Johnny Carson, 1925-2005

Take a look back inside the life of one of America's most beloved television personalities. By Beth Lipton

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COMIC RELIEF

"I like Jay Leno," Carson (with the comic in 1991) said at a meeting in New York when he announced his retirement. "And as a matter of fact, he's very concerned for my health. In fact, he suggested that I jog through Central Park after midnight tonight."