During World War II, Carson served in the United States Navy. After the war, he started a career in radio, then moved to television and took over as host of the late-night talk show Tonight from Jack …

The very last segment of the final 'Tonight Show' hosted by Johnny Carson, as seen on Friday night, May 22, 1992.

5 days ago · A new book reveals Johnny Carson's dislike for "Saturday Night Live" and how "SNL" sketches mocking him contributed to his 1992 "Tonight Show" departure.

May 22, 1992 was the last "Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson as host. Carson presents a retrospective of clips covering the past 30 years. Carson says goodnight for the last time.

On May 22, 1992, television history marked a poignant milestone as Johnny Carson, the undisputed king of late-night TV, hosted his final episode of NBC’s The Tonight Show after an extraordinary 30 …

On May 22, 1992, after a reign lasting nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted his final episode of NBC’s “Tonight Show.” (Jay Leno took over as host three days later.)

1 day ago · Late-night icon bids farewell to historic broadcast era Johnny Carson stepped down as host of The Tonight Show after 30 years of televised dominance. On May 22, 1992, over 50 million …

May 22, 1992 · Johnny Carson, the “King of Late Night,” wrapped up his time as host of NBC’s The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson after a 33-year run that set the standard, and the format, for late …

Thirty years ago, on May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson sat in front of that colorful Tonight Show curtain and bid farewell to a show — and an entire late-night industry — that he made internationally...

May 22, 1992, marked a sad day in television history, as host Johnny Carson said his goodbye and left "The Tonight Show."