Dear Johnny, This Letter Comes a Little Late.

I beg to differ; this is the best eulogy to Carson I've read so far.

"You were host to writers, children, intellectuals and nitwits and served them all well, and served the audience by your curiosity and tolerance. You gave each guest the benefit of the doubt, and in this way you exemplified an American ideal: you're nuts but you're welcome here."

Steve Martin has grown up very nicely.