Johnny Carson's Personal Used Irons, Woods & Putter in Full Size 'Here's Johnny' Golf Bag
"Here's Johnny!" This set of clubs were a gift from Johnny's very talented producer of 'The Tonight Show' Fred de Cordova. This gentleman would sit off stage, out of camera view and use hand signals to cue in Carson, the band and invited guest. His presence was, without doubt, a contributing factor in the show's outstanding success. All was well, until the night Johnny lamented about his son's death due to a car crash - up, and Fred thought he was overdoing the tragedy and gave him the cut-it-short sign. This cut was too quick for Johnny and their relationship never was the same. To express his hurt and anger Johnny returned these clubs, along with several other gifts from Fred into his dressing room along with a "nasty note." This set was acquired along with the Ed McMahon Collection (his clubs were sold by TGA prior). This set of Johnny Carson's personal clubs consists of a Callaway gold 3-SW irons, Toney Penna persimmon 1,3,4,5 woods, rare Bandido brass putter and the classic golf bag with 'Here's Johnny Carson!' in a lavish embroidery gold stitching. Please notice the detail further customizing this bag, a Benjamin Franklin half-dollar secured to the top of the bag. Franklin enjoyed magic tricks, with Johnny's hobby being the same - Carson was thought to have honored Franklin in this way. A signed letter of provenance from The Babe and George Zaharias Foundation, which benefits disabled and underprivileged children, comes with this lot.
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