Yeff wrote:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/23/obit.carson.ap/index.html

Johnny Carson, the "Tonight Show" TV host who served America a smooth
nightcap of celebrity banter, droll comedy and heartland charm for 30
years, has died. He was 79.

(snipped history)

Oh man, he will certainly be missed. He sure did introduce a lot of
newcomers to the scene. Leno has nothing on Carson.

Jill