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Lessons from Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson’s approach—a focus on humor, humility, and an apolitical stance—serves as a blueprint for what modern late-night hosts should aspire to, if they wish longevity. As Carson explained, taking oneself too seriously can be career-ending, especially in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.
An Apt Conclusion
The show’s end at age 33—coincidentally the age of Jesus Christ at his death—may symbolize a spiritual and cultural decay of the old guard. Colbear, a self-styled religious man, seemingly turning himself into a martyr, exemplifies this downfall. His fall from grace is not just about one show’s cancellation but about the end of an era that prized superficiality, moral preening, and a disconnected sense of entertainment.