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The Johnny Carson Show (1955)

JAMES ARNESS FROM GUNSMOKE. The Johnny Carson Show from 1955.

While working as a staff writer on The Red Skelton Show, local Los Angeles television comedian Carson filled in as host when Skelton was injured during a show rehearsal. As a result of Carson’s performance, CBS created the primetime variety program: The Johnny Carson Show, a traditional potpourri of comedy, music, danc...