In Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend (out Oct. 21 from Penguin Random House), author Mark Malkoff — a self-described Johnny Carson superfan who interviewed more than 400 people who worked with or appeared on the show — sets out to “shine light on the personality behind the legendary comedian and talk show host.” Over three decades and 4,500 broadcasts, Carson interviewed more than 25,000 guests, becoming a comforting late-night presence for millions of Americans.
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She sang “Right as the Rain” and chatted with Carson about leaving Brooklyn for Manhattan, joking that the subways were “a traumatic experience.” The young singer’s unease was clear — but her talent was undeniable.
The Bold Choice That Changed Everything
Carson’s team wasn’t convinced. Talent coordinator Sy Kasoff admitted he was skeptical until the audience’s reaction said it all. The book recalls: "Kasoff asked Streisand’s manager, Marty Erlichman, who had come up with the idea of the super-slow rendition. 'She did,' said Erlichman. 'She’s a freaking genius.'"
The Remark That Ended It All
Streisand went on to appear on The Tonight Show four more times in 1963 as her fame skyrocketed. On her final visit, Carson teasingly remarked, “I suppose pretty soon, when you get to be a really big star, we’ll never see you again.”
He was right — she never returned during his entire 30-year run as host. Streisand's first appearance after that night was in 1993, a year after Carson retired and Jay Leno took over hosting duties. She has also joined Jimmy Fallon three times on Tonight — in 2014, 2016 and 2021.
As Malkoff notes, moments like Streisand’s early performances captured The Tonight Show’s unique power to create legends in real time. Love Johnny Carson offers fans a treasure trove of similar revelations — why Carson stopped speaking to Joan Rivers, which beloved comedian writers dreaded as a guest host, and even the little-known political moments that shaped his public image.
Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legendby Mark Malkoff is out now.
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