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He redefined late-night television. For 30 years, he made millions of people laugh before they went to bed. He was the king of The Tonight Show.
Carson had a secret to his success that comedians still admire today: he made his guests the stars. He wasn’t afraid to step back and let others shine, whether it was a young comic like Jerry Seinfeld or an unknown singer like Whitney Houston.
By Pete Walkey5
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He redefined late-night television. For 30 years, he made millions of people laugh before they went to bed. He was the king of The Tonight Show.
Carson had a secret to his success that comedians still admire today: he made his guests the stars. He wasn’t afraid to step back and let others shine, whether it was a young comic like Jerry Seinfeld or an unknown singer like Whitney Houston.

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