Heeeeere's Johnny!

I watched some DVD’s
Of Johnny Carson’s late-night show.
I’d seen a few but that was
Many, many years ago.

He really was hilarious.
His laughter was contagious;
And nothing really flummoxed him,
No matter how outrageous.

He sparkled with non-human guests –
Orangutans and roosters.
Comedians considered him
The best of all their boosters.

As Carnac the Magnificent,
His face could not conceal
How silly were the answers
That his “power” would reveal.

So many pies were thrown at him,
He took each one in stride.
He’d suffer all indignities
If laughs they would provide.

His deadpan looks were priceless
And his banter was the best.
He took the role of talk-show host
And man, was it finessed!

As far as TV shows today,
You really can’t compare;
But after just a taste, I wish
He still was on the air.