Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson
John William "Johnny" Carsonwas an American television talk show host and comedian, best known for his 30 years as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Carson received six Emmy Awards, the Governor's Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987. Johnny Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth23 October 1925
CountryUnited States of America
As you all know by now, this is the 51st annual Academy Awards. Two hours of sparkling entertainment spread out over a four-hour show.
I can't say I ever wanted to become an entertainer. I already was one, sort of-around the house, at school, doing my magic tricks, throwing my voice and doing Popeye impersonations. People thought I was funny; so I kind of took entertaining for granted It was inevitable that I'd start giving little performances.
There was this billy goat at a movie studio who found and ate a can of film. When a nanny asked him how he liked it, he said, "It was all right but I liked the book better."
I couldn't care less what anybody says about me. I live my life, especially my personal life, strictly for myself.... Whatever you do, you're going to be criticized. I feel the one sensible thing you can do is try to live in a way that pleases you.
The Hollywood tradition I like best is called “sucking up to the stars.
Maybe we should hold the next [Olympic] games in Afghanistan and hope the Soviets pull out of that one too.
The good news is that the president gets another chance. The bad news is that he'll be two weeks older.
Never marry a girl named 'Marie' who used to be known as 'Murray'.
There are very few Japanese Jews. As a result, there is no Japanese word for Alan King.
I am one of the lucky people in the world; I found something I always wanted to do, and I have enjoyed every single minute of it.
We're more effective than birth control pills.
Democracy is welcoming people from other lands, and giving them something to hold onto. Usually a mop or a leaf blower.
I am taking the applause sign home, putting it in the bedroom.
I never analyze it. Analyzing it would just be a waste of time. I just go out and do it.