Dark Secrets About Johnny Carson We Ignored for Too Long

Описание: Every generation has that one show that comes on the air and totally redefines the way we look at the small screen. The Johnny Carson Show was one of those kinds of momentously impacting offerings and it ran from October 1, 1962, to May 22, 1992. And anyone that's ever watched it can attest to the fact that it was one of the most influential shows of its kind to ever hit the airwaves. It was practically a staple of American life back in the day. It revolutionized the way we look at late-night television.

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While the show was certainly culturally significant it also managed to stir up quite a bit of controversy from time to time -which isn't exactly shocking considering the fact that it was on the air for almost 30 years. From his jokes to some of the more questionable elements of his personal life, Johnny Carson was far from being perfect. This kind of thing wouldn't even raise eyebrows these days, but back then Carson liked to make a ton of jokes at the expense of other stars.

Some of the real-life altercations and arguments with people on the show will probably surprise you to learn about – like Carson's four failed marriages and that one pesky guest that Carson just couldn't stand, but we'll cover all of that in just a minute.

So why not come along with us for a little trek down memory lane. It's been nearly three decades since The Johnny Carson sounded off for the last time, but the legacy that he left behind is still alive and well and it's pretty clear how big of an impact that program had on the bow bustling and highly competitive world of late-night talk shows.

Dark Secrets About Johnny Carson We Ignored for Too Long