Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
5/14/2012 | 2hVideo has Closed Captions
Carson was seen by more people on more occasions than anyone else in American history.
Johnny Carson was seen by more people on more occasions than anyone else in American history. Over the course of 30 years, 4,531 episodes and 23,000 guests, he became a fixture of national life. Johnny Carson: King of Late Night explores his life, career, and complexities.
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
5/14/2012 | 2hVideo has Closed Captions
Johnny Carson was seen by more people on more occasions than anyone else in American history. Over the course of 30 years, 4,531 episodes and 23,000 guests, he became a fixture of national life. Johnny Carson: King of Late Night explores his life, career, and complexities.
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