The Original Influencer
We all know the power of celebrity brand endorsements, but back in the day, this tactic was not so frequently utilized. In an episode of his show 1966, Carson played a game of “Twister” with Eva Gabor, which led sales of the game to skyrocket the next day.
A Famous Fan
One of Johnny Carson’s most famous fans includes Brian Wilson, of the Beach Boys. He was such a big fan of Carson’s that in 1977 he penned a song which he aptly named “Johnny Carson.” The song was later released on the album The Beach Boys Love You.