where was johnny carson born
Synopsis. Johnny Carson was on born on October 23, 1925 in Corning, Iowa. After college he worked as a television writer for Red Skelton's show. He moved to New York City and in 1962 Carson replaced Jack Paar as host of The Tonight Show for an Emmy Award-winning run that lasted three decades.ohnny Carson was on born on October 23, 1925 in Corning, Iowa. After college he worked as a television writer for Red Skelton's show.