A former producer revealed that the godfather of late night television, 79-year-old Johnny Carson is still engaged in the business, writing jokes for successor David Letterman.
CBS senior vice president Peter Lassally said, retired Carson occasionally sends Letterman new jokes that are sometimes incorporated into Letterman´s nightly "Late Show" monologue. Carson regards him as rightful successor instead of Jay Leno.
Since retiring, Carson has completely withdrawn from public view, but stayed in touch with TV and news business and is yet keeping an eye on current affairs. Missing the monologue part of his show the most, Carson began sending his thoughts to Letterman.
