[iowamark]

Johnny always acted like he was having a good time, smiling and laughing. How much of that was an act and how much was real, I do not know. But, it made him likeable.

[TTFlyer]

Johnny always acted like he was having a good time, smiling and laughing. How much of that was an act and how much was real, I do not know. But, it made him likeable. Carson, and his guests, were cool, mature, talented adults who didn't take themselves seriously. The complete opposite of the talentless dreck on late night TV today.

[Georgia Girl 2]

The sister and BIL of one of my best friends were very wealthy and owned Jack Benny’s old house in Hollywood. Their three best friends were Gene Hackman, Gene Wilder and Johnny Carson. My girlfriend used to visit out there several times per year. She said Johnny Carson practically lived at her sister’s house because he loved their tennis court. He was a tennis maniac. She also said he was very introverted in real life. He was a nice guy but very quiet. Nothing like on TV.

[Pelham]

He had a dark character. Carson was nothing like his television persona. Henry Bushkin’s book would give you an idea.