Thank you and good night

Johnny Carson died in his Malibu home Sunday morning.

Though Carson retired when I was only 11 years old, I remember watching his shows late at night for several years, especially during vacations from school.  He made me laugh.

Two years ago, I purchased his "Best of" video collection and I still watch them regularly.  They seem to get funnier with each successive viewing.

Johnny Carson was a timeless comic genius.  His humor will always be funny.  Children and adults hundreds of years from now will laugh at clips of his show.

I'm just a fan who admired this man and his work.  Mr. Carson will be missed but never forgotten.

Thank you and good night.

"And so it has come to this. I am one of the lucky people in the world. I found something that I always wanted to do and I have enjoyed every single minute of it."

 

"You people watching, I can only tell you that it's been an honor and a privilege coming into your homes all these years to entertain you. And I hope when I find something I want to do and think you would like, I can come back and (you will be) as gracious in inviting me into your homes as you have been."

 

"I bid you a very heartfelt good night."

 

-- Johnny Carson, May 22, 1992