Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)

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.

Cast (8)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Johnny Carson

Self

David Letterman

Self

Jay Leno

Self

Ellen DeGeneres

Self

Jimmy Fallon

Self

Jerry Seinfeld

Self

Joan Rivers

Self

Conan O'Brien

Self

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