NBC Prepping Johnny Carson Miniseries
By NELLIE ANDREEVA
NBC has put in development a miniseries about the life of iconic late-night talk show host Johnny Carson. Based on Bill Zehmes upcoming biography Carson The Magnificent: An Intimate Portrait published by Simon & Schuster, the project will cover Carsons 30-year run (1962-92) as host of The Tonight Show, as well as his childhood growing up in Nebraska, his often secluded off-camera life and friendships he made throughout his career as one of the most beloved TV personalities of all time. Casting the role of Carson is expected to begin soon. The Johnny Carson miniseries is part of NBCs push in the longform arena. Another such project, a miniseries about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has become the focus of controversy. The networks other miniseries/limited series in the works include a four-hour updated remake and resetting of Rosemarys Baby; a new version of Stephen Kings Tommyknockers; Plymouth, the story of the landing of the pilgrims, produced by The Bibles Mark Burnett; and AD: After The Bible, a limited series sequel to hit The Bible, with Burnett.
