In case you missed it: A Johnny Carson sex tape reportedly is being shopped. Who cares about watching a dead celebrity fuck? No one until they find out that Carson supposedly packed 10 inches. (Dave Chappelle still doesn't care, though.)
Kevin Spacey Channels Johnny Carson on Late Night
Here's a bit of Late Night history: Johnny Carson did the first 10 years of the Tonight Show in the current Late Night studio. So, Kevin Spacey took over Fallon's seat and did his best impression of the late host.
That time Odd Job Went on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show and Destroyed his Set
Here is a clip from 1965 that features the beloved Bond villain Odd Job walking onto the Tonight Show set. He and Johnny Carson do not exchange words; rather, Odd Job segues from having a cough to wrecking the set.
Castle's Late Night Wars-Inspired Episode
Did it live up to the hype? No, but they did kill Tom Bergeron and got Fred Willard to play the Leno-type. They also worked in the greedy network executives and of course—the intern. More Inside.
Jimmy Stewart Gets Johnny Carson Misty with "Beau's Poem"
No matter who you are, losing a pet can be one of the hardest emotional ordeals that you can undergo. This classic footage of Jimmy Stewart on the Tonight Show is a beautifully tearful look into grieving and remorse.
The Late Night Wars: A Video Chronology (1984-2010)
Last Friday, Conan O'Brien bid The Tonight Show adieu. Jay Leno will reclaim the "King of Late Night" title in March. But to understand the present, one must know the past: here's how we got to where we are now.
Conan Says Goodbye to The Tonight Show
Conan's final Tonight Show was emotional, but there were no outbursts, no fires, no car wrecks. On a night where he could say anything, Conan attacked only cynicism and thanked NBC for what they gave before any promises had broken.
The Breakup of Brangelina Rages Through the Morning
Like Bombs Over Baghdad, Brangelina Breakup insanity continuous through the morning. Andy Dick's non-story sobriety. Johnny Carson: miserable bastard. Michael C. Hall: cunning cancer strategies. Sundance suckage, Susan Boyle rocks, Axl Rose doesn't. Presenting your epic Sunday Morning Gossip Roundup.
As O'Brien Laughs in the Face of NBC and Leno's Attacks Once Again Turn Personal, Letterman Unleashes: "We're Seeing... Vintage Jay"
If it wasn't clear before, it is now: David Letterman hates Jay Leno. Letterman repeatedly destroyed Leno on his show tonight, implying he's a thief and all-around bad guy. And while O'Brien made fun of NBC, Leno took personal digs.
Martin Luther King's Appearance on The Tonight Show
As it's Martin Luther King Day, it seems appropriate to showcase King on The Tonight Show during the Carson years.
Did Jimmy Fallon Diss David Letterman on Tonight's Late Night?
During an interview segment with Fred Willard on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this evening, things got pretty awkward for a second when it appeared as though Fallon took a dig at his predecessor, Late Show host David Letterman.
Today in Video History: A Marriage is Performed on The Tonight Show
December 17, 1969 50 million TV viewers tuned in to see singer Tiny Tim marry Miss Vicki on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Ed McMahon: TV's Affable Uncle
Sad news about the death of Ed McMahon today, a TV icon who represented a disappearing breed—of ubiquitous, up-for-anything TV personality, of a colloquial ease with the camera that transcended any silly show he found himself on.
Letterman vs. Conan: Who Ya Got?
Tonight Conan O'Brien takes over the reins of the Tonight Show and he'll probably score huge ratings because it's his first show and everyone will be curious to see what the new show looks like. But who are you going to watch at 11:35 after all the hoopla dies down?
Jimmy Kimmel Destroys ABC at ABC Upfronts
Gawker's old pal Jimmy Kimmel had what the Times' Dave Itzkoff termed as a "'Jerry Maguire'-like moment" while delivering an address to potential advertisers at ABC's upfront presentation on Tuesday, and it was simply awesome.
Showbiz Monkeys: A History
This is awesome: a brief history on monkeys in film, from Ink 19. After all, who could forget that classic 1994 Thora Birch vehicle, Monkey Trouble? We love how author Vincent Basilicato sets down the rules: "Concentration here will be on real monkeys rather than created ones." In other words, Mighty Joe Young and Dr.…
Wayne Newton Recalls The Pain Of Being The Richard Simmons Of The Carson Era
Until we saw this clip from Larry King Live last night, we honestly had no clue how hard Johnny Carson made things for our secretly favorite Dancing with the Stars contestant, Wayne Newton, who couldn't pull on a single, sequined polyester outfit and launch into song in a Las Vegas floorshow without having the late…
