Johnny Carson

(99 years old)

Born: October 23rd, 1925

Place of birth: Corning, Iowa, U.S.

Death: 2005-01-23

Considered 'The King of Late Night TV' John William Carson established the standard format for television chat shows—including the guest couch and the studio band. On May 22, 1992, Carson’s final appearance as the host of The Tonight Show attracted an estimated 50 million viewers, the largest audience in the program’s history.

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