The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson

Season 21

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

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219 Episodes

  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Richard Simmons, Robert Urich
    E1
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Richard Simmons, Robert Urich
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Phyllis Diller, Jerry Lewis, Dana Hill
    E2
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Phyllis Diller, Jerry Lewis, Dana Hill
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Marilu Henner, Kelly Monteith
    E3
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Marilu Henner, Kelly Monteith
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Bob Newhart, Gary Coleman, Cathie Shirriff
    E4
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Bob Newhart, Gary Coleman, Cathie Shirriff
  • Bill Cosby (guest host), Juliet Prowse, Randall "Tex" Cobb
    E5
    Bill Cosby (guest host), Juliet Prowse, Randall "Tex" Cobb
  • Bill Cosby
    E6
    Bill Cosby
  • William Shatner, Rich Hall
    E7
    William Shatner, Rich Hall
  • Pete Barbutti, Jason Pipoly
    E8
    Pete Barbutti, Jason Pipoly
  • Steve Allen (guest host), Darrell Porter
    E9
    Steve Allen (guest host), Darrell Porter
  • Maureen Murphy
    E10
    Maureen Murphy
  • Kim Novak, Charles Nelson Reilly
    E11
    Kim Novak, Charles Nelson Reilly
  • Richard Dawson, George Burns, Melanie Chartoff
    E12
    Richard Dawson, George Burns, Melanie Chartoff
  • Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Maher
    E13
    Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Maher
  • Ricky Schroeder, David Sayh, Tony Trabert
    E14
    Ricky Schroeder, David Sayh, Tony TrabertWith Actor Ricky Schroeder, Comedian David Sayh, and Author Tony Trabert
  • Alan King, Blake Clark
    E15
    Alan King, Blake ClarkActor Alan King; actor Charles Nelson Reilly.
  • Martin Mull, Margot Kidder
    E16
    Martin Mull, Margot Kidder
  • Steven Callahan
    E17
    Steven Callahan
  • Richard Benjamin
    E18
    Richard Benjamin
  • Brian Taylor
    E19
    Brian Taylor
  • Shelley Winters
    E20
    Shelley Winters
  • Julie Andrews, Bob Uecker
    E21
    Julie Andrews, Bob Uecker
  • Steven Wright, Karen Austin
    E22
    Steven Wright, Karen Austin
  • Paul Sorvino
    E23
    Paul Sorvino
  • Robert Blake, George Kirby
    E24
    Robert Blake, George Kirby
  • Dana Hill, Jimmy Aleck
    E25
    Dana Hill, Jimmy Aleck
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Pete Barbutti, Teri Garr
    E26
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Pete Barbutti, Teri Garr
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Kirk Douglas, Vincent Price
    E27
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Kirk Douglas, Vincent Price
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Valerie Bertinelli, David Brenner
    E28
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Valerie Bertinelli, David Brenner
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Betty White
    E29
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Betty White
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Orson Welles, Brooke Shields, Joan Collins
    E30
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Orson Welles, Brooke Shields, Joan Collins
  • James Stewart, Garry Shandling
    E31
    James Stewart, Garry Shandling
  • Franklyn Ajaye, Erin Gray
    E32
    Franklyn Ajaye, Erin Gray
  • Mary Tyler Moore
    E33
    Mary Tyler Moore
  • Robert Mitchum
    E34
    Robert Mitchum
  • Pete Barbutti
    E35
    Pete Barbutti
  • Burt Reynolds, Bert Convy
    E36
    Burt Reynolds, Bert Convy
  • Dudley Moore
    E37
    Dudley Moore
  • Sally Field, Thalassa Cruso
    E38
    Sally Field, Thalassa Cruso
  • Charles Nelson Reilly
    E39
    Charles Nelson Reilly
  • Jim Fowler, Steve Landesberg
    E40
    Jim Fowler, Steve Landesberg
  • Kaleena Kiff, Suzanne Somers
    E41
    Kaleena Kiff, Suzanne Somers
  • Bill Maher, Tina Turner
    E42
    Bill Maher, Tina TurnerDesk- "Coverage of New York's Time Square"; Mighty Carson Art Players- "Zontar Rather"
  • Carl Reiner, Greg Louganis
    E43
    Carl Reiner, Greg LouganisWith Actor Carl Reiner and Diver Greg Louganis
  • Teri Garr, B.B. King
    E44
    Teri Garr, B.B. King
  • Richard Benjamin, Kelly Monteith
    E45
    Richard Benjamin, Kelly Monteith
  • Jack Lemmon
    E46
    Jack Lemmon
  • Michael Landon
    E47
    Michael Landon
  • George Carlin, George Segal
    E48
    George Carlin, George Segal
  • David Brenner
    E49
    David Brenner
  • Harvey Korman, Randall "Tex" Cobb
    E50
    Harvey Korman, Randall "Tex" Cobb
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Henry Winkler, Richard Simmons, Cher
    E51
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Henry Winkler, Richard Simmons, Cher
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Angie Dickinson, Garry Shandling
    E52
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Angie Dickinson, Garry Shandling
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Bill Cosby, Margot Kidder
    E53
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Bill Cosby, Margot Kidder
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Drew Barrymore, Jim Nabors
    E54
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Drew Barrymore, Jim Nabors
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Victoria Principal
    E55
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Victoria Principal
  • Anita Gillette
    E56
    Anita Gillette
  • Alan King
    E57
    Alan King
  • Buddy Hackett, William Shatner
    E58
    Buddy Hackett, William Shatner
  • Steve Martin, Ali MacGraw
    E59
    Steve Martin, Ali MacGraw
  • Lynn Redgrave
    E60
    Lynn Redgrave
  • Joe Theismann, Charles Grodin
    E61
    Joe Theismann, Charles Grodin
  • Bette Davis, Richard Pryor
    E62
    Bette Davis, Richard PryorWith Actress Bette Davis, and Comedian Richard Pryor. Desk- "Blue Cards"
  • David Steinberg, Roberta Burger
    E63
    David Steinberg, Roberta Burger
  • Charles Nelson Reilly, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Uecker
    E64
    Charles Nelson Reilly, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Uecker
  • Dom DeLuise
    E65
    Dom DeLuise
  • Bob Newhart
    E66
    Bob Newhart
  • Teresa Ganzel
    E67
    Teresa Ganzel
  • Bridgette Andersen
    E68
    Bridgette Andersen
  • Robert Klein
    E69
    Robert Klein
  • Sigourney Weaver, John Moschitta, Jr.
    E70
    Sigourney Weaver, John Moschitta, Jr.
  • Albert Brooks
    E71
    Albert Brooks
  • Jon Walter, Victoria Jackson, Rex Smith
    E72
    Jon Walter, Victoria Jackson, Rex Smith
  • David Brenner
    E73
    David Brenner
  • James Mason
    E74
    James Mason
  • Swoosie Kurtz
    E75
    Swoosie Kurtz
  • Tim Conway, Jodie Foster, Maureen Murphy
    E76
    Tim Conway, Jodie Foster, Maureen MurphyWith Comedian Tim Conway, Actress Jodie Foster, and Actress Maureen Murphy
  • Pamela Bellwood
    E77
    Pamela Bellwood
  • Joan Rivers, Neil Simon
    E78
    Joan Rivers, Neil Simon
  • Mariette Hartley, Sandra Bernhard
    E79
    Mariette Hartley, Sandra Bernhard
  • Louis Gossett Jr., Argus Hamilton, Richard Kline
    E80
    Louis Gossett Jr., Argus Hamilton, Richard KlineStarring Actor Louis Gossett Jr., Comedian Argus Hamilton, and Actor Richard Kline
  • James Galway
    E81
    James Galway
  • Steven Wright, Ted Lange
    E82
    Steven Wright, Ted Lange
  • Marsha Mason
    E83
    Marsha Mason
  • Teri Garr, Jennifer O'Neill, Paul Provenza
    E84
    Teri Garr, Jennifer O'Neill, Paul ProvenzaActor Teri Garr; comic Paul Provenza; actor Jennifer O'Neill; The Mighty Carson Art Players.
  • Jimmy Connors
    E85
    Jimmy Connors
  • Lynn Redgrave, Bobby Kelton
    E86
    Lynn Redgrave, Bobby Kelton
  • Jack Lemmon, Victoria Jackson
    E87
    Jack Lemmon, Victoria Jackson
  • Steve Landesberg
    E88
    Steve Landesberg
  • Franklyn Ajaye
    E89
    Franklyn Ajaye
  • Gregory Hines, Calvin Trillin
    E90
    Gregory Hines, Calvin Trillin
  • Susan Sarandon
    E91
    Susan Sarandon
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Joe Piscopo
    E92
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Joe Piscopo
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), David Steinberg, Betty White
    E93
    Joan Rivers (guest host), David Steinberg, Betty White
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Bernadette Peters
    E94
    Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Bernadette Peters
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Robert Blake, John James
    E95
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Robert Blake, John James
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), George Peppard, Susan Saint James
    E96
    Joan Rivers (guest host), George Peppard, Susan Saint James
  • Sammy Davis, Jr., John Sikking
    E97
    Sammy Davis, Jr., John Sikking
  • Nastassja Kinski
    E98
    Nastassja Kinski
  • Charles Nelson Reilly, Garry Shandling, Audrie J. Neenan
    E99
    Charles Nelson Reilly, Garry Shandling, Audrie J. NeenanCharles Nelson Reilly; Garry Shandling; Audrie J. Neenan.
  • Samantha Smith
    E100
    Samantha Smith
  • James Stewart, Ron McCroby
    E101
    James Stewart, Ron McCroby
  • Buddy Hackett, Linda Shayne
    E102
    Buddy Hackett, Linda Shayne
  • Harmon Baker; Rich Hall
    E103
    Harmon Baker; Rich HallHarmon Baker; comic Rich Hall.
  • David Steinberg, Mary Frann, Emmanuel Lewis
    E104
    David Steinberg, Mary Frann, Emmanuel LewisActor Emmanuel Lewis; Comedian David Steinberg; actress Mary Frann.
  • Don Rickles
    E105
    Don Rickles
  • Roy Scheider, Bill Maher
    E106
    Roy Scheider, Bill Maher
  • George Burns, Jacqueline Bisset
    E107
    George Burns, Jacqueline Bisset
  • David Brenner
    E108
    David Brenner
  • Martin Mull, Donald Sutherland
    E109
    Martin Mull, Donald SutherlandActor Donald Sutherland; actor Martin Mull.
  • Albert Brooks, Brooke Shields
    E110
    Albert Brooks, Brooke ShieldsWith Actor Albert Brooks, Actress Brooke Shields Desk- "Classified Ads"; Desk- "Fascinating Facts"; Desk- "List of Kids' Inventions"
  • Bob Newhart, Anthony Quinn, Julie Lynne Hayek
    E111
    Bob Newhart, Anthony Quinn, Julie Lynne HayekActor Bob Newhart; actor Anthony Quinn; actress Julie Lynne Hayek.
  • Bert Convy, Jerry Seinfeld
    E112
    Bert Convy, Jerry Seinfeld
  • Suzanne Somers, Blake Clark
    E113
    Suzanne Somers, Blake Clark
  • Charles Grodin
    E114
    Charles Grodin
  • Buddy Rich, Martina Arroyo
    E115
    Buddy Rich, Martina Arroyo
  • Mel Blanc
    E116
    Mel Blanc
  • Carl Reiner
    E117
    Carl Reiner
  • Patrick Macnee, Pete Barbutti
    E118
    Patrick Macnee, Pete Barbutti
  • Christopher Reeve, Leonard Waxdeck, Birdcallers
    E119
    Christopher Reeve, Leonard Waxdeck, BirdcallersActor Christopher Reeve; Leonard Waxdeck; Birdcallers.
  • Joan Rivers, Joe Garagiola
    E120
    Joan Rivers, Joe Garagiola
  • Richard Pryor, Ally Sheedy, Rod Hull
    E121
    Richard Pryor, Ally Sheedy, Rod HullComedian Richard Pryor; actress Ally Sheedy; comedian Rod Hull; The Mighty Carson Art Players.
  • Roger Moore, Teresa Ganzel
    E122
    Roger Moore, Teresa Ganzel
  • Bill Cosby, George Segal
    E123
    Bill Cosby, George Segal
  • Tom Noddy
    E124
    Tom Noddy
  • Robin Williams
    E125
    Robin Williams
  • Michael Landon, Pete Barbutti
    E126
    Michael Landon, Pete Barbutti
  • Dyan Cannon
    E127
    Dyan Cannon
  • Steve Landesberg, Sandra Bernhard
    E128
    Steve Landesberg, Sandra Bernhard
  • Lauren Bacall, Pete Fountain, Jim Fowler
    E129
    Lauren Bacall, Pete Fountain, Jim FowlerActress Lauren Bacall; jazz musician Pete Fountain; zoologist Jim Fowler; The Mighty Carson Art Players.
  • Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Richards, Reggie Joule
    E130
    Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Richards, Reggie JouleWith Comedian Eddie Murphy, Actress Jennifer Richards, and Politician Reggie Joule Band Number- "Take-A-Train"
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Christopher Atkins, Richard Simmons
    E131
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Christopher Atkins, Richard Simmons
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Elizabeth Ashley, Charles Nelson Reilly
    E132
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Elizabeth Ashley, Charles Nelson Reilly
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Walter Matthau, Dick Shawn
    E133
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Walter Matthau, Dick Shawn
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Jerry Seinfeld, Mr. Rogers
    E134
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Jerry Seinfeld, Mr. Rogers
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Charlie Callas, Sylvester Stallone, Morgan Fairchild
    E135
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Charlie Callas, Sylvester Stallone, Morgan Fairchild
  • Peter Strauss
    E136
    Peter Strauss
  • David Brenner
    E137
    David Brenner
  • Suzanne Pleshette
    E138
    Suzanne Pleshette
  • Chevy Chase, David Sayh, Karen Salkin
    E139
    Chevy Chase, David Sayh, Karen SalkinActor Chevy Chase; comic David Sayh; actress Karen Salkin.
  • David Steinberg
    E140
    David Steinberg
  • Lynn Redgrave
    E141
    Lynn Redgrave
  • Joan Collins, Samantha Smith
    E142
    Joan Collins, Samantha SmithWith Actress Joan Collins, Peace activist Samantha Smith
  • Carrie Fisher, Garry Shandling
    E143
    Carrie Fisher, Garry ShandlingSketch- "Carter/Reagan Presidential Debate"
  • John Davidson
    E144
    John Davidson
  • Robert Blake
    E145
    Robert Blake
  • Diane Lane
    E146
    Diane Lane
  • Robert Klein
    E147
    Robert Klein
  • Greg Louganis; Carl Reiner
    E148
    Greg Louganis; Carl ReinerSports figure Greg Louganis; actor Carl Reiner.
  • Ana Alicia, Martina Navratilova
    E149
    Ana Alicia, Martina Navratilova
  • Maureen Stapleton, Bill Maher
    E150
    Maureen Stapleton, Bill Maher
  • Charles Nelson Reilly, Ted Wass
    E151
    Charles Nelson Reilly, Ted Wass
  • Michael Reagan, Rodney Dangerfield
    E152
    Michael Reagan, Rodney Dangerfield
  • David Brenner (guest host), Shelley Long, Joe Garagiola
    E153
    David Brenner (guest host), Shelley Long, Joe Garagiola
  • David Brenner (guest host), Richard Lewis
    E154
    David Brenner (guest host), Richard Lewis
  • Garry Shandling (guest host), Joan Embery, Pete Barbutti
    E155
    Garry Shandling (guest host), Joan Embery, Pete Barbutti
  • Barbara Mandrell (guest host), Patrick Duffy, Helen Gurley Brown
    E156
    Barbara Mandrell (guest host), Patrick Duffy, Helen Gurley Brown
  • John Denver (guest host), Pam Dawber, Tony Danza
    E157
    John Denver (guest host), Pam Dawber, Tony Danza
  • Angie Dickinson, Rick Ducommun
    E158
    Angie Dickinson, Rick Ducommun
  • Teri Garr, Maureen Murphy
    E159
    Teri Garr, Maureen Murphy
  • Mariette Hartley, Karen Salkin
    E160
    Mariette Hartley, Karen Salkin
  • Dyan Cannon, Bob Uecker
    E161
    Dyan Cannon, Bob Uecker
  • Shelley Winters
    E162
    Shelley Winters
  • Betty White, Shirley MacLaine, Grant Colfax
    E163
    Betty White, Shirley MacLaine, Grant Colfax
  • Bill Cosby, Victoria Jackson
    E164
    Bill Cosby, Victoria Jackson
  • Richard Benjamin
    E165
    Richard Benjamin
  • Liberace
    E166
    Liberace
  • Steven Wright, Lionel Richie
    E167
    Steven Wright, Lionel Richie
  • Melinda Culea
    E168
    Melinda Culea
  • George Burns, Victoria Principal, Randall
    E169
    George Burns, Victoria Principal, Randall
  • Dick Cavett, Rebecca Holden, Chris & Lisa Scott
    E170
    Dick Cavett, Rebecca Holden, Chris & Lisa ScottWith Television personality Dick Cavett, Actress Rebecca Holden, and Underwater Salvagers Chris & Lisa Scott
  • Michael Caine, Mary Kay Place
    E171
    Michael Caine, Mary Kay Place
  • Cybill Shepherd, Kelly Monteith
    E172
    Cybill Shepherd, Kelly Monteith
  • Madeline Kahn
    E173
    Madeline Kahn
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, David Hasselhoff, Shelley Winters
    E174
    Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, David Hasselhoff, Shelley Winters
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Kate Jackson
    E175
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Kate Jackson
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Larry Hagman, Betty White, Garry Shandling
    E176
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Larry Hagman, Betty White, Garry Shandling
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Tony Danza, Erma Bombeck
    E177
    Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Tony Danza, Erma Bombeck
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Lorenzo Lamas, Dr. Ruth Westheimer
    E178
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Lorenzo Lamas, Dr. Ruth Westheimer
  • Peter Ustinov
    E179
    Peter Ustinov
  • Sean Connery, Keenen Ivory Wayans
    E180
    Sean Connery, Keenen Ivory WayansDesk- "Mail Bag" - Johnny recounts a viewer's lengthy efforts to be removed from a computerized mailing list by posing as a dog
  • Bob Newhart, James Stephens, Ronnie Porter
    E181
    Bob Newhart, James Stephens, Ronnie PorterWith Actor / Comedian Bob Newhart, Actor James Stephens, and Weleetka, Oklahoma Chief of Police Ronnie Porter. Desk- "Tonight Show Scrapbook": Johnny shows photos depicting moments, supposedly from the show, which didn't make it into the recent anniversary special
  • Tom Baker, Dudley Moore
    E182
    Tom Baker, Dudley Moore
  • Charles Grodin
    E183
    Charles Grodin
  • Tim Conway, Holly Palance
    E184
    Tim Conway, Holly Palance
  • Bill Cosby, Calvin Trillin
    E185
    Bill Cosby, Calvin Trillin
  • Alan King
    E186
    Alan King
  • Bert Convy
    E187
    Bert Convy
  • Dom DeLuise, Deborah Shelton
    E188
    Dom DeLuise, Deborah Shelton
  • Sammy Davis, Jr., Jeff Goldblum
    E189
    Sammy Davis, Jr., Jeff Goldblum
  • David Brenner, Estelle Parsons
    E190
    David Brenner, Estelle Parsons
  • Steve Landesberg
    E191
    Steve Landesberg
  • Mariel Hemingway, Pete Barbutti
    E192
    Mariel Hemingway, Pete Barbutti
  • Buddy Hackett, Elaine Stritch
    E193
    Buddy Hackett, Elaine Stritch
  • Barbara Walters, David Steinberg
    E194
    Barbara Walters, David SteinbergJournalist Barbara Walters; comic David Steinberg.
  • Robert Klein, Nell Carter
    E195
    Robert Klein, Nell Carter
  • Bette Midler
    E196
    Bette MidlerBand Number- "12 O'Clock"
  • Paul T. Kendall, Thalassa Cruso
    E197
    Paul T. Kendall, Thalassa CrusoPaul T. Kendall (1983 hollering contest champion), Thalassa Cruso
  • Gilda Radner, Walter Cronkite
    E198
    Gilda Radner, Walter Cronkite
  • Bob Uecker, Stepfanie Kramer
    E199
    Bob Uecker, Stepfanie Kramer
  • Lynn Redgrave, Jerry Seinfeld, Ernest St. George
    E200
    Lynn Redgrave, Jerry Seinfeld, Ernest St. George
  • Argus Hamilton
    E201
    Argus Hamilton
  • Dennis Quaid
    E202
    Dennis Quaid
  • George Peppard
    E203
    George Peppard
  • James Stewart
    E204
    James Stewart
  • Robert Blake, Jim Carrey, Bud Greenspan
    E205
    Robert Blake, Jim Carrey, Bud Greenspan
  • Mariette Hartley
    E206
    Mariette Hartley
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Peter Ustinov
    E207
    Joan Rivers (guest host), John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Peter Ustinov
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Dick Cavett, Margot Kidder, Howie Mandel
    E208
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Dick Cavett, Margot Kidder, Howie Mandel
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Jerry Seinfeld
    E209
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Jerry Seinfeld
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Vincent Price, Linda Gray
    E210
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Vincent Price, Linda Gray
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Marilu Henner
    E211
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Marilu Henner
  • Red Skelton, Sterling Hayden
    E212
    Red Skelton, Sterling Hayden
  • Carl Reiner, Julie Waters
    E213
    Carl Reiner, Julie Waters
  • Michael Landon, Bill Maher
    E214
    Michael Landon, Bill Maher
  • Charles Grodin, Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding, Mike Rozier
    E215
    Charles Grodin, Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding, Mike Rozier
  • Jack Lemmon, Wil Shriner
    E216
    Jack Lemmon, Wil Shriner
  • Alan King, John Davidson
    E217
    Alan King, John Davidson
  • Mel Brooks, Teri Garr
    E218
    Mel Brooks, Teri Garr
  • Andy Williams
    E219
    Andy Williams

 

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