Carsoni, Carnac, and The Host of 'The Tonight Show'

   From his beginning as 'The Great Carsoni', to his trademark characters, such as Carnac 'The Magnificent', Crabby Aunt Blabby, and the lascivious "Tea Time Movie" huckster Art Fern, Johnny Carson forever changed the world of late-night talk.  Carson showed a variety of talents, that eventually made "The Tonight Show" directly responsible for producing a fifth of the television network NBC's profit during the length of the show, and helped make NBC the top television network during the mid-1970's to mid-1980's.  With his designer suites (he had his own clothing line) and quick wit, Carson's opening monologue, combined current news of the previous day, with light hearted commentary and jokes.  That put him at the top of television comedy.  As one of the greatest television comedians, Carson proved humor is truly derived from intellect, and set the mark that hosting late-night television is no easy gig (job).  Now, a new PBS doccumentary gives us an in-depth look at the former "Tonight Show" host.  "Johnny Carson: King of Late Night" will soon air on PBS.  See also, http://www.pbs.org/.