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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962–1992 Talk

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

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Overview

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
31
Total Episodes
3720
First Air Date
Oct 1, 1962
Most Recent Air Date
May 22, 1992
Network / Platform
fuboTV
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
89.3
Seasons
31
Episodes
3720

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Seasons

Season 1

1962 • 64 episodes

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Season 2

1963 • 258 episodes

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Season 3

1964 • 257 episodes

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Season 4

1965 • 258 episodes

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Season 5

1966 • 256 episodes

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Season 6

1967 • 252 episodes

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Season 7

1968 • 258 episodes

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Season 8

1969 • 83 episodes

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Season 9

1970 • 66 episodes

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Season 10

1971 • 86 episodes

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Season 11

1972 • 94 episodes

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Season 12

1973 • 99 episodes

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Season 13

1974 • 95 episodes

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Season 14

1975 • 170 episodes

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Season 15

1976 • 260 episodes

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Season 16

1977 • 105 episodes

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Season 17

1978 • 94 episodes

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Season 18

1979 • 71 episodes

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Season 19

1980 • 197 episodes

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Season 20

1981 • 178 episodes

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Season 21

1982 • 38 episodes

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Season 22

1983 • 24 episodes

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Season 23

1984 • 37 episodes

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Season 24

1985 • 61 episodes

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Season 25

1986 • 24 episodes

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Season 26

1987 • 48 episodes

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Season 27

1988 • 132 episodes

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Season 28

1989 • 19 episodes

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Season 29

1990 • 30 episodes

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Season 30

1991 • 32 episodes

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Season 31

1992 • 74 episodes

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