- John William "Johnny" Carson was an American television talk show host and comedian, best known for his 30 years as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
| Born: | 23 October 1925 Comment | | When did Johnny Carson die? / Died | 23 January 2005 | | How many years did Johnny Carson live? / Lived | 79 years | | Zodiac sign: | Scorpio |
Johnny Carson Net worth 2024 (estimated)
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Johnny Carson facts
- Carson received six Emmy Awards, the Governor's Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award
- He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987
- Johnny Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993
- Although his show was already successful by the end of the 1960s, during the 1970s, Carson became an American icon and remained so even after his retirement in 1992
- He adopted a casual, conversational approach with extensive interaction with guests, an approach pioneered by Arthur Godfrey and previous Tonight Show hosts Steve Allen and Jack Paar
- Former late-night host and friend David Letterman cited Carson's influence
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