The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962 – 1992)

1962 • 31 seasons • Talk • TV-14
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14+•Oct 1, 1962 – May 22, 1992•USA
31 Seasons•3,689 Episodes•Ended
Creator / Director: Steve Allen
Language English
NMTW 80% Good
Won 8 Primetime Emmys. 12 wins & 38 nominations total
Last aired
Episode 74
Aired May 22, 1992
S31:E74

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Country: USA
Age rating: 14+
MPAA rating: TV-14
NMTW Rating:
80% Good
Seasons: 31
Episodes: 3,689
Episode duration: 1 h 0 min

Description:

For thirty years, from 1962 to 1992, Johnny Carson reigned as the host of "The Tonight Show." Originally broadcasting from New York City, the show moved to Burbank, California in 1972 and continued to captivate audiences. Renowned for its witty interviews and improvisational humor, the iconic talk show became a cornerstone of American television. In 2002, *TV Guide* ranked it the 12th greatest TV show ever made, recognizing its enduring influence on popular culture.

Alternative title: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Release year: 01.10.1962 – 22.05.1992
Language: English
Awards: 🏆 Won 8 Primetime Emmys. 12 wins & 38 nominations total
Director: Steve Allen
Network: NBC
Status: Ended
Type: Series

Season 0 – All episodes, release dates

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Episode 1
10 January 1987
02
Episode 2
Unknown
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Episode 3
Unknown

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