The Johnny Carson Show

Johnny Carson is the undisputed King of Late Night Television. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" ran for over 30 years and created the blueprint for every television host working today. This collection features the most memorable appearances by Johnny's animal-loving friends, Jim Fowler and Joan Embery, who bring scores of wild animals onto "The Tonight Show" stage.
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Episodes

  1. S9 E1 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Robin Williams (10/14/81)
    October 14, 1981
    42min
    TV-14
    In his very first appearance on The Tonight Show, Robin admits he was a geeky kid, discusses herpes and cocaine, and makes fun of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
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  2. S9 E2 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Jerry Seinfeld (4/6/82)
    April 6, 1982
    43min
    7+
    Comic great and sometimes skier Jerry Seinfeld talks about keeping warm on the slopes and decorating his living room with mirrors. Also appearing on this episode is Dallas star Victoria Principal.
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  3. S9 E3 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Paul Reiser (4/9/82)
    April 9, 1982
    43min
    TV-14
    Comic/actor Paul Reiser says that material goods are more important than health, and British actress Lynn Redgrave comments on Margaret Thatcher and the Falklands war.
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  4. S9 E4 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Robin Williams (7/22/82)
    July 22, 1982
    41min
    TV-14
    Robin discusses the cancellation of his hit TV series Mork and Mindy, and his new movie, The World According to Garp.
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  5. S9 E5 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Bill Maher (8/31/82)
    August 31, 1982
    41min
    TV-14
    Catch Bill Maher's first appearance on The Tonight Show. He dishes on President Reagan and VP George Bush. Neil Simon and Joe Garagiola also appear.
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  6. S9 E6 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Jim Carrey (11/24/83)
    November 24, 1983
    41min
    TV-14
    In his first appearance on the show, Jim Carrey impersonates Elvis, Jack Nicholson, E. T. and all of the Muppets. Also visiting Johnny are Robert Blake and Bud Greenspan.
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  7. S9 E7 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Howie Mandel (11/28/84)
    November 28, 1984
    42min
    TV-14
    Comic Howie Mandel incites hilarity discussing his wife, his family and his upcoming birthday. Also guesting are actress Mimi Kennedy and humorist Calvin Trillin.
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  8. S9 E8 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Kevin Nealon (3/19/85)
    March 19, 1985
    43min
    TV-14
    SNL star Kevin Nealon tells a story about getting a live lobster and setting it free - in a forest. Charles Grodin and Linda Thorsen are also on the show.
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  9. S9 E9 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Bob Saget (5/5/89)
    May 5, 1989
    43min
    TV-14
    Full House dad Bob Saget explains his attempts at trying to improve his appearance. He also comments on the various people he meets at his gym.
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  10. S9 E10 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Bill Maher (11/3/89)
    November 3, 1989
    43min
    TV-14
    Stand-up comic Bill Maher describes growing up half Jewish and half Catholic. Actor James Woods talks about his recent wedding at the Graystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.
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  11. S9 E11 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Paul Reiser (12/7/89)
    December 7, 1989
    43min
    TV-14
    TV star and stand-up comic Paul Reiser tells Johnny what he says to people, so they'll think he's listening to them when he really isn't.
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  12. S9 E12 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Tom Arnold (7/20/90)
    July 20, 1990
    41min
    13+
    Roseanne star Tom Arnold chats about his nervousness to be on the show. His wife and co-star Roseanne Barr also appears and they talk about their marriage and kids.
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  13. S9 E13 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Robin Williams (9/19/91)
    September 19, 1991
    42min
    TV-14
    Comic genius Robin Williams rips into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and teams up with comedian Jonathan Winters for a hysterical dog and cat routine.
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  14. S9 E14 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Jeff Foxworthy (11/7/91)
    November 7, 1991
    39min
    13+
    Author and comedian Jeff Foxworthy chats about his bestselling book, You Might be a Redneck if. Also on the show is Dallas star Patrick Duffy.
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  15. S9 E15 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Drew Carey (1/10/92)
    January 10, 1992
    43min
    13+
    Comedian and actor Drew Carey talks about cold weather and global warming. Fellow guests are David Steinberg and Regis Philbin.
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  16. S9 E16 - The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '90s - Keenan Ivory Wayans (1/16/92)
    January 16, 1992
    43min
    TV-14
    Comedian Keenan Ivory Wayans recalls how his first appearance on the show, in 1986, was the highlight of his career.
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Directors
Bobby Quinn
Producers
Peter Lassally
Cast
Johnny CarsonEd McMahon
Studio
Shout! Factory
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