Carson to stay on Tonight Show beyond 1981
Johnny Carson told a cheering Tonight Show audience he will remain host beyond the planned 17th year. He cited love for the show and NBC as reasons and joked about a new deal while denying a rift with NBC president Fred Silverman.
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Kenny Rogers Barbara Mandrell and The Oak Ridge Boys led the Academy of Country Music honors as a prime time telecast honored top winners. Rogers won two awards including top male vocalist and entertainer of the year with The Gambler already earning a Grammy. Mandrell won top female vocalist while The Oak Ridge Boys took top vocal group and album of the year Ya.ll Come Back Saloon. Additional winners include Don Williams Tulsa Time Anne Murray You Needed Me John Conlee Christy Lane and touring bands Leon McAuliffe Original Texas Playboys and The Rebel Playboys.
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