Johnny Carson
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Robin Williams Once Called Eddie Murphy a ‘Shark Who Knows Where the Blood Is’
Robin Williams once revealed what he felt was the key to Eddie Murphy’s success as a movie star.
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Marlon Wayans Once Shared How Tyler Perry Inspired the Wayans Family
Marlon Wayans once touched on the kinds of contributions Tyler Perry has made toward the entertainment industry.
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Jamie Foxx Turned Down ‘Dreamgirls’ Until He Found out Eddie Murphy Was Starring in the Film
Jamie Foxx didn’t feel he was getting an adequate salary for ‘Dreamgirls,’ but he starred in the film anyway after Eddie Murphy was cast in the film.
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Lucille Ball’s Advice Helped Cher Leave Sonny Bono
Cher is opening up about her troubled marriage to Sonny Bono in harsh detail in her memoir. She even said Lucille Ball helped her move on.
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‘I Love Lucy’ Christmas Episode Introduced 1 Revolutionary TV First
The 'I Love Lucy' Christmas episode remains beloved by classic TV fans, over six decades since it first aired.
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Lucille Ball Lost 23 Pounds When She Took on a Stressful Dramatic Role
Lucille Ball excelled at comedy, but she also dabbled in drama, including a 1985 movie where she portrayed a homeless person. But filming was strenuous.
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Carol Burnett ‘Went With the Wind’ and Rolled Down the Stairs 9 Times for Hilarious Sketch
Comedian and actor Carol Burnett tumbled down a staircase nine different times in a single day for the sake of comedy and 'The Carol Burnett Show.'
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‘Mama’s Family’: Dorothy Lyman’s Soap Opera Work Landed Her the Naomi Role
In 1983, 'The Carol Burnett Show' spinoff 'Mama's Family' made its debut. Aside from Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, and Vicki Lawrence reprising their roles, the series also introduced new cast member. Dorothy Lyman was added to the series, and her prior work as a soap actor landed her the role of Naomi.
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‘Mama’s Family’: Why Did Carol Burnett Stop Playing Eunice?
'The Carol Burnett Show' skit 'Mama's Family' got its own spinoff in 1983. Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, and Vicki Lawrence all reprised their characters in 'Mama's Family.' However, during the show's first season, one actor left the series. Find out why.
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Johnny Carson Joked ‘The Tonight Show’ Was as Effective as Oral Contraceptives Amid Declining Birth Rate
Johnny Carson once commented that he liked to think 'The Tonight Show' was behind a declining birth and one famous sex therapist broke down his influence on the love lives of Americans.
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Betty White and Johnny Carson Disagreed That This Honor Was ‘Really Kind of Dumb’
Betty White had a record-setting career during which she received a ton of honors. But she confessed to Johnny Carson that she thought one tribute to her was "really kind of dumb."
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Johnny Carson’s 1967 Strike — NBC Treated ‘The Tonight Show’ Like ‘Some Bastard Stepchild’
Beloved late-night host Johnny Carson said NBC mistreated 'The Tonight Show' in the '60s because he felt it was neglected as "the biggest money-making show" on the network.
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Johnny Carson’s Unexpected Night With Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack
In 1965, Frank Sinatra called in a favor from TV icon Johnny Carson and the beloved host joined the Rat Pack for a night. What good cause inspired his appearance?
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Johnny Carson Once Interrupted Frank Sinatra’s ‘Religious Experience’ to Curse at Him
During what "religious experience" did Johnny Carson interrupt Frank Sinatra to curse at him? And who else had the courage to surprise the iconic singer?
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Elizabeth Taylor Revealed Grace Kelly Birthday Pact to Johnny Carson in Their Only ‘Tonight Show’ Interview
During Elizabeth Taylor's only Tonight Show chat with Johnny Carson, she revealed she and Grace Kelly made a pact to meet their 40th birthdays "head on."
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Betty White Said Johnny Carson Called When He Wanted to Take off His Clothes for a Sketch
Betty White once joked that Johnny Carson called her whenever he wanted to take his clothes off for a new 'Tonight Show' sketch.
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Johnny Carson Felt He Only Owed 1 Thing to the Public
'Tonight Show' host Johnny Carson didn't think he owed more than one thing to his fans. What did he say was his only obligation in being a performer?
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Why Elizabeth Taylor Only Granted Johnny Carson a Single ‘Tonight Show’ Interview
After decades of declining invites, iconic actor Elizabeth Taylor accepted one interview with Johnny Carson on 'The Tonight Show.' Why did she change her mind?
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Ed McMahon’s Final Salute to Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson's longtime friend and 'Tonight Show' co-host, Ed McMahon, remembered their last moments together, including his final salute to the TV legend before his death.
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What Did Johnny Carson Say Was ‘Sure, Swift Death for Any Entertainer’?
Before hosting 'The Tonight Show,' Johnny Carson experienced a professional setback he likened to a "sure, swift death" for his career. What happened and how did he bounce back?
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Johnny Carson Once Impersonated Willie Nelson With Julio Iglesias for a Hilarious Nod to Former Flames
'Tonight Show' host Johnny Carson seemed to be making light of his personal life when he impersonated Willie Nelson and sang 'To All the Girls I've Loved Before.'
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What’s Inside Johnny Carson’s $81.5 Million Malibu Beach House?
'The Tonight Show' host Johnny Carson lived in a gorgeous clifftop mansion for the last 20 years of his life. That home was listed at a value of $81.5 million in 2017.
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Betty White Once Admitted Johnny Carson Always Left Her ‘Shook’ When He Said Hello
Late TV icons Betty White and Johnny Carson had been friends for about 30 years when she told him she still got "shook" when he said hi to her.
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Johnny Carson: How Ed McMahon Avoided the ‘Mistake’ Joan Rivers Made With the Iconic Host
Johnny Carson stopped speaking to Joan Rivers for nearly two decades until the end of his life. Ed McMahon offered his personal take on why it happened.
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Betty White Told Johnny Carson Her Story Idea Was Stolen for a ‘Terrible’ TV Plot
Betty White told Johnny Carson she'd been a writer since childhood and had a story so great, someone stole it. What TV show did she say used her idea?
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Johnny Carson’s Prized Yacht Is Available for Charter in Beautiful Locales for a Tidy Sum
In 2002, Johnny Carson had a 130-foot yacht built with a custom design. Roughly how much does it cost to charter that vessel for a week 20 years later?
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1 Comedy Legend Was Johnny Carson’s Absolute Least Favorite Guest on ‘The Tonight Show’
Of all his glamorous guests on The Tonight Show, which one did Johnny Carson dislike the most?
