The Johnny Carson Show

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Watch a Tea Time movie with Carol Wayne. Plus Doris Day has a bad neck, Rodney Dangerfield performs and Burt Mustin discusses his first visit to Hollywood in 1925.

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Jack Benny talks about his NBC special and Rick Little impersonates celebrities. Plus, Johnny takes on gas rationing in his monologue.

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In addition to Carlin, Johnny is joined by Flip Wilson, Susan St. James and Ann Margaret.

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Charles Grodin is Johnny’s guest, and “Welcome Back Kotter” star Gabe Kaplan pokes fun at his hometown Brooklyn and his high school days, upon which Kotter was based.

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Albert Brooks and Susan Sarandon head to the couch for conversation topics ranging from how to know when you're in love to clam shucking.

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Comic Dom DeLuise; actress Sally Kellerman; actor Ronnie Schell; Bruno Vailati.

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The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery

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Actress Sandy Duncan; actress Binnie Barnes; comic Steve Martin; boxer George Foreman.

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Donald Sutherland details his autograph policy and Martin Mull answers some fan mail.

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Johnny gives questionable amounts of respect to Rodney Dangerfield, then reasonable amounts of respect to Dom Deluise, Orson Bean and Mariette Hartley.

S1 E2 • 64m • HDTV14

Actor Buddy Hackett; actor McLean Stevenson; John Kidner; Brady Watt.

S1 E2 • 63m • HDTV14

Jack Benny doesn't enjoy Paris and Joe Namath doesn't understand politics. Elke Sommer also appears.

S1 E2 • 58m • HDTV14

Actor Billy Crystal; actor Charles Nelson Reilly; actor Merie Earle; actor Earl Holliman.

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Actor Alan King; actor Charles Nelson Reilly.

S1 E2 • 62m • HDTV14

Carlin talks about going on vacation after months on the road, and Johnny chats with Gene Hackman, Mclean Stevenson and Gloria De Haven.

S1 E2 • 63m • HDTV14

Celebrate New Year’s day with Foster Brooks, Victor Buono and…..Joan Embery and her gorilla friends.

S1 E3 • 60m • HDTV14

You'll love Lucy when she gets a surprise visitor to The Tonight Show. You might also love Dom Deluise and Charlton Heston in this star-studded episode.

S1 E3 • 42m • HDTV14

Comic actor Harvey Korman; journalist Jane Pauley; ventriloquist Ronn Lucas.

S1 E3 • 60m • HDTV14

Carlin does stand up and gets sentimental about his 13th wedding anniversary. Also appearing are Jack Knight, Marvin Hamlisch and Jackie Cooper.

S1 E3 • 42m • HDTV14

Paul Reiser; Margaret Whitton; Teresa Ganzel; The Mighty Carson Art Players.

S1 E3 • 65m • HDTV14

Tennis player Martina Navratilova; actor McLean Stevenson; comedian George Carlin; Rita Reutter.

S1 E3 • 54m • HDTV14

It's a comedy fan's heaven when Dom Deluise and Don Rickles head to the couch.

S1 E3 • 65m • HDTV14

Actor Joan Embery, actor Barbara Howard; actor Kelly Monteith; actor Susan Clark.

S1 E3 • 62m • HDTV14

Prop comic Gallagher joins Johnny. Chevy Chase also gets major laughs for his imitation of Gerald Ford.

S1 E4 • 43m • HDTV14

Johnny marks the 50th anniversary of Spam in his monologue and Shelly Long opens up about leaving Cheers. Bob Nelson and Liv Ullman also appear.

S1 E4 • 62m • HDTV14

Actress Dyan Cannon; comedian Rodney Dangerfield; journalist Arnaud de Borchgrave; zoologist Jim Fowler.

S1 E4 • 42m • HDTV14

The genius behind the Larry Sanders Show and his namesake program, The Garry Shandling Show, Gary delivers huge laughs over laundromats, dinner with his dad and visiting friends with who have babies.

S1 E4 • 65m • HDTV14

Bob Hope stops by to talk about his many honorary degrees, plus Don Rickles insults pretty much everyone. Freddie Prinze, Michael Landon and Carole Wayne also appear.

S1 E4 • 59m • HDTV14

Comedian Carol Burnett; comedian Tim Conway; actor Robert Easton; Tracee Talavera.

S1 E4 • 66m • HDTV14

Buddy Hackett reads poetry and Cass Elliot makes one of her final TV appearances. Also appearing are firebreather Jan Munroe and artist Doug Kingman.

S1 E4 • 43m • HDTV14

It's a double-dose of comedy legends as George Carlin and Richard Pryor stop by The Tonight Show to discuss breakfast food, the LA County Jail and everything in between.

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If you’ve ever wondered what an aardvark looks like, this episode is for you. Also featured is comedian David Steinberg, who does a hilarious Ed Sullivan impression.

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Years before his buddy Larry David cast him in Curb Your Enthusiasm, comic Richard Lewis did breakthrough stand up with stories about trying to cure his herpes and loading up on vitamins.

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Joan Rivers talks California living, Vincent Price thinks horror movies are fun and Johnny takes on the musician strike. Bert Convoy also appears.

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Charles Grodin dishes on Chandice Bergen, J.J. Wall does standup and Calvin Trillin shares travel stories.

S1 E5 • 57m • HDTV14

Milton Berle does a card trick, Susan Sarandon details her psychic experience and Johnny jokes about Nixon visiting Russia. Leslie Uggams and Pat Derby also appear.

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George Carlin likes to harmonize on the phone with the dial tone. In case you needed more reasons to watch this episode, Keshia Knight Pulliam also appears.

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National Spelling Bee Champion Jon Pennington joins Johnny on the couch and George Carlin does a routine about losing things.

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Jim Fowler; Gore Vidal.

S1 E6 • 61m • HDTV14

George Burns takes on Groucho Marx and young people and Rodney Dangerfield continues to get no respect. Plus, Johnny talks with Michael Constantine and Shana Alexander.

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Actor Buddy Hackett; actress Sally Field; composer Eubie Blake; Carnac.

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Mel Brooks stops by to talk about Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles. Plus, Susan Blakely and Bob Rosefsky appear.

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Eight-time Emmy winner, Betty White wanted to be a forest ranger, but that gig was off limits to women in the early 1940s. She turned to writing and was the first woman to produce a sitcom.

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Mariette Hartley; Michael Palin.

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Actor/Comedian Eddie Murphy shows an SNL clip in which he impersonates Bill Cosby. Shares his observation that there are no black people in Beverly Hills.

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Jackie Gleason opens up about why he quit The Honeymooners after only three years. Plus, Jim Stafford stops by and Johnny jokes about Tommy Lasorda.

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"Saturday Night Live" performer Mary Gross does an imitation of Marilyn Monroe; Joan Embery brings out a hyena, penguin and baby gorilla.

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Phyllis George; Mike Farrell; Sean Morey; Jerzy Kosinski.

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A stand-up routine by comic giant George Carlin highlights this episode which also features record-setting test pilot Chuck Yeager.

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The wonders of Zest soap are a topic of conversation for Carlin and Johnny in this episode that also features Barney Odum and Flat Nose the tree-climbing dog.

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Find out how Joan Rivers is preparing for getting old and what story intrigues Truman Capote. Bob Speca also appears.

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The king of stand up, Richard Pryor discusses his recent trip to Zimbabwe, and daily life since quitting drugs and alcohol.

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Carlin and Carson talk about writing a sequel to the Bible, Susan Sullivan dreams of Johnny and Sheryl Lee Ralph doesn't need a husband.

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Frequent guest Joan Rivers discusses her autobiography, and Joan Embery bring a rare Albino Koala Bear to the show.

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Andy Kaufman brings jumping frogs, Lara Flynn Boyle talks Twin Peaks and Tony Randall covers current events.

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What are Joan Rivers' New Year's resolutions? Find out in this episode, which also features Orson Bean, Charles Nelson Reilly and Scatman Crothers.

S1 E8 • 43m • HDTV14

Join Johnny as he celebrates Milton Berle's 75th year in show business! Also, Carol Siskind does stand-up and Don Yesso details being discovered on an airplane.

S1 E9 • 43m • HDTV14

Joan Embery of the San Diego Zoo visits Johnny with a pair of Orangutans, joining Danny Devito, who discusses his film “Ruthless People.”

S1 E9 • 43m • HDTV14

George Carlin doesn't feel great, but he looks great! Mark Harmon is a big Carlin fan, and Johnny feels left out.

S1 E9 • 61m • HDTV14

Flip Wilson does stand-up, Pat Boone talks about the Olympics and a doctor waxes poetic on the wisdom of spanking children. Tom Dressen also performs comedy.

S1 E9 • 39m • HDTV14

Eddie Murphy discusses his hero Richard Pryor, and talks about his film Trading Places.

S1 E10 • 43m • HDTV14

Who doesn’t love a Koala bear? When Johnny holds the bear, the Koala doesn’t want to let go so Joan Embery has to pry the bear away.

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Chevy Chase not only promotes his movie, National Lampoon’s Vacation, but brings a tennis racquet on stage and demonstrates his serve.

S1 E10 • 58m • HDTV14

Get skiing tips from Buddy Hackett, fan mail tips from Cindy Williams and TV journalism tips from Sander Vanocur.

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Jim Fowler, the host of “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom,” brings an Indian Condor onto the show. Also featured is comedian Bob Nelson.

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Frequent guest Charles Grodin discusses his movie The Lonely Guy, which also stars Steve Martin. Also featured are radio legends Bob & Ray.

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Actor Jack Klugman; actor Carl Reiner; powerlifter Jan Todd.

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On this diverse episode, the legendary Jimmy Stewart reads a poem, and animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a 220-pound Python on stage. Holy juxtaposition!

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Charles Grodin talks about working with “tough guy” Charles Bronson. Stand-up comedian Brad talks about the challenges of dating when you’re 6’9”.

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No one is safe when Don Rickles visits the set! But Cheryl Ladd and Ray Bradbury will make you feel right at home again.

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The legendary Joan Rivers talks giving birth and politics, but not necessarily at the same time. Also appearing are Ann Margret and Lou Holtz.

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Animal wrangler Joan Embery brings a rare Canadian Lynx to the show, and actor Ron Silver also visits.

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Fellow late night host David Letterman stops by to talk about muggings in New York and earthquakes in Los Angeles. Scot Morris also stops by.

S1 E14 • 65m • HDTV14

Joan Rivers won Comedy Star of the Year, Dick Van Patten is depressed and Johnny has to deal with a slow news day. Byron Allen and Stephanie Faracy also appear.

S1 E14 • 43m • HDTV14

For his first appearance on “The Tonight Show” Louie Anderson pays tribute to his parents and his home state, Minnesota. Also appearing is Robert Blake.

S1 E14 • 43m • HDTV14

“Thelma and Louise” are the stars of this episode---not the movie, but a two-headed snake, brought to the show by Joan Embery. Dennis Hopper also joins the fun.

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The king of dry humor, Steven Wright talks about everything from his girlfriend to filming a small part in his first movie.

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Buddy Hackett has knowledge on many subjects, including snakes. Dr. Morris Goldberg talks chauffeuring and Johnny addresses George Brett's hemorrhoids.

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To celebrate turning 40 Chevy Chase joins Johnny to talk about his new movie, Fletch.

S1 E16 • 43m • HDTV14

Actress Joan Rivers; William Caulfield.

S1 E17 • 30m • HDTV14

This turbo-charged episode featured the comedy triumvirate of David Letterman, Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. So many jokes, so little time.

S1 E17 • 43m • HDTV14

Even Buddy Hackett bombs sometimes--just not for Johnny Carson. Rocky Graziano stops by and Johnny wonders if $2,000-worth of ornaments on a Christmas tree is too much.

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Actor Jack Lemmon; Janet Hillis; comic Maureen Murphy.

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Father Guido Sarducci stops by the set to talk about his pet dog and starting his own church. Plus, Rube Goldberg contest winner Robin Barnett and legendary film critics Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert make appearances.

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Hear what Joan Rivers has to say about retouched magazine covers, Gone With The Wind and Dolly Parton. Plus, Johnny welcomes Japanese TV personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.

S1 E19 • 42m • HDTV14

Steven Wright brings his signature monotone to the show and Rose Gries discusses being the oldest Avon Lady. Plus Johnny jokes about air quality and notes the human brain has gotten smaller.

S1 E20 • 40m • HDTV14

Billy Crystal does impressions and sounds off on cable TV vs. satellite dishes, Arnold Schwarzenegger works out for an hour a day and Michael Ammar does card tricks with all of them.

S1 E20 • 43m • HDTV14

What was Bob Newhart's worst stand-up routine? He tells all in this episode which also features Anthony Quinn and Julie Lynn Hayek.

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Comic Bob Newhart; James Stephens; Ronnie Porter.

S1 E21 • 43m • HDTV14

Charles Grodin clears the air, Dom Irrera does stand-up about parking lot attendants and Tommy Walton is a world-famous hot dog vendor. Plus, Johnny jokes about Meryl Streep, Pat Sajak and Dustin Hoffman in the monologue.

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Actor Mel Brooks; actor Teri Garr; The Mighty Carson Art Players.

S1 E22 • 37m • HDTV14

Comedy superstar Chevy Chase stops by to talk about having perfect pitch and guest hosting the show. Siskel & Ebert reveal their favorite Chevy Chase movie.

S1 E23 • 38m • HDTV14

Bob Newhart got a Peabody, Emmy and pink slip from NBC in the same year. Johnny talks with him about it, plus Erin Gray visits the couch.

S1 E23 • 38m • HDTV14

The Church Lady makes an appearance on the show when Dana Carvey stops by and does impressions. Plus, Christopher Reeve talks Superman and Frank Olivier does a juggling/comedy act.

S1 E24 • 41m • HDTV14

Ellen DeGeneres does stand-up and Eddie Murphy talks Beverly Hills Cop II. Jane Leeves also stops by.

S1 E24 • 38m • HDTV14

Comic Don Rickles; actress Angie Dickinson; music group Oak Ridge Boys.

S1 E25 • 41m • HDTV14

This episode is a real balancing act when expert balancer Ed Kennedy graces the stage along with comic legend Buddy Hackett and Breakfast Club star Ally Sheedy.

S1 E25 • 43m • HDTV14

Dan Aykroyd talks Dragnet and Bobby Kelton performs stand-up. Helen Shaver also appears and Johnny takes on last night's stupid audience in the monologue.

S1 E26 • 43m • HDTV14

Saturday Night Live's Jon Lovitz talks growing up in The Valley and living in New York. Plus, Paul Sorvino stops by and Abbe Jaye shows off her talents as a nose flutist.

S1 E26 • 43m • HDTV14

TV comedy icon Bob Newhart stops by, along with Saundra Santiago and Teresa Ganzel.

S1 E27 • 42m • HDTV14

Dana Carvey discusses his Saturday Night Live characters and being vaguely famous. Also appearing are author Joe Garagiola and pranksters David Teitelbaum and Jack Saltzberg.

S1 E27 • 43m • HDTV14

The laughs can't stop/won't stop when comedy heavyweights Jack Lemmon and Steven Wright stop by the set.

S1 E28 • 43m • HDTV14

Chevy Chase is afraid of snakes and spiders! Plus, John Sutter and Thalassa Cruso stop by and Johnny jokes about a supermarket sushi shoplifter.

S1 E28 • 42m • HDTV14

Actor Don Rickles; Jon Serl.

S1 E29 • 43m • HDTV14

Actor Bonnie Hunt; actor Cathy Ladman; actor and comedian Martin Short.

S1 E30 • 42m • HDTV14

Witness Dave Thomas' Bob Hope and Andrew Dice Clay impressions. Plus: Buddy Hackett tells jokes and Teresa Ganzel also appears.

S1 E31 • 37m • HDTV14

Johnny isn't interested in what Charles Grodin has to say, but you might be. B.B. King and Amy Yasbeck also grace the couch.

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John Candy stops by with screen icon Maureen O'Hara. Plus, Jim Valvano appears and Johnny gives up smoking in the monologue.