Johnny Carson Museum

Norfolk NE

Johnny Carson was born in Iowa, and grew up in this house in Norfolk NE.
Carson sculpture in downtown Norfolk.
Wall mural in downtown Norfolk
Mock up of Johnny’s desk and guest’s seats.
A great photo op.
The opening monologue curtains.
Young Johnny basketball player
Navy communications officer during World War II
Student at the University of Nebraska
Star of the show at Nebraska
Gained fame as a magician
The most watched Tonight Show in history until his final show. Tiny Tim’s wedding with Miss Vicki.
His characters were very entertaining.
His most famous character, Carnac the Magnificent, who gave answers to questions he had never seen.
Six Emmys for The Tonight Show.
Johnny Carson was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George H. W. Bush.