On this episode of Our American Stories, in the golden age of late-night television, no seat mattered more than the one across from Johnny Carson. For comedians, musicians, writers, and even politicians, a single appearance could change a career overnight. Mark Malkoff, author of In Love with Johnny Carson, shares the behind-the-scenes stories of how Carson used his influence to open doors that stayed open for decades.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, in the golden age of late-night television, no seat mattered more than the one across from Johnny Carson. For comedians, musicians, writers, and even politicians, a single appearance could change a career overnight. Mark Malkoff, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLove-Johnny-Carson-Obsessive-Journey%2Fdp%2F0593472551&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C9dafa1f7aa30441400a908de3f1466e6%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639017554036813545%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XDoiVgzFRlBDjKcLYd3dTi2WuzkgBh%2FQezp0HcfBrRE%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">In Love with Johnny Carson</a>, shares the behind-the-scenes stories of how Carson used his influence to open doors that stayed open for decades.
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

What Johnny Carson Did for the People Sitting Across From Him

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/28aa744a-1dcf-4db7-9904-b3bc000341c0/transcript

Advertisement