The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson

Season 20

TV-PG
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

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197 Episodes

  • Lance Burton, Reba McEntire, Dick Cavett
    E1
    Lance Burton, Reba McEntire, Dick Cavett
  • Angie Dickinson, Garry Shandling
    E2
    Angie Dickinson, Garry Shandling
  • Michael Landon, Sheena Easton
    E3
    Michael Landon, Sheena EastonDesk- "Odds and Ends"; Commercial Blackouts: 'Polaroid Camera', 'Roach Hotel', 'Michelob Beer', and 'Yodell Hills'.
  • Shelley Winters, Pete Barbutti
    E4
    Shelley Winters, Pete Barbutti
  • Gabriel Kaplan, Teri Garr
    E5
    Gabriel Kaplan, Teri Garr
  • Smothers Brothers, Frank Nelson
    E6
    Smothers Brothers, Frank Nelson
  • Robert Klein, Calvin Trillin
    E7
    Robert Klein, Calvin TrillinActor Robert Klein; actor Calvin Trillin; The Mighty Carson Art Players.
  • David Niven
    E8
    David Niven
  • Buddy Rich, Dionne Warwick
    E9
    Buddy Rich, Dionne Warwick
  • Dom DeLuise, Jerry Seinfeld, Betty White
    E10
    Dom DeLuise, Jerry Seinfeld, Betty WhiteSketch- "Video Untouchables"
  • George Burns, Lorna Patterson
    E11
    George Burns, Lorna Patterson
  • Joan Rivers, David Horowitz
    E12
    Joan Rivers, David Horowitz
  • Cassie Yates
    E13
    Cassie Yates
  • Suzanne Pleshette, Luciano Pavarotti
    E14
    Suzanne Pleshette, Luciano PavarottiDesk- "Library Questions"
  • Ricky Schroder, Susan Sarandon, Bob Hope
    E15
    Ricky Schroder, Susan Sarandon, Bob Hope
  • David Brenner, Wally Lattimer
    E16
    David Brenner, Wally Lattimer
  • Kenny Rogers
    E17
    Kenny RogersKenny Rogers, Thanksgiving Letters
  • Buddy Hackett, Bud Greenspan
    E18
    Buddy Hackett, Bud Greenspan
  • James Garner, Regis Philbin
    E19
    James Garner, Regis Philbin
  • David Letterman (guest host), Mariette Hartley, Bubba Smith, Jim Stafford
    E20
    David Letterman (guest host), Mariette Hartley, Bubba Smith, Jim Stafford
  • David Letterman (guest host), Rona Barrett, Dave Thomas
    E21
    David Letterman (guest host), Rona Barrett, Dave Thomas
  • David Letterman (guest host), Dick Enberg, Jane Pauley
    E22
    David Letterman (guest host), Dick Enberg, Jane Pauley
  • George Carlin (guest host), Victor Buono
    E23
    George Carlin (guest host), Victor Buono
  • George Carlin (guest host), Sandy Duncan
    E24
    George Carlin (guest host), Sandy Duncan
  • Buddy Hackett, Rocky Graziano
    E25
    Buddy Hackett, Rocky Graziano
  • Elizabeth Ashley, Charlie Callas
    E26
    Elizabeth Ashley, Charlie CallasDesk- Johnny talks about drunk driving, warning not to drive intoxicated, then reads an article sent in from a viewer regarding the penalties in foreign countries for drunk driving (ex. Execution for First Offenses).; Desk- "Foreign Commercials"
  • Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau
    E27
    Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau
  • Chevy Chase, Diana Ross
    E28
    Chevy Chase, Diana Ross
  • Jim Fowler, Gore Vidal
    E29
    Jim Fowler, Gore Vidal
  • Stewart Granger
    E30
    Stewart Granger
  • Robert Blake, Donna Dixon
    E31
    Robert Blake, Donna Dixon
  • Bob Hope, Jane Fonda, Frank Nelson
    E32
    Bob Hope, Jane Fonda, Frank Nelson
  • James Stewart, Steve Martin
    E33
    James Stewart, Steve Martin
  • Martin Mull, Bryant Gumbel
    E34
    Martin Mull, Bryant Gumbel
  • Lance Burton
    E35
    Lance Burton
  • Eddie Murphy, McLean Stevenson
    E36
    Eddie Murphy, McLean StevensonWith Comic Eddie Murphy; actor McLean Stevenson. Desk- "Predictions"
  • David Steinberg, Nell Carter, Rich Hall
    E37
    David Steinberg, Nell Carter, Rich Hall
  • Alan King, Charles Nelson Reilly
    E38
    Alan King, Charles Nelson ReillyWith Alan King and Charles Nelson Reilly
  • George Carlin, Colleen Camp
    E39
    George Carlin, Colleen Camp
  • Mimi Kennedy, Pete Barbutti
    E40
    Mimi Kennedy, Pete Barbutti
  • Sally Field
    E41
    Sally Field
  • Charles Grodin, Itzhak Perlman
    E42
    Charles Grodin, Itzhak Perlman
  • Bert Convy
    E43
    Bert Convy
  • David Letterman
    E44
    David Letterman
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Angie Dickinson, Rich Little
    E45
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Angie Dickinson, Rich Little
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Jean Marsh, Rip Taylor
    E46
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Jean Marsh, Rip Taylor
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), John Ritter
    E47
    Joan Rivers (guest host), John Ritter
  • David Brenner (guest host), Joan Embery, Susan Saint James, Gallagher
    E48
    David Brenner (guest host), Joan Embery, Susan Saint James, Gallagher
  • David Brenner (guest host), Sugar Ray Leonard, Kate Jackson
    E49
    David Brenner (guest host), Sugar Ray Leonard, Kate Jackson
  • Dom DeLuise, Brooke Shields
    E50
    Dom DeLuise, Brooke Shields
  • Peter Cook, Gregory Hines
    E51
    Peter Cook, Gregory Hines
  • Tom Hanks, Lynn Redgrave, Franklin Ajaye
    E52
    Tom Hanks, Lynn Redgrave, Franklin AjayeWith Actor Tom Hanks, Actress Lynn Redgrave, and Comedian Franklin Ajaye
  • Dick Cavett, John Byner, Thalassa Cruso
    E53
    Dick Cavett, John Byner, Thalassa CrusoWith Television Personality Dick Cavett, Actor John Byner, Author Thalassa Cruso
  • Peter Ustinov, Nell Carter
    E54
    Peter Ustinov, Nell Carter
  • Wayne Rogers, Eddie Murphy
    E55
    Wayne Rogers, Eddie Murphy
  • Burt Reynolds, Richard Lewis
    E56
    Burt Reynolds, Richard LewisWith Actor Burt Reynolds, Comedian Richard Lewis
  • Michael Landon, Gore Vidal
    E57
    Michael Landon, Gore Vidal
  • Tony Randall, Smothers Brothers
    E58
    Tony Randall, Smothers Brothers
  • Gallagher
    E59
    Gallagher
  • Rodney Dangerfield, Mimi Kennedy
    E60
    Rodney Dangerfield, Mimi Kennedy
  • Suzanne Somers, Calvin Trillin
    E61
    Suzanne Somers, Calvin Trillin
  • David Brenner
    E62
    David Brenner
  • Steve Landesberg, Diahann Carroll
    E63
    Steve Landesberg, Diahann Carroll
  • Rich Little, Irena Ferris
    E64
    Rich Little, Irena Ferris
  • Bob Hope
    E65
    Bob Hope
  • Garry Shandling
    E66
    Garry Shandling
  • Harvey Korman, Jane Pauley, Ronn Lucas
    E67
    Harvey Korman, Jane Pauley, Ronn LucasWith comic actor Harvey Korman; journalist Jane Pauley; ventriloquist Ronn Lucas.
  • Michael Caine, Dana Hill
    E68
    Michael Caine, Dana Hill
  • Dyan Cannon, Walter Cronkite
    E69
    Dyan Cannon, Walter CronkiteWith actress Dyan Cannon; anchorman Walter Cronkite, The Mighty Carson Art Players.
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Dick Van Patten, Teri Garr
    E70
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Dick Van Patten, Teri Garr
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Morgan Fairchild, Pete Barbutti
    E71
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Morgan Fairchild, Pete Barbutti
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers
    E72
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers
  • George Carlin (guest host), Paul Williams, Regis Philbin, Jose Molina
    E73
    George Carlin (guest host), Paul Williams, Regis Philbin, Jose Molina
  • George Carlin (guest host), Richard Belzer, Jean Marsh, James Garner
    E74
    George Carlin (guest host), Richard Belzer, Jean Marsh, James Garner
  • Richard Pryor, Jack Arak and wife Lillian
    E75
    Richard Pryor, Jack Arak and wife Lillian
  • Carl Reiner, Bob Uecker
    E76
    Carl Reiner, Bob Uecker
  • Jack Lemmon, Maureen Murphy
    E77
    Jack Lemmon, Maureen MurphyWith Actor Jack Lemmon, Actress Maureen Murphy.
  • David Steinberg, Linda Hopkins
    E78
    David Steinberg, Linda Hopkins
  • Ricky Schroder, Walter Matthau
    E79
    Ricky Schroder, Walter MatthauRicky Schroder talks about his new TV show "Silver Spoons" and Johnny invites Ricky's teacher to chat with them. Actor Walter Matthau plugs his new film "I Ought to be in Pictures".
  • Shelley Winters, Bill Cosby
    E80
    Shelley Winters, Bill Cosby
  • Christopher Reeve, Albert Hague
    E81
    Christopher Reeve, Albert Hague
  • Cheryl Ladd
    E82
    Cheryl Ladd
  • Roger Moore, Maureen Stapleton
    E83
    Roger Moore, Maureen Stapleton
  • Joan Rivers
    E84
    Joan Rivers
  • Kelly Monteith
    E85
    Kelly Monteith
  • Robert Blake
    E86
    Robert Blake
  • Charles Grodin, Jerry Seinfeld, Victoria Principal
    E87
    Charles Grodin, Jerry Seinfeld, Victoria PrincipalActor Jerry Seinfeld; actress Victoria Principal; actor Charles Grodin.
  • Robert Klein, Joe Garagiola
    E88
    Robert Klein, Joe Garagiola
  • Jim Fowler, Tom Hanks
    E89
    Jim Fowler, Tom Hanks
  • Paul Reiser, Lynn Redgrave, David Horowitz
    E90
    Paul Reiser, Lynn Redgrave, David HorowitzWith Comedian Paul Reiser, Actress Lynn Redgrave, and Consumer Advocate David Horowitz
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Mariette Hartley
    E91
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Mariette Hartley
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Marie Osmond, Steve Allen
    E92
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Marie Osmond, Steve Allen
  • Bill Cosby (guest host)
    E93
    Bill Cosby (guest host)
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Robert Mitchum, Gallagher
    E94
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Robert Mitchum, Gallagher
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Bernadette Peters, David Brenner, Betty White
    E95
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Bernadette Peters, David Brenner, Betty White
  • Paul Sorvino
    E96
    Paul Sorvino
  • Mimi Kennedy
    E97
    Mimi Kennedy
  • Bruce Weitz
    E98
    Bruce Weitz
  • Bob Hope, Sammy Davis, Jr.
    E99
    Bob Hope, Sammy Davis, Jr.
  • John and Donna Thompson
    E100
    John and Donna Thompson
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franklyn Ajaye
    E101
    Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franklyn Ajaye
  • Tony Randall
    E102
    Tony Randall
  • Smothers Brothers
    E103
    Smothers Brothers
  • Steve Landesberg
    E104
    Steve Landesberg
  • Alex Karras, Wil Shriner
    E105
    Alex Karras, Wil Shriner
  • Dick Cavett
    E106
    Dick Cavett
  • McLean Stevenson, Bobby Kelton, Christie Brinkley
    E107
    McLean Stevenson, Bobby Kelton, Christie BrinkleyActor McLean Stevenson; comedian Bobby Kelton; model Christie Brinkley; The Mighty Carson Art Players.
  • Tim Conway
    E108
    Tim Conway
  • Alan King, Richard Harris
    E109
    Alan King, Richard Harris
  • Carl Reiner, Bill Cosby
    E110
    Carl Reiner, Bill Cosby
  • Steve Martin, Sylvester Stallone
    E111
    Steve Martin, Sylvester StalloneAfter the monologue, there's a desk segment where Johnny makes fun of the announced new fall TV shows (including the as-yet-unseen 'Knight Rider' and 'Silver Spoons'). Sylvester Stallone is the first guest and discusses his experiences making his new film, 'Rocky III'. Following Stallone, Steve Martin makes a brilliant appearance as usual and promotes his hilarious new film 'Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid'. A very funny show!
  • Suzanne Pleshette, Argus Hamilton, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston
    E112
    Suzanne Pleshette, Argus Hamilton, Frank Thomas, Ollie JohnstonActress Suzanne Pleshette; comedian Argus Hamilton; Frank Thomas; animator Ollie Johnston.
  • Dennis Spinney
    E113
    Dennis Spinney
  • Bob Uecker
    E114
    Bob Uecker
  • Danny Thomas
    E115
    Danny Thomas
  • David Brenner (guest host), Richard Simmons, Calvin Trillin
    E116
    David Brenner (guest host), Richard Simmons, Calvin Trillin
  • David Brenner (guest host), Dick Shawn, Nell Carter
    E117
    David Brenner (guest host), Dick Shawn, Nell Carter
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Joan Embery, William Shatner
    E118
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Joan Embery, William Shatner
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Lynn Redgrave, Pete Barbutti, Mimi Kennedy
    E119
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Lynn Redgrave, Pete Barbutti, Mimi Kennedy
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Lucille Ball, Steve Guttenberg
    E120
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Lucille Ball, Steve Guttenberg
  • Peter Strauss
    E121
    Peter Strauss
  • Cassandra Peterson
    E122
    Cassandra Peterson
  • Dana Hill
    E123
    Dana Hill
  • Dyan Cannon, Dr. Ruth Westheimer
    E124
    Dyan Cannon, Dr. Ruth WestheimerWith Actress Dyan Cannon, and Author Dr. Ruth Westheimer
  • Hulk Hogan, George Miller, Brooke Shields
    E125
    Hulk Hogan, George Miller, Brooke ShieldsProfessional wrestler Hulk Hogan; actress Brooke Shields; Comedian George Miller.
  • Margot Kidder, Dar Robinson
    E126
    Margot Kidder, Dar Robinson
  • James Stewart
    E127
    James Stewart
  • Dr. Robert Lewis
    E128
    Dr. Robert Lewis
  • Bill Cosby
    E129
    Bill Cosby
  • George Archibald, Shelley Winters
    E130
    George Archibald, Shelley Winters
  • Kathleen McCartney
    E131
    Kathleen McCartney
  • Angie Dickinson
    E132
    Angie Dickinson
  • David Brenner (guest host), Elizabeth Ashley, Ricardo Montalban
    E133
    David Brenner (guest host), Elizabeth Ashley, Ricardo Montalban
  • David Brenner (guest host), Paul Sorvino, Jack Klugman
    E134
    David Brenner (guest host), Paul Sorvino, Jack Klugman
  • David Brenner (guest host), Robert Easton
    E135
    David Brenner (guest host), Robert Easton
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Joan Collins, George Plimpton
    E136
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Joan Collins, George Plimpton
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Andrea Martin, Wayne Rogers, Lorna Luft
    E137
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Andrea Martin, Wayne Rogers, Lorna Luft
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Simmons
    E138
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Simmons
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Shelley Winters, Morgan Fairchild
    E139
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Shelley Winters, Morgan Fairchild
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Garry Shandling, Dr. Lendon Smith
    E140
    Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Garry Shandling, Dr. Lendon Smith
  • David Steinberg (guest host), Martin Mull, Betty Thomas, Pete Barbutti
    E141
    David Steinberg (guest host), Martin Mull, Betty Thomas, Pete Barbutti
  • David Steinberg (guest host), John Candy, Charles Grodin
    E142
    David Steinberg (guest host), John Candy, Charles Grodin
  • James Galway, Steve Lawrence
    E143
    James Galway, Steve Lawrence
  • Steve Allen (guest host), Susan Sarandon, Charles Nelson Reilly
    E144
    Steve Allen (guest host), Susan Sarandon, Charles Nelson Reilly
  • Robin Williams
    E145
    Robin WilliamsActor-comic Robin Williams.
  • Björn Borg, Jean Marsh, Paul Tavilla
    E146
    Björn Borg, Jean Marsh, Paul TavillaTennis player Bjorn Borg; actress Jean Marsh; grape catcher Paul Tavilla.
  • Albert Hague
    E147
    Albert Hague
  • Drew Barrymore, Larry Gatlin
    E148
    Drew Barrymore, Larry Gatlin
  • Blake Clark, Fred Grandy
    E149
    Blake Clark, Fred Grandy
  • Eddie Murphy, Angela Bofill
    E150
    Eddie Murphy, Angela Bofill
  • Henry Winkler, Bob Barker
    E151
    Henry Winkler, Bob Barker
  • Raymond Smullyan, Jimmy Aleck
    E152
    Raymond Smullyan, Jimmy AleckComic Jimmy Aleck; mathematician Raymond Smullyan.
  • Jason Hardman, Martina Navratilova
    E153
    Jason Hardman, Martina Navratilova
  • Steven Wright
    E154
    Steven Wright
  • Dr. Ruth Westheimer
    E155
    Dr. Ruth Westheimer
  • Dana Hill, Argus Hamilton
    E156
    Dana Hill, Argus Hamilton
  • Charles Grodin, Steven Wright
    E157
    Charles Grodin, Steven Wright
  • George Burns, Peter Strauss
    E158
    George Burns, Peter Strauss
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Daniel J. Travanti, Dick Shawn
    E159
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Daniel J. Travanti, Dick Shawn
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly
    E160
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Rock Hudson, Paul Williams
    E161
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Rock Hudson, Paul Williams
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Suzanne Somers, Betty White, Michele Lee
    E162
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Suzanne Somers, Betty White, Michele Lee
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Carol Channing, Tom Dreesen
    E163
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Carol Channing, Tom Dreesen
  • George Carlin (guest host), William Shatner, Paul Sorvino, Pete Barbutti
    E164
    George Carlin (guest host), William Shatner, Paul Sorvino, Pete Barbutti
  • Dick Cavett (guest host), Lynn Redgrave, June Allyson
    E165
    Dick Cavett (guest host), Lynn Redgrave, June Allyson
  • Dick Cavett (guest host), Rich Little, Helen Gurley Brown
    E166
    Dick Cavett (guest host), Rich Little, Helen Gurley Brown
  • Martin Mull (guest host), Debbie Reynolds, Betty Thomas
    E167
    Martin Mull (guest host), Debbie Reynolds, Betty Thomas
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Aileen Quinn, Diahann Carroll, Tanya Roberts
    E168
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Aileen Quinn, Diahann Carroll, Tanya Roberts
  • Neil Simon, Bill Maher, Joe Garagiola
    E169
    Neil Simon, Bill Maher, Joe GaragiolaDesk- Johnny talks about 24 bike riders cycling from Anchorage, Alaska to Los Angeles in 80 days to benefit the Mental Health Society. The bicyclists are shown in the audience.
  • Robert Klein
    E170
    Robert Klein
  • Dom DeLuise, Franklyn Ajaye
    E171
    Dom DeLuise, Franklyn Ajaye
  • Charles Nelson Reilly, Mack & Jamie, Susie Petrucci
    E172
    Charles Nelson Reilly, Mack & Jamie, Susie PetrucciActor Charles Nelson Reilly; comedy duo Mack & Jamie; Susie Petrucci.
  • Steve Landesberg, Cindy Morgan, Barbara and Elden Hathaway
    E173
    Steve Landesberg, Cindy Morgan, Barbara and Elden HathawayActor Steve Landesberg; actress Cindy Morgan; Barbara and Elden Hathaway.
  • Jerry Seinfeld
    E174
    Jerry Seinfeld
  • Maureen Sullivan, George Segal
    E175
    Maureen Sullivan, George Segal
  • Bert Convy, Dr. Carl Sagan
    E176
    Bert Convy, Dr. Carl Sagan
  • Melanie Chartoff, Garry Shandling
    E177
    Melanie Chartoff, Garry Shandling
  • Mimi Kennedy
    E178
    Mimi Kennedy
  • Ron Zanini
    E179
    Ron Zanini
  • Tony Randall, William F. Buckley, Jr.
    E180
    Tony Randall, William F. Buckley, Jr.
  • Richard Harris, Charlie Callas
    E181
    Richard Harris, Charlie Callas
  • Richard Benjamin
    E182
    Richard Benjamin
  • David Brenner, Georgia Frontiere, Bob Uecker
    E183
    David Brenner, Georgia Frontiere, Bob UeckerComedian David Brenner; sports announcer Bob Uecker; L.A. Rams owner Georgia Frontiere; Chuck Donaldson.
  • Robert Blake
    E184
    Robert Blake
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Victoria Principal, Lily Tomlin
    E185
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Victoria Principal, Lily Tomlin
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Erma Bombeck, Sarah Purcell
    E186
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Erma Bombeck, Sarah Purcell
  • Roy Clark (guest host), Shelley Long
    E187
    Roy Clark (guest host), Shelley Long
  • George Carlin (guest host), Joan Embery, Bob Hope
    E188
    George Carlin (guest host), Joan Embery, Bob Hope
  • David Steinberg (guest host), Teri Garr
    E189
    David Steinberg (guest host), Teri Garr
  • Sammy Davis, Jr, Smothers Brothers
    E190
    Sammy Davis, Jr, Smothers Brothers
  • Wil Shriner
    E191
    Wil Shriner
  • Angie Dickinson
    E192
    Angie Dickinson
  • David Steinberg
    E193
    David Steinberg
  • Buddy Hackett
    E194
    Buddy Hackett
  • Tim Conway
    E195
    Tim Conway
  • Richard Belzer
    E196
    Richard Belzer
  • Joan Rivers, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
    E197
    Joan Rivers, Tetsuko KuroyanagiJoan Rivers stops by and Japanese actress / talk show host / author Tetsuko Kuroyanagi talks about her three shows in Japan including 'Tetsuko’s Room' which was eventually to become the world’s longest-running single-host talk show. (she never missed a taping in over 40 years)

 

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