The comedian was invited on the popular talk show in 1985 after Mitzi Shore made her a headliner at her Comedy Store venue in Los Angeles "After I was done, Johnny [Carson] waved me over to the couch, ...

Johnny Carson superfan Mark Malkoff wrote a new book detailing the life and career of the famous talk show host. Parts of the book detail Carson's dislike for the popular sketch comedy show "Saturday ...

Bill Scheft worked on David Letterman's late-night shows longer than many of their viewers had been on the planet — 24 years, or the second-longest tenure of any writer at CBS's "Late Show" or NBC's ...

The 75-year-old comic revealed the helpful piece of advice Carson offered him before appearing on 'The Tonight Show.' ...

A new book about The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson reveals how one young performer’s daring choice turned her into an overnight sensation — and why she never returned to Carson’s couch again.

New Takes on the classics. Throughout our centennial year, we’re revisiting notable works from the archive. Sign up to receive them directly in your inbox. While I host a show in the same time slot ...