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Johnny Carson Struck fears into the hearts of Americans when he announced a shortage of this.

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Retry Correct Incorrect Johnny Carson unintentionally caused panic when he announced a toilet paper shortage on his show in 1974. The announcement was made after the television host read that the government was running short on bids to supply the bathroom item.
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Johnny Carson Struck fears into the hearts of Americans when he announced a shortage of this.

  • Straws
  • Toilet paper
  • Plastic bags
  • Chocolate
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