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Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson
NBC Television · Public domain · source
NameJohnny Carson
Birth dateOctober 23, 1925
Birth placeCorning, Iowa
Death dateJanuary 23, 2005
Death placeWest Hollywood, California
OccupationTelevision host, producer, comedian

Johnny Carson was a renowned American television host, producer, and comedian, best known for hosting The Tonight Show on NBC from 1962 to 1992. He was born in Corning, Iowa, and grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska, where he developed an interest in magic and comedy, inspired by performers like Harry Houdini and W.C. Fields. Carson's career spanned over five decades, during which he worked with notable figures like Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, and Don Rickles. He was also a frequent guest on other popular shows, including What's My Line? and The Ed Sullivan Show.

● Early Life and Education

Johnny Carson was born to Homer Lloyd Carson and Ruth Hook Carson, and was raised in a family of modest means. He developed an interest in entertainment at an early age, performing magic tricks for his family and friends. Carson attended Norfolk High School and later enrolled in the United States Navy's V-12 Navy College Training Program during World War II. After the war, he attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he studied journalism and speech, and began to develop his skills as a comedian and entertainer, influenced by performers like Bob Hope and Jack Benny.

● Career

Carson's career in entertainment began in the 1950s, when he worked as a television host and comedian on local stations like KNXT and WKRC-TV. He later moved to New York City to work on NBC's The Red Skelton Show and The Perry Como Show, alongside other notable performers like Perry Como and Red Skelton. In the early 1960s, Carson became a regular guest host on The Tonight Show, which was then hosted by Jack Paar. He also appeared on other popular shows, including The Andy Williams Show and The Danny Thomas Show, and worked with notable figures like Andy Williams and Danny Thomas.

● The Tonight Show Starring

Johnny Carson In 1962, Carson took over as the host of The Tonight Show, which was renamed The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show became a huge success, and Carson's quick wit, charming personality, and ability to think on his feet made him a beloved figure in American entertainment. He was joined on the show by Ed McMahon, who served as his announcer and sidekick, and Doc Severinsen, who led the show's orchestra. The show featured a wide range of guests, including Hollywood stars like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, musicians like Elvis Presley and The Beatles, and comedians like Bob Hope and Don Rickles. Carson's show also launched the careers of many notable performers, including David Letterman, Eddie Murphy, and Billy Crystal.

● Personal Life

Carson was married four times, to Jody Morrill Wolcott, Joanne Copeland, Joanna Holland, and Alexis Mass. He had three sons, Cory Carson, Richard Carson, and Christopher Carson, and was known for his philanthropy, particularly in the area of education and children's health. Carson was also a close friend of many notable figures, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bob Hope, and was a frequent guest at Hollywood parties and events, including the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.

● Legacy

Carson's legacy as a television host and comedian is still celebrated today, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. He won numerous awards during his career, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. Carson was also inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, remains one of the most popular and influential television programs in history, and continues to inspire new generations of comedians and entertainers, including Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, and Trevor Noah.

● Filmography

Carson appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including Looking for Love with Connie Francis and Paul Lynde, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson with Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen, and Bob Hope's USO tours with Bob Hope and Ann-Margret. He also made guest appearances on popular shows like The Muppet Show with Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Saturday Night Live with John Belushi and Gilda Radner, and The Carol Burnett Show with Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman. Carson's filmography also includes The Johnny Carson Show with Ed McMahon and Skitch Henderson, and Johnny Carson's 20th Anniversary Special with Burt Reynolds and Cher. Category:American television personalities

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