Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Johnny Carson

Self

Age : 79 | Popularity : 5%

David Letterman

Self

Age : 77 | Popularity : 10%

Jay Leno

Self

Age : 73 | Popularity : 14%

Ellen DeGeneres

Self

Age : 66 | Popularity : 18%

Jimmy Fallon

Self

Age : 49 | Popularity : 14%

Jerry Seinfeld

Self

Age : 69 | Popularity : 13%

Joan Rivers

Self

Age : 81 | Popularity : 6%

Conan O'Brien

Self

Age : 61 | Popularity : 9%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Mark A. Catalena
Department	Role	Name

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