Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson were bitter rivals who fought over celebrity guests for years

Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson's bitter talk show rivalry began in 1962 when both competed for NBC guests and studio space ...

Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson were once pitted against each other. Here's how they worked past their feud

The late night hosts started on equal footing, but didn't stay there ...

How Bob Newhart Upset Johnny Carson's Writers: 'Whenever He Hosted, a Lot of Writers Phoned in Sick'

Bob Newhart was one of the most prolific guest hosts of 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' — but the writers weren't all fans of how he worked.

Johnny Carson Once Worried He'd Seriously Injured Betty White When a “Tonight Show” Sketch Went Off the Rails

The sketch aired in 1983, during a bout of severe rainstorms in Malibu, California ...

Johnny Carson’s Former Bel-Air Estate Put on the Market for $40 Million, Proceeds Will Go to Charity

HEEEERE’S Johnny’s Bel-Air beauty! The legendary Tonight Show host’s former estate is on the block for a whopping $40 million ...
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Heeeeeere’s Johnny! Remembering Johnny Carson, the King of Late Night, born 100 years ago this week

Veteran entertainer Johnny Carson brought the nation together to share some laughs — and inspired generations of class clowns to pursue their comedy dreams. Announcer Ed McMahon sits with host Johnny ...
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CARSON TONIGHT Celebrates Johnny Carson’s 100th Birthday At The Lied Center

Celebrate a century of laughter and legacy as Johnny Carson turns 100 with Carson Tonight: Johnny’s 100th Birthday, a once-in-a-lifetime event honoring the beloved Tonight Show host. The celebration ...