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My Friend Johnny: The Last 20 Years of a Beautiful Life with Johnny Carson and Friends

My Friend Johnny: The Last 20 Years of a Beautiful Life with Johnny Carson and Friends - Hardcover

by Howard Smith
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Availability:In StockContributor:Howard Smith, Eli Gonzalez (With)Publish date:2025-06-10Pages:208
Language:EnglishPublisher:Howard SmithISBN-13:9798992994001UPC:9798992994001Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Performing ArtsBook Subcategory:Rich & Famous, Entertainment & Performing Arts, TelevisionBook Topic:GenresSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.69 inchesWeight:1.1707Product ID:SCFGNDGJ7P

For two decades, Howard Smith shared an extraordinary friendship with Johnny Carson-not as the legendary Tonight Show host, but simply as John. A neighbor turned close companion, Howard entered John's private world, far from the spotlight.

In My Friend Johnny, Howard paints an intimate portrait of the man behind the iconic desk-funny, kind, and generous, yet deeply complex. From tennis matches to quiet moments, their bond lasted until John's passing.

Set against Malibu's elite circles, Howard's journey includes personal and revealing accounts with icons like Princess Diana, Bruce Springsteen, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Wahlberg, Oprah, Jerry Weintraub, David Foster, Usher, David Foster, Arnold Palmer, Clint Eastwood, Jimmy Hoffa, Tommy Lasorda (who changed Howard's life forever), and seven US Presidents. More than a memoir, this book celebrates true friendship, serendipity, the magic of knowing someone beyond their fame, and the five traits that link the most successful.

Includes 20 pages of never-before-seen candid photos of celebrities, capturing unforgettable moments from Howard's extraordinary life journey.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Howard SmithISBN-13:9798992994001UPC:9798992994001Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Performing ArtsBook Subcategory:Rich & Famous, Entertainment & Performing Arts, TelevisionBook Topic:GenresSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.69 inchesWeight:1.1707Product ID:SCFGNDGJ7P
Smith, Howard: - HOWARD SMITH has led a "Forrest Gump" life filled with fascinating celebrities, unexpected adventures, and extraordinary opportunities. He achieved great success leading the world's largest software company for a decade until a heart attack-and L.A. Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda urging him to change course-led him to retire in his forties and focus on truly living. He moved to Malibu and discovered he was neighbors with Johnny Carson, who became a dear friend and changed his life's trajectory. Howard's remarkable journey is one of fate, perseverance, and bold choices. Above all, he thanks God for his blessings: his wife of forty-eight years, Jane; his son, Scott; his grandson, Damian; and his loyal dog, Addie, who make every day a gift.
Publisher: Howard Smith

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Howard Smith, Eli Gonzalez (With)

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Howard Smith

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