The Catchphrase
McMahon got the job and would later be best known for his introduction of Carson onto the show: “Heeere’s Johnny!” It became so popular that the expression was referenced by Jack Nicholson’s character in the film The Shining.
A Love For Pageants
In 1979, original Miss America host Bert Parks was removed from the position after producers felt that he had outgrown the job. As the organization attempted to draw in a younger audience, they made this controversial decision. Johnny Carson was also outraged and led a campaign to reinstate Bert. However, his efforts were not successful.