WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Television entertainer Johnny Carson has died of emphysema at age 79, the NBC television network reported on its Web site Sunday.
Carson hosted NBC's night-time "The Tonight Show" for nearly 30 years. He did his final show on May 22, 1992, seen by an estimated 55 million viewers, and was replaced by Jay Leno
Carson hosted NBC's night-time "The Tonight Show" for nearly 30 years. He did his final show on May 22, 1992, seen by an estimated 55 million viewers, and was replaced by Jay Leno