Thursday marks what would have been the 100th birthday of the undisputed king of late-night television, Johnny Carson. Born Oct. 23, 1925, in Corning, Iowa, the legendary host of The Tonight Show ...

A new book celebrates Johnny Carson's 100th birthday, revealing stories, surprises and the mystery that kept America watching him for more than 30 years.

David Letterman, left, appears with host Johnny Carson during taping of "The Tonight Show." Q: I love watching reruns of the Johnny Carson “Tonight Show.” Sometimes he mentions shows his production ...

A special episode of 'Daily Variety' podcast marks the 100th anniversary of the TV legend's birth Throughout the 1950s, Carson hosted a number of local and network series for CBS, including “Platter ...

William F. Buckley, the godfather of modern conservatism, appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson over a dozen times. This is a startling fact, particularly in light of the recent demise of ...

Born in a small home in Corning on Oct. 23, 1925, Johnny Carson would have been 100 years old today. The shy boy grew up to become the king of late night television, having hosted The Tonight Show on ...

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If Johnny Carson were alive today, he’d be 100 years old — and you can almost hear him delivering a sly, perfectly timed monologue about it. (“I’m so old, my cue cards have liver spots.”) To celebrate ...