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He observed that other entertainers—like Jack Benny or Red Skeleton—focused on comedy and avoided deep engagement with contentious topics on their shows. According to Carson, becoming overly involved in serious issues risks turning comedy into a self-important monologue, damaging the essential light-hearted nature of late-night entertainment.
This perspective underscores the importance of entertainment for entertainment's sake—a principle that many feel has been sidelined in recent years.