Farewell to Johnny Carson

[CO Liberal]

I just logged in to AOL upon my return home from Texas, only to learn that Johnny Carson died earlier today at age 79. I apologize if this is a dupe, but Johnny was a big enough influence on all our lives to deserve multiple threads.

Farewell, Johnny. And thanks for the laughs. - Wayne

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Late-Night Legend Dies at 79
Entertainer Reigned Over 'Tonight Show' for 30 Years
By LYNN ELBER, AP

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 23) - Johnny Carson, the quick-witted "Tonight Show" host who became a national institution putting his viewers to bed for 30 years with a smooth nightcap of celebrity banter and heartland charm, died Sunday. He was 79.

Carson died early Sunday morning, according to his nephew, Jeff Sotzing. "He was surrounded by his family, whose loss will be immeasurable," Sotzing told The Associated Press.

He did not provide further details, but NBC said Carson died of emphysema at his Malibu home.

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[The Zanti Regent]

1. :-(

A very sad day. Johnny Carson was always a high class gentleman. It's a shame nobody on TV comes close to him anymore!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

2. Now that really sucks.

We need all the humor we can get right now, and one of the last of the greats passes on.

Rest in peace, Johnny. You'll wow your new audience!

[edbermac]

3. Only goes to show everyone what a lame-o Leno is...

I'll laugh more times watching just one ten minute Carson monologue than I would watching ten whole years of Leno...

[jeff30997]

4. You can say that again.

Leno stinks.