Johnny Carson Plays Cupid In This Very Vivacious Valentine’s Day Skit from 1980

Valentine’s Day is known for love, romance, and the mischievous Cupid, who is believed to play a pivotal role in making hearts flutter. In a classic Johnny Carson skit, the legendary talk show host plays the part of none other than Cupid himself to share insights into the world of love, laughter, and arrows. The result? A comedic masterpiece filled with witty one-liners and humorous anecdotes that will leave you in stitches.

Ed McMahon conducts the vivacious interview with Cupid, who claims to be a former rabbi named Danny. He shares with Ed some insider info on the origins of the illustrious holiday and its namesake Saint Valentine, the “patron saint of hickeys,” as well as the bygone era when people sent fish instead of candy.

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Johnny’s Cupid outfit is outrageously pink and floral and his one-liners are on point (much like his arrows!).

Ed: “Who has been your best customer?“

Cupid: “Elizabeth Taylor.”

“Elizabeth Taylor has so many arrow holes in her – in the summer she freelances as a lawn sprinkler.”

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