- Born
- October 23, 1925
- Died
- January 23, 2005 (aged 79)
- Known as
- military officer, television presenter, actor, journalist, screenwriter, writer
John William Carson was an American television host, comedian, and writer. He was best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, the third installment of The Tonight Show, which aired on NBC from 1962 to 1992.
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