King of the Night
The Life of Johnny Carson
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 29, 2011
A candid, unauthorized portrait of Johnny Carson draws on the observations of ex-wives, paramours, colleagues, family, and friends to provide a close-up study of America's most famous talk-show host.
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- Who it’s for
- A candid, unauthorized study of Johnny Carson, America's most famous talk-show host.
- Genres
- Lives in Entertainment, Reality, Game & Talk Shows, Lives of the Rich & Famous
- Published
- HarperCollins, March 29, 2011
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A candid, unauthorized portrait of Johnny Carson draws on the observations of ex-wives, paramours, colleagues, family, and friends to provide a close-up study of America's most famous talk-show host.
Behind the Spotlight
A candid, unauthorized study of Johnny Carson, America's most famous talk-show host.
Come here for
- A close-up portrait built from the perspectives of people who knew Johnny Carson
- The private life behind a very public television career
Expect
- Firsthand observations from ex-wives, colleagues, family, friends, and others
- A straightforward look at the man behind the talk-show fame
Where it sits
| Lives in Entertainment | 74% |
|---|---|
| Reality, Game & Talk Shows | 58% |
| Lives of the Rich & Famous | 43% |
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Publisher categories
- Art History
- Musicians' Lives
- Lives in Entertainment
- Women's Lives
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- Personal Memoirs
- History Writing
- Women's History
- Music Writing
- Authors
- Laurence Leamer
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 29, 2011
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Art History