Heeere's Johnny!
Born October 23, 1925, in Corning, Iowa
Fell in love with magic after purchasing a mail order magician's kit when he was 12 years old.
1945 - age 20 , Carson began studied at the University of Nebraska & received a radio & speech degree.
After college he was a television writer for Red Skelton's show
1948 - married Jody Wolcott, they had 3 sons, Charles, Cory and Richard (died in 1991)
1962 - replaced Jack Paar as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW
1963 - divorced Jody, married second wife Joanne Copeland
1972 - divorced Joanne Copeland, married Joanna Holland
1983 - divorced Joanne Holland
1987 - married Alexis Maas, they remained together until his death
1992 - THE TONIGHT SHOW - last time to host
1999 - suffered severe heart attack while sleeping at his Malibu, CA home, then quadruple-bypass surgery
2005 - Januray 23 he died at age 79, he died of respiratory failure caused by emphysema
Fell in love with magic after purchasing a mail order magician's kit when he was 12 years old.
1945 - age 20 , Carson began studied at the University of Nebraska & received a radio & speech degree.
After college he was a television writer for Red Skelton's show
1948 - married Jody Wolcott, they had 3 sons, Charles, Cory and Richard (died in 1991)
1962 - replaced Jack Paar as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW
1963 - divorced Jody, married second wife Joanne Copeland
1972 - divorced Joanne Copeland, married Joanna Holland
1983 - divorced Joanne Holland
1987 - married Alexis Maas, they remained together until his death
1992 - THE TONIGHT SHOW - last time to host
1999 - suffered severe heart attack while sleeping at his Malibu, CA home, then quadruple-bypass surgery
2005 - Januray 23 he died at age 79, he died of respiratory failure caused by emphysema
