one obsessive fan's journey to find the genius behind the legend Malkoff, Mark creator Ritz, David contributor text bibliography biography Biographies nyu 2025 monographic eng

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ix, 453 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits (some color) ; 24 cm "A wildly entertaining book by one of the most obsessed and informed fans on the planet of 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"-- Provided by publisher Beginnings -- Guests from Hollywood and Broadway -- Bits and skits -- Colleagues and guest hosts -- Comedians -- Music and musical guests -- Politics and social issues -- Johnny the businessman -- Life as a star -- Beautiful Downtown Burbank -- Actors, musicians, and comedians of the seventies -- Bumps in the road and bans from the show -- Memorable moments from the seventies -- Off set in the seventies -- The final act -- Eighties guests -- Impressions and spoofs -- Stand-up sensations in the eighties -- Joan, Dave, and Jay -- Joy, grief, and loss -- The last days of the show -- Retirement. Mark Malkoff ; with David Ritz. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Carson, Johnny, (John William) 1925-2005 Comedians United States Comediantes Estados Unidos Television talk show hosts United States Television talk shows United States History and criticism Programas de televisión Historia y crítica Estados Unidos PN 1992.4 M251l 2025 9780593472552 (hardcover) 0593472551 (hardcover) 2025018264 DLC 250715 20260611151400.0 in00024281467 eng