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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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Series 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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedTalk Show

Original Network

NBC

Episodes & Seasons

31 Seasons • 3777 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1962 – 1992

Premiered: Mon, Oct 1, 1962

Created By

Steve Allen

Sylvester Weaver

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, May 22, 1992

Season 31, Episode 74: “Episode 74”

The Last Tonight Show: Carson presents a retrospective of clips covering the past 30 years. Carson says goodnight for the last time.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Dean Martin 12/12/75 hilarious on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson 1975

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-25

Cast & Creators

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Johnny Carson

Self - Host

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steve Allen, Sylvester Weaver

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Production Stills & Gallery

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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What is The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson about?

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.

How many seasons does The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson have?

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson comprises 31 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson?

Key cast members in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson include Johnny Carson.

Who created or directed The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson?

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was developed and directed by Steve Allen, Sylvester Weaver.