Second to Last Tonight - Part 8 of 8

[May-1992] Bette Midler #4

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[carlmonico]

Jay could take some lessons

[goofypaul]

I'm sure she struggled, and I think you can hear it in her singing at certain moments. But she's a performer so I'm sure she knows how to hang on for the sake of making it a good performance... and how important it was to nail this one and make it a moment in history!

[5tpxyyrk]

I'll never forget seeing this the night it aired.

I found out later she was supposed to go back and sit next to Carson for his "Good nights" after her song but -- at around 4:03, right after she puts the Hawaiian lei around his neck? -- you can see her BURST into tears which is why she runs off stage so quickly.

Carson had, after all, practically "discovered" her, booking her on his show (her first national TV appearance) in August of 1970.

[complex4life]

no one will ever ever have the class and talent that johnny carson had, i wasnt around for his era but watching him on youtube as much as i can and laughing my ass off more with his shows then with the new guys on late night now. johnny had something that is so rare that its one in 6 billion in my view mister carson had it and shared it for 30 years, no one will come close well done johhny hope your making people in heaven laugh.

[alexnds1]

it was 1992 and the show went from rather upbeat cheerful mood earlier, with Beth and Robin Williams and then the divine Ms. M gave some terrific performance. It brought a tear to my eye. Knowing this GIANT, this CLASS ACT will never be seen again after 40 years on television, who had Presidents, singers, entertainers, people from all walks of life come on his show. He brought us together as a nation. He's from a different time in Hollywood, a classier time. A class ending to a class act!

[stockinettestitch]

@tsv667 Oooo, where are those? I've never seen those from Letterman. Thx

[alexlikesradio]

I love the "yep." Jonny gives just after he says goodnight.

[blacksuit7000]

I miss Johnny, I love Bette. We lost a great icon. No other night show host could ever compare. Television has changed so much.

[irish89055]

@titaneagle37 titan.. you said it all and that goes for the band too

[caivan]

the lei wishing him safe travels was a nice touch, since Bette grew up in Hawaii and wanted to give him something on a personal level..

[kindredhearts]

Soooo SAD!!!