His Fourth Marriage
Carson divorced his third wife Joanna Holland with her receiving $20 million in the settlement. Johnny went on to marry his fourth wife Alexis Maas in 1987, who he stayed married to until his death in 2005.
His Fourth Marriage
Toilet Paper Issues
In December 1973, Carson joked that there was an alleged shortage of toilet paper. His massive viewership was so influential that panicked people rushed to buy and stock up on toilet paper, causing an actual shortage for weeks, after which Carson apologized. The New York Times called this story a “classic study” on the spread of rumors.
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Toilet Paper Issues
