Doesn't appear to be. It appears to be an attempt at an honest appreciation of Carson. It may displease both his admirers and his critics (whomever they may be and however misguided).
Bill Katz was a producer on the Tonight show and is an occasional contributor to Powerlineblog.com . He worked with Carson for over twenty years and is a big admirer of Carson both personally and professionally. Katz' remininscenecs (Parts I - IV) can be found at:
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2007/06/017661.php
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2007/06/017710.php
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2007/10/018823.php
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2009/12/025263.php
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2007/06/017661.php
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2007/06/017710.php
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2007/10/018823.php
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2009/12/025263.php
thanks for those memories :)