
On this day in history, May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson makes his final appearance on 'The Tonight Show'
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Johnny Carson was for years the king of late-night TV — and on this day in history, May 22, 1992, he hosted his final episode of "The Tonight Show," drawing some 50 million viewers.
The long-running "The Tonight Show" was the first, and for decades the most-watched, network talk program on television, said the Television Academy Foundation. "As an entertainer, it has been the great experience of my life." "The press coverage has been absolutely tremendous, and we are very grateful." Carson was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992. Erica Lamberg is a contributing reporter for Fox News Digital.
In October 1962, Carson took over as host from Jack Paar and the broadcast became "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson."
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