Johnny Carson was born on October 23, 1925 in Corning, Iowa. He moved to Norfolk, NE with his family as a young boy and always considered it his hometown. He graduated from Norfolk High and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. In 1943, he joined the Navy where he entertained many people including the Secretary of the Navy. His career in show business began by performing his magic act for many organizations in Norfolk! Later, he worked at KFAB Radio in Lincoln, NE and WOW Radio in Omaha, NE before moving to California. He started on The Tonight Show on October 1, 1962 and continued for 30 years until his last show on May 22, 1992. Sadly, Johnny passed away on January 23, 2005. Throughout his life, he never forgot his roots - giving back to the community of Norfolk many times over the years. Come along with us now as we explore Johnny's childhood hangouts and follow him through his career and legacy in Norfolk. Also, keep an eye out for clues that will lead you to a special bonus cache: GC89D83
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