Johnny Carson

Acting

Johnny Carson

Born October 23, 1925 · Corning, Iowa, USA

Died January 23, 2005 · aged 79

John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). Carson received six Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy's 1980 Governor's Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987. Carson wa…

Known For

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be ThereThe NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There · 1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
MovieFamilyTV Movie
The NBC All Star Hour (1985) was a one-hour primetime television special that brought together stars from NBC’s biggest shows of the mid-1980s, blending comedy, music, and variety performances into a network showcase.
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70sThe Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s · 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
Movie
From those early days of black and white with Ed Ames' memorable Tomahawk toss, to Tiny Tim's Technicolor wedding, to Letterman and Leno's stand-up debuts; the first decade of The Tonight Show was filled with once-in-a-lifetime classic TV moments. This volume includes: Pearl Baily, Buddy Hackett, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Flip Wilson, Don Rickles, Dolly Parton and more!
The Best of Carson, Volume 1The Best of Carson, Volume 1 · 2006
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
10.02006
Movie
Relive the memories from 30 years of The Tonight Show in this 3 DVD collection of the most hilarious moments with the biggest stars in television history. All of your old Tonight Show favorites are here - Johnny's monologue, wildlife handler Jim Fowler, the extraordinary talents of ordinary people, Carnac the Magnificent, sports heroes, and stand-up comics. See early performances from some of today's most popular comedians including Drew Carey, Garry Shandling, and the debut performance of Ellen DeGeneres. Also features the famous lost episode, Return to Studio One.
The Minnie Riperton StoryThe Minnie Riperton Story · 2009
The Minnie Riperton Story
2009
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Documenting the rise and finite career of late R&B recording artist Minnie Riperton.
Carson CountryCarson Country · 2006
Carson Country
2006
Movie
It's an all star, all American country line-up! We've opened the vaults and re-discovered treasured memories with Johnny's favorite country stars! Includes musical performances from The Judds, Dwight Yoakum, and Johnny Cash.
Three Men on a HorseThree Men on a Horse · 1957
Three Men on a Horse
1957
MovieComedyTV Movie
A meek salesman with an uncanny ability to pick horses is virtually kidnapped by a trio of gamblers.
FinsterFinster · 2022
Finster
2022
MovieDocumentary
Howard Finster, the grandfather of the Southern Folk Art movement was a pioneer that showed the world that Art can thrive outside of museums and galleries in ordinary places and in everyday objects. He took what others might deem trash or obsolete and turned it into something contemplative. He opened Paradise Garden for the world to enjoy, a true testament that Art comes to life, when people are able to interact with it. Howard Finster showed the world that objects surrounding us can take on a new life, in a sometimes-magical way, and communicate messages that can lead to transformation.
Johnny Goes HomeJohnny Goes Home · 1982
Johnny Goes Home
8.01982
MovieDocumentary
Johnny Carson makes a nostalgic visit back to his hometown of Norfolk, Nebraska in the fall of 1981, revisiting the places of his youth and talking with some of the people he grew up with.

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Get SmartGet Smart · 1965
Get Smart
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SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Get Smart is an American comedy television series that satirizes the secret agent genre. Created by Mel Brooks with Buck Henry, the show stars Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, and Edward Platt. Henry said they created the show by request of Daniel Melnick, who was a partner, along with Leonard Stern and David Susskind, of the show's production company, Talent Associates, to capitalize on "the two biggest things in the entertainment world today"—James Bond and Inspector Clouseau. Brooks said: "It's an insane combination of James Bond and Mel Brooks comedy." This is the only Mel Brooks production to feature a laugh track. The success of the show eventually spawned the follow-up films The Nude Bomb and Get Smart, Again!, as well as a 1995 revival series and a 2008 film remake. In 2010, TV Guide ranked Get Smart's opening title sequence at No. 2 on its list of TV's Top 10 Credits Sequences, as selected by readers.

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