You know I've never been a sports person but being born in 1963 I've always heard of Kareem but I had no idea that he was such a soft spoken thoughtful being. Truly a class act
(Joey): "Wait a minute, I know you, you're Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You play basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers." (Murdock): "I'm sorry son, you must have me confused with someone else. My name is Roger Murdock, I'm the co-pilot."
I think you're the greatest, but my dad says you don't work hard enough on defense And he says that lots of times, you don't even run down court. And that you don't really try... except during the playoffs. Roger Murdock: [breaking character] The hell I don't! LISTEN, KID! I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at UCLA. I'm out there busting my buns every night! Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes!
I have been a fan of the big fella since his college days. He always was surly towards people until he had tragedy hit his life. That's when he learned to look at individuals and realize he was idolized by so many. He made many Giant Steps and I am so glad to see how happy he is in life.
I went to a Pat Metheny concert at the Pantages theater around this time. We saw Kareem in the lobby. He is easy to spot in a crowd as he towers over everyone. We were surprised and impressed to see that his seats were in the very last row. He could have had any seat in the theater.
@@jeshkamhis father was a jazz musician. Kareem is a jazz expert, he inherited all his fathers collection. Really rare stuff apparently but they got destroyed in a house fire and kareem was absolutely devastated. This is from the documentary about him.
I was at Balboa Bay Yacht Club in 1986 for a Chili Cookoff. My neighbors in Dana Point asked me to be their spokesmodel. Our team was called the "Fart Busters"! Ghost Busters was a popular movie at the time. Kareem's friend came up to me and said "Kareem wonders if he could take a picture with you"? LOL! Sure, I said!? WOW. Being short 5'4" and from a rural town in the Midwest, I was, well...I held my breath and said "really"? Kareem probably has the photo as it was his friend who took the photo. Funny, he had his arm around me and I was almost face-to-face with his navel! The Orange County Register had a full color event page and one picture of me stirring a pot of chili for our team. Although meeting him and camera shots were brief, he was sweet, kind and humble. Very nice memory for a small-town girl 🙂
After just now watching this episode, I realize this had to be about the same time frame. When I lived out in California my tv set was seldom used. Returning to the colder Midwest, it does happen that you watch more tv, ect. That is how I found this precious segment of Kareem on Johnny Carson.. Nice.
Kareem was a class act, and as a teen there was nothing like growing up in Lost Angeles listening to Chick Hearn call the games for the Lakers, especially when Kareem had the ball, you could picture yourself at the game. Always admired his play and thanks to Dr. Buss for paying him to stay with L.A. so we could see hime get the record. Sorry LaBron, just not a fan.
I've always respected his generation of African Americans and people in general because the issues of race and class were handled differently perhaps because they went through the civil rights movement etc together. The 90s generation and beyond were a lot more vitriol and hateful which was justifiable at the time because blacks weren't putting up with being looked down upon anymore. So it's understandable in an historic context. But I still remember that underneath people's differences during those days people were generally cool with each other which is an era when I was a teenager that I really miss.
Big Abby. Was my first idol in sports. Playin pickup ball everytime I put up a hook. I called out. BIG ABBYYYY!!!! First book I ever read was the Lou Alcindor story, believe it or not it was for an art class and I had to draw him doing a hook. I traced it. It was obvious I traced it, I had no art ability AT ALL, Took the class for an easy credit.😅
Kareem will always hold the record, games played then points scored. Most importantly he conducted himself as a Laker; Lebron never has- a narcissist's resolve
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, en idioma árabe كريم عبدالجبار , nacido con el nombre de Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. (Harlem, Nueva York, 16 de abril de 1947), es un exbaloncestista estadounidense que militó en Milwaukee Bucks y Los Angeles Lakers de la NBA durante 20 temporadas, desde 1969-70 a 1988-89. En sus dos primeras temporadas era conocido como Lew Alcindor antes de que cambiara su nombre a finales de 1971, varios años después de convertirse al Islam, al que llegó después de leer la obra The Autobiography of Malcolm X (La autobiografía de Malcolm X).
@@jlobiafra At 58 I'm well aware of what he did. He was also one of Beuce Lee's students and starred in The Game of Death with him and carried his casket. You're a slow minded one eh? The slow usually miss a simple point.
@@jlobiafra don’t bother responding to these idiots. they live in a box. revisionist history. if athletes back then had social media, they’d be doing the same thing that the current generation is doing.
First of all, so-called "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar" isn't even his real birth name? I think it's a disgrace and shows complete disrespect of one's heritage to change their birth name, unless when a woman gets married. If a woman gets married and DOESN'T change her last name, that shows no respect to her husband. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the name "Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr"?! The change was probably made as a result of a greedy Business Manager with respect to perceived anticipation of greater recognition and subsequent monetary gain?! Furthermore why would anybody put a hyphen in their name, ESPECIALLY a man?!
Do some research before you go attacking him for his name change. Kareem converted to Islam and adopted the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You simply don’t understand the meaning of respect. Get a life.
He's a man of deep conscience, probably the deepest in the NBA (plus great cameos in Airplane! and Fletch).
I think Bill Russell was also a deep conscious ✌🏽
don't forget, he did an amazing job in Bruce Lee's film " Game of Death" Salute Kareem
"He is actually 6'5. With the Afro, 6'9." 😁
Bill Russell was deep before kareem but i feel ya
@@jeshkam That's it! you're cancelled and so is Fletch!
That sky hook was unstoppable!
What an absolutely delightful person
Kareem is a great man and his humility in this interview is very endearing. Another gem from the Carson archives
What a nice man!
Kareem seems like a really down to earth and nice guy. Loved him in Airplane. 😄
That was excellent. If only today's interviews were done with such grace and poise, such quality great to see. Thanks for posting 👍
Amazing Wisdom. Thank you!
You know I've never been a sports person but being born in 1963 I've always heard of Kareem but I had no idea that he was such a soft spoken thoughtful being. Truly a class act
(Joey): "Wait a minute, I know you, you're Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You play basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers."
(Murdock): "I'm sorry son, you must have me confused with someone else. My name is Roger Murdock, I'm the co-pilot."
While Peter Graves is asking the kid about Gladiator movies. Lol.
I think you're the greatest, but my dad says you don't work hard enough on defense
And he says that lots of times, you don't even run down court. And that you don't really try... except during the playoffs.
Roger Murdock: [breaking character] The hell I don't! LISTEN, KID! I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at UCLA. I'm out there busting my buns every night! Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes!
Not just a basketball player.
I have been a fan of the big fella since his college days. He always was surly towards people until he had tragedy hit his life. That's when he learned to look at individuals and realize he was idolized by so many. He made many Giant Steps and I am so glad to see how happy he is in life.
This is a nice surprise.
Thank you
I went to a Pat Metheny concert at the Pantages theater around this time. We saw Kareem in the lobby. He is easy to spot in a crowd as he towers over everyone. We were surprised and impressed to see that his seats were in the very last row. He could have had any seat in the theater.
He didn't want to block anyone's view.
I had no idea he was a jazz music fan.
@@jeshkamhis father was a jazz musician. Kareem is a jazz expert, he inherited all his fathers collection. Really rare stuff apparently but they got destroyed in a house fire and kareem was absolutely devastated. This is from the documentary about him.
He looks like a pilot I flew with once
Did Johnny really call it a "hooker" lmao 2:24
I was at Balboa Bay Yacht Club in 1986 for a Chili Cookoff. My neighbors in Dana Point asked me to be their spokesmodel. Our team was called the "Fart Busters"! Ghost Busters was a popular movie at the time. Kareem's friend came up to me and said "Kareem wonders if he could take a picture with you"? LOL! Sure, I said!? WOW. Being short 5'4" and from a rural town in the Midwest, I was, well...I held my breath and said "really"? Kareem probably has the photo as it was his friend who took the photo. Funny, he had his arm around me and I was almost face-to-face with his navel! The Orange County Register had a full color event page and one picture of me stirring a pot of chili for our team. Although meeting him and camera shots were brief, he was sweet, kind and humble. Very nice memory for a small-town girl 🙂
After just now watching this episode, I realize this had to be about the same time frame. When I lived out in California my tv set was seldom used. Returning to the colder Midwest, it does happen that you watch more tv, ect. That is how I found this precious segment of Kareem on Johnny Carson.. Nice.
What a great memory!
Class act
LeBron visiting Fallon just isn't the same.
Roger, Roger. What's our vector, Victor?
Shirley you must be joking.
@@donc-m4900 I am not joking. And stop calling me Shirley.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
I just found out that he played professionally for 20 years!!! how is that even possible
Kareem was a class act, and as a teen there was nothing like growing up in Lost Angeles listening to Chick Hearn call the games for the Lakers, especially when Kareem had the ball, you could picture yourself at the game. Always admired his play and thanks to Dr. Buss for paying him to stay with L.A. so we could see hime get the record. Sorry LaBron, just not a fan.
I've always respected his generation of African Americans and people in general because the issues of race and class were handled differently perhaps because they went through the civil rights movement etc together. The 90s generation and beyond were a lot more vitriol and hateful which was justifiable at the time because blacks weren't putting up with being looked down upon anymore. So it's understandable in an historic context. But I still remember that underneath people's differences during those days people were generally cool with each other which is an era when I was a teenager that I really miss.
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar remembering Roberto Clemente...
Big Abby. Was my first idol in sports. Playin pickup ball everytime I put up a hook. I called out. BIG ABBYYYY!!!! First book I ever read was the Lou Alcindor story, believe it or not it was for an art class and I had to draw him doing a hook. I traced it. It was obvious I traced it, I had no art ability AT ALL, Took the class for an easy credit.😅
Hey thats the pilot from Airplane!😮
We still call him The King in Wisconsin
Kareem will always hold the record, games played then points scored. Most importantly he conducted himself as a Laker; Lebron never has- a narcissist's resolve
Who's Lebron?
I don't understand why there's so much hate towards Lebron.. in all public events he's conducted himself just as well as Kareem
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, en idioma árabe كريم عبدالجبار , nacido con el nombre de Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. (Harlem, Nueva York, 16 de abril de 1947), es un exbaloncestista estadounidense que militó en Milwaukee Bucks y Los Angeles Lakers de la NBA durante 20 temporadas, desde 1969-70 a 1988-89. En sus dos primeras temporadas era conocido como Lew Alcindor antes de que cambiara su nombre a finales de 1971, varios años después de convertirse al Islam, al que llegó después de leer la obra The Autobiography of Malcolm X (La autobiografía de Malcolm X).
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Those Of You Who Don't Know, Jabbar Was In A Movie With Bruce Lee Titled The Game Of Death - Bruce Lee Kills Jabbar With A Side Naked Choke ☯️👊🏀👍
Yes, but that’s after Bruce discovers he’s light sensitive and uses that to disorient him before going in for the final attack
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Ummm Ok Thanks, I Guess 🤔
Geez, how tall is Kareem?!? He towers over Ed who was 6 foot 3.
Even Michael Jordan who is 6'6/198cm is shorter than Kareem Abdul Jabbar the giant legend at 218cm/7'2.
Duh!
He's 7"2...
He was listed at 7'2", but back in the early 70s some NBA players swore he was 7’3"-7'4", but yeah at least 7'2"👍✌️
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Ed McMahon is a tall man….usually taller than the guests….its not everyday you see someone tower over him
“Get that sh&t outta here!!!!
that dude's tall
7'2"👍✌️
he fight bruce lee and star airplane as himself
LeDouche James will never top Jabbar, nee Alcindor.
Before sports went woke and was enjoyable.
What you talking about? Kareem was a civil rights advocate since his UCLA days. But I get it everyone wants blame everything on the evil "woke". 🙄
@@jlobiafra At 58 I'm well aware of what he did. He was also one of Beuce Lee's students and starred in The Game of Death with him and carried his casket. You're a slow minded one eh? The slow usually miss a simple point.
@@markbirchette8740 I'm slow? At least I know how to spell Bruce Lee's name lol. "Beuce" 😆
@@jlobiafra Being a civil rights activist in the 60s isn't being "woke" in the modern sense of the word.
@@jlobiafra don’t bother responding to these idiots. they live in a box. revisionist history. if athletes back then had social media, they’d be doing the same thing that the current generation is doing.
First of all, so-called "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar" isn't even his real birth name? I think it's a disgrace and shows complete disrespect of one's heritage to change their birth name, unless when a woman gets married. If a woman gets married and DOESN'T change her last name, that shows no respect to her husband. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the name "Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr"?! The change was probably made as a result of a greedy Business Manager with respect to perceived anticipation of greater recognition and subsequent monetary gain?! Furthermore why would anybody put a hyphen in their name, ESPECIALLY a man?!
All this over someone else's name? Get a life.
Do some research before you go attacking him for his name change. Kareem converted to Islam and adopted the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You simply don’t understand the meaning of respect. Get a life.
Bro wrote a whole Esay for nothing
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Lew Alcindor is a French name. Kareem's heritage is not French.
That was dope