The comedian was invited on the popular talk show in 1985 after Mitzi Shore made her a headliner at her Comedy Store venue in Los Angeles "After I was done, Johnny [Carson] waved me over to the couch, ...

A new book about The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson reveals how one young performer’s daring choice turned her into an overnight sensation — and why she never returned to Carson’s couch again.

Like every comedian who's taken over The Tonight Show, Jay Leno left his own indelible imprint on the long-running TV series throughout his tenure as host. Overseeing production of the iconic NBC ...

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: I love watching reruns of the Johnny Carson “Tonight Show.” Sometimes he mentions shows his production company made. Do you know how many shows Johnny had a ...

Marilyn Maye, known as a “Super-Singer” by Johnny Carson himself, appeared on his Tonight Show 76 times – a show record for singers! 2025 marks the centennial of the birth of the King of Late Night ...

Early in Marilyn Maye’s latest show at 54 Below, she introduces “Here’s that Rainy Day” with the well-known fact that this classic torch song by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen was the all-time ...

David Letterman, left, appears with host Johnny Carson during taping of "The Tonight Show." Q: I love watching reruns of the Johnny Carson “Tonight Show.” Sometimes he mentions shows his production ...