Hey there, fellow Carson fan! Do you remember the night of December 2, 1982, when Betty White and Joan Rivers lit up The Tonight Show with their hilarious banter? It’s a blast from the past that’s sure to have you grinning from ear to ear.
Back then, Ronald Reagan was our president, and we were all paying just 91 cents for a gallon of gas. The average cost of a new home was $82,200, and a brand new car would set you back about $5,967. Movie tickets were only $2.94 a pop, and we were all humming along to “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor.
Ah, those were the days, right? But let’s not forget about the incredible TV shows and movies we enjoyed too – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was capturing our hearts, and we were all tuning in to watch MAS*H and Cheers.
Now back to that unforgettable night on the Carson show. As you well remember, Betty and Joan were at the top of their game, trading zingers left and right. We were all cracking up as they discussed Betty’s new show, Just Men!, her love life, and her aspirations to be a zookeeper. Can you believe it’s been more than 40 years since this iconic episode aired?
I remember watching Carson every night late, eagerly anticipating the amazing guests and fantastic conversations. That particular episode with Betty White and Joan Rivers was truly something special – a moment of pure comedy gold that still brings me a smile all these years later.
So, for a trip down memory lane, head over to MadlyOdd and check out the video of Betty White and Joan Rivers on The Tonight Show. Share it with your friends because we could all use a good laugh and a reminder of the good old days.
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