John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host, comedian, and writer best known as the host of NBC 's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny …

Dec 9, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

The Official website for The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. Containing Tonight Show Episodes, Clips, DVDs and Downloads. Everything for Johnny Carson Fans.

Oct 21, 2025 · After Jack Paar’s departure from The Tonight Show in March 1962, NBC turned to a young Midwesterner named Johnny Carson. His appointment sparked enormous …

Mar 2, 2025 · As host of "The Tonight Show" for 30 years, Johnny Carson was the king of late-night TV. But the public rarely saw his private side.

Dec 22, 2025 · New book "Love Johnny Carson" reveals the infamous banned celebrity list from "The Tonight Show," including Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres and William Shatner.

Johnny Carson was an innovator in the emerging medium of his day—television. When he graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1949, the U.S. was in the midst of a media …

Dec 23, 2025 · A new book about Johnny Carson has pulled back the curtain on the Tonight Show host’s banned list. Love Johnny Carson explores the iconic TV host’s career and talk …

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.