Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Heeeeere's Johnny

I watched some DVD’s
Of Johnny Carson’s late-night show.
I’d seen a few but that was
Many, many years ago.

He really was hilarious.
His laughter was contagious;
And nothing really flummoxed him,
No matter how outrageous.

He sparkled with non-human guests – 
Orangutans and roosters.
Comedians considered him
The best of all their boosters.

As Carnac the Magnificent,
His face could not conceal
How silly were the answers
That his “power” would reveal.

So many pies were thrown at him,
He took each one in stride.
He’d suffer all indignities
If laughs they would provide.

His deadpan looks were priceless
And his banter was the best.
He took the role of talk-show host
And man, was it finessed!

As far as TV shows today,
You really can’t compare;
But after just a taste, I wish
He still was on the air.

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Robert Johnson April 23, 2013 at 2:31 PM Them Damn cigarettes! Peace. :)

Carol Sunshine Brown January 10, 2012 at 6:27 AM I enjoyed reading your great poetry this morning Ilene. I hope to be able to read a lot more of your writing in this new year of 2012. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich January 9, 2012 at 11:02 PM yes, all those great guys dying off from the old days of tv. But we still have jay leno and Conan. haha. Cute poem!

Kim Merryman January 9, 2012 at 8:13 PM I loved Johnny Carson. Nice write, Ilene. Love, Kim

Robert Pettit January 9, 2012 at 1:38 PM Unfortunately, both Johnny and Ed McMahon have gone off to that audience in the sky. Johnny was entertaining whenever he was on his show, which was not very often. He had a lot of guest hosts substitute for him during the years. You did him justice with this fine write.