The 7 Most HIGH Guests Johnny Carson Ever Had

Описание: For thirty years Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show during an era when guests openly smoked and drank on air, creating some of the most legendary and uncomfortable moments in television history. These are the seven most intoxicated guests who ever appeared on Carson's couch, including two shocking revelations about famous "drunk" performers who were actually stone-cold sober the entire time.
You'll discover the true story behind George Gobel's iconic "brown shoes" moment from March 1969, when Dean Martin secretly flicked cigarette ashes into his drink. We reveal what really happened when British actor Oliver Reed's hostility escalated until Shelley Winters dumped whiskey over his head on live television. You'll learn why Broadway legend Tallulah Bankhead's interview with The Beatles became so embarrassing that John Lennon called it the worst experience of his career.
The biggest surprise involves Charles Grodin and Foster Brooks, two guests millions of viewers believed were intoxicated on Carson's show. The truth about their performances will change how you remember some of The Tonight Show's most famous moments. We also examine Johnny Carson's own relationship with alcohol, including his 1982 DUI arrest and how he addressed it on air.
This video separates the genuine moments of intoxication from masterful comedic performances, revealing how Carson navigated an era of television that could never exist today. From Ed McMahon's visible tipsiness to Robin Williams' cocaine confession, these are the moments that defined late-night television's wildest era.
Golden Age Diaries explores the untold stories, forgotten scandals, and legendary moments from Hollywood's classic era.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:46 - #7: Ed McMahon
2:06 - #6: Robin Williams
3:12 - #5: Jonathan Winters
4:28 - #4: Tallulah Bankhead
5:45 - #3: Oliver Reed
7:20 - #2: Dean Martin
9:26 - #1: George Gobel

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