The late, great Tommy Smothers, half of the iconic Smothers Brothers, strolls into the lighter side of life with his offbeat brand of comedy.
In the following clip from “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson,” Smothers delights the studio audience with his dead-on impersonation of Carson. Video courtesy of David Perkins.
Comedic giant Jonathan Winters was known for the many characters he portrayed during his performances. There was no script, no director, just a few props and Winters would take it from there.
In this segment of the lighter side of life, Winters wings it during an appearance on “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson,” much to the delight of the audience.
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The incomparable Clem Kaddidlehopper, played by legendary comic Red Skelton, revisits the lighter side of life with a tribute to Irish tenors in this 1982 skit. The video is provided by 1964Mbrooks.
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And here’s a memorable clip from “The Tonight Show, Starring Johnny Carson” in 1974, as comic Buddy Hackett enthralls the audience with his unique brand of humor.
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The incomparable Don Rickles rocks the studio audience in this priceless visit to “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” in 1980. The Master of Insults touches on a variety of topics as he joins host Carson and his sidekick, Ed McMahon. Hope to see you next Tuesday here on LOL for another glance at the lighter side of life. — The Wickel
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In one of the funniest moments ever on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Don Rickles makes a surprise appearance while Carson is in the middle of an interview with Frank Sinatra. What follows is the comedic magic of Rickles. Be sure to revisit us here on LOL next Tuesday for another snapshot of the lighter side of life.
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