Carson Celebrates Rodney Dangerfield’s 51st Birthday (1972)

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After Rodney’s stand-up set, Johnny and Ed surprise him with a birthday cake. But be careful what you wish for. Give me the cake! Originally aired November 22, 1972 on the Tonight Show.

1:05 “One time I was drowning. I was yelling, ‘Help! Help!’ A lifeguard came over, said ‘Alright, keep it down! Keep it down!’”
1:53 “When I was a kid, eight years old, my parents sent me to a child psychiatrist. I went for a year and a half. The kid didn't help me at all.”
2:26 “My dentist, that's another beauty. It cost me $5,000 to get all new teeth put in. Now he tells me, you need braces.”

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All Comments (21)
  • The irony was...Rodney always had our respect. A true master of old school comedy. He was highly intelligent and modest, and used his inner pain to create joy.
  • @amygabbard7033
    We need Rodney Dangerfield and Johnny Carson right now. They are both talented men.
  • Rodney is a legend in self-depreciating comedy, Rest his soul! I was hearing his "Caddyshack" quotes on the radio yesterday. My greatest Respect!
  • U can really tell how much Rodney enjoyed this moment in time, how grateful he was, and how he would have never thought that this will happen to him. He’s almost overwhelmed, really. Cheers! Here’s to all of our birthdays!
  • @llydrsn
    Rodney will be 100 years old November this year, this show was broadcast 49 years ago. And here is this bit being given new life via YouTube and getting more than a million views. Thank you, Rodney (and Johnny) for the laughs that transcends the years.
  • @MadMax-cg6zb
    Rest in peace Rodney Dangerfield. No one can make people laugh like you can you are a legend.
  • Rodney really was a nice guy. Helped a lot of up and coming comedians.
  • @apolloroma6783
    the man was a genius ,do you notice he has endless comedic dialogue in his head , brilliant you'll never find that today
  • He promoted a lot of younger comedians when he got the chance. Generous guy. Big heart.
  • @williamkelly951
    Please teach your children about Rodney Dangerfield. He needs to live on. This guy is real and has thee best voice and movements for his time. Him and Carson together made history more than once.
  • Rodney is so touched and moved by the birthday greetings. so sweet! i love the Tonight Show's curtains. when Johnny Carson & Rodney Dangerfield get together, it's always fireworks. LOVE IT!
  • @user-ix7vx2ho5e
    Rodney Dangerfield one of the all-time great comedians happy birthday Rodney Dangerfield you certainly earned it along with the respect for the many years of entertainment. Rest in peace!🎇🎉
  • @austin2267
    This was a real talk show. Not the bs that is on tv today
  • @MountainFisher
    l remember this show. l had had a bad nights sleep and got up to watch the greatest comedian of the modern era.
  • @d.w.591
    I love and miss Rodney Dangerfield SO MUCH and he's my favorite comedian EVER !
  • Such a legend!! Love this guy, shame i never had the chance to meet him!!
  • @ceofounder
    Legendary comedian! One of the best of the best!
  • I absolutely loved Rodney!!!!!! And the hosts of the tonight show after Johnny Carson could never come up to him! Miss these men!!!