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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series 1962–1992)

105 min  -  Comedy | Music | Talk-Show
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Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

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Year:

1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 …  | see all »
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 11 wins & 34 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Johnny Carson ...
Himself - Host (1960 episodes, 1962-1992)
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Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

Celebrity | Entertainment | Musician | Actor Playing Himself | Song  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Music | Talk-Show

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Late Night with Johnny Carson See more »

Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(1962-1966)  | (1980-1992)  | USA: (1967-1980)

Sound Mix:

Mono (1962-1984) | Stereo (1984-1992)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

A soundtrack album issued in the 1970s (including highlights with Tom Smothers and Dick Smothers, George Carlin, Pearl Bailey duetting with Johnny, and even former President Richard Nixon appearing on the show) sold over half a million copies. See more »

Quotes

[from his last show - May 22, 1992]
Johnny Carson: I am taking the applause sign home, putting it in the bedroom.
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Crazy Credits

Whenever Carson added a skit to an episode, the "Mighty Carson Art Players"
would be announced as guest stars. See more »