"For multiple generations of Americans, Johnny Carson is closely linked with the concept of home. Whether his name conjures fuzzy memories of drifting off to the quiet soundtrack of television static and a parent's laughter, or brings to mind tuning in to hear his take on the news after a long work day, many remember Carson as a nightly ritual."
"Before his rise as one of the most recognizable (and highest paid) faces on TV, Carson was an aspiring magician who grew up in Nebraska. He found work in Omaha as a local radio personality before moving to Los Angeles to switch to on-screen entertainment. The rest is television history: After working his way up the ranks, Carson was tapped as host for the late-night talk show in 1962, shaping the format into what it is today."
Johnny Carson became a nightly fixture in American homes, entertaining roughly 15 million viewers per night and drawing 55 million for his final 1992 episode after three decades as host. He preferred to keep his off-duty life private and devoted most of his time to work rather than home life. Carson began as an aspiring magician in Nebraska and worked in Omaha radio before moving to Los Angeles and on-screen entertainment. After rising through the ranks, he became host of The Tonight Show in 1962 and helped shape the late-night format. He launched numerous comedic careers and rehearsed skits at home for his wife and three sons.
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