This Was The Most Shocking Moment In Late Night History

Johnny Carson, the king of late night television and master of comedy, charmed millions with his humor on “The Tonight Show,” but his iron-fisted rule over the show and monstrous ego led to numerous celebrities being banned.

Among them were Louise Lasser, who was barred after a disastrous SNL hosting stint; Chevy Chase, rumored to have been banned but actually invited back multiple times; Bob Hope, whose scripted jokes and deteriorating health strained his relationship with Carson; Lola Falana, banned after a controversial interview;

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