Tonight Show with Johnny Carson final episode - May 22, 1992 (1080p60)
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- Johnny Carson's farewell episode of the Tonight Show on May 22, 1992 featured a monologue and many clips of previous guests, musicians, comedians, skits, and more.
This particular VHS recording was from WVTM 13 in Birmingham, Alabama, and has a brief local lead-in, and includes commercials.
This episode already exists on TH-cam, but here it has been cleaned up some and upconverted to 1080p60 (each NTSC field converted to its own frame) to better preserve quality and motion. The sound is also broadcast MTS stereo on hi-fi tracks. However, it's still limited by the specs of good ol' VHS, in this case a RCA VR671HF from 1990. - บันเทิง
It's 2023 now, and I'm 66 yrs old. I've watched this more times than I can imagine. It still makes me teary eyed, even though it's been 30 yrs now since he signed off. I grew up watching most of his shows. God, I sure wish all of those guys were still with us, and in their prime. I know that's a ridiculous thought, but I'm just dreaming. They were a big piece in my heart. Thank you Johnny and the rest of the guys for all of the incredible memories. Doc is now 96, and he's the last one standing. As a former trumpet player, he was my favorite my entire life. God, the Tonight Show Band was SO hot. We'd often times ask each other, 'did you catch Johnny last night'? As has been noted many, many times - there will NEVER be anyone else that'll even come close to Johnny. The guy was so great at what he did. Thanks Johnny. You will forever be in my heart. There's nothing like laughter, and he provided lots of it for us.
I also grew up with Johny. My parents would never let me stay up to watch him. For one it was way past my bedtime and it was just not a children's LOL. Anyway I begged and begged and finally they agreed to let stay up to watch Johny, I'll never forget the first show they let me watch. One of Johny's guest was Arnold Palmer and his wife. At that time Arnold was the golf king. Johny asked Arnolds wife if she did anything before Arnolds match for good luck and she said I kiss his balls. Johny gave that look that let you know he was about to say something that would probably get him in trouble So with that look he said I bet that makes his putter stand up on end. I hit the floor as my parents and I cried so hard from laughter. I'm in tears now just remembering all the Wonderfull shows the tonight show brought into our home and lives. Thanks Johny for the memories you are so missed and never forgotten. Johny was to late night talk shows like the Beatles were to music.
@@1bbbeardsley1I can’t believe it’s been 31 years - that’s longer than the show ran, and it ran for a long long time. I’m 59, so I really didn’t know what was going on until the early 70’s, after he moved to Burbank and almost halfway through his run already, and then could only stay up to watch on Fridays, until I got older. Johnny was so consistently funny. He never overshadowed his guests, he complimented them, but could be so hilarious in his own right when he needed to be. His knack to find just the right ad lib, just the right timing, the facial expressions - unmatched. It’s just an amazing talent, and no one who followed him, or has competed with him, has even come close. I liked Letterman, but his was a different, edgier and sarcastic kind of humor that detracted from his guests at times. Leno was fine but bland, and late night really hit the toilet after those two guys hung it up.
@@scooter5940at
The King of late night TV-great comedian who has yet to be beaten especially these days
TV was never the same. The Golden Age ended here. How right you are. And I miss them, too.
I like that the commercials are not deleted. Makes the whole experience feel RIGHT!
I'm so glad there are people who agree with me on that! 😁
Me too! It's fun to watch what was a part of the whole show business back then! Thanks for keeping it all together!
Johnny has now been off the air as long as he was on it. Time fricking flies.
What blows my mind is that the same amount of time has elapsed since Johnny retired from the show that he actually hosted the show. I can’t believe it has been over 30 years.
With the retirement of Johnny Carson. This ended a chapter in late night television. That will NEVER be equaled. A class act.
Johnny was, and STILL is, KING of talk shows.
Truth
and always will be
AMEN
Johnny who?
He is the king of late night tv itself.
Thanks for leaving the commercials in -- made it feel like it was 1992 again.
I'm so glad there are others who enjoy the commercials left intact. Seeing it all in context is the best sort of time machine. 😁
Ill sign up with Amsoft banking. AND ill vote yes on grounddog racing
And good god, we all know what a landmark banger of a year that was. Get me back there right now!
I think that's Jack Lemmon narrating the Honda ad that's first up in the rotation.
11:01 Chik-fil-A commercial in 1992
Johnny contributed more to this world than almost anyone else I can think of. What a magnificent legacy. I am now 73 and I still miss him to this day. RIP my hero. I am now dying of cancer but I always have this man in my heart and thoughts to light my way. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
May the good lord be with you .
Where did the years go right? God bless the twilight of your life and may it be as peaceful and beautiful as possible! And now........Heeerrrrrrres Johnny!!! 😋😋😎😎
@@TheStoneWhisperer You are so right. Thank you for your kindness. 😁😊🤗
I hope you're still with us, Roger!
@@joshualopez3260 Thank you. I'm still alive but have had a second surgery with a third one in the coming weeks. The body can only take so much before it finally gives out.
Man...i was born in 1970 so this was the iconic show for decade's...served 20 yes in the Marine Corps and i just cried at watching this whole show, with the commercials, thanks for that, ...i miss those days.
I will be 67 this year. I was so lucky to be able to grow up watching Johnny Carson.
I've watched many of these shows over and over again on You Tube and the magic of this show just gets stronger.
Thank you Mr. Carson for being the best talk show so many of us had the honor of watching
I wasn't even born when this happened and I feel nostalgic when I watch this
Imagine how I feel having recorded it on my VCR! 😉
please tell others your age about this. :)
Same
Same same. Jonny is a fine class
I was, and remember it like it was Last night. R.I.P. Mr Carson.
I saw the Tonight Show twice out in Burbank. I'm so thankful I got to witness a television legend.
Entertainment of the highest quality. Thank you.
When i was a kid and used to wake up in middle of the night to get drink from kitchen i had to walk past family roomsofa. My dad always fell asleep oncouch with Tonight Show on and Johnnys voice in background.That familiar voice which was in everyones living room.great memories🙂
30 years ago today. The most watched episode of any late night show ever, Over 50 million watched this. No one will ever match what Carson accomplished.
Time sure flew by , didnt seem like 30 years ago.
@@gregtowle8830 I know. And now we are stuck with bozos like Kimmel, Fallon and Colbert.
@@brain_bank48 that’s for sure
@@brain_bank48
Conan was good. I also liked Craig Ferguson
@@timetowakeup6302David letterman was good too
I took the night off work to watch Johnny one last time and tape the show on old VCR May 22 1992 . Never get tired of watching him and Ed .. He tried so hard not to cry saying good bye . It was a night like tonight ... May 22 2021 .. We miss you Johnny .
Repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ or eternal torment awaits you, i tell you because i care, ill leave you with Philippians 4:8.
@@repent.sinner go to a trump rally.
2023 and Johnny is still the king 👑 Late night used to be so fun and equally informative.
Oh, man. The "I'll Be Seeing You" at the end. That just about did me in. Johnny's favorite song -- and my dad's. 😌💜💚 Miss you both.
This has been the only late night show I’ve ever watched, faithfully. ❤❤❤❤
That generation is missed so badly.
30 years ago today. Can’t believe it’s been that long already.
I remember this night. I even taped the show. Man how time flies! Johnny was a natural, and no one since can match his class and humor! He's missed.
Hey I taped it too .
Me three
Me 4
David Letterman said he, Jay Leno, and all the other talk show hosts were pretenders to the throne. Johnny was the real deal.
I'm glad as a 22 year old to just look it up on TH-cam lol crazy how different things are
So many mixed emotions, tears of joy and sorrow simultaneously, knowing that probably 90-95% of the people shown here have passed away 😢
It was so rich growing up with sooo much talent around for my generation and previous generations 😊
Doc being an exception, thankfully. Played his last concert at 95 and recently celebrated his 96th birthday. If I ever had an idol, it would be Johnny and Doc a close second. Going to be a very sad day when he leaves us, too.
I couldn't agree with you more! What an incredible time it was to be living during such talent on the Earth! It really brought tears to my eyes that I've been blessed to grow up in such a period! Thanks for reminding us of how lucky we are to have been raised in this time! 😋😋
If you’re reading this and weren’t alive for Johnny and Ed, do yourself a favor and watch a lot more of their shows. TV has never been the same since this sign off.
That's like asking our generation to listen to old time radio programs. Good Luck!
@@Contact_Info Hey, everyone needs to listen to Orwon Wells’s War of the Worlds radio show and Hitchhiker’s Guide!
I am sure of it now! I got introduced to talk shows through Jay Leno and what little of David Letterman we used to get here in India in early 2000's and I stumbled upon the inventor and the greatest performer in the space of talk shows only 2022 to realise how pretentious and unnatural today's talk shows are. Jimmy Kimmel, Fallon, Colbert, Conan, Leno, Letterman all of them combined would never add up to the tiniest particle of the talk show Giant that Carson was. Blessed to have these videos on YT!
If you believe that for yourself that's all that matters.
I Was born 2000 and i have started watching his old shows and I love them
Just today, Mr. Carson made this very last show on that evening on May 22nd, 1992. The greatest late tv show host ever. Rest In Peace Johnny.
Today marks 30 years since that episode aired. We will never forget
and after 30 years, I cried like a baby at the end. I hope nothing's wrong with me
@@_Tanasis_ u simply have a ❤
I must admit that I choked up and got a little misty all over again……..there will never be another version of this show or another show like this period, ever again….it was special!
Man... It's a damn crying shame that they lost the footage from that first show... WHAT a line-up it was. Thank you so much for putting this up!
Happened a lot back then. It was costly to keep tape copies of TV shows back then, especially talk shows which were seen as disposable
Kinda like the footage of moon landing 🤔
80 million people watched this live. Pretty much the entire country.
No one did it better. Still miss Johnny. 😢
Exactly 28 years ago this past Friday. I don't think anyone will ever do a show like this again.
Johnny puts all the current hosts to shame!!!
He was a legend.. and legends can never be replaced .
@@bivio1 Especially that jerk Stephen Colbert--his shtick was to attack Trump--now that Trump is gone-his ratings have started to tank
@@bufnyfan1 100%, can't believe he got Letterman's spot.
29 now!
He really was the best. I don't believe anyone was ever better or ever will be again.
There will never be another Johnny Carson, Johnny was a once in a lifetime kind of performer, a once a lifetime kind of talent
can't ..help but wonder if Johnny ever knew just how revered he was
This came up in my TH-cam feed
TH-cam algorithm, you get an A+ today.
I remember being fourteen years-old watching this and knowing it was the end of an era. Johnny was the biggest star in the history of television.
My mom was a huge fan of The Tonight Show so I grew up watching Johnny Carson.
I still watch it now and then on Antenna Tv but, for some reason, I hadn't yet seen his farewell show......until today. It is much better then I thought it would be!! 👍Thank you so much for posting.
My parents had a VHS tape of that last episode. I never really got to watch him, but my Boomer parents did. Just like many Boomers, Silent, and Greatest generation people that was something if you stayed up late at night to watch for many years. He was it at 10:30 at night that you could laugh at his monologue and then go to bed for work the next day or stay up for the entire hour. After that show, he essentially got to live his life in privacy and seclusion that not many people in the industry were able to do. He left out on his own terms and enjoyed his retirement. Sadly the years of smoking finally bit him in the ass. Emphysema took him in 2005 at age 79 and he always complained to his younger brother about those damn cigarettes. Speaking of his younger brother he would go on to live until 2021 at age 92. Luckily there is still all those years thanks to the internet and syndication licenses by NBC that you can still watch clips and shows due to modern technology.
Being from the UK I never got to see the Johnny Carson shows live back in the day: having watched many of them now I can see why he was so big in the US. When TV was actually worth watching.
May 22, 2022 - 30 years ago; It's been 30 years since Johnny Carson did his last "Tonight Show", time flies.
30 years ago tonight. He's missed by many!!
The best of the best. The applause at the opening of the monologue, says it all. Love the old black and white openings... with Times Square touting Chevrolet, Canadian Club, and Admiral Television and Appliances....that's America....
30 years ago tonight. Time flies.
Loved watching Johnny. Stayed up every night when going to high school and watched him and for many years after. At 73 it was a pleasure to having experienced such a talent.
Me too. Then I'd fall asleep in civics class the next day and the teacher would wake me up and ask me who was on with Johnny the night before. Good times.
Me too! We are so blessed to have been raised during such a period of talent among us! Aren't we all so lucky? I think this is what chokes me up inside the most! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 😏😏
Hard to believe it has been 30 years. A whole generation grown up without having experienced Johnny . There were hosts before Johnny and those after him and they were and are good but Johnny Carson was the best . Johnny took the hosting job of the Tonight Show and actually transformed it into being the best , most coveted job in American Show Biz.
The best of late night tv.
I had the privilege of being in the Tonight Show studio audience twice during the 1980's and it was so much fun. Over 30 years later I'm glad I was able to see firsthand so much history being made way back then.
What a legend he was, thanks to TH-cam I got to see this master as his work with Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles and the legend Robin Williams.
I got hooked on watching when I was 13 in 1973. We had just gotten a color TV and I remembered how colorful the curtains were. You got to see all the Hoolywood greats and I saw a lot of comedians make there debut on there.
My Uncle John was here. He passed away in May, and I'm so glad I looked up this episode to see this. What a great show.
Sorry to hear about your uncle.
@@johndalton3180 thanks, he was a cool person
My whole life practically flashed before me watching this. What a wonderful trip down memory lane. I never missed a show and even went to a live taping at Burbank and got to meet him backstage. No one can fill his shoes. I don't even watch TV anymore. He will be missed by all of us who were big fans...he was the best at what he did.
So true dear! My entire childhood was just replayed and I think that is what caused so many of us to get all choked up! We were raised in the greatest time of television and nightly entertainment. We miss you Johnny! 😍😍😋😋
I appreciated how they never changed the late night theme song. Indeed they are the best swing band. This show brought so much joy to people for so many years. ❤
The greatest talk show host that will EVER be!!!! God bless you, Johnny
Then Letterman, and Ferguson. The ones now are unwatchable.
It's now 30 years ago as I write this since Johnny Carson's last Tonight Show - it's been that long!! The king of late night - he was so good, great guests, great skits. I especially liked stump the band - Doc was a hoot and Johnny was great working the audience. Except for Doc all of his Tonight Show colleagues have passed - it was a golden age, but as always golden ages come to an end. The Tonight Show has never been as good since he left and probably never will be.
Man, 90s commercial were so much less annoying than commercials today.
Yeah and there were white people in commercials then.
@@scythe7335 Black people are in every commercial or every other ad. The diversity argument doesn't make sense since their are other minorities. Asian, Indian, Hispanic and they do not appear as much at all. It's always clean, light skinned, Cosbie TV show-ish smart blacks and if there is a white person in the ad, the white guy is usually playing comedy fodder or the goofie guy. Don't take my word for it. Just watch network commercials and take notes.
My thought was zero big pharma drug pusher commercials
I was thinking the opposite! But I never watch any commercials now. Back then, I had them all memorized. The '90s feel like yesterday to me, but these commercials really put it into perspective! HAHA!
@@MrAitraining they’re only 13 percent of the population but based on advertising and movies and shows you’d think they are the majority…
JOHNNY CARSON IS MISSED BY ME AND BY TONS OF FOLKS - THANKS FOR POSTING THIS INCREDIBLE HISTORICAL VIDEO! GOOD NIGHT TO YOU, JOHNNY - AND THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!
AND THESE COMMERCIALS ARE ALSO FANTASTIC!!!
What a life he had, he was 36 when he started the tonight show,👏 god bless you johnny
Thanks for all the memories, Johnny and crew....best late nite show ever!
The best of the best. David Letterman said it best when he gave tribute to Johnny Carson when he said that he wasn’t the gold standard, He was the platinum standard, and that statement rings true even today.
This might sound stupid or even trivial, but I'm glad this look back included the original station break television commercials!
It completes the authenticity of the flashback experience!!
I miss it all, naturally with Johnny being the centerpiece!!
Like many of us in the comments, I grew up with Johnny Carson. I missed this finale as I was being a mom without TV at the time. Feeling a little nostalgic and sad. It was the end of an era really. Glad to have finally seen it! RIP Mr. Carson. Thanks for the memories.
Also as of December 2022, bandleader Doc Severinsen is still with us age 95.
Also as of December 31, 2023, bandleader Doc Severinsen is still with us age 96
Well Dang! I'm 27 and I must know more about these people!@@mooncrab
Still the undisputed King of Late night !!
I was 14 at the time and realised even at that age what a legend we were losing on tv.
I was a senior in high school in 1991, and I had been an avid watcher of Johnny Carson for 7 years (yes, I used to sneakily watch the tonight when I was in the 5th grade). The night this episode aired I choose to go out and party with my friends. I set the VCR to record it, but for whatever reason it didnt record the show. I never got to watch this episode before today 6/22/23. All that to say, thanks for the upload!
A complicated man, who had personal troubles, as many of us do. But every night at tape time, it all went out the window, and he was never less than professional, affable, kind, and easy going. We didn't really understand what we had in 1992- now he's been gone for 31 years, and we are poorer for it in many, many ways. Continue to Rest in Peace, Johnny.
That Tonight Show band was really iconic!
So many of us remember this airing as elementary and junior high school kids. Time and life are so fleeting, we now have our own children that were our age back then to share this level of genius with today. Life is too short
Johnny was the best in the business, even now years later looking back at this video and his final goodbye, i still get teary-eyed. Once ur the best there is no higher u can go, and Johnny was the King. God bless him and his crew for entertaining us for 30 years. Who else got teary-eyed watching this?
Yep
Johnny Carson was...and he live in our heart. Thanks for greatest talk show, thanks for good mood!
I cried that night for 3 hours missing Johnny.
I cried all night and couldn’t sleep for a week😢
A couple of things here.
1) A CLASS ACT!
2) QUALITY WILL NEVER GO-OUT-OF-STYLE!"
Greg Bardakos
Everyone here agrees., Johnny Carson was a one-of-a-kind master at the art of making people laugh and he had a class about him that was unique to only himself. I remember watching him a youngster and watching him here brings back memories of a simpler time and a more carefree time in my life. We all love you Johnny.
Watching this 31 yrs years exactly from when it aired !
What a Sad night Was to ne .The Farewell had to gappen somehiw.But Johnny You were The Best
Thank God for everything you meanr to everyone in the USA
You were one classy guy Mr Carson RIP brother
This is surprisingly crisp footage of 1992, commercials and everything! Greatly appreciate this time capsule. Thank you.
29 years ago today...and he did the show for 29 years
I remember as a little kid back in the early 80’s watching Johnny Carson at my grandma’s house on the couch falling asleep afterwards and sometimes now making it through the whole show. God bless Johnny Carson . May you R.I.P😢😢
I really miss watching a great late night tv program at the end of a long work day before falling asleep. There hasn't been one worth watching in many, many years unfortunately. Thank you for posting this vid of the best there ever was to do it though, I have probably only watched this two or three times since it first aired live.
Carson to the very end: understated, humility, no over-the-top hijinks or attention-seeking diva antics. Going out on his own terms: with pure class. God I miss this man.
I remember driving up to the trailer in time to watch this last show and scrambling about trying to get a good enough signal to see all the details...ended up with coat hangers out the window!
JOHNNY, ED AND DOC SIMPLY THE BEST OF ALL TIME !!!!! I WATCHED THE SHOW FROM 1962 TO 1992 - NEVER MISSED A SHOW. CHESTER - USA - PHILADELPHIA, PA.
So did I ! Wilmington, Delaware USA !!
@@tallan9698 Good for you - both of us might have been tired in work the next day because we both stayed up late watching the best period. It was well worth it because the junk that is on tv nowadays is simply a waste of time. You a very intelligent person - bravo to you and thanks a lot to commenting to my comment - it meant a lot to me and also in spirit to Johnny and Ed. Doc is still alive at 96 yrs old - very good. Take care and be safe and i wish you the best in life for you and your family !!! Chester
59:04, Johnny Carson IS the best ever late night host, and that band is pure GOLD too, wow, pure class!
It's been 30 years since Johnny Carson left The Tonight Show. Carson still remains the king of late night talk shows. Letterman comes close, but nobody can beat Johnny.
I agree.
Nobody will ever replace Johnny carson! En la vida.😂😥🤣😥. Bye 👋 Johnny, we love you.
He was an institution.
Back then the Late Show was actually something everyone watched.
No Netflix, no cable or satellite or internet.
The show made huge money and had a huge budget.
Letterman never came close. Sorry
Johnny, the greatest straight man, and comedian at the same time. There will never be another.
I was 15 and recorded it on VHS tape, because i knew it would be a big deal. Hard to believe he’s been off the air as long as he was on it now.
I was 9 when this show aired but I remember it because I got to stay up with my sisters and watch it I didn’t know it at the time what a legend he was but now that I’m almost 40 and watched as many old episodes I could I now understand how big of a legend he is
31 year's.5 days a week . amazing man.amazing show. God i sure do miss him and Ed.
On his final night as host of his "Tonight" show, Mr. Carson looked elegant and was probably emotionally exhausted from the final week of shows building up to the end. He was one of a kind. Television was BIG, but Mr. Carson was BIGGER. Thanks for sharing this great moment.
The music was so great in those old commercials!
I love Johnny Carson! Good clean humor…A man with class such a natural comedian. So many great guests, so many laughs through the years! Here it is 2022 and my how the world has changed. It’s nice to be able to look back and relive a time when Johnny made the world a better place he just had a special way of making you enjoy life I love this man! Thank you Johnny ❤️ Never forgotten!
The BEST late night show host of ALL time!! He is missed!
I guess u forgot about Jimmy Fallon. LMAO!!!!
@@kevinburke6055 What are you smoking? 😂
Kevin Burke jimmy fallon is absolute fucking garbage
@@Marcoaiello2280 he's being sarcastic
@@kevinburke6055 Fallon is a thug!
Was watching this the night my son was born.TWO GREAT MEMORIES for the price of ONE! 🤗🤗
Nice! I don't suppose your son's name is Carson? 😉
@@theleeoverstreet No. Tristan.
Thank you for the 👍
His son died the year before taking photos along the hwy and that was I believe the last photo he took before he died. It is known in film and print how reviews can cause entertainers and authors etc harm so I think that was Johnny's farewell to his boy and a fuck you to his haters.
Awww, how neat. My daughter was born just 18 days earlier. 29 this May, right? Crazy. Time sure flew. I miss this show, and those days. 😌👋
This is really cool. This is just before my time, i've heard of most of these names, but never really heard them perform or sing. The talent from that era was insane, such star presence as well
It's nice to know that at least some people can comprehend the difference in what defined talent back then compared to what makes the average entertainer today.
I remember watching this like it was yesterday. I was 6 years old and loved Johnny Carson.
I was around your age and remember my parents letting me stay up to watch this whole thing.
I loved watching Johnny Carson 😢 I miss him terribly. I wonder what he would say about all the talk show hosts today.
Johnny Carson. Always looking Sharp as a Razor. Thank you Johnny Carson going out in STYLE AS ALWAYS. 💋✝️🙏
THE best chat show host. Ever.
R.I.P. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon... Thanks for all the great memories on The Tonight Show
I was born on this day, 22-May-1992 8.45AM IST :)
3 Celebrities I miss. Johnny Carson, George Carlin and Robin Williams. May you all rest in peace. The world thanks you for your laughs.
Add Don Rickles and Dean Martin....
John Candy too!