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Article: Carson's legend: the genial host of a late-night town square.(USA)
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- The Christian Science Monitor
- Article date:
- January 25, 2005
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Byline: Roderick Nordell Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
Johnny Carson won more than the popular vote during three decades as host of TV's "Tonight Show." In his retirement year of 1992 he received his country's highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom, from the first President Bush. After Carson's passing on Sunday the present President Bush said, "His wit and insight made Americans laugh and think, and had a profound influence on American life and entertainment."
In the rush of sly or hilarious Carson clips aired this week, we missed one that might have followed last Thursday's second inaugural with its call for spreading freedom. ...