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Jody Morrill Wolcott (1949-1963), Joanne Copeland (1963-1972), Joanna Holland (1972-1985), Alexis Maas (1987-2005)
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Johnny Carson: American talk show host and comedian (1925–2005).
Born (died at age 79).
Johnny Carson has 2 credits in our database.
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John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host, comedian, and writer best known as the host of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). During World War II, Carson served in the United States Navy. After the war, he started a career in radio, then moved to television and took over as host of the late-night talk show Tonight from Jack Paar in 1962. 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.
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Johnny Carson was born on and passed away on at the age of 79.
What movies or shows has Johnny Carson been in?
Johnny Carson has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Inside Deep Throat (2005), Looking for Love (1964).
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