There were previous hosts of "The Tonight Show," TV pioneers who made their mark on the burgeoning late-night talk show form.

Thursday marks what would have been the 100th birthday of the undisputed king of late-night television, Johnny Carson. Born Oct. 23, 1925, in Corning, Iowa, the legendary host of The Tonight Show ...

Born in a small home in Corning on Oct. 23, 1925, Johnny Carson would have been 100 years old today. The shy boy grew up to become the king of late night television, having hosted The Tonight Show on ...

A new book about The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson reveals how one young performer’s daring choice turned her into an overnight sensation — and why she never returned to Carson’s couch again.

Late-night talk shows are a uniquely American invention that blend humor, the news of the day, and celebrity guests. While Johnny Carson was not the first late-night ...

Howard Smith’s new memoir about Johnny Carson will show readers a whole different side of the famed television host. In Smith’s debut book, My Friend Johnny: The Last 20 Years of a Beautiful Life with ...