A resurfaced clip of Johnny Carson from 1979 has stirred new debate about the state of late-night television. In the interview with 60 Minutes journalist Mike Wallace, Carson defended his choice to avoid politics and serious issues on “The Tonight Show.” He argued that comedians risk becoming too self-important when they use entertainment platforms to influence public opinion. His words are now being revisited in light of modern hosts who take a different approach.

Carson, remembered as the “King of Late Night,” explained that entertainers should focus on humor, not political preaching. He believed comedy shows could lose their purpose if hosts took themselves too seriously. The viral clip highlights how Carson’s philosophy differs greatly from many current personalities who openly share

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