long gone. The real Superman and the man who put us to bed. Dana Carvey is still killing it, though.
Dana carvey is one of my favorite comedians. I watched one of his shows one night and he kept me laughing for hours. He is one of the great entertainers. When he did the church lady I couldn't stop watching. This man needs no introduction.
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Christopher Reeve, wow. Seeing Dana and Christopher Reeve together is so cool.
A couple of years ago, I caught Dana Carvey, along with his two sons Dex and Tom at The Ice House in Pasadena. All three Carveys were hilarious. Comedy genius runs in that family.
Dex? 😂😂
The ice house. I saw Bette Midler there.
Dana Carvey always the best! Thank you Montana.
Love these time capsules of Comedy. I miss these days.
Dana carvey is brimming with talent and insight. You know what is really touching? Johnny is totally supporting him and teeing up bits, he always let the guest shine. It takes a big man to let the other entertainer be funny. Never noticed that before.
I just found this channel and I am so excited. I have always wanted to watch Johnny Carson. So much better than todays late shows. I'm old school gal. Thank you so much for putting these clips up:)
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Watching this filmed in 1987 is so refreshing.....
My brother and I were in the crowd that night. I was out on Spring Break. Great afternoon.
seeing these guys when they were young and rising, you get a sense of how special their gift is
How come I never heard of this guy?? He is so funny I can’t believe I’ve never seen him or heard of him until today
Kids, this is what is known as “killing it.”
Thank you! This video totally made my day :) absolutely love Dana! I laughed so hard my sides hurt. What a talented individual
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Brilliant!!! Bravo, Mr. Carvey
this is one of those rare videos I can watch more than once...Dana is just great in this
Those sound effects had me rolling 😆😆😆
Dana Carvey is such a great impressionist and comic. He does a perfect Jimmy Stewart! He was so funny on SNL during a great time on SNL!