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Johnny Carson
Book • 2013
This book is a memoir written by Henry Bushkin, who served as Johnny Carson's lawyer, wingman, fixer, and closest confidant from 1970 to 1988.
Bushkin provides a detailed and nuanced account of Carson's life, revealing his complexities as a voracious womanizer, his difficulties with his wives and children, and his public and private persona.
The book also delves into Bushkin's own experiences and the various roles he played in Carson's life, including helping Carson navigate legal and personal issues, avoiding mob entanglements, and socializing with celebrities.
The memoir is described as shocking, poignant, and uproarious, offering insights into the enigmatic life of Johnny Carson.
Bushkin provides a detailed and nuanced account of Carson's life, revealing his complexities as a voracious womanizer, his difficulties with his wives and children, and his public and private persona.
The book also delves into Bushkin's own experiences and the various roles he played in Carson's life, including helping Carson navigate legal and personal issues, avoiding mob entanglements, and socializing with celebrities.
The memoir is described as shocking, poignant, and uproarious, offering insights into the enigmatic life of Johnny Carson.
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