Forty-three years ago this week, Johnny Carson delivered another classic monologue that had Americans of all political stripes laughing together - a stark contrast to the divisive, anti-Trump hatred that has poisoned late-night television for nearly a decade.
The nostalgic reflection comes at a perfect time, as President Trump begins his second term with a mandate to restore American unity and common sense to our culture. While Carson's Tonight Show brought families together around wholesome humor, today's late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon have turned their platforms into vehicles for Democrat talking points and Trump Derangement Syndrome.
When Comedy Wasn't Political Warfare
Carson's approach was simple: make Americans laugh, not lecture them about politics. His toilet paper jokes and gentle ribbing of politicians from both parties created shared moments of joy across the nation. Compare that to today's so-called "comedians" who spend their monologues attacking half the country and pushing woke ideology.
"Johnny understood that entertainment should bring people together, not tear them apart," said one industry veteran who worked during Carson's era. "He respected his audience enough to entertain them, not indoctrinate them."
The contrast couldn't be starker - Carson's wit versus today's woke propaganda disguised as comedy.
As the Trump administration works to restore American greatness, perhaps it's time for Hollywood to take a page from Carson's playbook. Americans are hungry for entertainment that celebrates our shared values rather than dividing us with political correctness and anti-conservative bias.
The entertainment industry's leftward lurch has cost them dearly - ratings have plummeted as patriotic Americans tune out the constant Trump-bashing and woke messaging. Meanwhile, conservative comedians and podcasters are attracting massive audiences hungry for authentic humor.
Will Hollywood learn from Carson's legacy and return to entertaining Americans instead of lecturing them? Or will they continue their descent into irrelevant political activism while patriots build new platforms for real comedy?