Carson was seen by more people on more occasions than anyone else in American history.

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night American Masters

Premiered May 14, 2012
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Johnny Carson was seen by more people on more occasions than anyone else in American history. Over the course of 30 years, 4,531 episodes and 23,000 guests, he became a fixture of national life. Johnny Carson: King of Late Night explores his life, career, and complexities.

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American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

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