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A famous clip resurfaced of legendary late-night host Johnny Carson defending his right to avoid bringing up "serious issues" on his talk show, arguing there is a danger in hosts like him being too self-important and swaying the public.

Carson was a prolific television host and comedian, best known for hosting " The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson " from 1962 to 1992. He became a cultural icon with his clever wit, at-ease interviewing style and his aid in launching the careers of numerous stars. Remembered as the "King of Late Night," Carson is widely considered the gold standard for modern late-night talk show hosts.

In the resurfaced clip from 1979, "60 Minutes" interviewer Mike Wallace voiced a critique made by som

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