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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.

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 ...

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 ...

Bob Newhart was one of the most prolific guest hosts of 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' — but the writers weren't all fans of how he worked.

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 ...