About Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson (October 23, 1925 - January 23, 2005) was an American television host, comedian, and writer, best known as the host of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1962 to 1992. Born in Corning, Iowa and raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, he developed an early talent for magic, performing as The Great Carsoni. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, then began a career in radio and television, hosting shows such as Carson's Cellar and Who Do You Trust?, where he met his future sidekick Ed McMahon.
In 1954, Carson filled in for Red Skelton on The Red Skelton Show after Skelton was injured. As host of The Tonight Show he became widely regarded as the King of Late Night Television, adopting a casual, conversational approach enhanced by his quick wit. Carson received six Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992, and a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993, and was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987.
Videos (863)
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1:49Walter Matthau's Hilarious Toilet Joke | December 10th, 1981
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4:53Don Rickles Pranks Frank Sinatra | Carson Tonight Show
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7:37Jonathan Winters & Robin Williams in Funniest Moments on Carson Tonight Show
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8:10Jim Carrey Does Impressions of Kevin Bacon & Wile E. Coyote | Carson Tonight Show
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7:08Full Appearance - Buddy Hackett's Duck Joke
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16:11Drew Barrymore's Classic First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show
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9:36Full Appearance - Rodney Dangerfield Has Johnny Busting Up | Carson Tonight Show
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2:09Steve Martin Has to Leave | Carson Tonight Show
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15:18Tim Conway's Hilarious First Appearance
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11:01Full Appearance - Robin Williams is Hilarious | Carson Tonight Show
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6:28Andy Kaufman's Elvis Presley Impression | Carson Tonight Show
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18:25Robin Williams Makes an Insane First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show
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6:44Steve Martin Is The Great Flydini | Carson Tonight Show
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9:01Rodney Dangerfield Almost Makes Carson Fall Out of His Chair Laughing | Carson Tonight Show
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10:05Martin Short Impersonates Bette Davis and She's Not a Fan | Carson Tonight Show
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7:37David Letterman Reveals His True Feelings about Jay Leno Hosting Tonight Show, Johnny Carson 1991
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0:51Only Don Rickles Could Prank Frank Sinatra | Carson Tonight Show
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0:55“Give Me a Scotch!” | Buddy Hackett’s Bar Joke
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6:39Eddie Murphy Makes His First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show
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14:12Ann-Margret's Unforgettable Performance
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2:21Buddy Hackett's Legendary Duck Joke | August 27th, 1987
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8:55Lucille Ball Gets a Surprise Visit From Her Son, Desi Arnaz Jr. | Carson Tonight Show
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7:09Ellen Degeneres Makes Her First Appearance And Johnny Invites Her Back Anytime | Carson Tonight Show
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18:39Frank Abagnale Stuns Everyone With Stories of Being a Con Man | Carson Tonight Show
7.9M viewsGuest appearances (96)
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10:07Rodney Dangerfield at His Best on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1983)
Jacob Rodney Cohen
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7:55Doesn’t Get Any Better than Rodney Dangerfield & Johnny Carson (1981)
Jacob Rodney Cohen
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8:46Rodney Dangerfield’s Final Appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (1992)
Jacob Rodney Cohen
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14:12Jason Bateman on Johnny Carson Interview, Ozark's Final Season & Buddies Sean Hayes & Will Arnett
Jimmy Kimmel
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22:30Johnny Carson’s 1939 Chrysler Royal - Jay Leno’s Garage
Jay Leno
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12:25Bette Midler on Getting Vaccinated, Her Vegas Wedding & Johnny Carson Audition
Jimmy Kimmel
518.1K views
16:16Billy Crystal on Post Oscars Call from Johnny Carson & Meeting Mike Wazowski Fans at Disneyland
Jimmy Kimmel
485K views
4:29Johnny Carson Silences '60 Minutes' Host with Answer He Didn’t See Coming
Dave Rubin
479.9K views
6:49"Johnny Carson was a racist Son of a B@O#%^"
Pierre Edwards
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1:01“Johnny Carson... that’s where he comes from, Nebraska. And I tell ya...”
Jacob Rodney Cohen
325.9K views
8:25Steven Wright Was Invited On Johnny Carson’s Show Twice In One Week | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
303.8K views
1:25Ken Jeong's Korean Johnny Carson Impression | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
262.5K views
1:07Johnny Carson Silences '60 Minutes' Host with Answer He Didn’t See Coming
Dave Rubin
238.4K views
2:28Burt Reynolds Was In Love With Johnny Carson | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
134.4K views
5:41Roseanne Barr - Roseanne Barr on Johnny Carson Show
Roseanne Barr
120.7K views
8:42Richard Lewis on Johnny Carson, Ringo Starr, Sex & more
Jimmy Kimmel
114.2K views
3:30Martin Short's Awkward Poker Game With Johnny Carson | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
46.3K views
1:00Why Steven Wright Was Speechless With Johnny Carson | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
41.3K views
1:35Anna Nicole Smith on the 2nite Show starring Johnny Carson!
Conner O'Malley
26.8K views
0:47Classic TV Moment! George Wallace on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
George Wallace
25.3K views
0:41The Nightline Sketch With Johnny Carson
Joe Piscopo
22.5K views
1:08Carrot Top on Auditioning for Johnny Carson
Neal Brennan
22.3K views
9:47'Tonight Show' with Johnny Carson featuring Tim Allen (1992)
Tim Allen
20.2K views
2:04Paul Reiser On His New Johnny Carson Show “There's... Johnny!” | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
17.2K viewsChannels on this page: Jacob Rodney Cohen, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, Dave Rubin, Pierre Edwards, Conan O'Brien, Roseanne Barr, Howie Mandel, Conner O'Malley, George Wallace, Joe Piscopo, Neal Brennan, Tim Allen
Frequently asked questions
How long did Johnny Carson host The Tonight Show?
Johnny Carson hosted NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1962 to 1992.
Where was Johnny Carson born and raised?
Johnny Carson was born in Corning, Iowa, and grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Who was The Great Carsoni?
The Great Carsoni was the name Johnny Carson performed under as a magician, drawing on a talent for magic he showed early in life.
Where did Johnny Carson meet Ed McMahon?
Johnny Carson met Ed McMahon, his future sidekick, on the show Who Do You Trust?, one of the programs he hosted before The Tonight Show.
What awards did Johnny Carson receive?
Johnny Carson received six Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993, and he entered the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987.
Why was Johnny Carson called the King of Late Night Television?
Johnny Carson came to be regarded as the King of Late Night Television while hosting The Tonight Show, where his casual, conversational manner was sharpened by a quick wit.
Did Johnny Carson serve in the military?
Johnny Carson served in the United States Navy during World War II, and afterwards he began his career in radio and television.
