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Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin, once fierce rivals in the 1960s, competed for top celebrity guests on NBC. Griffin, with his Hollywood connections, and Carson, with his game show roots, battled for ratings. Tensions escalated with stunts and contract disputes, but by the late 1970s, the rivalry cooled. As they aged, respect and friendship grew, culminating in Carson welcoming Griffin as a guest and hiring his brother as director. Their bond was solidified with a surprise cameo in 1972, transforming rivals into allies.

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