Magical Past
After that wild story, we’re going to take you back a bit. Once a showman, always a showman right? Well, for Johnny he began to have an interest in performing early on when he discovered magic tricks. That’s right, young Johnny discovered a book on magic tricks at one of his friend’s, thus, sparking his interest. Eventually, he ordered a kit and by 14 years old was performing locally. He even sold tickets to his shows he performed as “The Great Carsoni.” Then, he worked his way up to performing at picnics and fairs around the Norfolk, Nebraska area.
Magical Past
End Of A Friendship
No, Johnny Carson’s friendship with Joan Rivers did not end due to nasty accusations of cosmetic surgery or open insults like that. Actually, in 1987 Carson was so insulted that Rivers accepted an offer for a talk show that would air the same time as his, that he cut all ties. Of course, Rivers had been a huge reason why Carson got his NBC contract. She appeared as a guest on his show regularly. Yet, none of their history mattered when her Fox show was set to air simultaneously with Carson’s show.
End Of A Friendship
