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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.
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.
Watch videos of Johnny Carson, the King of Late Night television, hosting "The Tonight Show" for 30 years. Enjoy his hilarious monologues, celebrity interviews, funny animals, bloopers and more.
Jan 25, 2005 · (CNN) -- Johnny Carson, host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" for nearly 30 years, died Sunday of emphysema. "He passed away this morning," Carson's nephew, Jeffrey Sotzing, told CNN....
Jun 19, 2024 · Johnny Carson, 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. Learn more about Carson’s life and career in this article.
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.
Watch classic clips and full episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, the legendary late-night TV show that ruled for four decades. Follow the latest news, license clips, and enjoy the funniest moments of Carson and his guests.
