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Johnny Carson: Biography, Latest News & Videos

  • Birth Name: John William Carson
  • Birth Place: Corning, IA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/23/1925, Libra
  • Date of Death: 01/23/2005
  • Profession: TV host; comedian
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David Letterman Near Deal to Stay on Late Show Through 2014

David Letterman was passed over to succeed Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show, but is now poised to dethrone Carson as the longest-running late-night star in TV history.

Letterman, 64, is nearing a deal with CBS that would keep him behind the desk of the Late Show through 2014, according to The New York Times. 2014 will mark his 32nd year in late night (11 years on NBC's Late Night followed by what would be 21 years on CBS).  Carson was on...read more

VIDEO: Heeeeeere's...Cliffy!

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Heeeeeere's...Cliffy!
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Length: 07:29:27
Aired: 5/7/1992

Norm tells Cliff a little white lie about Carson using Cliff's material on The Tonight Show, then regrets it when Cliff comes up with three tickets to Burbank. Meanwhile Sam and Woody install a satellite dish at Cheers. watch

As Dave Catches Jay, Are the Late Night Wars Over?

Remember the late night wars? Now that there are so many choices on TV — even in the bedtime hours — the idea of Jay vs. Dave seems quaint.

That was all the more apparent this November, as the battle between the two late night titans came to a draw. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (3.6 million) still held a slight edge over Late Show With David Letterman (3.4 million) in viewers. But for the first time since 1994, Letterman (with a 0.9 rating) managed to beat ...
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Johnny Carson: Videos

The Majestic B Boy
Hi There Horror Movie Fans
Joan Rivers Rips Into Johnny Carson
The Miranda obsession: Buck Henry gets a jolt

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Looking for Love
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Get Bruce!

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Heeeeeere's...Cliffy!
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Mary's Big Party
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Lucy and Johnny Carson

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Year Title Description
2010 The Rat Pack TV Show Series, Host
2006 Johnny Mathis TV Show Series, Appearing
1999 Get Bruce! Movie, Actor
1964 Looking For Love Movie, Actor - Their Self
1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV Show Series, Host

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Regis Philbin Signs Off Live After 28 Years

In the end, it wasn't just Regis and Kelly, or Regis and Kathie Lee ... it felt more like Regis and everybody. After some 16,000 hours in front of a television camera, Regis Philbin signed off Live! with Regis and Kelly Friday morning.

Ending a 28-year run, the "Farewell Special" began oddly ...
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Celebrity Watchlist: Jeff Probst Loves to Root for the Bad Guys

A funny thing happened when Jeff Probst was compiling his TV watchlist.

"In writing my list, I realized there's a theme to all of my favorite television shows:  The main character is morally flawed and often a criminal," Probst tells TVGuide.com. "Yeah, baby."

The Survivor host, who is all too used to battling the bad guys (see: Richard Hatch, Johnny Fairplay and Russell Hantz), says he can relate to Breaking Bad's Walter White. "I'd like to think I'd do something similar if I... read more

Comedian Charlie Callas Dies at 83

American comedian Charlie Callas has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 83.

Callas died at a hospice in Las Vegas on Thursday. The cause of death was... read more

Our Favorite Johnny Carson Moments

To celebrate what would have been Johnny Carson's 85th birthday, let's look back at some of the late-night king's greatest moments. From his outrageous characters to his winning banter with sidekick Ed McMahon to even a few emotional moments, heeeeeere's our favorites!

The Tomahawk Toss

On April 25, 1965, actor Ed Ames stopped by The Tonight Show to promote the TV show Daniel Boone, on which Ames played a Native American named Mingo. Carson asked Ames to demonstrate his tomahawk-throwing skills, and Ames' first toss landed squarely on the silhouette target's crotch. The instant classic moment was marked by uproarious laughter, which only worsened when Carson quipped, "I didn't even know you were Jewish!" ... read more

Publicist: Zsa Zsa Gabor Asks to Receive Last Rites

Zsa Zsa Gabor has asked to see a priest and receive her last rites, her publicist tells TVGuide.com.

Zsa Zsa Gabor undergoes successful hip surgery

The actress, 93, was admitted to UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center to have two blood clots removed on Saturday, The Associated Press reports. It also marked her 24th wedding anniversary to husband Frederic von Anhalt.

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