I am glad I live in this era, to witness the work of genius on TV that is...
...Conan!
http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/conan-ends-tonight-show-with-class-lynyrd-skynyrd--941 His last monologue... So sad. Artie Lange predicted it for sure, way back!
I think sometimes, I would like to have lived when it was possible to see the Marx Bros in person, or Jack Benny...
One time, years ago, my financial manager (when I actually made good money) was Steve Allen's manager. His father was Steve Allen's Agent! I'd go over for dinner and hangout with Steve Allen and hear Steve Allen stories and it was just great for someone like me, who loves the so-called "Golden Age of Television" but I believe we are, right now in a New Golden Age of TV!
It was great being able to go to The Tonight Show and watch Johnny Carson live on stage maybe 50 feet from you, or being in New York and getting tickets to see David Letterman from way up in the balcony. I wanted so badly to see Conan do his show live, those that saw his Tonight Show were very lucky and have something proud to share with others.
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