Johnny Carson News

NBC and Don Mischer Productions announced today that Bill Cosby will be honored with the Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence at the “American Comedy Awards,” which airs May 8 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC.

On NBC's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Jimmy and special guest Will Smith took viewers through the history of hip-hop dances. Check out the clip below!

Kevin Costner stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to tell Jimmy what sold him on making his new film Draft Day, opening in theaters today.

TONIGHT SHOW host Jimmy Fallon opened his show Thursday night by discussing the recent news that Stephen Colbert will be taking over as host of CBS's 'Late Show'.

A host of illusion loving personalities, including JoAnne Worley, Richard Sherman, Johnny Cannizarro, Tippi Hedren, Chuck McMann, Fred Willard, Leonard Maltin, Debbie Reynolds and more, gathered in the Inner Circle of the world famous Magic Castle to celebrate the birthday of its co-founder and expert of all things magical - Mr. Milt Larsen. In tribute to the guest of honor, all guests arrived wearing their own version of the Larsen trademark mustache.

Ahead of their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Nirvana members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic stopped by TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON to share stories from the early days

Jennifer Garner stopped by THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON to talk about her new film 'Draft Day.' Check out the appearance below!

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Jimmy (as Tom Petty) joins Stevie Nicks for a live re-creation of her classic 1981 'Stop Draggin' My Heart Around' music video.

Actor Rob Lowe stopped by last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS and revealed his plan for life as an empty nester. Check out the clip below!

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens) appeared on last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLONA and performed a medley of his classic songs

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Jimmy and 'Les Mis' star Anne Hathaway teamed up to perform rap hits like 'Gin and Juice,' 'In Da Club,' and 'Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe' with a Broadway twist.

Actress Lindsay Lohan will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, tonight, April 9 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, music guest Nas, featuring Q-Tip, performed 'The World Is Yours'. Check it out below!

Billy Crystal stopped by last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN and reacted to the recent news of Letterman's retirement. 'What happens to Paul?' asked a weepy Crystal.

Emmy-award winning comedian, American Comedy Award recipient and Saturday Night Live alumn, Dana Carvey has maintained a tremendous career for more than 35 years. Be it his own HBO comedy special, his legendary impressions (Bob Dylan, Jay Leno, Paul McCartney, Suze Orman, Keith Richards, Sting, Robin Williams, George H.W. Bush, H. Ross Perot, Johnny Carson, Casey Casem, Regis Philbin and many others), or his role as Garth Algar from the blockbuster film Wayne's World, Dana Carvey is a legend and one of the greatest comedians of all time. The very funny Carvey is coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, June 19, at 8 p.m. Bissell House (378 Main St., Ridgefield) will pour a free glass of house wine or draught beer with dinner the night of this show when tickets/stubs are presented. This event is underwritten by M&T Bank and is part of the Clark Construction Comedy Series.

Colin Firsth stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON and gave Jimmy some of the history behind the story of his new film, The Railway Man, co-starring Nicole Kidman.

In a recent interview with Extra TV last week, Leno had nothing but compliments for the CBS host.

On The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon made a list of the top 10 reasons why David Letterman is retiring from late night TV. Check below to watch the clip.

David Letterman announced his retirement Thursday, April 3, and Keith Olbermann honored the man behind THE LATE SHOW and remembered a time on the show when Olbermann filled in for guest John McCain. Watch the clip below!