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This is the list of episodes for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, which aired from October 1, 1962 to May 22, 1992. Lists include first-run episodes only and do not include Best of Carson rebroadcasts.
Johnny Carson hosts The Tonight Show for the first time at the age of 36, replacing Jack Paar. Joined by Ed McMahon as the announcer and sidekick, along with Skitch Henderson and the NBC Orchestra. 2
Johnny Carson's Tonight Show established the modern format of the late-night talk show: [5] a monologue sprinkled with a rapid-fire series of 16 to 22 one-liners (Carson had a rule of no more than three on the same subject) was sometimes followed by sketch comedy, then moving on to guest interviews and performances by musicians and stand-up comedians, in no fixed order.
Carson forgoes monologue, opting to sit on the front of his desk and talk about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., who had been a guest on the show eight weeks earlier. Later in the program, King's appearance from February 8, 1968 is replayed.
List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes; ... Joan Rivers (guest host), Anthony Perkins, Brooke Shields, Michele Lee, Dr. Ruth Westheimer: N/A: 5,273:
No. Original release date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s) 1865: January 1, 1970 (): Jerry Orbach, comedy group Ace Trucking Company: June Valli,: 1866: January 2, 1970 ()
The 11th anniversary of Johnny's show is celebrated, with a surprise appearance by Dean Martin; Mighty Carson Art Players present Tea Time Movie 2830 October 3, 1973 ( 1973-10-03 )
Don Rickles (guest host), Ed Sullivan, Kraft Music Hall producers Dwight Hemion and Gary Smith, Elizabeth Post, Lore Dana and her Venetian doves Jerry Vale , Angel Pablo 1702
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