Super Dave Osborne made a memorable appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, bringing personalized gifts for both Ed and Johnny. Known as the most successful daredevil of his time, Super Dave Osborne has recently been voted the Nike Slam Dunk champion. His smash hit television series has been picked up by Showtime for a fifth year.
During his appearance on The Tonight Show, Super Dave presented his latest merchandise, a personalized raft for the summer. He explained that when people go to the beach or buy a pool, it’s common for someone to claim their raft by mistake. So, Super Dave came up with a solution. By purchasing a raft, customers can provide information about their friends and coworkers, and Super Dave’s team will personalize the raft accordingly. This way, even without putting their name on it, everyone will know that it belongs to them.
Super Dave showcased the personalized raft he brought for Ed McMahon, which featured a crown to signify his 28 years as the “King of the Knight,” tennis rackets to represent his love for the game, a drum set, and a magic hat as a nod to Super Dave’s past as a magician. The raft was a fun and unique way to make sure it stood out from the rest.
Not only did Super Dave bring gifts, but he also shared information about his new book, “Don’t Forget to Remember.” In this book, he emphasizes the importance of memory in our lives. Super Dave provides tips on how to remember names, as well as other memory-related techniques. He even demonstrated how to remember a person’s name at a party by relating each letter to something memorable.
Super Dave also entertained the audience with a humorous story about Ted and Mary, who fell in love despite their embarrassing personal problems. The story showcased Super Dave’s storytelling abilities, which he admitted were not a typical trait of a daredevil.
Aside from his talents as a daredevil and entertainer, Super Dave showed his concern for the environment. He introduced the audience to the Geer Car, a groundbreaking invention that tackles the issue of unsightly oil wells on highways. This car, when connected to a computer and an assistant, can detect the depths of oil, shale, and water, providing an alternative to drilling. Although there was a mishap during the demonstration, Super Dave’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship was very apparent.
Super Dave’s appearance on The Tonight Show was thoroughly entertaining and showcased his diverse abilities. From personalized gifts to memory tips, storytelling, and revolutionary inventions, Super Dave Osborne continues to captivate audiences with his unique brand of entertainment.
Originally aired on April 4, 1991
