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Johnny Carson 1925 - 2005

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• Johnny Carson, seen in this undated file photo from his childhood, was billed as 'The Great Carsoni.'
• This photo shows Johnny Carson during his days as an ensign in the U.S. navy during World War II.
• Johnny Carson in 1962 at an unknown location.
• Johnny Carson works on his monologue to open 'The Tonight Show' in his office at the NBC-TV studios, March 22, 1963.
• Johnny Carson is seen dressed as an Egyptian King in this undated file photo.
• In this undated photo, Johnny Carson begins an episode of the "Tonight Show" impersonating President Ronald Reagan.
• Bette Midler caresses Johnny Carson during his next-to-last taping of 'The Tonight Show' May 21, 1992.
• Johnny Carson, right, shakes hands with the show's announcer Ed McMahon during the final taping of 'The Tonight Show'.
• Johnny Carson with his personalized coffee cup in front of him.
• Johnny Carson wipes his eye after watching a series of clips from earlier shows during the last taping of 'The Tonight Show.'
• President and Mrs. Clinton applaud Johnny Carson and four other recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors Dec. 5, 1993.
• In this undated photo provided by NBC, Johnny Carson begins an episode of the "Tonight Show" as "Carnac, The Magnificent!"
• In this undated photo, David Letterman appears as a guest with Johnny Carson.