"And Here's Johnny …"
Magazine article
By: Newsweek
Date: February 12, 1962
Source: "And Here's Johnny …" Newsweek, February 12, 1962, 80.
About the Publication: Newsweek, a popular weekly news-magazine, along with hard news and analysis included short unsigned articles reporting on developments in the entertainment industry.
Introduction
The Tonight Show began in 1951 in Los Angeles as a radio show starring Steve Allen. Allen and the show made the jump both to television and to New York City in 1954. After two-and-a-half years, Allen was replaced as host by Jack Paar. The show aired from 11:15 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. with several million viewers watching every night. When Jack Paar announced his retirement, he recommended Johnny Carson as his replacement. Carson was at first reluctant to give up his own successful show in order to replace a legend. When he...
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