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meembo · 02-03-2005, 07:18 AM

Does anybody here remember watching Carson? I'm in my 40's, and I remember watching him for about 15 years. IMO he was better than either Letterman and Leno for one reason -- he never got in the way of a guest. His personality performed during the monologue, but after that, the show was all about the guests. I remember the first time Robin Williams was on as a guest in the chair at the desk. I don't think Johnny said a word for 20 minutes -- he just let Robin Williams go and go, and he leaned back in his chair and laughed. It was great!

Letterman was awesome in the first 5 years or so -- just a sportcoat (no double-breasted suits) and he wore wrestling shoes every night -- he had nothing to lose and was great.

I sudeently feel very old!

02-03-2005, 07:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
meembo Junkie Location: Connecticut	Does anybody here remember watching Carson? I'm in my 40's, and I remember watching him for about 15 years. IMO he was better than either Letterman and Leno for one reason -- he never got in the way of a guest. His personality performed during the monologue, but after that, the show was all about the guests. I remember the first time Robin Williams was on as a guest in the chair at the desk. I don't think Johnny said a word for 20 minutes -- he just let Robin Williams go and go, and he leaned back in his chair and laughed. It was great! Letterman was awesome in the first 5 years or so -- just a sportcoat (no double-breasted suits) and he wore wrestling shoes every night -- he had nothing to lose and was great. I sudeently feel very old! __________________ less I say, smarter I am