An ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, acquaintances, employees, and biographers provide insight on Johnny Carson's life and career, which spans the years 1925 to 2005. Carson's composure, timing, genuine chuckle, and range of knowledge are all highlighted in this biography, which also delves into 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). According to the biography, his love of magic is the key to knowing him.
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An ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, acquaintances, employees, and biographers provide insight on Johnny Carson's life and career, which spans the years 1925 to 2005. Carson's composure, timing, genuine chuckle, and range of knowledge are all highlighted in this biography, which also delves into 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). According to the biography, his love of magic is the key to knowing him.
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