His Early Shows
Early in his career and before his Tonight Show tenure, Carson was the host of several different shows. First he starred as a guest panelist on the 1960 show To Tell The Truth, later becoming a regular panelist in 1961 through 1962. He was then given a chance with his very own show, The Johnny Carson Show, but it failed and he ended up moving to New York City as a result.
His Early Shows
Making It In NYC
Once arriving in New York City, Carson began hosting the ABC show Who Do You Trust?, which is where he first met future sidekick Ed McMahon. It was on this show where Carson began ad libbing and discovering that his wit allowed him to become “the hottest item on daytime television.”
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Making It In NYC
