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Apr 2, 2014 · One of television's best-known personalities, Johnny Carson hosted 'The Tonight Show' for 30 years. His farewell show in 1992 drew 50 million viewers.
Apr 29, 2024 · Johnny Carson (born October 23, 1925, Corning, Iowa, U.S.—died January 23, 2005, Los Angeles, California) was an American comedian who, as host of The Tonight Show (1962–92), established the standard format for television chat shows—including the guest couch and the studio band—and came to be considered the king of late-night television.
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Johnny Carson. John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). Carson received six Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy 's 1980 Governor's Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award.
- 1950–1994
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Feb 7, 2024 · Bill Zehme’s long-awaited biography of Johnny Carson — thought to be lost when the Chicago writer died last year — will be surfacing after all. Publisher Simon & Schuster says “Carson the ...
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Johnny Carson. Writer: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Johnny Carson, the legendary "King of Late Night TV" who dominated the medium's nether hours for three decades, was born in Corning, Iowa, but moved with his family to nearby Norfolk, Nebraska when he was eight years old. He was the son of Ruth E. (Hook) and Homer Lloyd "Kit" Carson, a manager of the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power ...
- October 23, 1925
- January 23, 2005
May 22, 2012 · More than likely, you were somewhere near a television, watching the signoff of one of the legendary names in broadcast television. Johnny Carson signed off "The Tonight Show" for good on May 22 ...
Jan 24, 2005 · His last show was on May 23, 1992. I bid you a very heartfelt good night. Johnny Carson died yesterday at age 79. More on Johnny Carson from former talk show host and entertainer, writer Dick ...
