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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)

Directed by Mark A. Catalena

Documentary

Most recently watched by themarc

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.

Length 115 minutes

Actors

Johnny Carson | David Letterman | Jay Leno | Ellen DeGeneres | Jimmy Fallon | Jerry Seinfeld | Joan Rivers | Conan O'Brien

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
05/26/2012TVBroadcastOther4 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Might be an episode of American Masters, but it’s a feature length doc so I’m counting/adding it. Great stuff!

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