In 1967, Phil Donahue left his positions as news reporter and interviewer at
WHIO radio and television in Dayton and became the host of a new television
program, Phil Donahue Show on WLWD (now WDTN), also in Dayton. His first
guest was atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair. His show was broadcast nationwide
between 1970 and 1996.

Phil with guest Johnny Carson (left) in 1970

The original “GMA” co-anchors were David Hartman and Nancy Dussault.

Good Morning America is a morning television show on the ABC network. It features
news, interviews, weather forecasts, special-interest stories, and feature segments
such as "Pop News" and "Play of the Day".

Rare clip from October 16, 1981

Riverside Drive at Bob Hope Drive,  Burbank, CA.

John William "Johnny" Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005)

            
      Ed Donahue

 
John William "Johnny" Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005)

FoxNews – NBC announced it is making a miniseries about legendary late- 
night TV host Johnny Carson. 

The series, based off of the upcoming book “Carson the Magnificent: An
Intimate Portrait” by Bill Zehme, will focus on Carson’s background and 
his time in the spotlight. 

According to the press release from the network: "The project will cover
Carson’s legendary 30-year run (1962-92) as host of ‘The Tonight Show, 
as well as his childhood growing up in Nebraska, his often secluded off- 
camera life and friendships he made throughout his career as one of the 
most beloved TV personalities of all time.

Casting for the role of Carson is expected to begin soon.