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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
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 Posted - 01/23/2005 : 11:05:04
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Just heard on NPR that Johnny Carson died this morning. He was 79.
It's very sad, I feel like he was a big part of my childhood.
Anyway...thought people might not have heard it yet.
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Hold your mistake up,
Before they turn the summer into dust
If the children don't grow up -
Our bodies get bigger, but our hearts get torn up...
With my lightning bolts a glowin'
I can see where I am going.
Better look out below!
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 01/23/2005 : 11:08:40
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Oh man. This is indeed very, very sad. Johnny was a legend, he will be sorely missed. One of my earliest memories is of being allowed to stay up late and watch the Tonight Show. They just don't make 'em like that anymore.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 01/23/2005 : 11:10:01
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There goes Johnny!
He was a legend.
He will be missed.
 I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 01/23/2005 : 12:01:15
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Sad news indeed. I just got it in an email. My first memories of his show were watching it while babysitting.
Johnny you will be missed. Those in heaven are in for a comedic treat. |
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2005 : 12:39:06
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Wow... I genuinely feel sad.
Life is so strange.
The idea of some day being gone forever, freaks me out.
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 01/23/2005 : 14:00:45
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this freaks me out
I just learned who Johnny Carson was exactly a week ago!
I was watching the first tv appereance of Jerry Seinfeld on one of his
new dvd's and there he was presenting the night show (which I know but with Jay Leno) and my friends introduced me to him. And now he's dead...
life is strange
Wasn't there a Beach Boys song named after him?
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
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Posted - 01/23/2005 : 15:35:32
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Just a few days ago there was a rumor that Johnny was contributing some jokes to David Letterman. Strange timing.
I could say I'll miss him, but I've already missed him since he left the Tonight Show in '92.
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 01/23/2005 : 15:47:53
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That wasn't a rumor. Letterman's producer, Peter Lassally, was Johnny's producer for years. Apparently the three of them have remained close friends. For years I kept wishing Johnny would come on the show for one last cameo, but I guess it was not to be. Dave released this statement today:
"It's a sad day for his family and for the country. All of us who came
after are pretenders. We will no see the likes of him again. He gave me a
start on his show and in doing so, gave me a career. A night doesn't go by
that I don't ask myself, "What would Johnny have done?" He has been greatly
missed since his retirement. Thank God for videotapes and DVDs. In this
regard, he will always be around. He was the best. A star and a
gentleman."
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Once asked what he would like his epitaph to read, Carson responded, "I'll be right back."
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 01/24/2005 : 15:14:40
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I think of him everytime I see an exit sign for "Slauson".
He seemed like a classy guy and he was nightly institution that gave the country a common experience that will never be matched again given cable and the internet. |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 01/24/2005 : 15:28:40
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I regret not growing up in a generation exposed to Carson, or at least not to his nightly performances. I've heard his praises sung by many, and not just these past few days after his death, but forever. I just couldn't imagine myself going out and watching all of his shows. I guess some of us, the youngs ones I guess, will have to live in a world without Johnny.
I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed. |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
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Posted - 01/24/2005 : 15:59:28
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 01/24/2005 : 16:07:19
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Originally posted by BLT
I'll try to think of Johnny every time I go to "beautiful downtown Burbank," but that's unlikely considering it's only four blocks from my house.
not unlike Santoro's Deli
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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RIP Johnny Carson
