Publicity photo of Johnny Carson from the television program The Tonight Show.

Crop of young Johnny Carson as the guest on his television program The Jack Benny Show. Benny invited the young comedian to appear on his program in 1955. Carson performed and also received advice from Benny, who predicted that he would be a success as a comedian during this show.

Carson Television Center, University of Southern California.

Johnny Carson's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Comedian Johnny Carson entertains the honored guests during the gala celebration at the Capital Center, during Inauguration Day, 1/20/1981

Photo of actress Jana Lund and Johnny Carson from The Johnny Carson Show. This was Carson's first entry into a network talk show of his own.

Photo of William Bendix and Johnny Carson from the television program The Johnny Carson Show. Carson hosted this interview/talk type program on CBS from 1955 to 1956.

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Photo of Johnny Carson and Phil Donahue from Donahue's syndicated television talk program, The Phil Donahue Show.

Publicity photo of Johnny Carson.