Carson, Kit is an American television personality, comedian, writer, producer, and political commentator. He is best known for hosting The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1962 to 1992. His other notable works include the game show Who Do You Trust? (1957–1963) and the variety show The Kraft Music Hall (1967–1971). TAOS is an acronym for The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, an organization that honors excellence in television programming. UTE is an acronym for the United Church of Christ, a Protestant denomination in the United States. PAAR is an acronym for the Producers Guild of America, an organization that recognizes and honors outstanding achievement in film and television production. LENO is an acronym for the National Association of Broadcasters, a trade association that represents the interests of radio and television broadcasters in the United States.