Review: Interesting Read About The Great Johnny Carson
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2014
My brother is a huge fan of Johnny Carson, so I bought him this book for his birthday. We read it together. I live in Alaska. He lives in Illinois. We have a 'sibling book club' where we read a book together and exchange emails on the subject. Like I mentioned, he's a fan of Johnny, so this seemed like a fun book for us to try out.The book is written in a biographical format that chronologically documents the king of the late night talk show's life. It starts out with his humble upbringing in the Midwest. Having been raised in a similar area, both my brother and I could relate to his story. He then joins the armed forces- this part my brother can relate to, as he is entering the National Gaurd.But then, of course, his life changes a bit- and he takes the path to becoming the inspirational and lovable celebrity that he is today (and always will be). We find him doing a variety of things prior to his infamous late night talk show- including magic, which I found fascinating (as I hadn't known this previously). And then, of course, it focuses a part of his story on his experiences during his late night talk show. This book focuses on a very inspirational story that showcases Johnny in a really positive light. You won't find brutal honesty or 'dirt' in this book. Rather it focuses on Johnny Carson for what he was- a personable, loving character that will forever be remembered in American Television history.This book also has a variety of quotes saved from Mr. Carson. My brother and I really enjoyed these and felt like they added immensely to the book. Some were definitely worth stopping and thinking about- others were magnificant and quirky and were true representations of Johnny's on screen (and off screen) personality.What I find most interesting about this book is that it's written in a very modest aspect. It doesn't overenthuse anything regarding Johnny, but yet it still happens to paint him in a very positive light. The story of Johnny himself is very inspiring- proving that people can acheive great things and follow their dreams. He was a very beloved part of the early television viewing experience and I was very happy to see this book written with so much respect for him. It was a very fun read. Exactly what my brother and I were looking for. Informative, professionally-written, and a great tribute to the wonderful man it's about; Johnny Carson himself.