Here’s Johnny! – Final Farewell 5/22/92

But let it be known Carson was not the most social of hosts, referred to as a “cool” host he almost never socialized with guests before or after his shows. On-screen he only laughed when genuinely amused and abruptly cut short monotonous or inept interviewees.

Actor Robert Blake once compared being interviewed by Carson to “facing the death squad” or “Broadway on opening night.” But for many stars the publicity garnered even by a single appearance was worth Carson’s scrutiny.

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