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LOVE JOHNNY CARSON

Mark Malkoff David Ritz

One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Laughs and the Legend

The definitive book on TV icon Johnny Carson, setting the record straight on Carson's legacy and shining light on the personality behind the legendary comedian and talk show host.

Over the course of his 30-year career, Johnny Carson appeared on some 4500 broadcasts, interviewed over 25,000 guests, and solidified himself as a warm, witty, comforting presence to US audiences during turbulent times. Carson aficionado Mark Malkoff has amassed more Carson stories from original sources than anyone in entertainment history, and now, in LOVE JOHNNY CARSON, he aims to set the record straight in this comprehensive portrait of Caron's life, career, legacy, and character. In the end, LOVE JOHNNY CARSON serves not only as a biography, but also as a love letter; a love letter to show business, to personalities, and to the singular show business personality of Johnny Carson.

Mark Malkoff is a comedian and filmmaker. He has been featured on the "Today Show", "Good Morning America", CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Mashable, NPR's "Weekend Edition", BBC, and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", and is the host of the popular podcast "The Carson Podcast".

David Ritz has collaborated on books with everyone from Ray Charles to Aretha Franklin.

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Book Published 2025-10-21 by Dutton Books

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On November 15th, 1991, I reached one of the pinnacles of my career: five minutes on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Mark Malkoff's book is an in-depth, personal, and fascinating look at my first comedy hero, and a reminder of how important Johnny was to me and so many others.

Johnny Carson should be studied by every entertainer, social media content creator, and anyone serious about building a career, a business, and a lasting legacy. He was like artificial intelligence before it existed you had to actually know what you were talking about. If you don't know or can't quite remember who Johnny Carson was, the book Love Johnny Carson will educate you so you never forget.

Johnny Carson was a beloved cultural icon, and the stories told in this book help illustrate the man behind the legend. Love Johnny Carson is truly a labor of love, and a welcome historical document about a pivotal figure in television history. I think Johnny would be proud.

Think you've heard every story about the great Johnny Carson? Think again. Mark Malkoff has many more to tell. In his entertaining tribute to the legendary Carson, Mark Malkoff brings the star, and the man, back to vivid life.

Johnny Carson was simply the best late night television talk show host of all time -- the standard by which other hosts will always be measured. Mark Malkoff's wonderful book Love Johnny Carson is an amazingly entertaining and informative biography of the man who forever changed my life, and made millions of people laugh for decades. Johnny Carson was an American treasure, and this is truly a great read!

Highly, highly recommended. I assumed that after all my years with Johnny Carson, I knew pretty much everything you could know about him. Was I wrong! Love Johnny Carson will entertain, surprise, and sometimes startle you.