Not one of Johnny Carson’s best ideas – this album was a flop – while the intentions were good – the tonight show was a visual show – just to catch Johnny’s looks at what the guests were doing – this was great TV – not Radio or Records
If you can get Johhny’s DVD’s – thats the way to go
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Allee Willis
I never saw this LP before. Seems completely ill-conceived as Johnny’s something you need to see not just hear. I do love Johnny’s super wide lapels though.
Mark Milligan
Johnny of course had his own clothing line about the time this was released, so that’s my guess as to why the high-stylin’ 70’s-esque suit, also look a the sleeve with the strap thingy. I have been told that he really didn’t trust very many people, and was close to fewer than that. I don’t think he always had the best business advice. “King of the Night” (The Life of Johnny Carson) by Laurence Leamer is a great (maybe out of print?) bio on JC. After Leno’s recent shenanigans, we could all use a little of the Great Carsoni! I love this!
Mark Blackwell
an yes, i have this record!
there are some great tonight show outtake clips from youtube floating around on facebook this week of carson and ed mcmahon cursing while attempting to do product endorsements…here’s one of the more vulgar ones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6iKgQbWTRA