Johnny Carson (1925 - 2005)

Article Contributed by gratefulweb | Published on Sunday, January 23, 2005

RIP Johnny Carson

Born in Corning, Iowa - Raised in Nebraska and attented The University of Nebraska - Johnny died today at 79 - His show was the stepping stone for countless acts today, including David Letterman, Rodney Dangerfield, and so many more.

May 21st, 1992 was his last Tonight Show - Johnny died of emphysema.

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