Fifty years ago tonight, North Americans who stayed up late heard a familiar refrain for the first time ever:
"Here's Johnny!"
Yes, Johnny Carson hosted his first ever Tonight Show on October 1, 1962 and didn't sign off for another 30 years -- an incredible run.
Carson spawned many imitators but no one could dethrone the King of Late Night.
I invited former Canadian talk show host Ralph Benmergui, and late night aficionado and communications consultant Allan Bonner to help remember the legend that was Johnny Carson (video embedded above).
