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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.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 4/23/2013 2:31:00 PM
Them Damn cigarettes! Peace. :)
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Date: 1/10/2012 6:27:00 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
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Date: 1/9/2012 11:02:00 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!
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Date: 1/9/2012 8:13:00 PM
I loved Johnny Carson. Nice write, Ilene. Love, Kim
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Date: 1/9/2012 1:38:00 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.
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