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Culled from 30 years of material, this collection of moments
from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson contains some of most
inspired bits of lunacy ever recorded. Whether cajoling with Hollywood's biggest
stars or normal folk with special talents, Carson was a master of finding the
right joke, with timing second to none. Along with bits of his opening
monologues, skits, and early stand-up appearances from the likes of David
Letterman and Eddie Murphy, there are many highlights with perhaps the perfect
Carson guest--exotic animals that stole the show. This is the third collection
of Carson's show; the His Favorite Moments videos were released shortly
after Carson's reign ended in 1992. Although most of the tapes from his first
decade are lost, there are plenty of highlights from the '70s through the '90s.
Also included is Carson's touching and historic "Final Show," which finds the
host simply talking to his audience and showing highlights--or just the
faces--from his years on the set. Although many followed--and a few have even
succeeded--Carson's Midwest charm made him the king of TV in a period when
America was defined by television. |
