Letterman And Carson
David Letterman and Johnny Carson had a special bond throughout their careers. Letterman frequently performed on Carson’s show, and after Carson retired, he would frequently send Letterman jokes to incorporate into his opening monologue. Letterman even claimed that Carson felt that Letterman, and not Jay Leno, should have replaced him on The Tonight Show.
A Decorated Host
Carson hosted The Tonight Show for three decades and garnered many accolades throughout the years. He was awarded six Emmy Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a Peabody Award.