Johnny Carson Dead at 79

[Sean]

just heard on CNN that Johnny Carson has died Sunday morning. No cause of death was reported.

[Captain Beyond]

Here is more info

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...life_carson_dc

[Aquarius]

That is sad news Sean, May he rest in peace.

[Skookum]

Whoops! I just posted about this in Art Bell section. You wanna move that post to here, CB?

[Sean]

The King of late night TV is gone. May he rest in peace.

[IWstudio]

Saint Peter after welcoming Johnny Carson to heaven and opening the gates "Here's Johnny!"

[Captain Kundalini]

I am stunned! He died of emphesema.

[Aquarius]

Johnny Carson Dies At 79
'Tonight Show' Host Was 79

POSTED: 1:51 pm EST January 23, 2005
UPDATED: 2:12 pm EST January 23, 2005

The man who ruled over late night TV for 30 years -- Johnny Carson -- has died at the age of 79.



Johnny Carson died Sunday morning at the age of 79.


Carson took over as host of NBC's "Tonight Show" in 1962 -- and continued in that role until 1992, when he was replaced by Jay Leno.

A nephew said Carson died "peacefully" this morning, "surrounded by his family." He says there will be no memorial service. There's no word on the cause of death.

As host of the "Tonight Show," the Nebraska native delivered a mix of celebrity banter, droll comedy and heartland charm. Audiences never got tired of him -- and he was still on top when he retired.

Despite his wealth and the adoration of his guests, Carson maintained an air of modesty that helped enhance his intimacy with his viewers.

He was introduced each night with the booming announcement from sidekick Ed McMahon: "Heeeeere's Johnny" -- launching a show feating a topical monologue, celebrity guests, and characters such as "Carnac the Magnificent."

[IWstudio]

I am stunned! He died of emphesema.

Or so "they" say! He may have been abducted by aliens to produce a quality Galactic show! Goodbye Johnny, and may you continue to bring laughter no matter where your soul is... on an alien world or in heaven or even in a waiting room.

[Captain Kundalini]

I am officially in mourning.

[Maverick]

I am officially in mourning.

Me too. Loved Johnny Carson, no one like him for late night talk. Very sad!
Just read that he was still sending jokes for David Letterman's monologue and that David would often use them.

[Gummer]

Johnny was a class act! Something that's sorely missing in the world of entertainment today!

[Captain Kundalini]

I know that's right, Burt. They say that February 3, 1959 was "The Day The Music Died".
Well, in my opinion, Television died on Friday, May 22, 1992.
A class act, indeed.