TV series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962–1992, English, on NBC. Created by Sylvester Weaver & Steve Allen.
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.
- Seasons
- 31
- Episodes
- 3777
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1992
Worth the Hype
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Where to watch The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Latest episode
S31 E74: Episode 74
Aired 22 May 1992
Seasons 31
Season 1
1962 · 64 episodes
Season 2
1963 · 258 episodes
Season 3
1964 · 257 episodes
Season 4
1965 · 258 episodes
Season 5
1966 · 256 episodes
Season 6
1967 · 252 episodes
Season 7
1968 · 258 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 8
1969 · 90 episodes
Season 9
1970 · 71 episodes
Season 10
1971 · 90 episodes
Season 11
1972 · 100 episodes
Season 12
1973 · 103 episodes
Season 13
1974 · 101 episodes
Season 14
1975 · 175 episodes
Season 15
1976 · 260 episodes
Season 16
1977 · 110 episodes
Season 17
1978 · 95 episodes
Season 18
1979 · 71 episodes
Season 19
1980 · 197 episodes
Season 20
1981 · 178 episodes
Season 21
1982 · 38 episodes
Season 22
1983 · 26 episodes
Season 23
1984 · 37 episodes
Season 24
1985 · 64 episodes
Season 25
1986 · 30 episodes
Season 26
1987 · 50 episodes
Season 27
1988 · 132 episodes
Season 28
1989 · 22 episodes
Season 29
1990 · 33 episodes
Season 30
1991 · 35 episodes
Season 31
1992 · 74 episodes
Specials
1987 · 3 episodes
Cast & crew
- Sylvester WeaverCreator
- Steve AllenCreator
- Johnny CarsonSelf - Host · 3785 ep
- Ed McMahonSelf - Substitute Host & Announcer · 1605 ep
- Doc SeverinsenSelf - Bandleader · 1358 ep
- Skitch HendersonSelf - Substitute Host & Bandleader · 192 ep
- Bob HopeSelf · 135 ep
- Bob NewhartSelf - Guest Host · 126 ep
- Della ReeseSelf - Guest Hostess · 94 ep
- Orson BeanSelf - Guest Host · 90 ep
- Tommy NewsomSelf - Bandleader · 83 ep
- Jay LenoSelf · 76 ep
- Shelley WintersSelf - Guest Hostess · 60 ep
- Burt ReynoldsSelf - Guest Host · 60 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 October 1962
- Last aired
- 22 May 1992
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Talk Show
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: quick answers
Is The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson are there?
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson has 31 seasons and 3777 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson finished?
Yes. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson ended in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on?
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson?
If you liked The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, try The Dick Cavett Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Crisis Aftermath.
Who created The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson?
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was created by Sylvester Weaver and Steve Allen and stars Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen.