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Clips like this show exactly why people still talk about Carson decades later. One second, Johnny Carson is calmly standing next to cheetahs from the San Diego Zoo. The next, he’s airborne and halfway into Ed McMahon’s lap. Did you watch Carson back then, or are you discovering these clips now too?

Clips like this show exactly why people still talk about Carson decades later. One second, Johnny Carson is calmly standing next to cheetahs from the San Diego Zoo. The next, he’s airborne and halfway into Ed McMahon’s lap. Did you watch Carson back then, or are you discovering these clips now too?

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Hollywood Squares: "Man Overboard" Lynde is asked: Now what should you yell if a woman falls overboard? Lynde does not miss.🤣 This is why Paul Lynde owned the center square.

Hollywood Squares: "Man Overboard" Lynde is asked: Now what should you yell if a woman falls overboard? Lynde does not miss.🤣 This is why Paul Lynde owned the center square.

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Any Blazing Saddles fans? Gene Wilder ad-libbed this line on the spot, it wasn’t in the script, but they kept it. Cleavon Little’s laugh? 100% genuine surprise.

Any Blazing Saddles fans? Gene Wilder ad-libbed this line on the spot, it wasn’t in the script, but they kept it. Cleavon Little’s laugh? 100% genuine surprise.

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Do you know why Jaye P. Morgan was fired from The Gong Show? In 1978, she shocked everyone by briefly flashing the TV cameras. The network did not find it funny and quickly removed her as a judge. Ironically, the moment only added to the show's reputation as one of the most unpredictable programs on television.

Do you know why Jaye P. Morgan was fired from The Gong Show? In 1978, she shocked everyone by briefly flashing the TV cameras. The network did not find it funny and quickly removed her as a judge. Ironically, the moment only added to the show's reputation as one of the most unpredictable programs on television.

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Redd Foxx knew exactly how to make the smallest line funny: the expression, the pause, and the attitude.🤣 This Sanford and Son green beans scene is proof. Fred turns a simple "they're full of calcium" into comedy gold. The look on his face alone could carry the whole scene. Who else grew up with food cooked the old-school way?

Redd Foxx knew exactly how to make the smallest line funny: the expression, the pause, and the attitude.🤣 This Sanford and Son green beans scene is proof. Fred turns a simple "they're full of calcium" into comedy gold. The look on his face alone could carry the whole scene. Who else grew up with food cooked the old-school way?

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On The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967, Jim Morrison was told to replace "girl, we couldn't get much higher" with "girl, there's nothing I require." He sang the original line anyway. A producer then told the band Ed Sullivan was furious, and they were done.

On The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967, Jim Morrison was told to replace "girl, we couldn't get much higher" with "girl, there's nothing I require." He sang the original line anyway. A producer then told the band Ed Sullivan was furious, and they were done.

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My whole life I was convinced Mick Jagger sang this… My. Whole. Life. Only to discover I’ve been confidently wrong for decades. This 1967 classic wasn’t the Stones at all, it was an Irish legend behind it. What's his name?

My whole life I was convinced Mick Jagger sang this… My. Whole. Life. Only to discover I’ve been confidently wrong for decades. This 1967 classic wasn’t the Stones at all, it was an Irish legend behind it. What's his name?

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This iconic TV performance was on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In in late 1969, where these three sang their "Bye Bye '60s" musical number, a fun salute to the decade as it ended. Do you now their names?

This iconic TV performance was on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In in late 1969, where these three sang their "Bye Bye '60s" musical number, a fun salute to the decade as it ended. Do you now their names?

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Lionel Richie wrote and produced this 1980 hit, but the Commodores passed on it. Rogers recorded it, and it became his biggest solo hit. He even called it “head and shoulders above almost all the songs in the world." Name the famous song.

Lionel Richie wrote and produced this 1980 hit, but the Commodores passed on it. Rogers recorded it, and it became his biggest solo hit. He even called it “head and shoulders above almost all the songs in the world." Name the famous song.

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Johnny Carson launches himself into Ed McMahon's arms. TV gold. 🤣

Johnny Carson launches himself into Ed McMahon's arms. TV gold. 🤣

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After surviving a vicious gang attack and left for dead in St. Croix in 1969, the songwriter transformed his pain into a vision of joy. His song was later turned into a hit by this band in 1972. Do you know who this band is?

After surviving a vicious gang attack and left for dead in St. Croix in 1969, the songwriter transformed his pain into a vision of joy. His song was later turned into a hit by this band in 1972. Do you know who this band is?

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Sandra Bullock wasn't expecting this from Betty White. 😂

Sandra Bullock wasn't expecting this from Betty White. 😂

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Did you know "Come and Get Your Love" made history as the first Top 5 hit by a Native American band in 1974? It resurfaced in 2014 thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy. Do you remember the band's name?

Did you know "Come and Get Your Love" made history as the first Top 5 hit by a Native American band in 1974? It resurfaced in 2014 thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy. Do you remember the band's name?

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"Kashmir" was never about Kashmir. Robert Plant wrote the lyrics after a long drive through the endless deserts of southern Morocco in 1973. No mountains, no Himalayas, just barren roads and vast emptiness that stretched forever. That feeling of isolation and scale inspired the song’s mood. The band chose the title "Kashmir" simply because it sounded mystical and distant enough. Plant called it "Perfect Zeppelin," the moment the band reached its full power and maturity. Even after growing tired of "Stairway," he never lost respect for this one. The song everyone assumes is about a place was really about a feeling. Listen, skip, or are you burned out on it? ⬇️

"Kashmir" was never about Kashmir. Robert Plant wrote the lyrics after a long drive through the endless deserts of southern Morocco in 1973. No mountains, no Himalayas, just barren roads and vast emptiness that stretched forever. That feeling of isolation and scale inspired the song’s mood. The band chose the title "Kashmir" simply because it sounded mystical and distant enough. Plant called it "Perfect Zeppelin," the moment the band reached its full power and maturity. Even after growing tired of "Stairway," he never lost respect for this one. The song everyone assumes is about a place was really about a feeling. Listen, skip, or are you burned out on it? ⬇️

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This singer left Fleetwood Mac just before Buckingham and Nicks joined. Even though he was no longer with the band, Christine McVie sang backup vocals on the 1978 track. Do you know the singer's name?

This singer left Fleetwood Mac just before Buckingham and Nicks joined. Even though he was no longer with the band, Christine McVie sang backup vocals on the 1978 track. Do you know the singer's name?

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This song became a Top 5 hit in 1974, selling over a million copies, and marked a rare mainstream breakthrough for a band with Native American roots. Decades later, it found new life through its use in Guardians of the Galaxy.

This song became a Top 5 hit in 1974, selling over a million copies, and marked a rare mainstream breakthrough for a band with Native American roots. Decades later, it found new life through its use in Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Blazing Saddles edited for 2026

Blazing Saddles edited for 2026

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Another early morning find from Letterman's show in 1994. The singer is quite excited, as you will see. Name these two icons performing together.

Another early morning find from Letterman's show in 1994. The singer is quite excited, as you will see. Name these two icons performing together.

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This song wasn’t written with some deep, hidden code it was written at 3:34 a.m., staring at a blank page. “25 or 6 to 4” literally means 25 or 26 minutes before 4 a.m. What is this band's name?

This song wasn’t written with some deep, hidden code it was written at 3:34 a.m., staring at a blank page. “25 or 6 to 4” literally means 25 or 26 minutes before 4 a.m. What is this band's name?

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Blazing Saddles Edited for 2026. Enjoy.

Blazing Saddles Edited for 2026. Enjoy.

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I can tell almost immediately when I’ve found a 70s TV moment that would never make it on air today. LaWanda Page absolutely stole the room from Dean Martin and Redd Foxx on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts. She called Dean a "rummy," Redd Foxx a "dummy," then looked right at Dean Martin and fired off "Honky" without a second of hesitation. Who was the best at roasting Dean Martin?

I can tell almost immediately when I’ve found a 70s TV moment that would never make it on air today. LaWanda Page absolutely stole the room from Dean Martin and Redd Foxx on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts. She called Dean a "rummy," Redd Foxx a "dummy," then looked right at Dean Martin and fired off "Honky" without a second of hesitation. Who was the best at roasting Dean Martin?

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When R.E.M. released "Shiny Happy People" in 1991, a lot of fans did not know what to think. The band was mostly known for moodier alternative rock, so this bright, bubbly pop song caught people completely off guard. Adding to the energy was The B-52s singer Kate Pierson, whose vocals helped give the song that unforgettable playful sound. Ironically, the band was reportedly hesitant about the song’s bubblegum vibe, and Michael Stipe later admitted he was uncomfortable with how cheerful and commercial it sounded. Seriously? Meanwhile, it became one of their biggest hits anyway. Do you love "Shiny Happy People" or skip it every time it comes on?

When R.E.M. released "Shiny Happy People" in 1991, a lot of fans did not know what to think. The band was mostly known for moodier alternative rock, so this bright, bubbly pop song caught people completely off guard. Adding to the energy was The B-52s singer Kate Pierson, whose vocals helped give the song that unforgettable playful sound. Ironically, the band was reportedly hesitant about the song’s bubblegum vibe, and Michael Stipe later admitted he was uncomfortable with how cheerful and commercial it sounded. Seriously? Meanwhile, it became one of their biggest hits anyway. Do you love "Shiny Happy People" or skip it every time it comes on?

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David Letterman picked the wrong guy to tease this night. In 1992, Clint Eastwood made his final Johnny Carson appearance, with David Letterman there too. Letterman thought he was pretty cute giving Clint grief for not wearing a tie. The audience booed, and Clint’s comeback later in the interview was perfect. Lesson learned, don’t mess with Clint Eastwood. He made my day.

David Letterman picked the wrong guy to tease this night. In 1992, Clint Eastwood made his final Johnny Carson appearance, with David Letterman there too. Letterman thought he was pretty cute giving Clint grief for not wearing a tie. The audience booed, and Clint’s comeback later in the interview was perfect. Lesson learned, don’t mess with Clint Eastwood. He made my day.

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Napoleon Dynamite reading a Top Ten list on David Letterman feels like one of those perfectly weird 2000s TV moments. Jon Heder showed up in full Napoleon mode and delivered "Top Ten Signs You’re Not The Most Popular Guy In Your High School" with that awkward deadpan style that somehow made the character even funnier outside the movie. What makes it even crazier is that Napoleon Dynamite was never expected to become a major hit. Released in 2004, the movie was made on a tiny budget in rural Idaho and centered around one of the strangest groups of characters ever put into a comedy. The humor was intentionally awkward, quiet, random, and completely different from the loud comedies that dominated the early 2000s. A lot of people did not even know what to make of it at first. By the end of its run, the movie had become a full blown cult phenomenon, turning quotes like "Vote for Pedro," "Gosh!" and "Tina, eat the food!" into everyday phrases for an entire generation. Even now, the movie still feels oddly unique because nobody has ever really duplicated that exact style successfully. Did you watch Napoleon Dynamite when it first came out?

Napoleon Dynamite reading a Top Ten list on David Letterman feels like one of those perfectly weird 2000s TV moments. Jon Heder showed up in full Napoleon mode and delivered "Top Ten Signs You’re Not The Most Popular Guy In Your High School" with that awkward deadpan style that somehow made the character even funnier outside the movie. What makes it even crazier is that Napoleon Dynamite was never expected to become a major hit. Released in 2004, the movie was made on a tiny budget in rural Idaho and centered around one of the strangest groups of characters ever put into a comedy. The humor was intentionally awkward, quiet, random, and completely different from the loud comedies that dominated the early 2000s. A lot of people did not even know what to make of it at first. By the end of its run, the movie had become a full blown cult phenomenon, turning quotes like "Vote for Pedro," "Gosh!" and "Tina, eat the food!" into everyday phrases for an entire generation. Even now, the movie still feels oddly unique because nobody has ever really duplicated that exact style successfully. Did you watch Napoleon Dynamite when it first came out?

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This band got its name by accident: while rehearsing in a Spartanburg, SC warehouse, they spotted a keychain belonging to a blind piano tuner who had used the space before them. And just like that, one of rock’s most iconic names was born. Name the band.

This band got its name by accident: while rehearsing in a Spartanburg, SC warehouse, they spotted a keychain belonging to a blind piano tuner who had used the space before them. And just like that, one of rock’s most iconic names was born. Name the band.

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Marty Feldman's unforgettable look was caused by Thyroid Eye Disease, linked to Graves' disease. Here he is talking about it with Johnny Carson. What a funny man.

Marty Feldman's unforgettable look was caused by Thyroid Eye Disease, linked to Graves' disease. Here he is talking about it with Johnny Carson. What a funny man.

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Richard Pryor was genuinely surprised on this talk show when they brought out the woman who helped shape him, his grandmother, Marie Pryor. Marie ran a brothel in Peoria, Illinois, and raised him in a world of violence, survival, and raw human behavior. She was strong, protective, and tough, someone Pryor described as both loving and controlling. She taught him to fight back and never back down. That fearlessness later showed up in his comedy, where nothing was off limits. Pryor’s voice did not come out of nowhere. It was forged by the woman who raised him. Pryor did not just tell jokes. He told the truth about race, pain, family, and life as he had lived it. His comedy was not just talent. It was survival turned into truth.

Richard Pryor was genuinely surprised on this talk show when they brought out the woman who helped shape him, his grandmother, Marie Pryor. Marie ran a brothel in Peoria, Illinois, and raised him in a world of violence, survival, and raw human behavior. She was strong, protective, and tough, someone Pryor described as both loving and controlling. She taught him to fight back and never back down. That fearlessness later showed up in his comedy, where nothing was off limits. Pryor’s voice did not come out of nowhere. It was forged by the woman who raised him. Pryor did not just tell jokes. He told the truth about race, pain, family, and life as he had lived it. His comedy was not just talent. It was survival turned into truth.

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The Carol Burnett Show aired on CBS from 1967 to 1978, and moments like this are why people still talk about it. This was Carol’s first time seeing Harvey Korman in the Mother Marcus costume. He kept the full outfit hidden from her during rehearsals, so her reaction is completely genuine. You can see her trying not to lose it while Harvey keeps pushing harder. Thank you YouTube for these clips. Classic live audience comedy. Still funny decades later?

The Carol Burnett Show aired on CBS from 1967 to 1978, and moments like this are why people still talk about it. This was Carol’s first time seeing Harvey Korman in the Mother Marcus costume. He kept the full outfit hidden from her during rehearsals, so her reaction is completely genuine. You can see her trying not to lose it while Harvey keeps pushing harder. Thank you YouTube for these clips. Classic live audience comedy. Still funny decades later?

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I loved this song yesterday, but I love it even more today. I believe you will like it more as well. When The Hollies recorded it at Abbey Road Studios, the piano was played by a young 22 year old session musician named Reginald Dwight, later known to the world as Elton John. The title itself comes from an old story dating back to 1884 about a little girl carrying her brother and saying, "He ain't heavy, he's my brother." The phrase later became closely associated with Boys Town in the 1940s after a boy reportedly used it while helping carry a friend stricken with polio. Some songs are more than music. They somehow carry heart, history, and humanity all at onc Is this one on your playlist?

I loved this song yesterday, but I love it even more today. I believe you will like it more as well. When The Hollies recorded it at Abbey Road Studios, the piano was played by a young 22 year old session musician named Reginald Dwight, later known to the world as Elton John. The title itself comes from an old story dating back to 1884 about a little girl carrying her brother and saying, "He ain't heavy, he's my brother." The phrase later became closely associated with Boys Town in the 1940s after a boy reportedly used it while helping carry a friend stricken with polio. Some songs are more than music. They somehow carry heart, history, and humanity all at onc Is this one on your playlist?

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Their very first television performance in Australia, 1960. Three brothers, singing purely for the joy of it: two 10-year-old fraternal twins and their 13-year-old brother. Little did they know, they would one day change the world of music forever. Can you guess who these legends are?

Their very first television performance in Australia, 1960. Three brothers, singing purely for the joy of it: two 10-year-old fraternal twins and their 13-year-old brother. Little did they know, they would one day change the world of music forever. Can you guess who these legends are?

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David Bowie picked Annie Lennox to perform Under Pressure with him at the '92 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. This rehearsal is AMAZING. Bowie’s expression alone is PRICELESS. What other famous artist can you spot?

David Bowie picked Annie Lennox to perform Under Pressure with him at the '92 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. This rehearsal is AMAZING. Bowie’s expression alone is PRICELESS. What other famous artist can you spot?

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In November 1994, Whitney Houston gave an unforgettable curtsy in a shimmering gold gown during The Concert for a New South Africa. Grace, glamour, and pure show-stopping elegance, this moment still wows today. Just wow.

In November 1994, Whitney Houston gave an unforgettable curtsy in a shimmering gold gown during The Concert for a New South Africa. Grace, glamour, and pure show-stopping elegance, this moment still wows today. Just wow.

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Her mom tossed her 8-track demo, but she rescued it, recorded it for $3,000, and her label released it. The song hit No. 1 in 1989, went platinum, and her self-choreographed video won four MTV VMAs, making her an international pop superstar. Name her.

Her mom tossed her 8-track demo, but she rescued it, recorded it for $3,000, and her label released it. The song hit No. 1 in 1989, went platinum, and her self-choreographed video won four MTV VMAs, making her an international pop superstar. Name her.

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Watch 19 year old John Ritter on a 1967 episode of The Dating Game. The bachelorette picks him, and his sweet, goofy personality is already shining through like crazy. You truly can't help but smile watching him.

Watch 19 year old John Ritter on a 1967 episode of The Dating Game. The bachelorette picks him, and his sweet, goofy personality is already shining through like crazy. You truly can't help but smile watching him.

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This duo wrote this for Whitney Houston after "How Will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody." Belinda Carlisle recorded it but passed, so they released it themselves. It became a hit in '88. Do you remember it or who sang it?

This duo wrote this for Whitney Houston after "How Will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody." Belinda Carlisle recorded it but passed, so they released it themselves. It became a hit in '88. Do you remember it or who sang it?

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1,258,681 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

That night on Letterman when Johnny Carson walked out with the Top Ten list, the room stood up and would not stop applauding. He barely said a word and let the moment speak. Did you see this live?

That night on Letterman when Johnny Carson walked out with the Top Ten list, the room stood up and would not stop applauding. He barely said a word and let the moment speak. Did you see this live?

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808,965 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

Have you seen this clip floating around? I honestly thought it was some kind of comedy sketch the first time I saw it, but it is actually Heather Parisi dancing to "Maniac" on Italian TV in 1984. No one seems to know the name of the guy moving 500 mph. Apparently he was one of the backup dancers. The energy, the dancing, the whole thing feels unreal, but it was real TV. 😂

Have you seen this clip floating around? I honestly thought it was some kind of comedy sketch the first time I saw it, but it is actually Heather Parisi dancing to "Maniac" on Italian TV in 1984. No one seems to know the name of the guy moving 500 mph. Apparently he was one of the backup dancers. The energy, the dancing, the whole thing feels unreal, but it was real TV. 😂

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Okay, don't you agree with Prince? Listen to what he says at the end of this clip. During a 2011 concert he brought Kim Kardashian on stage to dance. She didn't dance and he told her to “Get off the stage.” I mean really, who wouldn't dance with Prince? OMG. Later that same night, he performed Welcome 2 America, delivering the line: “Welcome to America, where you can get famous for doing absolutely nothing at all.” Classic Prince, no filter, no apologies.

Okay, don't you agree with Prince? Listen to what he says at the end of this clip. During a 2011 concert he brought Kim Kardashian on stage to dance. She didn't dance and he told her to “Get off the stage.” I mean really, who wouldn't dance with Prince? OMG. Later that same night, he performed Welcome 2 America, delivering the line: “Welcome to America, where you can get famous for doing absolutely nothing at all.” Classic Prince, no filter, no apologies.

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1,076,949 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

The time Gabe Kaplan from Welcome Back Kotter smoked Robert Conrad from Baa Baa Black Sheep in Battle of the Network Stars. Did you get a chance to watch this back in the 70s?

The time Gabe Kaplan from Welcome Back Kotter smoked Robert Conrad from Baa Baa Black Sheep in Battle of the Network Stars. Did you get a chance to watch this back in the 70s?

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Imagine being on a school bus going to play in a game, you're nervous as heck, and you look over to see your Dad running full speed on a horse cheering you on.

Imagine being on a school bus going to play in a game, you're nervous as heck, and you look over to see your Dad running full speed on a horse cheering you on.

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807,713 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад