See? He didn't just revolutionize late-night television. He was an author, too!
Sometimes, it seems I spend half my time on this blog writing obituaries. Now add Johnny Carson to the list. He died Sunday at the age of 79. He's one of those guys who was always a presence in my life, long before I was old enough to stay up and actually watch his show. By the time I was in college and stayed up that late on a regular basis, I was a Letterman fan, but then again, so was Johnny.
For being one of the most famous people in the world, and one of the most regularly seen, Carson pulled quite a vanishing act after he retired. About the only appearance of note I can think of was when he guest-starred on a Krusty-centric episode of "The Simpsons." Among other feats, he juggled an automobile. By all accounts on that episode's DVD commentary track, Carson was a nice guy.
For all the years he hosted, for all the comedians he introduced, and for all the spoofs he inspired, it's nice to know that, when it's all said and done, his most lasting contribution to popular culture might be that clip of Ed Ames hitting a guy in the nads with a tomahawk.
Not bad. Good night, Johnny.
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