Tonight Show Dad Quotes

This morning my dad called me up and said, 'So, tonight's your last show, huh.' And I said, 'No, Dad, that's someone else.' ~ Jimmy Fallon

THE FACT THAT MY DAD IS A PREACHER HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING. HE PROBABLY WOULDN'T AGREE WITH SOME OF MY MATERIAL BUT THEN AGAIN THERE'S NO SIGN ON MY COMEDY EVENT THAT SAYS "REVIVAL HERE TONIGHT". IM SURE GOD HAS MORE IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO THAN GO TO MY 8 OCLOCK OMAHA SHOW. THE SHOW IS THE SHOW AND CHURCH IS CHURCH. ~ Larry The Cable Guy

It used to be that if you got on 'The Tonight Show,' your career was made. Now, if you're on 'The Tonight Show,' maybe 14 more people show up to your gig in Tulsa. ~ Mike Birbiglia

I'm not Barbara Gordon. I have to keep remembering that. Tonight, I'm not Barbara. Tonight, I'm not the Police Commissioner's daughter.
Tonight, I'm the one who pored over the details of the confidential police and reports when her dad wasn't looking.
I'm the one who recognized the vintage costumes you wear.
Tonight?
Tonight, I'm Batgirl. ~ Gail Simone

I don't wanna wrestle Big Show tonight because I'm scared that he's gonna eat me! ~ John Cena

Bill Murray is on the show tonight. Next week I'll be Goggling 'foods that improve prostate health.' ~ David Letterman

I'll be honest with you. It's beginning to look like I'm not going to get 'The Tonight Show.' ~ David Letterman

I would have loved to have had a gay dad. At school, there were always kids saying 'my dad is bigger than your dad, my dad will batter your dad!' So what? My dad will shag your dad..and your dad will enjoy it. ~ Frankie Boyle

I did the 'Tonight Show' once, and I choked up. I get intimidated. ~ John Candy

I got a call from my mom today, she says, 'Well, David, I see you didn't get the 'Tonight Show' again,' ~ David Letterman

The Tonight Show didn't seem like an actual job that you could have. All you remember is you watched Johnny Carson, and you never thought he would retire. ~ Jimmy Fallon

Yes, I'm supposed to go back to New York to do Geraldo, and we're going to be doing The Tonight Show. ~ Bobby Sherman

Tonight's show is about doubt. Or maybe it isn't - haven't made my mind up yet. ~ Bill Bailey

I grew up loving Walter Payton. My dad used to always show us film of him. ~ Shaun Alexander

The first show that my dad and my mom did together was for, was a comedy series, a short form that went in the middle of late-night news, and then through all of their career, it was always the "Ed Sullivan Show," it was a variety act, my dad was on the "Jimmy Dean Show" for a few years. ~ Brian Henson

We have first lady Michelle Obama on the show tonight. As you'd expect, security's been pretty tight. On my way in I got five pat-downs, and that was just from Joe Biden. ~ Jimmy Fallon

In 1980, when I graduated from high school, my goal was to be on 'The Tonight Show' with Johnny Carson at least once before our ten-year class reunion. Our class reunion was in June of 1990, and I was on 'The Tonight Show' in April 1990, so I made it by a few months. ~ Jeff Dunham

Jack Paar took a vacation at the end of May 1958 and Johnny Carson filled in, hosting The Tonight Show for the very first time. It was a historical moment that at the time was dismissed. 'With Carson navigating, it was wholesome, intelligent and mostly dull,' wrote Variety. 'The experience of his helmship will never go down as memorable either for a Carson appearance or for an edition of the show. ~ Kliph Nesteroff

My dad tells me that he took us to a pantomime when I was very, very small - panto being a sort of English phenomenon. There's traditionally a part of the show where they'll invite kids up on the stage to interact with the show. I was too young to remember this, but my dad says that I was running up onstage before they even asked us. ~ Dan Stevens

The good Samaritan, he's getting dressed, he's getting ready for the show. He's going to the carnival tonight on Desolation Row. ~ Bob Dylan

I have the kind of show that reminds you of your problems, and then I talk about other problems you didn't even know you had until tonight. ~ Doug Stanhope

I'm the producer of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," so I definitely have an exciting day job. ~ Josh Lieb

And I know that it's probably killing you a little bit to not be down here front and center, or backstage getting everything together. But you're here anyway. In the back in the shadows. Because you're not really here as a dance dad tonight. You're just here as… a dad. ~ Erin Nicholas

Yeah. When I was 14, my Dad had a radio show with really cool people from Ghent, our hometown, in it. The people who started the R&S techno label, they did a show, and a very well known Techno DJ called Frank de Wulf who was from around there, he did a show, and everybody could do what they wanted. They all started up there. ~ Stephen Dewaele

My life was always different growing up. I mean, even before the show, my dad was who he is. He's an Olympic athlete. And we were going to premieres, like 'Finding Nemo' premieres, and we would be little kids, like, before the show, walking down the red carpet. ~ Kendall Jenner

My father's a musician and my mother's a singer. My dad's originally from Brooklyn and he was a Latin percussionist so I've always had instruments around the house. He used to have a show like a 1950s rock and roll show with Little Richard music. They would do doo-wop songs and stuff like that. ~ Bruno Mars

We went back, afterward, after the show was over that night, I took my kids backstage and said, You know what? I know my dad's songs ... ~ Arlo Guthrie

Kid, show me a man who doesn't go down on his wife and I'll show you a man whose wife I can sleep with, tonight. ~ Leo Durocher

When my dad died a lot of songs came, and they're still coming. ~ Rosanne Cash

My dad is my dad, but he's not there physically anymore. But she lets me call her 'Dad' - that's the last little piece of Dad I've got. ~ Kendall Jenner

In the show, we have recreated two sketches that my dad had, or pieces that my dad had developed. One that he had developed with my mother, one that Frank Oz had developed with my dad. And these are old pieces from the '50's and '60's, and we're going to develop more, too. ~ Brian Henson

I look at him [son Eric] and I think of my dad all the time ... I was born to be a dad. ~ Simon Cowell

I have some very special guests tonight, and I would like to give a big welcome to the Wayne State men and women's rugby team for coming to the game tonight and to be on my TV Show ~ Mark Cuban

Tonight, we have the show of a lifetime for you. It is unfiltered, unmanaged, and certainly undeniably awesome!'

'We take no responsibility for any of the bad things that might happen tonight,' says Dum.

'And take all the credit for the fabulous, fantastic, and fun-filled things that will definitely happen tonight,' says Dee. ~ Susan Ee

Dad used to read to me before bed when I was little, and if we heard the whistle, Dad would say, 'A train's coming to bring you good dreams.'
Tonight the whistle just sounds lonely. I don't think I'm going to be falling asleep anytime soon. ~ Rachel M. Wilson

It was early on when I was really focused and obsessed with doing The Tonight Show and Letterman and stuff like that. Then, I quickly realized that those things don't make or break a career. ~ Gary Gulman

Stay here tonight, Jacqueline. I need to keep you here, at least tonight. Please. ~ Tammara Webber

As a five-year-old kid, I used to sit in front of the TV - I never missed 'Dukes of Hazzard,' not once. It was me and my dad's show. ~ Christian Kane

Now we get quite a lot of complaints that we don't feature enough affordable cars on the show so we'll kick off tonight with the cheapest Ferrari of them all! ~ Jeremy Clarkson

When I got a call from Los Angeles to do the Tonight Show, I considered it more of an inconvenience than an opportunity. ~ Lorna Luft

My favorite thing about 'Saturday Night's Main Event,' it was that one time where I could stay up late with my dad and four brothers, and we would all beat the tar out of each other while the show was on, and it was all okay because my dad was a wrestling fan. ~ John Cena

I can't get over this. Dad isn't Sam's dad? Dad is a friend? How was I supposed to know that? People shouldn't be allowed to sign themselves as Dad unless they are your dad. It should be the law. ~ Sophie Kinsella

Saw Torres play their first New York show tonight at Cake Shop. SO good. Do yourself a favor and check out her record. Her voice is KILLER. ~ Sharon Van Etten

I had been on another procedural show, 'Cold Case,' for seven years, and I certainly respected the legacy of 'Law & Order,' even though I had only seen a handful of episodes. Being a dad meant the reality was that I probably knew more about Dora and Diego. But I saw the show with fresh eyes, and I wasn't coming in with a bunch of baggage. ~ Danny Pino

My brother, Mario, is in show business and so are all my cousins on my dad's side. We come from a family of musicians. My grandmother's sister in Puerto Rico plays five instruments. ~ Irene Cara

When I started out, some women comics were jealous of other women comics, thinking, "If she gets "The Tonight Show," I can't." My philosophy always was, "If she did, I can too." ~ Rosie O'Donnell

This is The Tonight Show. I can't tell you too much about it, other than the fact that this program is going to go on forever. ~ Steve Allen

"Sesame Street" was really the first kid's show that my dad did. He did a couple of TV specials that were targeted for kids before "Sesame Street," but really, it was, it's kind of going back to our roots, when we start to get adult. This show gets very adult sometimes, and that's because of the audience. ~ Brian Henson

Model the qualities that you want your children to show to each other. ~ Elizabeth George

I'd like to be able to show 'Rapid Fire' to my dad. I'm that proud of what we've accomplished within the framework of the action-adventure formula. ~ Brandon Lee

Tonight's forecast: DARK. Continued mostly dark tonight, turning to wildly scattered light in the morning ~ George Carlin

Live for today, plan for tomorrow, party tonight, party tonight. ~ Drake

I haven't heard anything new that I've liked on the show. A lot of the bands we play with are just bad, especially those alternative rock bands. They can do it in the studio but they can't play live... I see the audience applauding while they're playing, and I wonder if it's just because they're fans of the band and don't care, or out of spite. Because it certainly isn't because they sound good.

Branford Marsalis on the musical acts booked on The Tonight Show. ~ Branford Marsalis

Mitt Romney was a guest on 'The Tonight Show' on NBC. It's interesting - you have an empty suit trying to please everyone, and then Romney comes out. ~ David Letterman

I think Tim Wakefield would even say tonight that Tim Wakefield got to Tim Wakefield tonight, ~ Tim McCarver

It is because my dad died suddenly that I became an actor. I thought, I'm going to make money doing this thing I enjoy. ~ Paul Giamatti

A couple of weeks later my dad and I were in the car and we passed by a McDonald's. I screeched and kicked and pointed like Godzilla was coming down the street. Dad must have thought I was nuts. Finally, he said, "Would you like to stop and get a Big Mac and a shake for dinner tonight as a treat? ~ Sharon M. Draper

I was raised by a single dad, so I've always just kind of liked "guys" stuff. I think my dad just took me to the things he was interested in. ~ Aisha Tyler

Being a Dad is the greatest, except for assembling things. ~ Conan O'Brien

I grew up with a dad who hated television, so we had to sneak television. It got ingrained in my head to never follow a show that religiously. ~ Robert Knepper

My father moved to Hawaii from Brooklyn and my mother came there as a child from the Philippines. They met at a show where my dad was playing percussion. My mom was a hula dancer. ~ Bruno Mars

A lot of people don't realize this, but probably the one person that gets made fun of in 'South Park' more than anybody is my dad. Stan's father, Randy - my dad's name is Randy - that's my drawing of my dad; that's me doing my dad's voice. That is just my dad. Even Stan's last name, Marsh, was my dad's stepfather's name. ~ Trey Parker

Every comedian dreams of hosting 'The Tonight Show' and, for seven months, I got to. I did it my way, with people I love, and I do not regret a second. ~ Conan O'Brien

My dad never took himself too seriously. He always treated everyone with respect, and he made sure I was like that, too. I show up, I hit my mark, and I say my lines. ~ Scott Eastwood

I get a lot of my inspiration from my family, but I never got to meet my dad's dad. ~ Guy Fieri

And, you know, my dad would show me some things sometimes, but the best things that I got to do were to actually see really good players play up close. That gives you an idea of fingering and technique and what not. ~ Dweezil Zappa

My dad is Greek and my mum Jamaican. My grandparents brought me up for most of my childhood, but I saw my mum and dad all the time. ~ Lianne La Havas

We hugged, and my dad cried a little. I don't have a macho-type dad, who hunts and fishes and collects guns. He's sensitive and caring. He drives me crazy most of the time, but I do admire that he's not afraid to show his "feminine side. ~ Bill Konigsberg

My dad gave me my first bike at 16. I soon fell off and was in a wheelchair for weeks. I haven't fallen since. ~ Hugh Laurie

That's because my show is on a major network and you can't show all that stuff, and also because my dad is alive and I would like to have lunch with him without feeling mired in dishonor. ~ Mindy Kaling

My dad was a great dad. ~ Bijou Phillips

Dad taught me everything I know. Unfortunately, he didn't teach me everything he knows. ~ Al Unser

I want to make him the proudest dad to have me and I want to show everybody and nearly be as good as him because he was the best. ~ Bindi Irwin

Tonight we're going to show you eight silent ways to kill a man. ~ Joe Haldeman

Dad was the only adult male I ever trusted. ~ Michael Reagan

Come home with me tonight and I'll show you just how imaginative I can be. ~ Allie Gail

Late-night shows are 'Chopped.' Who are your guests tonight? Your guests tonight are veal tongue, coffee grounds and gummy bears. There, make a show ... Make an appetizer that appeals to millions of people. That's what I like. How could you possibly do it? Oh, you bring in your own flavors. Your own house band is another flavor. ~ Stephen Colbert

There's a lot of your family in tonight. ~ Prince Philip

Before we begin, I want your word that much of what I show you tonight stays between us. ~ Ronald Malfi

The stars are on your face tonight
There is no outer space tonight ~ Lauren Kate

I'm not letting any 17 year old beat me tonight ~ Blaine Wilson

I'm glad God chose you to be my Dad! ~ John Walter Bratton

Live tonight, cuz you can't take it with ya. ~ Macklemore

I'm feelin' electric tonight
Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight ~ Lana Del Rey

With us tonight is William Warfield, who is with us tonight. He is a wonderful man, and so is his wife. ~ Eugene Ormandy

The public are always right ... but I think they've got it wrong tonight ~ Pete Waterman

I am Chun the Unavoidable. Tonight, O Lith, tonight it is two long bright threads for you. ~ Jack Vance

I don't want my dad to say, 'My daughter is an actress on a TV show.' I want him to say, 'My daughter cares about people.' I would love to know that I'm a role model in Hollywood. ~ AnnaLynne McCord

Tonight I'm the designated drinker. ~ Alan Jackson

We had an episode where Bud asks his dad, I was named after the beer, right, Dad? And Ed ONeill, who played my dad, says, Uh ... Right, son! My theory is that Bud Bundy was named after marijuana. ~ David Faustino

If I could choose the perfect Dad
There's no one I would rather
Have Dad, than you Dad
Coz you go further, Father
Happy Birthday Father ~ John Walter Bratton

I didn't know my dad for a long time. My dad was on drugs and my dad was at the VA Hospital, my dad was off in his own world selling drugs or using them or there would be crack heads in the house or whatever it would be. ~ Shia Labeouf

I wouldn't totally rule out doing Letterman or the Tonight Show if I had a set that I just happened to write that I thought was funny but was still appropriate for network censors. But I'm not going to go out of my way. ~ Joe Rogan

On 'Idol,' you have to show off your vocal abilities, so I stuck to the ballads, so I'm glad my first single is 'Tonight' so I can show off my fun, young side, and what I want to do as an artist. ~ Jessica Sanchez

Got any excuses tonight Roy? ~ Antonio Tarver

Tonight, there will be a sacrafice! ~ The Undertaker

A Dad gives hope
When life is low
A Dad's a place
Where you can go
A Dad is honest
A Dad is true
A Dad is precious
My DAD is You
Happy Birthday to YOU
Happy Birthday to YOU
Happy Birthday , Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to YOU ~ John Walter Bratton

My dad has never once told me after a fight that I did well. ~ Oscar De La Hoya

My dad was one of those dads that would make me stop crying by threatening to beat me. ~ Felipe Esparza

My dad used to say, 'You wouldn't worry so much about what people thought about you if you knew how seldom they did. ~ Phil McGraw