Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)

Name: Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
Director: Mark A. Catalena
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-05-14
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres

Documentary

Director: Mark A. Catalena

Cast: Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres

8.0

Runtime115 min

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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.

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Fans of documentary filmmaking and insight into the life of a legendary entertainer will find this 2012 film directed by Mark A. Catalena to be a captivating look at Johnny Carson, the 'King of Late Night', featuring commentary from comedians like David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Ellen DeGeneres who offer a unique perspective on his enduring appeal and legacy.

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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night is a documentary film by two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Peter Jones about the life of American television talk show host Johnny Carson. It is narrated by Kevin Spacey, and aired on PBS on May 14, 2012, as part of their American Masters series. Johnny Carson: King of Late Night is a co-production of Peter Jones Productions, Inc. and THIRTEEN’S American Masters for WNET.