Well, we've still got Merv (Griffin) who also turned 81 this year (in July). And Phil Donahue. There's an affability that seems to be a common thread among all these guys; it's probably what helped them land guests and keep audiences. Mike and Merv were performers and entertainers themselves, not simply hosts, but they - like Carson - knew enough to let the guests be the stars. They all kept their egos in check, at least on air.
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