Johnny Carson: October 23, 1925 - January 24, 2004.
He revolutionized the prime time talk show, and invented the archetype for which all others strive for. His run on the tonight show will forever be the yardstick by which all others are measured. May he be remembered fondly.
Theeeeeeeeeere's Johnny.
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He was the only host of the Tonight Show to me. Carson taught me what funny was. Ed and Doc are without a leader now... so is the world of humor 
Make 'em laugh in the after-life Johnny, and remember one thing. There are no urine monkeys in heaven 
Make 'em laugh in the after-life Johnny, and remember one thing. There are no urine monkeys in heaven
Johnny Carson will always be the king of talk shows. Others sit behind his desk, but nobody has filled his shoes yet.
Rest in piece Johnny.
Rest in piece Johnny.
Why are all the funny people dieing off? The king of funny is gone.
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