<p>Johnny Carson took over the "Tonight" show from Jack Paar on Oct. 1, 1962, and, preferring to retire at the top of his game, voluntarily surrendered it to Jay Leno on May 22, 1992. During those ...

Just one year after the accident, Johnny would retire from his popular late-night show and soon be replaced by fellow comic Jay Leno. On Monday, June 2, Howard Smith, a longtime friend of Johnny's ...

Johnny Carson died in 2005 and shared three sons with his first wife, Joan Morrill Wolcott. Chris was born in 1950, followed by his brothers Rick and Cory later on. Johnny and Joan divorced in 1963.

Here's what you need to know about the late talk show legend Johnny Carson's three sons welcomed with his first wife, all about his family's life now… ...

Johnny Carson and his first wife, Joan Wolcott, shared three sons. Their eldest, Christopher, was born in 1950, and the Carsons welcomed their second son, Rick, in 1951.

Johnny Carson’s eldest son, Christopher Carson, has died at age 74. Alamy Stock Photo “When John died, I tried to keep in communication with Chris,” Smith said.

Despite millions of people watching him for decades, Johnny Carson kept a relatively small inner circle. One friend of the former Tonight Show host is sharing some behind-the-scenes details about ...

Johnny Carson was America’s ultimate late-night host. The comedian’s most beloved gig was hosting “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” for 30 seasons from 1962 until his retirement in ...