The Most Surprising Facts About The Johnny Carson Show That Have Come To Light

Published on June 4, 2020
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The First Episode Is Lost Forever

Due to the fact that early episodes of The Tonight Show were not saved, the show’s first ever episode is gone forever. However, there is early audio and a photo from the October 1st, 1962 episode in which Groucho Marx introduced Carson. Hey, at least that’s something!

The First Episode Is Lost Forever

The First Episode Is Lost Forever

Broadening His Horizons

Johnny Carson was always interested in languages and had a talent of teaching himself other languages. He learned Russian and taught himself how to speak Swahili, which he eventually learned to speak fluently.

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Broadening His Horizons

Broadening His Horizons