| International Standard Book Number |
9798992994001 (hardcover)
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| International Standard Book Number |
9798992994049 (laminated hardcover)
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| Personal Name |
Smith, Howard (Writer on Johnny Carson), author.
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| Title Statement |
My friend Johnny : the last 20 years of a beautiful life with Johnny Carson and friends / Howard Smith ; with Eli Gonzalez.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
Malibu, California : Howard Smith Publishing LLC, 2025.
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| Physical Description |
195 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm.
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
My friend John. My neighbor and tennis partner ; The private famous man ; Our kind-hearted midwesterner ; Our dinner entertainment -- My Forrest Gump life (and what I've learned about celebrities). The blessed life of Howard Smith ; Five traits for a beautiful life -- Malibu memories.Celebrities ; Athletes ; Musicians ; Politicians.
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| Summary, Etc. |
"In this funny and revealing tribute to a twenty-year friendship, Howard Smith shares never-before-heard stories of his neighbor and friend, John Carson. Their deep bond formed during casual tennis matches and unforgettable dinners and vacations. In these uplifting, feel-good stories, you'll see what the man behind the famous desk was truly like when away from it. Smith also offers an eye-opening yet lighthearted look at the private lies of the famous. Along with candid, original photos, he recalls memorable moments from his many encounters with celebrities, athletes, musicians, and politicians"-- Dust jacket flap.
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| Subject-Personal Name |
Smith, Howard (Writer on Johnny Carson) Friends and associates.
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| Subject-Personal Name |
Carson, Johnny, 1925-2005 Friends and associates.
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| Subject-Title |
Tonight show (Television program)
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Television personalities United States Biography.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Television talk show hosts United States Biography.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Celebrities United States Anecdotes.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Neighbors California Malibu.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Gonzalez, Eli, author.
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