May 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
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Eleven pages of handwritten monologue by Johnny Carson for a 5 May 1978 Friar's Club dinner where he acted as Master of Ceremonies. That night, the Friar's Club was honoring several newsmen and many of Johnny's jokes revolved around news of the day, with light roasting of the major newsmakers in attendance. He writes, ''...Looking at this head table, do you realize half the people on the dais have reported some of the most dismaying, horrendous news in world history - and the other half of he dais caused it?...Howard Cossel [sic] was a scheduled speaker - but Howard is having himself cloned tonite - so hell have someone to talk to. Barbara Walters wanted to be here - but she's working on her next special - an exclusive interview with Jesus Christ & Charo...Senator Javits is known as a Liberal Republican - that's a guy who thinks the G.O.P. should do more for black polo players...intro Tom Brokaw - the Donny Osmond of the news...intro Kissinger...'' Each page 1-13 is numbered, but missing pages 4-5. Measures 7.75'' x 12.5'' on Carson's personal notepad sheets. Toning, else near fine. Lot includes two page list of attendees for the event.
Johnny Carson Handwritten Monologue -- 11 Pages of Jokes & Commentary Written by Carson for a 1978 Hosting Event
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