Carson the Magnificent - A Look at the Iconic TV Host and His Impact on Comedy Today
Date/Time: Monday, November 10, 2025 7:00-8:30PM
Location: TBD
Admission:
- General Admission (Early Bird Pricing) $25
- Preferred Seating (Early Bird Pricing) $50 (Closest Section Near the Stage)
Additional Fees: Amusement Tax, Processing Fee
Parking: TBD
Mike Thomas is a Chicago-based author and journalist whose work blends deep reporting with a passion for comedy and culture. A longtime staff writer for the Chicago Sun-Times, Thomas has interviewed some of the most iconic figures in comedy—from Jerry Seinfeld and Robin Williams to Phyllis Diller and Jon Stewart—many with ties to the legendary Second City. His writing has also appeared in Esquire, Smithsonian, Playboy, and Salon. Thomas is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Carson the Magnificent, a biography of Johnny Carson, and the author of You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman and The Second City Unscripted. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
