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S26·E5 Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Episode
Season 26, Episode 5
Air Date
May 14, 2012
Runtime
90 minutes
Score
8/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 14, 2012 90 min ★ 8.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Quite possibly the biggest star that television has ever produced, Carson commanded, at his peak, a nightly audience of 15 million viewers – double the current audience of Leno and Letterman – combined. Rarely giving interviews, Carson chose to remain a very private man whose public persona made him an American superstar.

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When did Season 26 Episode 5 of American Masters air?

Season 26, Episode 5 ('Johnny Carson: King of Late Night') originally aired on May 14, 2012.

How long is Season 26 Episode 5 ('Johnny Carson: King of Late Night')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 90 minutes.

What happens in American Masters Season 26 Episode 5?

Quite possibly the biggest star that television has ever produced, Carson commanded, at his peak, a nightly audience of 15 million viewers – double the current audience of Leno and Letterman – combined. Rarely giving interviews, Carson chose to remain a very private man whose public persona made him...

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