CNN The Nineties June 4, 2024 01:10:00
- and now, ladies and gentlemen, here's johnny! [cheers and applause] [band plays "johnny's theme"] - johnny carson wasn't just the host of "the tonight show." johnny carson was the man that america said good night to for 30 years. - we'll be right back. [drumroll] ♪ ♪ - and on my watch, johnny decided that 30 years was a great time to take a bow and say thank you and good night. - 30 years is enough. you know? you know, it's a good time to get out while you're still on top of your game plan. - johnny carson retiring in the early '90s was the great moment where a huge chunk of the ice shel...