In the new book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend, author Mark Malkoff goes backstage and behind the scenes of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny ...

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On the day of his 100th birthday, a special Vintage Variety episode looks back at the arc of Johnny Carson’s early career and his rise to becoming a TV icon, as chronicled in the pages of Variety.

For decades, insiders insisted that Johnny Carson never kept a formal blacklist of celebrities barred from The Tonight Show. But according to a new biography, the truth was more nuanced – and far more ...

Jay Leno took over hosting duties for “The Tonight Show” when legendary host Johnny Carson retired in 1993. That doesn’t mean Carson was a fan of Leno. In fact, a new book, “Love Johnny Carson” by ...

He couldn’t sing, dance or tell funny stories. But Johnny Carson loved him and his persona: a D-list star clinging to celebrity.

Celebrate a century of laughter and legacy as Johnny Carson turns 100 with Carson Tonight: Johnny’s 100th Birthday, a once-in-a-lifetime event honoring the beloved Tonight Show host. The celebration ...

Jay Leno will finally host his last Tonight Show episode, again. Leno took over hosting duties from the legendary Johnny Carson 22 years ago in May. Leno’s first guest ever was none other than Billy ...