The nearest international airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), but only by a few minutes. Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is a close second, and the Red Deer Regional Airport is the closest option if you are flying from within Canada and want convenience.
It was based on a feature with the same name in Art Linkletter's radio show House Party and television series, Art Linkletter's House Party, which together aired mostly five days a week from 1945 to 1969.
The Tonight Show had originated in 1951 in Los Angeles as a radio program hosted by Steve Allen. In 1954, the program moved to TV and in 1956, Jack Parr replaced Allen as the host. Carson took over permanent hosting duties from Parr on October 1, 1962.