Name: The Johnny Carson Show
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Features guest interviews and musical performances.

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Animal trainer Joan Embery introduces Johnny to a wide variety of animals, including a baby gorilla, tiger, cougar and a 13-foot python. Also featured are David Brenner and the Amazing Kreskin.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (2/20/74)

Celebrate New Year's day with Foster Brooks, Victor Buono and.....Joan Embery and her gorilla friends.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (1/1/75)

Bubble the Hippo makes an appearance (!) with animal trainer Joan Embery. Competing with Bubbles for cutest animal on the show are twin baby orangutans and a horned frog.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (2/28/78)

Animal expert Jim Fowler brings out an alligator and crocodile and explains to Johnny the difference between the two. Not to be outdone, Rodney Dangerfield has Johnny in stitches with his non-stop one-liners.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (7/23/80)

If you've ever wondered what an aardvark looks like, this episode is for you. Also featured is comedian David Steinberg, who does a hilarious Ed Sullivan impression.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (6/18/81)

Animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a baby baboon and golden eagle onto the set, and Johnny's next guest, writer Gore Vidal, exclaims that he should have brought his pet lizard.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (12/15/81)

Saturday Night Live performer Mary Gross does an imitation of Marilyn Monroe, and Joan Embery brings out a hyena, penguin and baby gorilla.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (6/13/84)

Frequent guest Joan Rivers discusses her autobiography, and Joan Embery bring a rare Albino Koala Bear to the show.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (4/25/86)

Joan Embery of the San Diego Zoo visits Johnny with a pair of Orangutans, joining Danny Devito, who discusses his film "Ruthless People."

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (6/26/86)

Who doesn't love a Koala bear? When Johnny holds the bear, the Koala doesn't want to let go so Joan Embery has to pry the bear away.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (8/25/87)

Jim Fowler, the host of "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom," brings an Indian Condor onto the show. Also featured is comedian Bob Nelson.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (1/22/88)

On this diverse episode, the legendary Jimmy Stewart reads a poem, and animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a 220-pound Python on stage. Holy juxtaposition!

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (9/7/89)

Animal wrangler Joan Embery brings a rare Canadian Lynx to the show, and actor Ron Silver also visits.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (1/18/90)

Thelma and Louise are the stars of this episode---not the movie, but a two-headed snake, brought to the show by Joan Embery. Dennis Hopper also joins the fun.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (8/15/91)

Andy Koffman brings jumping frogs, Lara Flynn Boyle talks Twin Peaks and Tony Randall covers current events.

The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Andy Koffman (5/9/90)

You'll really like Sally Field when she dishes on Burt Reynolds, and Buddy Hackett discusses desert islands with beautiful women and arguing with his wife. Also featured is Eubie Blake.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Carnac (2/20/79)

Johnny jokes about Gerald Ford and political slogans and sits down with Phyllis George, who talks about having twins and the Miss America Pageant.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Carnac (1/10/80)

Albert Brooks and Susan Sarandon head to the couch for conversation topics ranging from how to know when you're in love to clam shucking.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Carnac (4/9/81)

You could still buy a Christmas tree in Los Angeles when this aired, at least according to guest Alan King. Plus, Charles Nelson Reilly discusses the finer points of being hit in the face with a pie.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Carnac (1/6/82)

Harvey Korman regales Johnny with a story about Tim Conway taking his pants off in public. Ron Lucas and Jane Pauley also appear, but have no stories about public indecency.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Carnac (3/3/82)

Johnny marks the 50th anniversary of Spam in his monologue and Shelly Long opens up about leaving Cheers. Bob Nelson and Liv Ullman also appear.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Carnac (2/6/87)

Charles Grodin dishes on Chandice Bergen, J.J. Wall does standup and Calvin Trillin shares travel stories.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of Carnac (11/9/89)

In addition to Carlin, Johnny is joined by Flip Wilson, Susan St. James and Ann Margaret.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of George Carlin (2/29/72)

Carlin talks about going on vacation after months on the road, and Johnny chats with Gene Hackman, Mclean Stevenson and Gloria De Haven.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of George Carlin (3/21/74)

Carlin does stand up and gets sentimental about his 13th wedding anniversary. Also appearing are Jack Knight, Marvin Hamlisch and Jackie Cooper.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of George Carlin (6/3/74)

It's a double-dose of comedy legends as George Carlin and Richard Pryor stop by The Tonight Show to discuss breakfast food, the LA County Jail and everything in between.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of George Carlin (5/20/81)

No holiday is safe: Halloween, Thanksgiving and Easter all get the Carlin stand up treatment in this episode also featuring Keshia Knight Pulliam.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of George Carlin (11/29/84)

National Spelling Bee Champion Jon Pennington joins Johnny on the couch and George Carlin does a routine about losing things.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of George Carlin (6/10/86)

The wonders of Zest soap are a topic of conversation for Carlin and Johnny in this episode that also features Barney Odum and Flat Nose the tree-climbing dog.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of George Carlin (11/26/86)

Carlin and Carson talk about writing a sequel to the Bible, Susan Sullivan dreams of Johnny and Sheryl Lee Ralph doesn't need a husband.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of George Carlin (2/4/87)

George Carlin doesn't feel great, but he looks great! Mark Harmon is a big Carlin fan, and Johnny feels left out.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of George Carlin (8/24/88)

Watch a Tea Time movie with Carol Wayne. Plus Doris Day has a bad neck, Rodney Dangerfield performs and Burt Mustin discusses his first visit to Hollywood in 1925.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of The Mighty Carson Art Players (9/2/74)

Donald Sutherland details his autograph policy and Martin Mull answers some fan mail.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of The Mighty Carson Art Players (5/13/83)

Paul Reiser talks about getting a sensitive body part stuck in an exercise machine. In case you need more reasons to watch, Margaret Whitton and Teresa Ganzel also appear.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of The Mighty Carson Art Players (5/8/87)

Johnny admires Jim Fowler's baby alligator collection, Bob Nelson does stand-up and Teresa Ganzel talks Vegas and Sinatra.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of The Mighty Carson Art Players (1/22/88)

The Mighty Carson Art Players do an "Hourly News" sketch. Appearing on the couch are Buddy Hackett, Dave Thomas and Teresa Ganzel.

The Johnny Carson Show: The Best Of The Mighty Carson Art Players (6/1/90)

Jack Benny talks about his NBC special and Rick Little impersonates celebrities. Plus, Johnny takes on gas rationing in his monologue.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Jack Benny (1/17/73)

Jack Benny doesn't enjoy Paris and Joe Namath doesn't understand politics. Elke Sommer also appears.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Jack Benny (7/20/73)

You'll love Lucy when she gets a surprise visitor to The Tonight Show. You might also love Dom Deluise and Charlton Heston in this star-studded episode.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Lucille Ball (3/22/74)

Bob Hope stops by to talk about his many honorary degrees, plus Don Rickles insults pretty much everyone. Freddie Prinze, Michael Landon and Carole Wayne also appear.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Bob Hope (5/21/74)

Milton Berle does a card trick, Susan Sarandon details her psychic experience and Johnny jokes about Nixon visiting Russia. Leslie Uggams and Pat Derby also appear.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Milton Berle (6/25/74)

George Burns takes on Groucho Marx and young people and Rodney Dangerfield continues to get no respect. Plus, Johnny talks with Michael Constantine and Shana Alexander.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - George Burns (11/30/76)

Jackie Gleason opens up about why he quit The Honeymooners after only three years. Plus, Jim Stafford stops by and Johnny jokes about Tommy Lasorda.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Jackie Gleason (10/18/85)

Join Johnny as he celebrates Milton Berle's 75th year in show business! Also, Carol Siskind does stand-up and Don Yesso details being discovered on an airplane.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Milton Berle (1/14/88)

American comedian and beloved star in France, Jerry Lewis jokes about scoring the French Legion of Honor Award and his recent heart surgery.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Jerry Lewis (3/21/84)

Merry Christmas, Mr. Hope! Bob says he's spending the holiday with his grandkids in Reno. Producer Gil Cates spills the beans on celebrity game show, What's My Line?

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Bob Hope (12/21/78)

The inimitable Bob Hope offers his 2 cents on the Reagan - Carter debate, sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom, and grades Presidents Johnson and Kennedy on their sense of humor.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Bob Hope (10/31/80)

Comedy star and committed golfer Bob Hope talks about the game, his early days in TV and radio, entertaining presidents and his distinctive schnoz.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Bob Hope (1/16/81)

Bob Hope talks about growing up poor, his brief boxing career, Christmas in Palm Springs and what it means when a man wears a red tie.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Bob Hope (12/15/88)

It's Christmas tonight, with Bob Hope in cheery holiday spirit chatting about shopping trips and hitting the golf course over the holidays.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Bob Hope (12/15/89)

Christmas in Saudi Arabia? Bob Hope talks all about entertaining American troops who were there to prevent Iraq's attempted takeover of Kuwait.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '50s - Bob Hope (1/11/91)

Dom Deluise on earthquakes, Bruno Vailati on sharks and Sally Kellerman on the Queen of England highlight this episode. Plus, Ronnie Schell does stand-up.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Dom Deluise (3/6/73)

Learn how to raise rabbits on a Brooklyn fire escape with Buddy Hackett and how to light a fire with Brady Watt. Also appearing are McLean Stevenson and John Kidner.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Buddy Hackett (3/30/73)

It's a comedy fan's heaven when Dom Deluise and Don Rickles head to the couch.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Dom Deluise (9/6/73)

Buddy Hackett reads poetry and Cass Elliot makes one of her final TV appearances. Also appearing are firebreather Jan Munroe and artist Doug Kingman.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Buddy Hackett (5/7/74)

Joan Rivers talks California living, Vincent Price thinks horror movies are fun and Johnny takes on the musician strike. Bert Convoy also appears.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Joan Rivers (5/17/74)

Mel Brooks stops by to talk about Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles. Plus, Susan Blakely and Bob Rosefsky appear.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Mel Brooks (2/13/75)

Find out how Joan Rivers is preparing for getting old and what story intrigues Truman Capote. Bob Speca also appears.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Joan Rivers (5/20/75)

What are Joan Rivers' New Year's resolutions? Find out in this episode, which also features Orson Bean, Charles Nelson Reilly and Scatman Crothers.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Joan Rivers (12/31/75)

Flip Wilson does stand-up, Pat Boone talks about the Olympics and a doctor waxes poetic on the wisdom of spanking children. Tom Dressen also performs comedy.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Flip Wilson (7/23/76)

Get skiing tips from Buddy Hackett, fan mail tips from Cindy Williams and TV journalism tips from Sander Vanocur.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Buddy Hackett (2/1/77)

Hollywood legend Carl Reiner stops by with his toupee. Plus, Jack Klugman talks examining dead bodies and Jan Todd shows you what it's like to be the strongest woman in the world.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Carl Reiner (2/2/78)

No one is safe when Don Rickles visits the set! But Cheryl Ladd and Ray Bradbury will make you feel right at home again.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Don Rickles (3/1/78)

The legendary Joan Rivers talks giving birth and politics, but not necessarily at the same time. Also appearing are Ann Margret and Lou Holtz.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Joan Rivers (12/13/78)

Joan Rivers won Comedy Star of the Year, Dick Van Patten is depressed and Johnny has to deal with a slow news day. Byron Allen and Stephanie Faracy also appear.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Joan Rivers (4/3/80)

Buddy Hackett has knowledge on many subjects, including snakes. Dr. Morris Goldberg talks chauffeuring and Johnny addresses George Brett's hemorrhoids.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Buddy Hackett (10/16/80)

The birds and the bees are a topic of conversation for Joan Rivers and Johnny notes the high price of meat these days in this episode which also features William Caulfield and Amos Caulfield.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Joan Rivers (5/14/81)

Even Buddy Hackett bombs sometimes--just not for Johnny Carson. Rocky Graziano stops by and Johnny wonders if $2,000-worth of ornaments on a Christmas tree is too much.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Buddy Hackett (12/8/81)

Jack Lemmon can't sit through his own movies and Maureen Murphy thinks writing jokes is as hard as having a baby. Johnny has something to say about his windshield wipers.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Jack Lemmon (3/18/82)

Hear what Joan Rivers has to say about retouched magazine covers, Gone With The Wind and Dolly Parton. Plus, Johnny welcomes Japanese TV personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Joan Rivers (10/15/82)

What was Bob Newhart's worst stand-up routine? He tells all in this episode which also features Anthony Quinn and Julie Lynn Hayek.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Bob Newhart (5/18/83)

Did you know Bob Newhart started his career as an accountant? We're glad he switched to comedy and visited Johnny for this episode, which also features James Stephens and Ronnie Porter.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Bob Newhart (10/7/83)

Finally, the world has proof that Johnny's desk backdrop isn't real when Mel Brooks reveals all in this episode. Also: Teri Garr insists that money is not important to her.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Mel Brooks (12/15/83)

Bob Newhart got a Peabody, Emmy and pink slip from NBC in the same year. Johnny talks with him about it, plus Erin Gray visits the couch.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Bob Newhart (10/9/84)

When Don Rickles has Thanksgiving with Bob Newhart, you want to hear him talk about it. You'll also want to hear Angie Dickinson talk about Police Woman and Johnny talk about Mr. Rogers' sweater.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Don Rickles (11/21/84)

This episode is a real balancing act when expert balancer Ed Kennedy graces the stage along with comic legend Buddy Hackett and Breakfast Club star Ally Sheedy.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Buddy Hackett (5/7/86)

TV comedy icon Bob Newhart stops by, along with Saundra Santiago and Teresa Ganzel.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Bob Newhart (9/17/86)

The laughs can't stop/won't stop when comedy heavyweights Jack Lemmon and Steven Wright stop by the set.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Jack Lemmon (11/1/89)

What do you get when you combine comedian Don Rickles, 95-year-old artist Jon Serl and a Johnny Carson monologue that mentions Pee-wee Herman and Russian Big Macs? Watch this episode to find out!

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Don Rickles (2/7/90)

Nine-time Emmy winner Carl Reiner loves talking about the World Series and his days in the Army! Comedian David Brenner covers LA earthquakes.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Carl Reiner (10/18/74)

Carl Reiner insists that Johnny is a great role model for dating couples. Reflects on shaving his head for a movie, and trades quips on aging with French beauty Catherine Deneuve.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Carl Reiner (2/24/81)

Carl Reiner improvises an Italian aria and riffs on ridiculous celebrity stories from the tabloids. Olympic diver Greg Louganis shows off his moves on a trampoline.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Carl Reiner (1/4/83)

Comedy master Carl Reiner ate his way through France and now complains to Johnny about his weight gain. Shows a clip from his movie, Summer Rentals.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Carl Reiner (8/5/85)

TV's ultimate GOAT Carl Reiner performs a dance number then chats about writing screenplays and (wait for it) the Supreme Court.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Carl Reiner (11/12/87)

TV's polymath Carl Reiner chats about his wife Estelle, a recent nose injury, his frequent forgetfulness, and the smash hit flick When Harry Met Sally written and directed by his son, Rob Reiner.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Carl Reiner (10/5/89)

Comic genius Carl Reiner makes his 46th visit to Johnny's couch. Discusses his attempts at dieting and presents Johnny with a bunch of gifts: slippers, pipe, glasses and....a gun.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '60s - Carl Reiner (10/10/91)

Wild and crazy guy Steve Martin does card tricks, George Foreman talks winning the heavyweight championship and Johnny details his valentine from Don Rickles. Sandy Duncan and Binnie Barnes also appear.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Steve Martin (2/15/73)

Johnny gives questionable amounts of respect to Rodney Dangerfield, then reasonable amounts of respect to Dom Deluise, Orson Bean and Mariette Hartley.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Rodney Dangerfield (7/3/74)

George Carlin sticks only to words you CAN say on TV. Plus, Rita Reutter is an older sex symbol, McLean Stevenson had a date with the Rose Bowl Queen and Martina Navratilova is the best tennis player in the world.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - George Carlin (2/15/77)

Carol Burnett reveals her Hollywood idols, Tim Conway details losing his car at a party and Johnny discusses The Joy Of Sex. Plus, Robert Easton and Tracee Talavera appear.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Carol Burnett (8/10/79)

George Carlin likes to harmonize on the phone with the dial tone. In case you needed more reasons to watch this episode, Keshia Knight Pulliam also appears.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - George Carlin (11/29/84)

Michael Palin sleeps all night and works all day, but still finds time to stop by the couch. Mariette Hartley talks practical jokes and Johnny takes on Leave It To Beaver.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Michael Palin (4/18/85)

A stand-up routine by comic giant George Carlin highlights this episode which also features record-setting test pilot Chuck Yeager.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - George Carlin (8/21/85)

The queen of comedy, Carol Burnett dishes on Hollywood High, reminisces about her family, and her early days on The Garry Moore Show. Bob Hope chats about politics.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Carol Burnett (12/7/72)

Comedy genius and Carol Burnett co-star Tim Conway discusses his movie, "Long Shot," marriage, and horseracing. Hal Linden joins in.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Tim Conway (1/3/86)

Tim Conway and Harry Anderson stop by to chat with Johnny.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Tim Conway (3/17/87)

TV'S Funniest guy, Tim Conway chats about his 7, count 'em 7, kids and his career as a practical joker, while in the service.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Tim Conway (10/15/87)

Comedian Steve Martin creates mayhem punching Santa backstage then sitting on his lap on Johnny's couch. Steve is ticked off that his cats didn't recognize him after he'd been away for 8 months.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Steve Martin (12/14/88)

Stand up legend Paul Lynde spills the beans on his family life, career and love of Houston, TX. Special attention to his fans and his many stints on Hollywood Squares.

The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Paul Lynde (4/30/76)

Charles Grodin is Johnny's guest, and 'Welcome Back Kotter' star Gabe Kaplan pokes fun at his hometown Brooklyn and his high school days, upon which Kotter was based.

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