Why Johnny Carson Matters 20 Years After 'Tonight Show' Finale (VIDEOS)

Why Johnny Carson Matters 20 Years After 'Tonight Show' Finale (VIDEOS): "In the hierarchy of late night history talk shows, here how it is ranked:

1. Johnny Carson - King of Late Night in perpetuity( standard bearer)
2. David Letterman - Godfather (respected by his peers on all levels)
3. Jon Stewart - Prince and Made Lieutenant
4. Jimmy Kimmel - Man in Waiting
5. Jay Leno - Pawn (though ratings champ, not liked by his peers)
6. Steven Colbert
7. Arsenio Hall - Only one who lasted against Carson until he stopped
8. Conan O'Brien
9. Craig Ferguson
10. Jimmy Fallon
11. Bill Maher
12. Carson Daly (still a tool)
13. Bob Costas - Honorable Mention ( pound for pound the best interviewer and most unassuming talk show host that asked the right questions)"

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