Posted on 02/11/2010 2:36:32 PM PST by Notoriously Conservative
These videos are awesome. The first is a classic clip from Johnny Carson. The second is from cowboy Baxter Black, talking about the country he loves.
There's no school like the Old School.
Ditto That!
Mr. Black made my eyes do the same thing for a different reason.
Thanks, great post.
Yep. Both great for different reasons.
I ran into Baxter this past January at the annual National Cattlemen’s Convention in San Antonio. He is a pretty friendly guy and easy to visit with.
Love the cigarette ashes into his drink.
Having known him for years, I can say with some authority that Baxter’s a great guy, and certainly the funniest veterinarian in America!
Watch the whole Carson bit on Utube. It’s over 8 minutes long and hilarious.
I like the fact that they are even smoking on TV.
Baxter Black is one of the few reasons to listen to NPR. Best commentator they ever had.
Wonderful post. Thanks!
The comedians today who use foul language are not smart to get a laugh without be vulgar.
You rock, Jenny!!
Yes Sir, in full agreement! I think of all of those graduates from Burlesque and the Borscht Belt and how they never (in their public performances) used foul language and still had people rolling in the aisles! Are there their equals today or have we dumbed down the populace to expect those words in order to be 'genuine'?
The next question is; Was Johnny Carson so good because he had excellent guests to play to his skills, OR Was he excellent because he had such a universe of excellent guests to choose who would play best to his undoubted skills? Leno comes close but only feebly while the rest are all too pale imitations.
Great clips...
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