The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson

Season 23

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

Where to Watch The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson • Season 23

185 Episodes

  • Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Teresa Ganzel
    E1
    Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Teresa Ganzel
  • Carrie Fisher, Jim Fowler
    E2
    Carrie Fisher, Jim Fowler
  • Dave Coulier
    E3
    Dave Coulier
  • Tim Conway
    E4
    Tim Conway
  • Victoria Principal
    E5
    Victoria Principal
  • Paul McCartney, Mary Gross, Jonathan Brown
    E6
    Paul McCartney, Mary Gross, Jonathan Brown
  • Mariette Hartley, Allen Garfield
    E7
    Mariette Hartley, Allen Garfield
  • Martin Mull, Jane Badler
    E8
    Martin Mull, Jane Badler
  • Teri Garr
    E9
    Teri Garr
  • David Brenner (guest host), Joe Piscopo, Drew Barrymore, Tony Danza
    E10
    David Brenner (guest host), Joe Piscopo, Drew Barrymore, Tony Danza
  • David Brenner (guest host), David Steinberg, Suzanne Somers
    E11
    David Brenner (guest host), David Steinberg, Suzanne Somers
  • David Brenner (guest host), Vincent Price, Howie Mandel, Elvira
    E12
    David Brenner (guest host), Vincent Price, Howie Mandel, Elvira
  • David Brenner (guest host), Jerry Mathers, Robert Wuhl
    E13
    David Brenner (guest host), Jerry Mathers, Robert Wuhl
  • David Brenner (guest host), Don Novello
    E14
    David Brenner (guest host), Don Novello
  • George Burns, Bob Uecker
    E15
    George Burns, Bob Uecker
  • Rosalind Chao
    E16
    Rosalind Chao
  • Shelley Winters, Kevin Nealon
    E17
    Shelley Winters, Kevin Nealon
  • Lyle Alzado
    E18
    Lyle Alzado
  • George Segal
    E19
    George Segal
  • Peter Weller
    E20
    Peter Weller
  • Sammy Davis, Jr.
    E21
    Sammy Davis, Jr.
  • Robert Blake, Louie Anderson, Selma Diamond
    E22
    Robert Blake, Louie Anderson, Selma DiamondRobert Blake, Louie Anderson
  • Don Rickles, Angie Dickinson
    E23
    Don Rickles, Angie Dickinson
  • David Steinberg, Michael Talbott
    E24
    David Steinberg, Michael Talbott
  • Harvey Korman, Pamela Stephenson
    E25
    Harvey Korman, Pamela Stephenson
  • Raquel Welch
    E26
    Raquel Welch
  • Howie Mandel, Mimi Kennedy, Calvin Trillin
    E27
    Howie Mandel, Mimi Kennedy, Calvin Trillin
  • George Carlin, Keshia Knight Pulliam
    E28
    George Carlin, Keshia Knight Pulliam
  • Joan Embery, Christopher Reeve
    E29
    Joan Embery, Christopher Reeve
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Lucille Ball, Sandy Duncan, Morgan Fairchild, Betty White
    E30
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Lucille Ball, Sandy Duncan, Morgan Fairchild, Betty White
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), James Caan, Lauren Hutton, Lynn Redgrave, Jimmy Aleck
    E31
    Joan Rivers (guest host), James Caan, Lauren Hutton, Lynn Redgrave, Jimmy Aleck
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Alan King, Charles Nelson Reilly
    E32
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Alan King, Charles Nelson Reilly
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Dr. Joyce Brothers
    E33
    Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Dr. Joyce Brothers
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Anthony Perkins, Brooke Shields, Dr. Ruth Westheimer
    E34
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Anthony Perkins, Brooke Shields, Dr. Ruth Westheimer
  • Buddy Hackett, John Lithgow
    E35
    Buddy Hackett, John Lithgow
  • Steven Wright, Marilyn Horne, Isabel Campbell
    E36
    Steven Wright, Marilyn Horne, Isabel Campbell
  • Michael Keaton, Paul Rodriguez
    E37
    Michael Keaton, Paul Rodriguez
  • Father Guido Sarducci, Helen Slater
    E38
    Father Guido Sarducci, Helen Slater
  • Gregory Hines, Judge Reinhold
    E39
    Gregory Hines, Judge Reinhold
  • Bert Convy
    E40
    Bert Convy
  • John Denver
    E41
    John Denver
  • Garry Shandling, Tony Bennett
    E42
    Garry Shandling, Tony Bennett
  • Suzanne Pleshette, Louie Anderson
    E43
    Suzanne Pleshette, Louie Anderson
  • John Davidson, Michael Davis
    E44
    John Davidson, Michael Davis
  • Peter Fonda, Charles Nelson Reilly, A. Whitney Brown
    E45
    Peter Fonda, Charles Nelson Reilly, A. Whitney BrownActor Peter Fonda; comic Charles Nelson Reilly; writer A. Whitney Brown
  • Jerry Seinfeld, Ed Begley, Jr.
    E46
    Jerry Seinfeld, Ed Begley, Jr.
  • Alan King, Elya Baskin
    E47
    Alan King, Elya Baskin
  • Tyne Daley
    E48
    Tyne Daley
  • Lee Trevino, David Letterman, Jim Bailey
    E49
    Lee Trevino, David Letterman, Jim Bailey
  • George Michaels, Stephen Furst, Pete Barbutti
    E50
    George Michaels, Stephen Furst, Pete Barbutti
  • Tom Dreesen
    E51
    Tom Dreesen
  • Donna Mills
    E52
    Donna Mills
  • Shelley Long, Bill Maher
    E53
    Shelley Long, Bill Maher
  • Mariette Hartley
    E54
    Mariette Hartley
  • Joey Bishop
    E55
    Joey Bishop
  • Gene Kelly, Blake Clark
    E56
    Gene Kelly, Blake Clark
  • Teri Garr
    E57
    Teri Garr
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Nell Carter, Gallagher, Joseph Wapner
    E58
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Nell Carter, Gallagher, Joseph Wapner
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Howie Mandel, Selma Diamond, Ali MacGraw, Oprah Winfrey
    E59
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Howie Mandel, Selma Diamond, Ali MacGraw, Oprah Winfrey
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Erma Bombeck, Bronson Pinchot
    E60
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Erma Bombeck, Bronson Pinchot
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Emmanuel Lewis, George Hamilton, Steven Wright
    E61
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Emmanuel Lewis, George Hamilton, Steven Wright
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Mayor Ed Koch, Bill Cosby, Elizabeth Ashley
    E62
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Mayor Ed Koch, Bill Cosby, Elizabeth Ashley
  • Delia and Mark Owens
    E63
    Delia and Mark Owens
  • Ricky Schroder, Lisa Eilbacher, Justin Wilson
    E64
    Ricky Schroder, Lisa Eilbacher, Justin WilsonActor Ricky Schroder; actress Lisa Eilbacher; Justin Wilson.
  • Jim Fowler
    E65
    Jim Fowler
  • Marsha Mason
    E66
    Marsha Mason
  • Bob Uecker, Mark Hudson, David Horowitz
    E67
    Bob Uecker, Mark Hudson, David HorowitzWith Baseball player Bob Uecker, Record producer Mark Hudson, Consumer Advocate David Horowitz
  • Ronnie Shakes
    E68
    Ronnie Shakes
  • Lavern McDavitt
    E69
    Lavern McDavitt
  • Ally Sheedy, John Davidson
    E70
    Ally Sheedy, John Davidson
  • Bert Convy
    E71
    Bert Convy
  • David Steinberg, Tom Hulce
    E72
    David Steinberg, Tom Hulce
  • Brad Garrett
    E73
    Brad Garrett
  • McLean Stevenson, Rosalind Chao
    E74
    McLean Stevenson, Rosalind Chao
  • Steve Landesberg
    E75
    Steve Landesberg
  • Smothers Brothers, Jami Gertz
    E76
    Smothers Brothers, Jami Gertz
  • Shelley Winters
    E77
    Shelley Winters
  • Robert Blake, Christie Brinkley
    E78
    Robert Blake, Christie BrinkleyActor Robert Blake; model Christie Brinkley; The Mighty Carson Art Players.
  • Charles Grodin, Kevin Nealon, Linda Thorson
    E79
    Charles Grodin, Kevin Nealon, Linda ThorsonActor Charles Grodin, actor Kevin Nealon; actress Linda Thorson.
  • Buddy Hackett, John Larroquette
    E80
    Buddy Hackett, John Larroquette
  • Candice Bergen, George Carl, Tim Reid
    E81
    Candice Bergen, George Carl, Tim ReidActress Candice Bergen; George Carl; Tim Reid.
  • F. Murray Abraham, Victoria Jackson
    E82
    F. Murray Abraham, Victoria Jackson
  • James Stewart
    E83
    James Stewart
  • Howie Mandel, Ted Danson
    E84
    Howie Mandel, Ted Danson
  • Jack Lemmon
    E85
    Jack Lemmon
  • Dorothy Loudon, Gallagher, Jennifer O'Neill
    E86
    Dorothy Loudon, Gallagher, Jennifer O'Neill
  • Colleen Camp, Jeff Daniels
    E87
    Colleen Camp, Jeff Daniels
  • Drew Barrymore, Joe Penny
    E88
    Drew Barrymore, Joe Penny
  • George Segal, Alice Krige
    E89
    George Segal, Alice Krige
  • Joan Collins
    E90
    Joan Collins
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Bill Cosby, John Davidson, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Donna Mills
    E91
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Bill Cosby, John Davidson, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Donna Mills
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Gary Coleman, Louie Anderson, Cher
    E92
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Gary Coleman, Louie Anderson, Cher
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Lucie Arnaz, Tony Danza
    E93
    Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Lucie Arnaz, Tony Danza
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Ed Begley, Jr., Garry Shandling, Sally Kellerman
    E94
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Ed Begley, Jr., Garry Shandling, Sally Kellerman
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Rita Moreno, Susan Sullivan, Dr. Ruth Westheimer
    E95
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Rita Moreno, Susan Sullivan, Dr. Ruth Westheimer
  • Amy Irving, Jay Johnson, Calvin Trillin
    E96
    Amy Irving, Jay Johnson, Calvin TrillinActress Amy Irving; ventriloquist Jay Johnson; writer Calvin Trillin.
  • Father Guido Sarducci, Patty Duke, Joe Garagiola
    E97
    Father Guido Sarducci, Patty Duke, Joe Garagiola
  • Michael Palin, Mariette Hartley
    E98
    Michael Palin, Mariette HartleyWith Actor Michael Palin, and Actress Mariette Hartley
  • Donald O'Connor, Ornella Muti
    E99
    Donald O'Connor, Ornella Muti
  • Anita Morris, Argus Hamilton
    E100
    Anita Morris, Argus Hamilton
  • David Steinberg
    E101
    David Steinberg
  • Alan King
    E102
    Alan King
  • JoBeth Williams, Elya Baskin, Dr. Jim King
    E103
    JoBeth Williams, Elya Baskin, Dr. Jim KingStarring JoBeth Williams, Elya Baskin, and Dr. Jim King
  • John Ritter, Grace Jones
    E104
    John Ritter, Grace Jones
  • Bob Newhart
    E105
    Bob Newhart
  • Red Buttons, Belle McKee
    E106
    Red Buttons, Belle McKee
  • David Letterman, Victoria Jackson
    E107
    David Letterman, Victoria Jackson
  • Tom Brokaw, Kevin Rooney
    E108
    Tom Brokaw, Kevin Rooney
  • Robert Klein, Richard Bass
    E109
    Robert Klein, Richard Bass
  • Dom DeLuise
    E110
    Dom DeLuise
  • Roger Moore
    E111
    Roger Moore
  • Sylvester Stallone, A. Whitney Brown, Horacio Gutierrez
    E112
    Sylvester Stallone, A. Whitney Brown, Horacio GutierrezWith Actor Sylvester Stallone, Writer A. Whitney Brown, and Pianist Horacio Gutierrez
  • Cloris Leachman, Kevin Nealon, Courteney Cox
    E113
    Cloris Leachman, Kevin Nealon, Courteney Cox
  • Tony Randall
    E114
    Tony Randall
  • Lance Burton, Teri Garr, Tom Dreesen
    E115
    Lance Burton, Teri Garr, Tom Dreesen
  • Patrick Duffy, Jimmy Aleck
    E116
    Patrick Duffy, Jimmy Aleck
  • Jim Fowler
    E117
    Jim Fowler
  • Chevy Chase, Maureen Murphy, Vanity
    E118
    Chevy Chase, Maureen Murphy, VanityWith Actor Chevy Chase, Actress Maureen Murphy, and Actress Vanity
  • Charles Grodin
    E119
    Charles Grodin
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Lynda Carter, Grace Jones, Danny Sullivan, Robin Leach
    E120
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Lynda Carter, Grace Jones, Danny Sullivan, Robin Leach
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Martha Plimpton
    E121
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Martha Plimpton
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), John Travolta, David Steinberg, Stephen Barry
    E122
    Joan Rivers (guest host), John Travolta, David Steinberg, Stephen Barry
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Don Rickles, Bonnie Franklin, Dack Rambo
    E123
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Don Rickles, Bonnie Franklin, Dack Rambo
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Laraine Newman, Florence Henderson, Dick Cavett, Lana Wood
    E124
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Laraine Newman, Florence Henderson, Dick Cavett, Lana Wood
  • Buddy Hackett, Honi Coles
    E125
    Buddy Hackett, Honi Coles
  • Louie Anderson, Magic Johnson
    E126
    Louie Anderson, Magic Johnson
  • Catherine Costello, Ana Obregon
    E127
    Catherine Costello, Ana Obregon
  • Sammy Davis, Jr., Dr. Paul Ekman
    E128
    Sammy Davis, Jr., Dr. Paul Ekman
  • Franklyn Ajaye, Tom Conti
    E129
    Franklyn Ajaye, Tom Conti
  • Dian Fossey, Ronnie Shakes, Tim Reid
    E130
    Dian Fossey, Ronnie Shakes, Tim ReidActor Tim Reid; comic Ronnie Shakes; celebrity Dian Fossey.
  • Burt Reynolds, Jim Grastie
    E131
    Burt Reynolds, Jim Grastie
  • Wil Shriner, Connie Chung
    E132
    Wil Shriner, Connie Chung
  • Pete Barbutti, Brigitte Nielsen
    E133
    Pete Barbutti, Brigitte Nielsen
  • Kaleena Kiff
    E134
    Kaleena Kiff
  • Shelley Winters, Jerry Seinfeld
    E135
    Shelley Winters, Jerry Seinfeld
  • Howie Mandel
    E136
    Howie Mandel
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), George Peppard, Helen Slater
    E137
    Joan Rivers (guest host), George Peppard, Helen Slater
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Tommy Tune, Sandy Duncan, Jackie Collins, Fritz Coleman
    E138
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Tommy Tune, Sandy Duncan, Jackie Collins, Fritz Coleman
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Nell Carter, Don Ameche, Rich Hall, Rob Lowe
    E139
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Nell Carter, Don Ameche, Rich Hall, Rob Lowe
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Hulk Hogan, Charles Nelson Reilly, Catherine Oxenberg
    E140
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Hulk Hogan, Charles Nelson Reilly, Catherine Oxenberg
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), John Byner, Steve Guttenberg
    E141
    Joan Rivers (guest host), John Byner, Steve Guttenberg
  • Rawson Stoval, Dabney Coleman
    E142
    Rawson Stoval, Dabney Coleman
  • Buddy Hackett, Jennifer Tilly
    E143
    Buddy Hackett, Jennifer Tilly
  • Michael J. Fox, Charles Nelson Reilly
    E144
    Michael J. Fox, Charles Nelson Reilly
  • Prof. Bernard Leikind, Joe Penny
    E145
    Prof. Bernard Leikind, Joe Penny
  • Mel Fisher
    E146
    Mel Fisher
  • Christa McAuliffe, Rita Wilson
    E147
    Christa McAuliffe, Rita Wilson
  • Bill Maher, David Horowitz
    E148
    Bill Maher, David Horowitz
  • Carl Reiner, George Miller, Teresa Ganzel
    E149
    Carl Reiner, George Miller, Teresa GanzelEd interviews Yellowstone Park Ranger Gus Grungy (Carson); Carl Reiner talks about shooting his new film "Summer Rental"; George Miller does stand up and chats with Johnny; Teresa Ganzel talks about shooting "Transylvania 6-5000" in Zagreb, Yugoslavia.
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Lynn Redgrave, Brooke Shields, Fisher Stevens
    E150
    Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Lynn Redgrave, Brooke Shields, Fisher Stevens
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Julie Waters, Dick Shawn, Patti D'Arbanville
    E151
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Julie Waters, Dick Shawn, Patti D'Arbanville
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Mary Lou Retton, Pee Wee Herman, Betty White, Roddy McDowall
    E152
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Mary Lou Retton, Pee Wee Herman, Betty White, Roddy McDowall
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Leah Adler, John Davidson, Tracey Ullman, Richard Lewis
    E153
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Leah Adler, John Davidson, Tracey Ullman, Richard Lewis
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Shelley Winters, Garry Shandling, Norman Mailer
    E154
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Shelley Winters, Garry Shandling, Norman Mailer
  • Boris Becker, Robert Klein
    E155
    Boris Becker, Robert Klein
  • George Carlin, Chuck Yeager
    E156
    George Carlin, Chuck YeagerTest pilot Chuck Yeager; comedian George Carlin.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ed Begley Jr., Ginger McLamb
    E157
    Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ed Begley Jr., Ginger McLambStarring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ed Begley Jr., and Ginger McLamb
  • Gary Busey, Roseanne Barr, Steve Trotter
    E158
    Gary Busey, Roseanne Barr, Steve TrotterActor Gary Busey; comedian Roseanne Barr; daredevil Steve Trotter.
  • Bob Uecker, Carol Alt
    E159
    Bob Uecker, Carol Alt
  • Chuck Norris, Victoria Jackson
    E160
    Chuck Norris, Victoria Jackson
  • Doug Henning
    E161
    Doug Henning
  • Robert Blake
    E162
    Robert Blake
  • Jane Fonda, George Carl
    E163
    Jane Fonda, George Carl
  • Burt Reynolds, Sonia Braga
    E164
    Burt Reynolds, Sonia Braga
  • Steven Wright
    E165
    Steven Wright
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Howie Mandel, Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Morgan Fairchild
    E166
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Howie Mandel, Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Morgan Fairchild
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Tony Danza, Mariel Hemingway, Erma Bombeck, Gallagher
    E167
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Tony Danza, Mariel Hemingway, Erma Bombeck, Gallagher
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Michael J. Fox, Kevin Nealon, Richard Simmons, Bea Arthur
    E168
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Michael J. Fox, Kevin Nealon, Richard Simmons, Bea Arthur
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), James Brolin, Barbara Walters, Marla Gibbs, Vincent Price
    E169
    Joan Rivers (guest host), James Brolin, Barbara Walters, Marla Gibbs, Vincent Price
  • Joan Rivers (guest host), Bob Hope, Bruce Weitz, Oprah Winfrey
    E170
    Joan Rivers (guest host), Bob Hope, Bruce Weitz, Oprah Winfrey
  • Buddy Hackett, Phil Donahue
    E171
    Buddy Hackett, Phil Donahue
  • Joe Garagiola, Paul Rodriguez, Glynis Barber
    E172
    Joe Garagiola, Paul Rodriguez, Glynis Barber
  • Ted Danson, Courteney Cox, Judy Schwartz & Rickey Berkowitz
    E173
    Ted Danson, Courteney Cox, Judy Schwartz & Rickey BerkowitzJohnny is going for his 4,192nd joke, a clip of 'Henry Cobb' holding a record is shown, Johnny is then seen going from the dressing room to the stage with an entourage behind him cheering, tells a stupid joke, cries over his big celebration, and gets a phone call from President Reagan congratualating him. Judy Schwartz & Rickey Berkowitz talk about being lost at sea in the Indian ocean. Ted Danson talks about his third year on Cheers and Courteney Cox says she doesn't have a boyfriend.
  • David Steinberg, Bob & Ray
    E174
    David Steinberg, Bob & Ray
  • Garry Shandling (guest host), Teri Garr, Ed Begley, Jr., Blake Clark
    E175
    Garry Shandling (guest host), Teri Garr, Ed Begley, Jr., Blake Clark
  • Michael Landon, Glenn Close
    E176
    Michael Landon, Glenn Close
  • Tim Conway
    E177
    Tim Conway
  • Charles Grodin, Olivia Brown
    E178
    Charles Grodin, Olivia Brown
  • Jimmy Brogan, Lyle Alzado
    E179
    Jimmy Brogan, Lyle Alzado
  • John Howard, Jackee Harry
    E180
    John Howard, Jackee Harry
  • Dr. Armand Hammer, John Bryson
    E181
    Dr. Armand Hammer, John Bryson
  • Loni Anderson, Tim Thomerson, Delia & Mark Owens
    E182
    Loni Anderson, Tim Thomerson, Delia & Mark OwensActress Loni Anderson; actor Tim Thomerson; zoologists Delia & Mark Owens.
  • George Burns, Mariette Hartley
    E183
    George Burns, Mariette Hartley
  • Mary Armstrong
    E184
    Mary Armstrong
  • Jackie Gleason, Jim Stafford
    E185
    Jackie Gleason, Jim StaffordComic Jackie Gleason; Jim Stafford.

 

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