Kids today don't know Johnny Carson. Here's why that should change

A new book celebrates Johnny Carson's 100th birthday, revealing stories, surprises and the mystery that kept America watching ...
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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

Johnny Carson was America’s ultimate late-night host. The comedian’s most beloved gig was hosting “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” for 30 seasons from 1962 until his retirement in 1992. His ...
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Late Chicago writer's friend completes his unfinished biography of TV icon

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Johnny Carson is ever the king of late night television, even over 30 years after his final "Tonight Show." Acclaimed Chicago writer Bill Zehme had unprecedented access to the host ...
Variety

LISTEN: Johnny Carson Centennial: Tracing His Path to ‘The Tonight Show’ Through the Pages of Variety

A special episode of 'Daily Variety' podcast marks the 100th anniversary of the TV legend's birth Throughout the 1950s, Carson hosted a number of local and network series for CBS, including “Platter ...
Star Tribune

Review: ‘Carson the Magnificent’ takes a deep dive into talk show legend Johnny Carson’s life

For almost 30 years as host of “The Tonight Show,” Johnny Carson was the last face millions of viewers saw before they closed their eyes and went to sleep. Carson, the critic David Thomson once noted, ...