Johnny Carson 1925-2005

                         

The King of Late Night TV passed on to greener pastures at the age of 79 on Sunday, January 23, 2005.

                 

Early Years:
· Born Oct. 23, 1925 in Corning, Iowa
· Grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska
· Served in U.S. Navy 1943-1946

Personal Life:
· Jody Carson Buckley - Married 1949-1963
· Had three sons with Jody Carson; His son Ricky died in 1991 in a road accident
· Joanne Carson - Married 1963- 1972
· Joanna Carson - Married 1972-1985
· Alexis Carson - Married 1987-Present

Awards:
· Four Emmys for 'The Tonight Show'
· 1987: Inducted in TV Hall of Fame
· 1992: Presidential Medal of Freedom
· 1993: Kennedy Center Honors

                     

Johnny Carson is shown here with a young Jay Leno who has taken over his spot on the Tonight Show, but I doubt that anyone can replace Johnny's boyish charm and charisma. After Johnny left the Tonight Show, no other late night host has been able to keep my attention.