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 ...

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 ...

Television icon Johnny Carson and country queen Dolly Parton had a funny friendship they shared with the world on The Tonight Show. After a couple of visits, she prepared a sweet song to thank Carson ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...