Wearing flip-flops and a Nike T-shirt, David Tolley was summoned to the stage by former host Johnny Carson after the scheduled pianist canceled.

The Tonight Show' host Johnny Carson was married to four women: Joan "Jody" Wolcott, Joanne Carson, Joanna Carson and Alexis ...

Johnny Carson was America’s ultimate late-night host. The comedian’s most beloved gig was hosting “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” for 30 seasons from 1962 until his retirement in ...

As 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Johnny Carson’s passing, a new memoir offers an unprecedented glimpse into the private life of the late-night legendary icon.

<p>Johnny Carson took over the "Tonight" show from Jack Paar on Oct. 1, 1962, and, preferring to retire at the top of his game, voluntarily surrendered it to Jay Leno on May 22, 1992. During those ...

Johnny Carson's third wife, Joanna Carson, has died at age 93.© Getty Images Joanna was married to the "Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" host from 1972 to 1985.© Diamond Images/Getty Images ...

In 1985, Johnny Carson needed a fill-in piano player. This central Ohio man took the stage Story by Dean Narciso, Columbus Dispatch • 2mo ...

<p>Johnny Carson took over the "Tonight" show from Jack Paar on Oct. 1, 1962, and, preferring to retire at the top of his game, voluntarily surrendered it to Jay Leno on May 22, 1992. During those ...