Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host and comedian, known as host of The Tonight Show Starring Carson for 30 years (1962-92). Carson received six Emmy Awards including the Governor Award and a 1985 Peabody Award; he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992, and received Kennedy Center Honors in 1993.Born in Corning, Iowa, Carson grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska. He left college after one year to join the U.S. Navy, being commissioned an ensign. He joined the U.S. Navy on June 8, 1943, as an apprentice seaman enrolled in the V-5 program, which trained Navy and Marine pilots.He began his performing career in 1950 at WOW radio and television in Omaha.

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