Blog Post: PBS Documentary on the Legenday Johnny Carson Premieres

This elusive man had kept much of his personal and professional life out of the limelight, but now a new documentary brings to light why he was dubbed the 'King of Latenight.' American Masters: Johnny Carson premieres on PBS Monday night at 9 p.m. Check local listings.

Narrated by two-time Oscar®-winner Kevin Spacey, the film features 45 original interviews with Carson’s friends, family and colleagues, including his second wife, Joanne, Dick Cavett, Doc Severinsen and other The Tonight Show staff.

Performers who appeared or began their careers on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson are also interviewed, including David Letterman, Jay Leno, Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Drew Carey, Garry Shandling, Steve Martin, Angie Dickinson, Ellen DeGeneres, Carl Reiner, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart, Joan Rivers and David Steinberg. Late night TV hosts Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien also discuss Carson’s influence on their careers.