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September 2-"Katrina Special"

A Special Thank You From A Listener

September 2, 2005

Dear Jimmy,

On the way to work this morning I was listening to you on CHYM-FM with George & Val.
I've been going through some personal stuff that has caused me to realize that
no matter what I've been through, I'm blessed. I have a husband, I have 2 great kids. I
have a job, a home etc. etc. etc. How does it get to the point wheere that doesn't seen
to be enough? (that's where my head's been lately)

I listened to you, you put everything into perspective and re-confirmed for me what I'd
already begun to think. I listened to you, and I cried the rest of the way to work. I
haven't done that for a long time--not since my daughter died 10 yrs ago--I really
thought that I have put everything into perspective after that, but I realized now that it's an
ongoing process and somewhere along the line I got off track. That every day I get up I
have to stop and take time to realize how blessed I am, and that my boys' yelling at
each other and the little crap that goes on is just "life" and how lucky I am to have it in
my life.

I think of all those unfortunate people in New Orleans and the surrounding areas and
realize yet again how blessed I am.

Thank you so much for your inspiring words.

Shelly Fraser

(Reprinted by permission)

Jimmy and Billy Ray Cyrus the day "Achy Breaky Heart"
was the number one song in North America, May 9, 1992 (Photo by JC McKenzie)

Jimmy's Tease Now Found on Home Page!

Jimmy and Dolly...hip-to-hip and...I think you get the picture.

"THANKS...JOHNNY"

OK...That said, let's turn to the real news this week, the death of Johnny Carson, or should I say the death of a time in television that will never again be enjoyed...as Johnny Carson was truly one-of-a-kind. In addition to his last name, the "C" in his initials also stood for class, creativity and charisma.

Johnny and I first crossed paths back in May of 1979. He was battling NBC for a better contract and I was writing a syndicated newspaper column. I wrote a column supporting his side of the issue on May 5th. He read it and on May 17th he send me a personalized thank you note...something,that if you knew Johnny he rarely did. In his note, he said quote "James...you're one of the few columnists that seems to have an understanding of what goes into the making of The Tonight Show." He added, "Thanks for the kind words." End of quote, but the beginning of a relationship that I cherished for over 25 years. In that time I am proud to say that Johnny Carson gave me advice and encouragement in pursuing my dream of doing this radio show.

From 1979, let's go forward five years to 1984 when the idea of this show was conceived...it was in the Spring of '84 when I took the idea to Johnny...he listened, then said three things: One, it's a great idea...Two. you're not going to make television money and Three, don't do it everyday or you'll be burned out in two years. That was over 20 years and 112 thousand shows ago. To Johnny I say you were right on all three counts. Especially the money!

I say thanks to Johnny Carson for his over 30 years as an entertainment icon. In my column I wrote "Johnny's Tonight Show is the promise of knowing that one day will end and a new one will begin on a bright and cheerful note." Thanks Johnny for keeping that promise.

Thinking of Johnny, I remember the time in Burbank, when next to his NBC studio, a park was dedicated in his honor. As they unveiled Johnny's plaque and statue, he said quote, "When I'm old and retired, I'll come to this park and feed the squirrels...and if by then, I've lost all of my treasures, then I'll come to this park and eat the squirrels." End of quote and end of an era in Hollywood history.

While Johnny never lost his treasures...we all have just lost one of ours.

To the Angels above, I say..."Heeeeeeeeeere's Johnny!

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