Johnny Carson

David Letterman shares detail of his relationship with the legendary Johnny Carson.

David Letterman talks about his debut experience performing comedy on Johnny Carson's show.

A look at the relationship between Johnny Carson and his Tonight Show sidekick Ed McMahon.

Joan Rivers recalls a prank that she played on Johnny Carson after her daughter, Melissa,

The strained and complicated relationship Johnny Carson had with his mother.

Watch writers and celebrities recall Johnny Carson's Tonight Show routine.

Steve Martin rejects the common misconception that Johnny Carson was cold and aloof.

Highlights of this day in history: Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy sign the 'Pact of Steel'; Richard Nixon is the first U.S. president to visit the Soviet Union; Actor Laurence Olivier born; Johnny Carson hosts his last 'Tonight Show.' (May 22)

Johnny Carson was considered the king of late night TV, but he was also a very guarded, private man. Now, 20 years after his show went off the air, a PBS documentary chronicles his life. Rebecca Jarvis and Jeff Glor spoke with the documentary's writer, producer and editor, Peter Jones. This video contains clips from the show courtesy of Johnny Carson Productions.

Joan Embry brings an endangered species on the Johnny Carson Show, with guest host Allen Thick.