1. Who-o-o’s Johnny? Who Are You? A Character Development Lesson for Nebraska’s Students This program is funded in part by Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and the Great American Comedy Festival. 1

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3. Main Idea: Johnny Carson was a “home-grown” – or “native” Nebraskan. He can be an example of fine character. 3

4. John William Carson Parents: Homer and Ruth Carson Siblings: Dick and Catherine Address: 306 S. 13 th Street Norfolk, NE Schools: Grant School Norfolk Senior High School 4

5. Johnny once dumped over a hay rack in the high school parking lot. John loved magic tricks and followed his family members around saying, “Pick a card, any card.” 5 He organized the metal recycling campaign at school for the war effort.

6. Johnny Carson was a character with character. 6

7. Am I a Character? Is this good or bad? 7

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9. After years of hard work, Johnny Carson landed radio and TV jobs. 9 Radio Television

10. Talk about being noticed in positive ways. Share your ideas. 10

11. After antics like this, people were really talking about Johnny Carson. He became a celebrity. 11

12. Johnny Carson became a celebrity because of 3 things. 1. He was very funny! 2. He was supportive of other comics just getting started 3. His philanthropy and generosity were exceptional 12

13. 13 Norfolk, Nebraska

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15. 15 Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center – Norfolk, Nebraska

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17. 17 Lifelong Learning Center Norfolk, Nebraska

18. 18 Norfolk Library Foundation; Norfolk Senior Center

19. 19 Helped a small zoo Student Scholarships Another Theater Assisted Flood Victims

20. Are you like Johnny Carson? What is Your Character Like Today? 20