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Oct 23, 1925TV personality Johnny Carson is born in Corning, Iowa. Best known as the host of "The Tonight Show," he gets namechecked in Jo Dee Messina's 1996 country hit "You're Not In Kansas Anymore"Jan 18, 1973"When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" songwriter Isaac Hayes and future country hitmaker George Burns guest on "Jack Benny's First Farewell Special" on NBC, with Bob Hope, Johnny Carson and Ronald ReaganFeb 24, 1976John Denver sings "Rocky Mountain High" and "America, The Beautiful" as Hollywood honors Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Also in the room: Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, George Burns, Johnny Carson and Robert MitchumMar 5, 1976Glen Campbell participates in "Joys," a Bob Hope special for NBC-TV featuring Steve Allen, George Burns, Pat Buttram, George Gobel, Dean Martin and Johnny Carson. In an odd twist, Campbell's lone appearance comes in a comedic golf sketch. Wayne Newton later performs Campbell's hit, "Rhinestone Cowboy"Jan 19, 1977Dolly Parton makes her first appearance with Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show"Dec 12, 1980Marie Osmond debuts her own variety show, "Marie," on NBC. The first week's guests include Bob Hope, Johnny Carson and Donny OsmondJan 19, 1981Charley Pride and Mel Tillis perform in an inaugural event for president Ronald Reagan, produced by Frank Sinatra, in Landover, Maryland. Hosted by Johnny Carson, the night's lineup also features Debby Boone, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Donny & Marie OsmondMay 22, 1992"Stop And Smell The Roses" songwriter Doc Severinsen participates in Johnny Carson's final appearance as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show." Bette Midler and Carson sidekick Ed McMahon are also part of the finaleJan 23, 2005TV legend Johnny Carson dies from emphysema in Los Angeles. Best known as the host of "The Tonight Show," he was referenced in Jo Dee Messina's 1996 country hit "You're Not In Kansas Anymore"May 6, 2008"The Howard Stern Show" heavily edits Dolly Parton audio to create a series of sexual and derogatory comments about Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Burt Reynolds, Johnny Carson and Minnie Pearl. Parton issues a statement saying she is "shocked, hurt and humiliated"
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