07/19/2025
Howard Smith’s new memoir My Friend Johnny pulls back the curtain on Johnny Carson like never before. Smith — Carson’s pal of 20 years — shares an incredibly moving account of their final supper after New Year’s in 2005, when Carson, aware he was dying, went on an epic storytelling spree and ended the night with a hug and an “I love you” — a gesture he’d never shown before .
This isn’t just about a TV legend. It’s about the profound bond of friendship, the weight of knowing time is short, and the courage to show vulnerability. Smith’s memoir reminds us: pursue your passions, laugh until your stomach hurts, and never hold back on telling your people you love them.
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