Latest Johnny Carson News
Jimmy Fallon Did Stand-up Outside Grocery Store As He 'Tried Everything To Get Famous'
Jimmy Fallon used to do stand-up comedy outside a grocery store as he tried everything "to get famous".The 49-year-old talk show host - who has fronted 'The Tonight Show' since 2014 following five years on...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 April 2024
Burt Reynolds Book Delayed?
Burt Reynolds still hasn't finished writing his autobiography.The 'Smokey and the Bandit' actor was asked to submit an edited manuscript of 'But Enough About Me' ''eight to 12 months'' before its planned publication date of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 June 2015
Comedian And "Tonight Show" Regular David Brenner Dies At Age 78
The weekend began with some unfortunate news, as David Brenner, comedian and Tonight Show veteran, died Saturday at the age of 78. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brenner died without any complications and surrounded by...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 March 2014
Comedian & 'The Tonight Show' Darling, David Brenner, Dies Of Cancer Aged 78
David Brenner, the former darling of The Tonight Show, died on Saturday (15th March) at the age of 78.His publicist, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, said "Brenner died peacefully in New York City surrounded by...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 March 2014
Jimmy Fallon Stands On The Shoulders Of Giants In "The Tonight Show" Takeover
Jimmy Fallon. The Tonight Show. New York. These three things sound like a great combination, but we won’t know for sure until Fallon actually takes over from Jay Leno this Monday. At T minus one...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2014
Mafia Put Contract On Johnny Carson For Drunken Blunder
U.S. Tv icon Johnny Carson had a Mafia contract put on him after drunkenly chatting up a gangster's mistress.A new memoir by Carson's personal legal adviser, Henry Bushkin, alleges the Tonight Show host had been...
By World Entertainment News Network in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 October 2013
Kathie Lee Gifford Denies Johnny Carson Affair Rumours
Johnny Carson's long-time lawyer Henry Bushkin released a tell-all biography about his former employer's closely guarded life and one of the most discussed stories to emerge from the account stems back to an alleged affair...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 October 2013
Johnny Carson Nbc Miniseries
In a year full of biographical features, NBC is developing one of the, if not the first biographical miniseries about a TV legend, Johnny Carson. The late night host has ignited a lot of interest...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 September 2013
Neil Patrick Harris: Tony Awards Host Is Ready For The Oscars
Sunday's glittering Tony Awards for theatrical performances brought four-time earned Neil Patrick Harris widespread critical acclaim, meaning The Muppetsactor could be a contender to host the 2014 Oscars.A natural performer and entertainer, 39 year-old Harris...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 June 2013
Oscars Host Seth Macfarlane Hounded By Protest Group Over American Dad Joke
Seth Macfarlane's name is being bandied about the media right now, as he has been announced as next year's Oscars host. However, the American Dad and Family Guy creator has had a pressure group snapping...
By Hayley Avron on 05 October 2012
John Lennon Killer Claims He Didn't Target Him
John Lennon's killer claims he didn't target the Beatles singer.The 'Imagine' hitmaker was shot dead outside his New York apartment in December 1980 by Mark Chapman but he claims he only killed him because he...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 August 2012
David Letterman To Make Late Night Show History
David Letterman is set to become the longest-running late night TV show host in US history.The presenter has signed a new contract which ensures he will be fronting 'The Late Show with David Letterman' until...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 April 2012
Bill Maher's Obama Donation Amounts To $1 Million
The comedian Bill Maher has donated $1million to a pro- President Obama's Priorities USA Action campaign. He made the announcement at the end of his hour long special, CrazyStupidPolitics, which streamed live on Yahoo on...
By Lew Irwin on 24 February 2012
Eddie Murphy To Receive Comedy Honour
Eddie Murphy is to receive a Comedy Icon award.The 'Beverly Hills Cop' star will be honoured at the first-ever Comedy Awards for his 30-year career in stand-up, sketch, film and television at the event, which...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 March 2011
Jay Leno To Be Hasty Pudding Man Of The Year
Jay Leno has been named Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.The 60-year-old TV host has been chosen to receive the annual honour by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals group - America's oldest undergraduate drama...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 January 2011
Statham Buys Johnny Carson's Malibu Home
Tough guy JASON STATHAM has moved to the beach after buying up beloved U.S. TV host JOHNNY CARSON's former retreat at the exclusive Malibu Colony in California.The Brit snatched up the five-bedroom spread from film...
By WENN on 01 September 2009
Carlin Recalls Cocaine Interview With Carradine
US comic GEORGE CARLIN once interviewed actor DAVID CARRADINE on late night TV while high on cocaine. The JERSEY GIRL star was hosting pal JOHNNY CARSON's top-rated THE TONIGHT SHOW when the KUNG FU...
By World Entertainment News Network on 13 September 2005
Johnny Carson's Illegitimate Granddaughter Wants Her Share Of Inheritance
American television star, comedian, writer, actor and musician, Johnny Carson, passed away in January 2005 at the age of 79. He left behind an estate worth 450 million USD, and, as expected, this has led...
By Steven Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 February 2005
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