Johnny Carson: King of Late Night(2012)
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night Synopsis
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.
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012) is a documentary film directed by Mark A. Catalena, released on May 14, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jay Leno and Ellen DeGeneres. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark A. Catalena
- Production:
- Eagle Rock Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Carson
as Self
David Letterman
as Self
Jay Leno
as Self
Ellen DeGeneres
as Self
Jimmy Fallon
as Self
Jerry Seinfeld
as Self
Joan Rivers
as Self
Conan O'Brien
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mark A. Catalena.
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Johnny Carson: King of Late Night?
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The main cast of Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012) includes Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres and Jimmy Fallon. The film was directed by Mark A. Catalena. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Johnny Carson: King of Late Night released?
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night was released on May 14, 2012 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Johnny Carson: King of Late Night worth watching?
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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