Ayn Rand on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Aug. 1967

Ayn Rand appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" two other times in 1967:

Carson Footage Supplied Courtesy of Carson Entertainment Group

Image credit: Ayn Rand Papers (Ayn Rand Archives)

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[cz]

Johnny could interview anyone — a challenging intellectual like Rand and then the little old lady with the potato chip collection and everyone in between, and make it accessible and interesting and he treated them all with respect. We miss him and his integrity, and patience.

[margaretfletcher]

I saw Ayn Rand twice at Ford Hall Forum in Boston. I found her absolutely brilliant: how she could take a student's question, reduce it to it's basic premises and respond immediately astounded me. Truly a brilliant mind. And I might have even met her if life had gone differently. Truly a loss.

[chuckmadden]

Credit to Johnny Carson, he clearly did his homework on the guest and topic.

[frederickmfarias]

No wonder Mr. Carson was so good as a presenter.

[shadowlandstudios]

“Journalists“ of today, could learn a lesson from how Johnny Carson handled this interview. A “talk show host“ puts them to shame.

[wil]

Johnny Carson was a free thinker and did what he saw as right, a real American.

[jonathanbrotto]

When late night was intellectually stimulating.

[philbridges]

Ah, the days when an interviewer was only interested in learning more about the interviewee and respectfully facilitating that to the audience and allowing them to come to their own conclusions. I miss those days. Closest thing we have to that today is probably Rogan.

[mvk]

Wow! Incredible to hear her and a pleasure to see her as well. Such clarity, beauty and truth in what she says!

[aeomaster]

For over fifty years, no matter how many times I hear or read her, I remain in awe of the depth of her intellect. One day she will get the credit she deserves.

[joecrowaz]

If this aired today, the average watch time would be 20 seconds before moving on to the next Cat video.

[Whippersnapper]

Thank you for posting these great videos and recordings, ARI!

[scottmiller]

This interview is refreshing to watch almost 55 years later. I don't agree with everything she says but it is nice to hear a honest and intellectual discussion on the television.

[alphamale]

A great example of “Objectivism” is given by Adam Smith in his book, “Wealth of Nations” - The butcher, in order to provide for himself and his family, must serve his customers and provide them with a quality product. Most government employees don’t have to provide or do anything in order to be paid with our tax dollars.

[bobwaller]

Carson was the best late night talk show host ever.This interview proves it.Those trying to fill his shoes today are simply children.

[Marzoabc]

this is a amazing example. amazing explanation that was given out to the public on the johny carson show featuring ayn rand

[lilajagears]

As someone who always admired Ayn Rand I found this very interesting, thank you.

[levvernik]

“My views will be the norm of the future” (speaking of military draft). Genius!

[tiamatxvxianash]

I first heard of the book "The Fountainhead" when I was just finishing high school in the late 70's. I'd discovered that it was of huge inspiration to a very well known rock star. Repeatedly thereafter over the years, I would come across reference to it again and again, with the same acclamations about it.
I had already digested a solid decade of the classics and great philosophers, but most fortunately I'd just finished up a devoted study of Nietzsche, when I realized it was time to take on Ayn Rand's masterpiece.
When I chose to do so, I made sure it would be a concentrated effort . I read the book uninterrupted over a 2 day period while never even leaving my room. When I finished The Fountainhead, I stood on my balcony gazing at the heavens and recalled the closing line of John 9:25 "...whereas I was blind, now I see".

[srothbardt]

We need her today (2022). Reason, not just emotions.