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Longtime 'Tonight Show' Host Johnny Carson Dies

Johnny Carson died Sunday at the age of 79. Carson was best known as the host of the Tonight Show, where he brought the popular late-night talk show to new heights over a 30-year career.

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Neda Ulaby reports on arts, entertainment, and cultural trends for NPR's Arts Desk.
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