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Johnny Carson's least favorite guest was comedy's biggest star

For nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson sat behind the desk as host of The Tonight Show and interviewed thousands of guests. While he had his favorites, Carson also reportedly disliked one comedy legend ...
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Johnny Carson’s nephew reveals what late host would think of ‘Tonight Show’ now — and why he refused to take a helicopter to work

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Johnny Carson was America’s ultimate late-night host. The comedian’s most beloved gig was hosting “The Tonight Show Starring ...
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Decades after Carson left late night, his influence endures. Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno explain why

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Johnny Carson on the "Tonight Show" set. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times) Johnny Carson was so popular during his heyday that a ...
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Johnny Carson vs David Letterman — who really owned late night television

The Carson-Letterman debate reveals two generations who defined cool completely differently.
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On This Day in 1968, Beatles Lennon and McCartney Endure Cringe-Worthy Interview on the ‘Tonight Show’

In May 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney appeared on an episode of The Tonight Show hosted by Johnny Carson. At this time, however, Carson had gone on vacation and left two guest hosts in charge.
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A long-awaited biography of Johnny Carson proves he's the Everest of celebrity subjects — tempting but perilous

Everybody who was anybody landed on Johnny's couch, clockwise from upper left: Richard Pryor, 1986; Drew Barrymore, 1982; Bette Midler, 1992; then-Gov. Jerry Brown, 1979. (Ron Tom, Gene Arias, Alice S ...