28 year old Jim Carrey was already going full blast in his stand-up comedy career in 1991 when he appeared for the last time on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show in 1991. Jim had been on the Carson Show several times by this point and was becoming one of Johnny’s favorite comics. With his wild, physical comedy and impulsive behavior, Carrey was already starting to eclipse his natural predecessor Robin Williams. This particular show was poignant because Johnny was only months from his big retirement and EVERYBODY was watching the show, knowing it was the end of an era. Jim was in his 3rd season of “In Living Color” and was quickly becoming the IT boy in Show business. “Why is he not a bigger star?” was the prevailing thought around Hollywood. This all changed in 1994 when Jim hit the international Zeitgeist with 3 big, starring movie roles and a BIG paycheck, reflecting his assured bankability. Despite his shy, nice guy demeanor, notice Carrey’s sly, impish and highly developed sense of subversiveness. Not to mention what a fine mimic and impersonator he is. In the ensuing 17 years, he has proven himself a fine, subtle actor as well as an exciting presence in person and on the big and small screen. “Church Camouflage”, indeed!
Reminds me of the good ol days without Leno.
@Calikola lol well she must of got married young and had a kid, imagine how old jim feels having a grand kid at his age lol
Jim Carrey = God
@Crackboy5 He’s Canadian too.
@chrysillo E-Bay!
@BigBikerBob1 eeemmm… ok??? XD
@Crackboy5 Ya follow?
@BigBikerBob1 yep. Also Elisha Cuthbert is canadian! Im in love with her! 🙂
You should be very proud in Canada!
what in the world is her wearing?!??!?!
@Crackboy5 I do like Canada, but I live in Hawaii. Aloha
YEA! a GREAT jacket! hehe the 80’s……..
what is this guy on and where can i get some
I cant believe 1991 is twenty years ago
OMG He’s hilarious Johnny C loved him too
@subbtopp 2010-1991=20?
christopher hitchens
LOLLLLLLLLLLLL where does the mind go to figure out things like that?! he’s just fucking insane, man
@TheRoastMaster maybe he stole it from when he was on the show “In Living Color”
@Calikola How long ago was this!?!?! LOL!!! If that’s the fact, I feel old, too!!! Jim Carrey is a marvelous talent. He really is a man for all seasons. I’d love to see someone give him a real chance to prove his worth!!!!
@wasteland70 Hmm I want to say this was early 90s, around the end of Johnny’s run as host of The Tonight Show. Maybe 1991? And I agree, Jim Carrey needs to start getting some better movie offers because he hasn’t been able to show his comedic talents in a really strong movie for some time now!
@Calikola I remember watching Carson when I was a kid, teenager and young adult. I still don’t think anyone touches him, except Letterman who is completely different in humor but equal in ability. I may sound sentimenal, coming up on 40, but I miss Johnny. Thanks for writing back.
so….. unfunny.
@wasteland70 yea
@Logicfray
Carson = Funny and Talented
Letterman = Sorry Fucking Sack of Shit