i think too yrs ago when there was the 3 major networks a show like this did well with good guests, now when you have so many channels you can choose from these type of shows and they just dont add up any longer.Much better option on many channels in that time spot each nite now
If Carson was on now he'd get low ratings as well. People have more than 3 channels now. I think most of these shows are boring. I only watch a few highlight clips online if I want to see anything. They're just all too predictable with their monologue, a little bit they do and then the boring guest comes in then a musical act.