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      • With various popular appearances on both Carson's show and "Late Night with David Letterman," he ended up becoming permanent guest host in September of 1987 (via Baltimore Sun).
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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. Oct 23, 2023 · One of television's best-known personalities, Johnny Carson, the iconic host of "The Tonight Show" for 30 years, was born on this day in history, on Oct. 23, 1925. Carson had Midwestern roots...

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  4. Apr 2, 2014 · After college, comedian Johnny Carson worked as a television writer for Red Skelton's show. He moved to New York City and in 1962, Carson replaced Jack Paar as host of The Tonight Show for an...

  5. Oct 26, 2024 · On May 22, 1992, Carson’s final appearance as the host of The Tonight Show attracted an estimated 50 million viewers, the largest audience in the program’s history. Comedian Jay Leno replaced Carson as the late-night staple’s host.

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  6. Johnny Carson has been called the "King of Late Night Television." He became a pioneer in television as host of The Tonight Show for thirty years. His interviewing and comic techniques won over a huge audience and produced numerous imitators.

  7. He hosted the show from 1962 to 1992, covering a total of 30 years. Carson became a national icon for his work and won a total of six Emmys as well. During the 1970s he became the highest paid personality on television, earning around $4 million a year.

  8. Jan 24, 2005 · Hosted show for 30 years. 1964: Feature acting debut, "Looking for Love". 1980: Threatened to quit the "Tonight Show" in 1979; the action won him a new contract, shortened the show from 90...

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