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Here's Johnny!
Here's Johnny!: My Memories of Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show, and 46 Years of Friendship | Ed McMahon
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Here's Johnny is like sitting with Ed and Johnny over lunch: The last time I saw Johnny, about a year before he died, we had chicken, a couple of glasses of red wine, and then we just sat there and reminisced, going back and forth the way we did on the show. We talked about our kids, and our careers and the state of America, just two lucky guys who loved each other and the good luck of our careers. Ed McMahon is the only person who was with Johnny Carson, even before The Tonight Show, when they both first appeared on Who Do You Trust. Now, with Johnny's blessing before he died, McMahon can finally share all the stories that only he knows. From the sofa at Johnny's right, to backstage, to their personal relationship - McMahon will provide a real view of the man who was so careful to only show one side of himself to the public. Brilliant in front of the camera, but shy in person, Carson seldom gave interviews. Only McMahon can tell the stories and provide the insights into the personality that made Johnny Carson more of a friend we invited into our home than a television star. This entertaining tribute will feature over 200 pictures, many never before published, from both McMahon's and Carson's private archives.
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I love Late-Night TV! Johnny, his hilarious skits & rapport with his guests first got me hooked. This book is a fitting tribute to Johnny by his sidekick & longtime friend Ed. For decades, Johnny & all those who followed in his footsteps helped me escape life‘s troubles & kept me laughing. Hard to believe this freedom of expression is now being challenged & assaulted. Let‘s continue to unite together & stand strong for our freedom of speech.🗣️✊🏻

AnnCrystal ✊🏼🥲💝. 3mo
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3mo
Lesliereadsalot I saw Johnny Carson‘s show live in New York a million years ago. The guests were a new star, Steve Martin, who did his Egyptian routine, and Yvette Mimieux. My mom and I thought Steve Martin would never go anywhere! 3mo
Deblovestoread @Lesliereadsalot OMG I LOVE King Tut to this day. What a great memory 💙 3mo
MemoirsForMe @Lesliereadsalot Wow! That is so cool, especially remembering what guests you saw. Too funny about Steve Martin! 😂 I saw Johnny‘s show with my Mom after the show moved to Burbank. Can‘t remember the guests but Johnny instantly won my heart. He was a hoot! 3mo
MemoirsForMe @TheAromaofBooks 😘😘😘 Hope you‘re having a blast in your new place! 3mo
TheAromaofBooks Thank you!!! The new house is lovely, but Tom's dad passed away very suddenly last week so the last ten days have been super rough. I really meant to send you a birthday card but it didn't happen!!! I hope you had a fabulous day though!! And sorry, this comment was an emotional rollercoaster 😂 Really a reflection on my current inner state lol 3mo
MemoirsForMe Oh Sarah…I‘m so sorry about Tom‘s dad. I‘ll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there, my friend. ❤️🙏🏻❤️ @TheAromaofBooks (edited) 3mo
TheAromaofBooks Thank you!! It's been tough but we are getting through (as one has to do). We lived across the street from him the whole time we lived in Rushville (11 years) so we were pretty close. We've been hearing so many great stories about him. Most of them are pretty much like “I was having a problem. He showed up, swore at me, smacked me in the back of the head, and then fixed my problem.“ 😂 2mo
MemoirsForMe @TheAromaofBooks Aww! Your FIL sounded like quite a character with a big heart. 😊I hope these memories and funny stories will help heal your hearts. 2mo
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