No One Does it Like Johnny Carson - Mark Malkoff (Video)
In this 12 February 2026 published video, host Mike Rowe talks with Mark Malkoff, an American comedian, writer, and filmmaker based in New York City, best known for his elaborate viral comedy stunts and his deep obsession with late-night television history.
If there were an Olympic event for “Competitive Fan-girling,” Mark Malkoff would be standing on the podium, wearing a 1970s necktie and weeping as the Tonight Show theme played. Because nobody loves Johnny Carson like Mark does. And I mean nobody.
His book is called Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend is the result of an eight-year deep dive that involved tracking down over 400 people who actually touched Carson’s desk—or at least shared an elevator with him. In the book, Malkoff tackles the burning questions that have kept him up at night for decades:
The Grudge Match: Why did Johnny stop talking to Joan Rivers? (Spoiler: It involves more than just a missed birthday card). The Banned List: Why were icons like William Shatner and Orson Welles effectively ghosted by the King of Late Night? The Carnac Conspiracy: Setting the record straight on the true—and slightly less mystical—origins of the Great Snarky One.
It’s less of a standard biography and more of a 464-page love letter from a man who clearly has enough Carson trivia to power a small city. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just someone who wonders why your parents still do the “golf swing” gesture, Malkoff’s journey is a hilarious reminder that some obsessions actually pay off in hardcover. Happily, I enjoyed my interview with him as much as I enjoyed reading his book – which I heartily recommend.
https://youtu.be/zgjkjeq0OT8
00:00 Johnny Carson’s impact
11:57 The importance of curiosity
18:41 Carson took risks
23:41 Ed Ames’ tomahawk toss
29:50 The truth about Mark’s book
35:41 Carson’s control
41:35 Carson’s generosity
46:34 What really happened with Joan Rivers
51:37 What is the goal with late night?
57:00 Carson’s friendships
01:02:50 How Carson brought comfort
01:08:10 The hardest gig in showbiz
01:14:43 Carson was a daredevil ️
01:21:23 The smartest thing Ed McMahon did
01:26:28 Carson and the Mafia
01:31:18 Love Johnny Carson
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