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On this day in history, May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson makes his final appearance on 'The Tonight Show'
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Johnny Carson was for years the king of late-night TV — and on this day in history, May 22, 1992, he hosted his final episode of "The Tonight Show," drawing some 50 million viewers.
"As an entertainer, it has been the great experience of my life." "The press coverage has been absolutely tremendous, and we are very grateful." Carson was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992. Erica Lamberg is a contributing writer for Fox News Digital.
The long-running "The Tonight Show" was the first, and for decades the most-watched, network talk program on television, said the Television Academy Foundation.
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