Friday, September 20, 2013

“Heeere’s Johnny” To Be Developed Into Mini-Series

Carson as Karnac
NBC is in development on a miniseries about the life of legendary late-night talk show host Johnny Carson, according to broadwayworld.com.

Based on the upcoming biography "Carson the Magnificent: An Intimate Portrait" (Simon and Schuster) by Bill Zehme, the project will cover Carson's legendary 30-year run (1962-92) as host of "The Tonight Show," as well as his childhood growing up in Nebraska, his often secluded off-camera life and friendships he made throughout his career as one of the most beloved TV personalities of all time.

Casting for the iconic star will be named at a later date.

Carson, who interviewed more than 22,000 guests from the show's home in both New York City and Burbank, Calif., is revered by today's talk show hosts as a huge inspiration in their respective careers. Comedians often cite their first appearance on the Carson-hosted "Tonight Show" as their big break into show business.

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