The Ultimate Johnny Carson Collection - His Favorite Moments from The Tonight Show (Vols. 1-3) (1962-1992)

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Summary: Johnny's still the King
Review: A delightful romp with Johnny and Ed. Truly wonderful moments that we all know and love. A hilarious collection of one of the funniest shows in television history.

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Summary: A Must for Every Home Entertainment Library
Review: A few months ago I attended a great party where the host had the Carson DVD's playing all night - and I noticed within a few minutes everyone was gathered around the TV - laughing and shouting - watching all the old favorites we had forgotten about. I bought the collection last week when I was reminded by TV Guide (they chose it as one of the 50 "must have" DVDs) how much I enjoyed it. This is a big collection - 7 hours long - with lots of the best scenes from the show - and many extras I have never seen. It is beautifully designed and packaged, and I think it will be an easy gift choice for several friends for Christmas. Highly recommended!

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Summary: Will Never Be Equaled
Review: A wonderful look back at 30 years of late night class. It just goes to show what an awesome talent Johnny was and how far late night TV has declined. The picture and sound quality is excellent, and the extras are good, too. Johnny's 1982 special where he visits Norfolk is fun to see again as well. My only gripe is that the music montage from the last show is missing, but this probably has to do with getting all the clearances from the artists, which can be difficult. Highly recommended for all us baby-boomers who grew up with the one and only King of late night. Johnny......WE MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: Thirty years of highlights, plus bonus features!
Review: Although this "highlights" format isn't my first choice for how I'd like to see the Johnny Carson archives reissued, it's hard to argue with nearly three hours of mostly hilarious highlights (in three segments, basically covering the early, middle and later years of the show's 1962-1992 run). It's fine for starters, but with so much quality material to choose from, one hopes for more in-depth DVDs to come (special videos devoted to multiple appearances by a single guest is merely one idea for how they could proceed).

These segments contain clips from Carson's monologues, some of his skits (Carnac, Carson as Reagan adapting the "Who's on first?" routine, etc.), chatting with famous guests (entertainers, political figures), a number of the more memorable segments with animals, children, and non-showbiz people, classic bits with Ed and Doc, and other highlights that have stood the test of time moreso than most other comedians of ANY era. Carson is one tv legend whose brand of comedy is apt to continue to attract younger generations, even those too young to have watched the shows when they originally aired. The humor is a charming mixture of still-edgy material with comedy appropriate for all ages.

I was disappointed that the last two shows from May 1992 are incomplete. Among the no-shows are the memorable collage of music performers from the final episode. Licensing problems, perhaps? What does make the cut is classic, of course. There is also an excellent 1982 prime-time special where a relaxed Johnny revisits his home town. Not intended to be a comedy show, it is rather a highly-watchable peek at Carson away from the showbiz environment (revealing a down-to-earth side of him that will likely surprise a lot of viewers). While there are a few other minor extras, it is the areas I mentioned that make this three-DVD set an excellent overview of television's all-time premiere late-night host. More to come?

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Summary: Still the King!
Review: As one of the millions that sorely miss the wit and wisdom of Johnny Carson, I was especially pleased to receive this "best of" DVD collection. The three DVD's feature the best moments from the show - divided by decade - from the 60's through the 90's, and also include the complete second-to-last show (with Bette Midler and Robin Williams) and the final show, along with a documentary on Johnny I had never seen before. The remastering quality is great. There is a fun little short film called "Danger Johnny", and one of the most interesting things about the DVD's are the ISO CAMS, that allow you to pick the camera angles to view some of the programs. You can even view scenes from Johnny's perspective. The menu options are terrific, and the packaging very deluxe. If you are a fan of classic television, this is a great addition to your library - and I plan to send them as gifts to family members I know miss Johnny too.

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Summary: Thanks Johnny for the memories
Review: For any of you 50 or older...those of us who remember Johnny Carson and the many nights that he brought a laugh to the air this album says it all...its wonderful.

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Summary: The Ultimate Collection Lacks
Review: I am a huge fan of Johnny Carson and I debated on buying this DVD simply because of the price. I watched all of his shows rarely missing any. But this was a dissapointment as he has alot of shows with Richard Harris, Robin Williams, and alot of bands that would come sit with him the whole show and you would have a stomach ache the next day from laughing so hard. None of these were on this DVD. I would say out of the 30 odd years they only took maybe 5 years of shows out of it. I remember far funnier shows. He was the best there was, but if I could return this DVD I would cause it is lacking on so many great shows. I feel a little ripped off.

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Summary: Missing a tape???????????????
Review: I am very pleased with the tapes I purchased for my fiance' other than not receiving the additional special tape with the animal clips. In ordering the series I was terriby disappointed that the extra tape talked about on the TV advertisement was not included within the series as promised. The 5th tape was to be funny clips in where Johnny had hysterical moments with unexpected animal bloopers. Where is the tape and why did we not receive it? This was to be one of the highlights of the series. Boo-hoo in Perrysburg..........

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Summary: Johnny Carson episodes shown on Direct TV
Review: I bought and watched the 3 dvd set. It was really geat. I remember a few years back that direct tv showed entire episodes for one year. I believe you got two or three episodes a week for 5.95 per month. I of course being a huge fan gladly paid the money. After one year the service was cancelled. When I asked direct tv why it was cancelled they said that the owners of the Crason material did not wish to continue the deal. I know for this reason that there are a lot of full episodes. I wish that Carson productions would offer this deal to direct tv again.

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Summary: Missing Johnny
Review: I decided to purchase the Carson Collection video series, soon after I heard about his death. This is so sad. I have never felt this way before, with the death of a celebrity. Johnny Carson came into our homes, night after night, bringing us so much laughter and making us feel "good". There will never be anyone like him, or who could "fill" his shoes.
While he will live on in our memories, he trully will be missed!

A fan from San Diego