What They Found
Carson and his entourage got into the apartment and it was immediately clear that Joanne and her lover were spending time together there. It was then that Carson discovered that her lover was Frank Gifford. Bushkin revealed that once Johnny realized everything, he broke down and began sobbing.
What They Found
Jealousy Followed
One the affair was officially confirmed, Carson turned to Ed McMahon, his right hand man, and the two went on a drinking bender. Frank Gifford ended up marrying Kathie Lee Gifford, who is the host of The Today Show. On her show, she asked Frank about the affair and he replied that he “couldn’t remember [it].”
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Jealousy Followed
