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.
On-Screen Vs. Off-Screen Persona
Johnny Carson was a great talk show host, exuding confidence, wit, and a friendly persona. However, off-screen, Carson was actually quite shy and preferred to keep private. He only had one bedroom in his home and had guests stay at a guest house across the street.