Veteran entertainer Johnny Carson brought the nation together to share some laughs — and inspired generations of class clowns to pursue their comedy dreams.

For nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson sat behind the desk as host of The Tonight Show and interviewed thousands of guests. While he had his favorites, Carson also reportedly disliked one comedy legend ...

Late Night Last Century is a new weekly column highlighting some of the funniest and most unforgettable comedy from late night, talk shows, and variety shows of the 20th century that’s currently ...

Gallagher made several appearances on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show and when guest hosts, including Joan Rivers, were filling in Lanford Beard is the former Senior TV Editor at PEOPLE. She worked ...

Greene was a staple in Las Vegas and a regular on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2022 and ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On October 23, 2025, comedy legend Johnny Carson will be honored on what would have been his 100th birthday. His legacy continues to be felt throughout America. Carson’s alma ...

MERCED, Calif. — A generation separated Jack Benny and Johnny Carson: When Benny first signed on to his radio program in 1932, Carson was just 7 years old. So when Benny gave Carson a stage on his ...

It’s been over six months since Betty White died at age 99, but the internet is still finding ways to honor the late actor. On June 20, the official YouTube channel for the late talkshow host Johnny ...

For nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson was the last face millions of Americans saw before drifting off to sleep. “I don’t know, but for some reason that has stuck with me,” stand-up comic Robert Mac said.

STURTEVANT — Comedian Ted Holum, who has appeared on Johnny Carson and has opened for famed singer-songwriter Ray Charles, will headline a comedy show from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Fountain ...