New memoir offers glimpse into private life of Johnny Carson
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As 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Johnny Carson’s passing, a new memoir offers an unprecedented glimpse into the private life of the late-night legendary icon.
In "My Friend Johnny: The Last 20 Years of a Beautiful Life with Johnny Carson and Friends," released June 10, author and retired tech mogul Howard Smith shares the deeply personal story of his two-decade friendship with the man behind the desk of "The Tonight Show" — revealing Carson not as a celebrity, but as “John,” a kind and loyal neighbor who became one of his closest friends.
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