JohnRich 4 #1 January 23, 2005 TV news reports that Johnny Carson has passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning at age 79... Just last week it was reported that Johnny was still writing jokes for David Letterman to use on his nightly comedy show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 January 23, 2005 Wow, that's sad to hear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 January 23, 2005 Damn. Didn't he make a skydive ...with Bob Sinclair ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #4 January 23, 2005 Sleep peacefully Johnny. Thanks for the laughs. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #5 January 23, 2005 "It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepDiver 0 #6 January 23, 2005 Message to Heaven; Here''''''''''''''''''''''''s Johnny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #7 January 23, 2005 Quote Damn. Didn't he make a skydive ...with Bob Sinclair ? YepThey also siad he used to smoke during the commercials so he wouldn't ruin the interviews with his guests. 79 YO doesn't sound to young to go yet R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #8 January 23, 2005 I'd say there's not much to mourn. He lived a rich, full life, and brought laughter to millions of people for 30 years. It's sad that he's gone, but I think he did damn good with the time he had. Blues, JC. You will be missed.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 January 24, 2005 QuoteQuote Damn. Didn't he make a skydive ...with Bob Sinclair ? YepThey also siad he used to smoke during the commercials so he wouldn't ruin the interviews with his guests. 79 YO doesn't sound to young to go yet R.I.P. Yep. Emphysema is a bitch. Sad way to go. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #10 January 28, 2005 Quote Damn. Didn't he make a skydive ...with Bob Sinclair ? I just saw this while looking at USPA's website: QuoteHost of the "Tonight Show" from 1962-1992, Johnny Carson, passed away January 23 at age 79. Skydivers remember Carson as one of the first and most famous harness-hold students, 13 years before USPA adopted the Accelerated Freefall program in lieu of five then-required static-line jumps. Instructor Bob Sinclair, who single-handedly jumped with Carson in 1968 over California, described him as easy to handle, although he needed an altitude reminder at 6,500 feet. Carson deployed on cue at 3,000 feet and promoted the sport as he talked about his experience on several episodes of his show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
