Let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Remember that one hilarious episode of Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show where Michael Landon pulled a funny prank on Johnny? Ah, those were the days! The year was 1991, and the airwaves were filled with the laughter and antics of these two greats.
Back in 1991, George H. W. Bush was in the Oval Office, navigating the Gulf War and the fall of the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, a gallon of milk cost about $2.80 at the grocery store, and the average price of a new car was around $16,000. The movie ticket cost was a mere $4, and the average mortgage payment came in at around $750 per month. We were humming along to Bryan Adams’ “Everything I Do (I Do It for You)” and dancing to “Gonna Make You Sweat” by C+C Music Factory. Who could forget the blockbuster movie that year, “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”? It was a special time, indeed!
Now, I don’t need to tell you, but for the sake of our shared reminiscence, let’s talk about that funny episode. Johnny Carson and Michael Landon were chatting it up, and Johnny began to recount a dinner the two had shared at a restaurant in Malibu. With his oddball sense of humor, Landon convinced Johnny that he had run over the restaurant owner’s cat.
Johnny, in turn, decided to pull a prank on Michael by having a toy flattened cat brought out on a silver platter during their next visit. But Landon, always one step ahead, had already altered the menu with some cat-related dishes to catch Johnny off guard. The whole thing was a riot, and watching those two laugh together brought so much joy to our homes.
We all have our own memories of staying up late, watching Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, and feeling like we were part of the magic. Maybe you were sipping on a cold one or snuggled up with your sweetie, sharing a bowl of popcorn. Whatever your ritual, we can all agree that Johnny Carson and his famous guests made us feel like we were right there with them.
Now, here’s your chance to relive that wonderful memory. Head on over to MadlyOdd, and watch that hilarious video of Michael Landon and Johnny Carson because we all need a good laugh to remind us of the simpler times. And hey, why not share the video with your friends and family? It’ll bring back those warm, fuzzy feelings we all had watching Johnny Carson back in the day.
