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  2. John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television personality, comedian, writer and producer best known as the host of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992).

  3. Hosted by Johnny Carson, it aired from October 1, 1962 to May 22, 1992, replacing Tonight Starring Jack Paar and was replaced by The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. [1] . Ed McMahon served as Carson's sidekick and the show's announcer.

  4. Oct 23, 2024 · He was the host of The Tonight Show for 30 years. It has been 32 years since he stepped away from that role—and any other on television. Carson never accepted another show to star in, and barely appeared on television ever again. More than a generation has entered American life and culture without any real exposure to Johnny Carson.

  5. May 22, 1992 · 2 Videos. 99+ Photos. Comedy Talk Show. Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities. Stars. Johnny Carson. Ed McMahon. Doc Severinsen. See production info at IMDbPro. 22 User reviews. 9 Critic reviews. Won 8 Primetime Emmys. 12 wins & 38 nominations total. Episodes 9785. Browse episodes. Top-rated 31 years.

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  6. Apr 2, 2014 · Hosting 'The Tonight Show'. In October 1962, Carson replaced Jack Paar as host of The Tonight Show and, following wavering ratings his first year, Carson became a prime-time hit....

  7. May 20, 2022 · Thirty years ago, on May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson sat in front of that colorful Tonight Show curtain and bid farewell to a show — and an entire late-night industry — that he made...

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  8. Carson is the longest-serving host to date, although he is not the host with the most episodes. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson aired for 30 seasons between October 1962 and May 1992. Leno has the record of having hosted the greatest number of total televised episodes.

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