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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new book about The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson reveals how one young performer’s daring choice turned her into an ...

Johnny Carson is believed to have kept a secret list of "banned guests" which he kept handy during his 30-year run on The Tonight Show, Radaronline.com can reveal. According to Mark Malkoff's new book ...

A new book about The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson reveals how one young performer’s daring choice turned her into an overnight sensation — and why she never returned to Carson’s couch again.

For nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson sat behind the desk as host of The Tonight Show and interviewed thousands of guests. While he had his favorites, Carson also reportedly disliked one comedy legend ...

He couldn’t sing, dance or tell funny stories. But Johnny Carson loved him and his persona: a D-list star clinging to celebrity.

William F. Buckley, the godfather of modern conservatism, appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson over a dozen times. This is a startling fact, particularly in light of the recent demise of ...

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