The first time Johnny Carson saw Jay Leno perform comedy, he didn’t book him to appear on The Tonight Show. Instead, Carson gave Leno the advice that would lead to him hosting it. As the all-time king ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Roseanne Barr revealed why she ignored Johnny Carson’s request to chat with him after her debut performance on The Tonight Show 40 years ago. After performing her stand-up set, Barr noticed Carson ...

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 ...

On May 22, 1992, America bid goodnight for a final time to the man who made a must-do out of staying up late. Johnny Carson, the “King of Late Night,” wrapped up his time as host of NBC’s The Tonight ...

Johnny Carson is believed to have kept a secret list of "banned guests" which he kept handy during his 30-year run on The Tonight Show, Radaronline.com can reveal. According to Mark Malkoff's new book ...

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: I love watching reruns of the Johnny Carson “Tonight Show.” Sometimes he mentions shows his production company made. Do you know how many shows Johnny had a ...

This week, we’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Johnny Carson by remembering a rare appearance in New Orleans nearly 50 years ago by the king of late-night television. Carson, born ...