Joan Rivers recalls a prank that she played on Johnny Carson after her daughter Melissa was born.

Steve Martin talks about his friendship with Johnny Carson and rejects the common misconception that Johnny Carson was cold and aloof.

Dan Gingold, stage manager of "Carson’s Cellar", and Dick Cavett describe Johnny Carson’s tough and somewhat awkward beginnings as a TV personality on the show "Carson’s Cellar".

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Filmmaker Peter Jones on what inspired him to create a documentary on Johnny Carson and his creative process researching and interviewing subjects for the film.

Watch writers and celebrities recall Johnny Carson's Tonight Show routine.