Jason Zinoman

critic at large for The New York Times’ culture section

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Johnny Carson was seemingly a friend to millions as the host of "The Tonight Show" for three decades.

Encore: Johnny Carson wasn’t the same on-air and in private, says new book

Johnny Carson was seemingly a friend to millions as the host of "The Tonight Show" for three decades.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Johnny Carson was seemingly a friend to millions as the host of "The Tonight Show" for three decades.

Johnny Carson wasn’t the same on-air and in private, says new book

Johnny Carson was seemingly a friend to millions as the host of "The Tonight Show" for three decades.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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