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    Johnny Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) is best known for his iconic status as the host of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" for 30 years.

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TV Land network and Entertainment Weekly magazine compiled a list of the top 50 greatest icons on TV. Check our gallery of some of the surprises that made the list.

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Honoree and former First Lady Nancy Reagan poses at the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary's 21st Annual Odyssey Ball at the Beverly Hilton on April 8, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan Hospitalized

Former first lady Nancy Reagan was hospitalized with a broken pelvis after falling in her Los Angeles home, her spokeswoman revealed Oct. 15, 2008.

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Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) and Sen. Hillary Clinton smile at a rally in support of Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama on Oct.12, 2008, in Scranton, Pa.
On The Campaign Trail

Senators Barack Obama and John McCain hit the campaign trail with their newly-chosen vice presidential picks in tow. This behind-the-scenes look offers a glimpse of the dynamics between the presidential nominees and their veeps, and the candidate's families.

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Sesnon fire photo submitted by Shane M.
Wildfires Break Out Across Southern California

As of Oct. 13, 2008, firefighters in California were battling three blazes for just as many days across the southern part of the state. The wildfires have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Take a look at photos of the disaster as captured by residents living in suburban Los Angeles, northern San Diego County and near the San Fernando Valley, about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

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A trader looks up at monitors on the New York Stock Exchange floor Oct. 8, 2008.
Faces Of The Market Meltdown

Beyond simply watching the market boards as stock prices and indexes fall and rise and fall and fall, the faces of traders working in the world's financial industry also tell the tale of the current financial crisis...

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Miley Cyrus celebrated her 26th birthday at an over-the-top Disneyland celebration Sunday — even though she doesn't actually turn 16 until Nov. 23.
Miley Cyrus Celebrates Sweet 16 at Disneyland

Miley Cyrus celebrated her 16th birthday at an over-the-top Disneyland celebration Sunday, even though she doesn't actually turn 16 until Nov. 23. The theme park was closed for the supersized soiree, which included a four-song performance by the teen queen and a fireworks display above Sleeping Beauty Castle and 16 giant inflatable candles.

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O.J. Simpson's booking photo after his conviction in Las Vegas on multiple charges.
Jury Finds O.J. Simpson Guilty

O.J. Simpson has been found guilty on all charges in the gunpoint robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room more than a year ago. Simpson faces up to life in prison.

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