60 Minute Reveal
Despite the fact that his addiction followed him throughout his life, Carson was at least aware of his problem. In an interview with 60 Minutes, Carson shared: “I don’t handle alcohol well at all, no. Really don’t.” However, his substance abuse gave him plenty of material for his show.
His First Love
Johnny Carson and his first wife Jody were actually college sweethearts. Their marriage produced three sons: Chris, Ricky, and Cory. However, their marriage would not be able to withstand Johnny’s budding career and wandering eye. They divorced in 1963.