What a huge rare find Don! I recall hearing her sing this that night and thinking, “this woman is going to be huge,” there was so much depth, unexpectedly, for someone her age to sing that song and make you feel it. I was a teen at the time, but it truck with me. Carson was absolutely right!
Thank you Don.
Thanks for posting this! Her long history with Johnny and The Tonight Show was such a treasure and these old clips are pure joy. They had such warmth and respect for each other which only grew as the years went by.
It was no surprise when he chose her to be his final guest when the show was ending. I wasn’t surprised in the least and actually told friends that I bet he will pick Bette as his final guest. I just had a feeling.
I’ve never seen that segment in its entirety. Amazing. Thank you!
What a huge rare find Don! I recall hearing her sing this that night and thinking, “this woman is going to be huge,” there was so much depth, unexpectedly, for someone her age to sing that song and make you feel it. I was a teen at the time, but it truck with me. Carson was absolutely right!
Thank you Don.
Footage is actually from November 17, 1972
Thanks for posting this! Her long history with Johnny and The Tonight Show was such a treasure and these old clips are pure joy. They had such warmth and respect for each other which only grew as the years went by.
It was no surprise when he chose her to be his final guest when the show was ending. I wasn’t surprised in the least and actually told friends that I bet he will pick Bette as his final guest. I just had a feeling.