Johnny Carson had a troubling relationship with alcohol during all three of his marriages that ended in divorce. The new biography “Carson the Magnificent” written by Bill Zehme (who finished ...

Johnny Carson presented a confident, quick-witted persona on "The Tonight Show" but his personal life was not so smooth. He had three marriages that ended in divorce and were marred by issues with ...

Thankfully, Carson’s final marriage appeared to be a happy one that wasn’t destroyed by alcohol. In 1987, he married Alexis Maas, and they remained together until he died in 2005 at the age of 79.

With the publication of 'Carson the Magnificent,' late-night hosts past and present explain the enduring influence of 'The Tonight Show' host from 1962-1992 ...

Carson would go on to win six Emmys, the Television Academy's 1980 Governor's Award and a Peabody Award. He ruled late night for 30 years, ending his long-running show in 1992.

For Carson fans, the biographical details will be familiar — many can be found in the very fine 2012 “American Masters” documentary “Johnny Carson: King of Late Night,” in which Zehme ...