Musician Stan Kann, a regular guest on the "Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," sits near his Rogers organ as he foundly recalls his appearences on the show at his St. Louis home on January 26, 2005. Kann, a renowned concert theater organist, appeared on the show 77 times in 20 years, usually with housewares and his famous collection of vacuum cleaners. Johnny Carson died on January 23 at the age of 79. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt)
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Stan Kann, whose old vacuum cleaners earned him multiple national TV appearances, has died in St. Louis at the age of 83, the Los Angeles Times says.
BELOIT, Wis., Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The annual Mindset List from Wisconsin's Beloit College says incoming freshmen likely see Jay Leno as the same institution Johnny Carson was to their parents.
NEW YORK, July 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Barack Obama may get the last laugh on those seeking -- but not finding -- a comedic handle on the likely Democratic Party's presidential nominee.
LOS ANGELES, June 4 (UPI) -- U.S. television personality Ed McMahon is facing a possible foreclosure on his Beverly Hills, Calif., home, The Wall Street Journal reported.
NEW YORK, March 18 (UPI) -- The New York Friars Club has announced plans to roast -- or mercilessly mock -- Matt Lauer, star of the "Today" show, at an upcoming ceremony.
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- The late U.S. comedian and talk-show host Johnny Carson has been named TV Land and Entertainment Weekly's No. 1 television icon.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- NBC is reportedly considering using temporary hosts to replace late-night talk-show stars who won't cross Writers Guild of America picket lines.