The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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Episode 0 - 23 November 1982
Release Date: 1982-11-23 -
Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 1982-01-01 -
Episode 2 - 830128
Release Date: 1983-01-28 -
Episode 3 - 830916
Release Date: 1983-09-16 -
Episode 4 - 830217
Release Date: 1983-02-17 -
Episode 5 - 830610
Release Date: 1983-06-10 -
Episode 6 - 821104
Release Date: 1982-11-04 -
Episode 7 - 830721
Release Date: 1983-07-21 -
Episode 8 - 821108
Release Date: 1982-11-08 -
Episode 9 - 830329
Release Date: 1983-03-29 -
Episode 10 - 821201
Release Date: 1982-12-01 -
Episode 11 - 830705
Release Date: 1983-07-05 -
Episode 12 - 830713
Release Date: 1983-07-13 -
Episode 13 - 830304
Release Date: 1983-03-04 -
Episode 14 - 821018
Release Date: 1982-10-18 -
Episode 15 - 830215
Release Date: 1983-02-15 -
Episode 16 - 821112
Release Date: 1982-11-12 -
Episode 26 - Episode 26
Release Date: 1982-02-19 -
Episode 30 - Episode 30
Release Date: 1982-02-26 -
Episode 39 - Episode 39
Release Date: 1982-03-12 -
Episode 62 - Bette Davis/Richard Pryor
Release Date: 1983-02-09Johnny reads audience comments on love and romance. Bette Davis (Right of Way (1983), album "Miss Bette Davis Sings"); Richard Pryor (The Toy (1982)
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Episode 64 - Episode 64
Release Date: 1982-04-30 -
Episode 76 - Tim Conway/Jodie Foster/Maureen Murphy
Release Date: 1983-03-04Johnny reviews Ed's life for his 60th birthday. Tim Conway (Ace Crawford... Private Eye (1983); Jodie Foster (Svengali (1983); Maureen Murphy performs stand-up.
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Episode 84 - Teri Garr/Jennifer O'Neill/Paul Provenza
Release Date: 1983-03-25The finales of various series are re-imagined. Teri Garr (Tootsie (1982); Jennifer O'Neill (Bare Essence (1983); Paul Provenza performs stand-up.
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Episode 103 - Rich Hall/Harmon Baker
Release Date: 1983-05-04Johnny looks at the coming fifty years. Rich Hall (Not Necessarily the News (1982); 96-year-old Harmon Baker, the world's oldest magician
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Episode 109 - Donald Sutherland/Martin Mull
Release Date: 1983-05-13Donald Sutherland discusses becoming accustomed to public recognition; Martin Mull performs stand-up and talks about his paintings. Johnny plays a governor corresponding with an old friend, and a commercial spokesman for an album.
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Episode 111 - Bob Newhart/Anthony Quinn/Julie Lynne Hayek
Release Date: 1983-05-18Bob Newhart (Newhart (1982); Anthony Quinn (musical "Zorba"); Miss USA Julie Hayek talks about the upcoming Miss Universe pageant
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Episode 119 - Christopher Reeve/Leonard Waxdeck & Bird Callers
Release Date: 1983-06-07Johnny displays signs for international travelers. Christopher Reeve (Superman III (1983); Leonard J. Waxdeck presents his high school bird callers.
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Episode 127 - Episode 127
Release Date: 1982-08-19 -
Episode 129 - Lauren Bacall/Pete Fountain/Jim Fowler
Release Date: 1983-06-23Johnny teaches a class for actors in commercials. Lauren Bacall talks about touring with her musical "Woman of the Year" following its Broadway run; Pete Fountain performs with the NBC Orchestra; Jim Fowler presents wild animals
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Episode 130 - Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Richards, Reggie Joule
Release Date: 1983-06-24Eddie Murphy (Trading Places (1983); Jennifer Richards (play "Women Behind Bars"); Reggie Joule demonstrates events in the Eskimo-Indian Olympics.
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Episode 139 - Episode 139
Release Date: 1982-09-08 -
Episode 153 - Episode 153
Release Date: 1982-09-30 -
Episode 160 - Episode 162
Release Date: 1982-10-14 -
Episode 165 - Episode 165
Release Date: 1982-10-19 -
Episode 180 - Sean Connery/Keenen Ivory Wayans/Tania Maria
Release Date: 1983-10-05Johnny looks at some mass mailing correspondence. Sean Connery (Never Say Never Again (1983); Keenen Ivory Wayans performs stand-up. Also: Tania Maria performs.
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Episode 181 - Bob Newhart/James Stephens/Ronnie Porter
Release Date: 1983-10-07Johnny looks at forgotten moments from the show's past. Bob Newhart (Newhart (1982); James Stephens (The Paper Chase (1978); Weleetka, Oklahoma police chief Ronnie Porter discusses his small town's lack of a reliable police car.
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Episode 184 - Episode 184
Release Date: 1982-11-23 -
Episode 190 - David Brenner/Estelle Parsons
Release Date: 1983-11-01Johnny reads the greatest fears of some Missouri sixth-graders. David Brenner performs stand-up and is interviewed; Estelle Parsons (play "A Sense of Humor").
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Episode 203 - Episode 203
Release Date: 1982-12-30 -
Episode 205 - Robert Blake/Jim Carrey/Bud Greenspan
Release Date: 1983-11-24Johnny answers audience questions. Robert Blake talks about staying out of trouble; Jim Carrey performs stand-up; documentarian Bud Greenspan discusses the upcoming Heisman Trophy presentation, and shows college football bloopers.
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Episode 215 - Charles Grodin/Bob and Ray/Mike Rozier
Release Date: 1983-12-09Dr. Joyce Sisters discusses Cabbage Patch dolls. Charles Grodin (The Lonely Guy (1984); Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding (book "From Approximately Coast to Coast"); Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier of the University of Nebraska
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Episode 218 - Mel Brooks/Teri Garr
Release Date: 1983-12-15David Howitzer offers holiday advice for consumers. Mel Brooks (To Be or Not to Be (1983); Teri Garr talks about the effect of success on her life.