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Johnny Carson
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Johnny CarsonEarly life and careerBorn in Corning, Iowa, Carson grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska. He left collegeafter one year to join the United States Navy, being commissioned an ensign. Hejoined the U.S. Navy on June 8, 1943, as an apprentice seaman enrolled in theV-5 program, which trained Navy and Marine pilots.He hoped to train as a pilot, but was sent instead to Columbia Universityfor midshipman training. He pe...