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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, employees, and biographers. The biography defines why Carson was an enduring star (his cool, his timing, his genuine laugh, his breadth of knowledge) and pursues his motivations and inner self (a loner with a drinking problem, a decent Midwesterner whose mother withheld approval, a quiet person who loved to entertain). The key to understanding him, argues the biography, is his love of magic.

Top Cast

  • Johnny Carson

    Johnny Carson

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  • David Letterman

    David Letterman

    Self

  • Jay Leno

    Jay Leno

    Self

  • Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen DeGeneres

    Self

  • Jimmy Fallon

    Jimmy Fallon

    Self

  • Jerry Seinfeld

    Jerry Seinfeld

    Self

  • Joan Rivers

    Joan Rivers

    Self

  • Conan O'Brien

    Conan O'Brien

    Self

Overview

Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, employees, and biographers. The biography defines why Carson was an enduring star (his cool, his timing, his genuine laugh, his breadth of knowledge) and pursues his motivations and inner self (a loner with a drinking problem, a decent Midwesterner whose mother withheld approval, a quiet person who loved to entertain). The key to understanding him, argues the biography, is his love of magic.

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7.8 / 10
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