Late night legend remembered fondly
Johnny Carson died at 79 amid tributes from Bill Cosby Billy Crystal and David Letterman. Bush honored his Iowa roots while colleagues recalled his impact on American humor and television. Carson rose from Nebraska roots to host Tonight Show after filling in for Jack Paar.
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Keys events in the life of Johnny Carson
Journaled timeline of Johnny Carson born 1925 in Corning Iowa and raised in Nebraska. Navy service 1943 46. Hosted Who Do You Trust 1957. Introduced as Tonight Show host by Groucho Marx 1962. Tonight moves to Burbank 1972. Inducted into Television Hall of Fame 1987. Son Ricky dies 1991. Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom 1992. Tonight Show ends 1992 with final guest line Bette Midler and Robin Williams, desk turned over to Jay Leno. Quadruple bypass surgery in 1999.
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