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Johnny Carson Was ‘A Bit Emotionally Separated’ From His Wives and Children Until Tragedy Struck
Carson the Magnificent author Mike Thomas describes the Johnny Carson you never knew and how he became a late-night king in this exclusive interview with Closer.
On the show, Johnny perfected the art of the topical opening monologue, performed in long-running comedy sketches and made nearly everyone who sat down on his couch appear interesting. “He always thought his superpower was his empathy with his audience,” says Mike Thomas, coauthor with the late Bill Zehme of the new biography Carson the Magnificent, which aims to share the human side of the show business legend. “He knew plenty of showbiz types, but he didn’t need to cohort with them,” says Thomas, who adds that Johnny enjoyed the company of magicians and musicians most.
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