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Johnny Carson said 1 late-night host's jokes were 'a little weak'

As host of The Tonight Show for 30 years, Johnny Carson set the standard for late-night TV comedians. His successor, Jay Leno, benefitted more than anyone else thanks to some key career advice from ...
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‘Fruitcake is having a moment:’ Johnny Carson’s pointed jokes set the industry back, but this holiday tradition is making a triumphant return

It was around Christmas in 1989, when Johnny Carson held a small box up to the “Tonight Show” cameras. “What do you think this weighs?” Carson said, his wrist bending from the weight. “It’s only a ...
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Vanessa Williams recalls ‘racist’ Johnny Carson joke about her being 1st Black Miss America

Vanessa Williams is reflecting on the early days of her career in a new interview with People. The actress, 61, revealed that the late Johnny Carson made a “prejudiced” joke about her after she became ...
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Here’s Why Johnny Carson Said Jay Leno Wasn’t Ready to Do Stand-Up on ‘The Tonight Show’

The first time Johnny Carson saw Jay Leno perform comedy, he didn’t book him to appear on The Tonight Show. Instead, Carson gave Leno the advice that would lead to him hosting it. As the all-time king ...