TV Thursday: The Tonight Show (Johnny Carson version)
May 22, 2025•5 min
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Episode description
From 1962 to 1992, Johnny Carson was at the helm of NBC's The Tonight Show. This incarnation is widely considered the most popular in the entire history of the franchise.
Editor's note: Toward the end of this segment, I said that Johnny Carson ascended the late-night throne when he retired in 1992. The correct word is descended.
Editor's note: Toward the end of this segment, I said that Johnny Carson ascended the late-night throne when he retired in 1992. The correct word is descended.
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