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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).
Overview. A coming of age story is set in 1970s Los Angeles following the lives and challenges of Andy, a wide-eyed 19-year-old Nebraskan who stumbles his way into a job at The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and Joy, a young talent coordinator on the show, as they both try to find their way and prove themselves in this period of cultural ...
There's... Johnny!: Created by Paul Reiser, David Steven Simon. With Ian Nelson, Jane Levy, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Tony Danza. Young Andy becomes a gofer at "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" circa 1972.
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The series takes place in the 1970s and depicts the fictional goings-on behind the scenes of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The series was ordered by streaming service Seeso and had been scheduled to premiere on August 24, 2017, but that release was canceled due to Seeso's closure.
- Magic John. Johnny Carson (born John William Carson) discovered his love for entertaining people when he found a book on magic at a friend’s house. He quickly ordered a magician’s kit through the mail and started practicing his skills on family members.
- The Age of Innocence. Carson was born in Corning, Iowa and moved to Norfolk, Nebraska with his family when he was eight. He reportedly had a happy and peaceful childhood.
- Nautical Tales. Carson had been debating whether to become a psychiatrist or a journalist when he was accepted in the United States Navy’s V-12 training program at Columbia University.
- More Nautical Tales. While he was still in the Navy, Carson posted a 10-0 boxing record on board his ship the USS Pennsylvania. He claimed that the highest point in his Navy life was when he performed magic tricks for the United States Secretary of the Navy, James V. Forrestal.
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 born in Corning, Iowa, but moved with his family to nearby Norfolk, Nebraska when he was eight years old.
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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. Updated: Apr 14, 2021 4:38 PM EDT
