Johnny Carson Autographs
John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host, comedian, and writer best known as the host of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). Carson received six Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy's 1980 Governor's Award and a 1985 Peabody Award. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987. Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993.
During World War II, Carson served in the United States Navy. After the war he started a career in radio, then moved to television and took over as host of the late-night talk show Tonight from Jack Paar in 1962. Carson remained an American cultural icon even after his retirement in 1992. He adopted a casual, conversational approach with extensive interaction with guests, an approach pioneered by Arthur Godfrey and previous Tonight Show hosts Paar and Steve Allen but enhanced by Carson's lightning-quick wit. Former late-night host and friend David Letterman, as well as many others, has cited Carson's influence. Carson is a cultural phenomenon in the United States and widely regarded as the king of late-night television.
John William Carson was born on October 23, 1925, in Corning, Iowa, to Ruth Elizabeth Carson (née Hook; 1901–1985) and Homer Lloyd "Kit" Carson (1899–1983), a power company manager. Carson was the second of three children; he had an older sister, Catherine "Kit" (Carson) Sotzing (1923–2014) and a younger brother, Richard "Dick" Carson (1929–2021).
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Current items with a signature of Johnny Carson
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Traded items with a signature of Johnny Carson
The most expensive item with a signature of Johnny Carson (Signed Photo Of Johnny Carson W/ Miami Dolphin Players Jim Kiick & Larry Csonka) was sold in June 2025 for $2,500.00 while the cheapest item (Johnny Carson #2 Sketch Card Limited 23/50 Edward Vela Signed) found a new owner for $0.99 in July 2022. The month with the most items sold (11) was January 2023 with an average selling price of $5.00 for an autographed item of Johnny Carson. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2020 with $367.47 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was September 2016. In average, an autographed item from Johnny Carson is worth $22.50.
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Latest News about Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson C (01/29/2015): Johnny Carson C.Dšs $2 each. Sofa-tan print, $100. 247-3611. Las Vegas producer and Johnny Carson manager Stan Irwin dies (01/23/2015): LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stan Irwin, a Las Vegas producer and manager for such celebrities as Johnny Carson, has died at age 94. Lookback: Johnny Carson, R.I.P. (01/20/2015): Johnny Carson, who died this morning at the age of 79, devoted most of his adult life to that most ephemeral of endeavors, hosting a late-night talk show. 
James Bryan of Novato, 'the Persian Johnny Carson,' dies at 89 (01/09/2015): James Motarjemi Bryan, an Iranian-born Bay Area radio personality known as "the Persian Johnny Carson," will be remembered at a memorial service set for 3 p. 'Tonight Show With Johnny Carson' Regular David Steinberg Assesses the Late-Nigh (12/13/2014): The legendary comedian -- who appeared on "Tonight Show" 140 times, second only to Bob Hope, and guest-hosted numerous times -- weighs in on all the recent changes in late-night TV. read more
Older News Stories about Johnny Carson
“I’m afraid the President would like to do this”: Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan, Johnn (11/2014): It might have driven Reagan aides crazy, but Bob Hope knew how to get what he wanted from the White House Museum celebrates Johnny Carson's 89th birthday (10/2014): Thursday would have been Johnny Carson's 89th birthday, and his hometown is celebrating his legacy with a party. Joan Rivers’ most memorable TV moments from Fashion Police to early interviews w (09/2014): Joan Rivers passed away last night after being taken off life support following her suffering a cardiac arrest during an operation on her throat. The legendary comedienne may have died but her wit and humour will live on forever. Upgrades planned for Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk, NE (08/2014): The Norfolk Public School Board approved bids to continue upgrade work at the Johnny Carson Theatre at Norfolk Senior High. Upgrades planned for the Johnny Carson Theatre (07/2014): Upgrades to the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk, Nebraska will soon be underway thanks to a grant from the Carson Foundation. Video: Dana Carvey channels Johnny Carson on ‘Letterman’ (06/2014): Yes, that headline might make the following video sound like one of the most exciting comedy clips of the early 1990s. However: Director, Comedian To Receive Johnny Carson Comedy Legend Award (04/2014): The New York Times has called David Steinberg “a comic institution.” This summer in Norfolk, the comedian, author, actor and director will be described in another way: comedy legend. Johnny Carson's most frequent guest dies at age 78 (03/2014): Brenner died Saturday afternoon at his home in New York City, said Jeff Abraham, who was Brenner’s publicist Jimmy Fallon draws biggest 'Tonight Show' audience since Johnny Carson (02/2014): Heeeere's Jimmy! Viewers welcomed Jimmy Fallon's shift to "The Tonight Show" last week, and now it's clear just how many of them tuned in.
