Though it’s been more than 30 years since Carson signed off with "I bid you a heartfelt good night," his influence still looms large. From Jimmy Fallon to Stephen Colbert, every late-night host owes a ...

Among the many prominent names banned from appearing on The Tonight Show were accomplished comedians like Jerry Lee Lewis and Dick Shawn, as well as world-renowned musicians like Billy Preston and ...

A new biography reveals that Johnny Carson quietly kept track of dozens of stars who were never invited back to The Tonight Show – and why. See details.

Johnny Carson is a legend of late-night TV. During his time hosting NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” he combined a casual, conversational approach with lightning-quick wit to become a cultural phenomenon ...