448 pages, 8 plates, cloth, dust jacket, very good. From the Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 'American television entertainer, b. Corning, Iowa. Carson began his career as a magician. He then wrote comedy sketches for radio and hosted daytime television quiz shows. From 1962 to 1992, he hosted “The Tonight Show,” where his monologues, comedy sketches, and interviews made it the most popular late-night program.'

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