For nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson sat behind the desk as host of The Tonight Show and interviewed thousands of guests. While he had his favorites, Carson also reportedly disliked one comedy legend ...

Johnny Carson debuted as host of The Tonight Show in 1962 and eventually became one of the most iconic figures in entertainment history. He interviewed many of the biggest celebrities in pop culture ...

In 1968, Johnny Carson stepped aside as host of 'The Tonight Show' for one week to allow Harry Belafonte to take his place. It was Carson's attempt to address national tensions and divisions, and it ...

This is the way a late-night king leaves his throne: not with a fight, but just a heartfelt good night. Thirty years ago, on May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson sat in front of that colorful Tonight Show ...

I waited five minutes after the bell sounded, then strolled into Mrs. Scherer's room and announced in my best Ed McMahon voice: ``Heeeeeeeere's Johnny.'' My fourth-grade math class erupted, but Mrs.

Johnny Carson may have been the most powerful on-screen performer in the history of Hollywood. From 1962 to 1992, he was perhaps the funniest man on TV, and his barb-sharp wit quickly became the model ...

Comedians ruled television’s first golden age: Milton Berle, Lucille Ball and Jackie Gleason were among its biggest stars, but no one would have a more lasting impact on comedy and broadcasting than ...