Chronological consider the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an exwife and much more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, employees, and biographers. The biography clarifies why Carson was a lasting superstar (his cool, his timing, his genuine laugh, his breadth of knowledge) and reevaluate his motivations and inner self (a loner having a drinking problem, a decent Midwesterner whose mum lacked acceptance, a silent one who loved to entertain). The real key to understanding him is his love of magical.