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Date of Birth:

23 October 1925, Corning, Iowa, USA more

Date of Death:

23 January 2005, Los Angeles, California, USA more

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Mini Biography:

Johnny Carson, the legendary "King of Late Night TV" who dominated the... more

Trivia:

First wife Joan lost a suit to increase her 1970 alimony award in 1990. more

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Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 14 wins & 10 nominations more

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Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 22nd Anniversary (1984) (TV)	Johnny Carson	1984	-	-

2.	Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 20th Anniversary (1982) (TV)	Johnny Carson/Host	1982	-	-

3.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	(1 episode, 1974)	1974	-	8.3 (462)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title) 1 TV episode: "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1974-04-16)"
4.	"The Kraft Music Hall" (1967)	Roastmaster (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	5.5 (17)
	1 TV episode: "The Kraft Music Hall: Friars Club Roast of Jack Benny" Roastmaster
5.	"The Bob Hope Show" (1952)	(2 episodes, 1966-1969)	1969	-	7.3 (8)
	2 TV episodes: "The Bob Hope Show: (1969-09-22)" "The Bob Hope Show: (1966-10-19)"
6.	"Get Smart" (1965)	Herald / Special Guest Conductor (2 episodes, 1965-1968)	1968	-	8.6 (2,508)
	2 TV episodes: "Get Smart: The King Lives? (#3.14)" (uncredited) Herald "Get Smart: Aboard the Orient Express (#1.13)" Special Guest Conductor
7.	"The Danny Thomas Hour" (1967)	Narrator (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	7.6 (17)
	1 TV episode: "The Danny Thomas Hour: The Royal Follies of 1933 (#1.14)" Narrator
8.	"Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" (1963)	(1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	7.8 (43)
	AKAs: The Chrysler Theater Theatre of Stars (UK) Universal Star Time (syndication title) 1 TV episode: "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre: Murder at N.B.C. (#4.5)"
9.	"NBC Children's Theatre" (1963)	Narrator (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	-
	1 TV episode: "NBC Children's Theatre: The World of Stuart Little" Narrator
10.	Looking for Love (1964)	Johnny Carson	1964	-	5.7 (53)

11.	"The United States Steel Hour" (1953)	Kenneth Rausch (2 episodes, 1960)	1960	-	8.4 (32)
	AKAs: The U.S. Steel Hour (USA: alternative title) 2 TV episodes: "The United States Steel Hour: Girl in the Gold Bathtub (#7.18)" "The United States Steel Hour: Queen of the Orange Bowl (#7.10)" Kenneth Rausch
12.	"The Steve Allen Show" (1956)	Comedian - Children's TV Host (1 episode, 1959)	1959	-	9.3 (68)
	AKAs: The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "The Steve Allen Show: (#4.19)" Comedian - Children's TV Host
13.	"The Polly Bergen Show" (1957)	(1 episode, 1958)	1958	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Polly Bergen Show: Do You Trust Your Wife?"
14.	"Playhouse 90" (1956)	Erwin Trowbridge (1 episode, 1957)	1957	-	8.5 (67)
	1 TV episode: "Playhouse 90: Three Men on a Horse (#1.29)" Erwin Trowbridge

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Talk to Me (2007)	(writer: "Johnny's Theme")	2007	-	7.4 (5,073)

2.	Gracie (2007)	(writer: "The Tonight Show")	2007	-	6.2 (1,868)

3.	Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection (2003) (V)	(performer: "Birth of the Blues")	2003	-	9.2 (23)

4.	Isn't She Great (2000)	(writer: "Johnny's Theme")	2000	-	4.9 (1,358)
	AKAs: Ist sie nicht großartig? (Germany)
5.	Blind Target (2000)	(music: "My old friend the bottle) (lyrics: "My old friend the bottle) (performer: "My old friend the bottle)	2000	-	2.8 (63)
	AKAs: Obietivo a ciégas (Spain: DVD title)
6.	The Late Shift (1996) (TV)	(writer: "Johnny's Theme")	1996	-	6.9 (1,255)

7.	This Is My Life (1992)	(writer: "Johnny's Theme")	1992	-	5.6 (522)

8.	"The Jack Benny Program" (1950)	(1 episode, 1963)	1963	-	8.8 (191)
	AKAs: The Jack Benny Show (USA: informal title) The Lucky Strike Program (USA: alternative title) 1 TV episode: "The Jack Benny Program: Johnny Carson Guest (#14.5)" (performer: "Ballin' the Jack" (uncredited))

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)	(unknown episodes)	1993	-	7.6 (15)
	AKAs: Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts) Letterman (Australia) The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
2.	"Mr. President" (1987)	(1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	6.0 (13)
	1 TV episode: "Mr. President: Pilot (#1.1)" (creator)
3.	Johnny Goes Home (1982) (TV)	(written by)	1982	-	9.6 (24)
	AKAs: Johnny Goes Home to Nebraska (USA: alternative title)
4.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	(unknown episodes)	1962	-	8.3 (462)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
5.	"The Red Skelton Show" (1951)	(unknown episodes)	1951	-	8.2 (165)
	AKAs: The Red Skelton Hour (USA: new title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The Aristocrats (2005)	(dedicatee)	2005	-	6.4 (9,730)
	AKAs: The @r!$t* (r@t$ (USA: promotional title)
2.	Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 (1996) (V)	(special thanks)	1996	-	7.5 (53)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Stan Kann: The Happiest Man in the World (2005)	Himself	2005	-	-

2.	Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection (2003) (V)	Emcee	2003	-	9.2 (23)

3.	Wild Desk Ride (2001) (V)	(uncredited) Himself	2001	-	6.5 (61)
	AKAs: Conan O'Brien's Wild Desk Ride (USA: complete title)
4.	"Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)	Himself (3 episodes, 1993-1994)	1994	-	7.6 (15)
	AKAs: Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts) Letterman (Australia) The Late Show (USA: informal short title) 3 TV episodes: "Late Show with David Letterman: (1994-05-13)" Himself "Late Show with David Letterman: (1994-05-09)" Himself "Late Show with David Letterman: (1993-11-11)" (voice) Himself
5.	The Johnny Carson Collection, His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show': 1962-1992 (1994) (V)	Himself - Host	1994	-	8.9 (72)
	AKAs: Heeere's Johnny - The Definitive DVD Collection from the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (USA: DVD title)
6.	The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1993) (TV)	Himself - Honoree	1993	-	4.8 (32)

7.	Bob Hope: The First 90 Years (1993) (TV)	Himself	1993	-	6.8 (19)
	AKAs: Bob Hope: A 90th Birthday Celebration (USA: alternative title)
8.	"The Simpsons" (1989)	Himself (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	9.2 (392)
	1 TV episode: "The Simpsons: Krusty Gets Kancelled (#4.22)" (voice) Himself
9.	The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993) (TV)	Himself - Former talk show host	1993	-	6.5 (711)

10.	Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	7.7 (20)

11.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	Himself - Host / 3 characters not shown (1968 episodes, 1962-1992)	1992	-	8.3 (462)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title) 1968 TV episodes: "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1992-05-22)" Himself - Host "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1992-05-21)" Himself - Host "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1992-05-20)" Himself - Host "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1992-05-19)" Himself - Host "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1992-05-15)" Himself - Host 1963 episodes not shown.
12.	"Showbiz Today" (1984)	(1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	1.7 (18)
	1 TV episode: "Showbiz Today: (1992-05-21)"
13.	"Cheers" (1982)	Himself (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	8.3 (4,936)
	1 TV episode: "Cheers: Heeeeeere's... Cliffy! (#10.24)" Himself
14.	A Tribute to the Boys: Laurel and Hardy (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	6.6 (19)

15.	Johnny Carson's 29th Anniversary (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	7.1 (13)

16.	"Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)	Himself (3 episodes, 1985-1991)	1991	-	8.0 (375)
	3 TV episodes: "Late Night with David Letterman: (1991-05-23)" Himself "Late Night with David Letterman: (1990-05-02)" Himself "Late Night with David Letterman: (1985-05-16)" Himself
17.	"Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon" (1966)	Himself (1 episode, 1990)	1990	-	5.4 (20)
	1 TV episode: "Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon: (1990-09-01)" Himself
18.	"Newhart" (1982)	Himself (1 episode, 1989)	1989	-	8.1 (668)
	1 TV episode: "Newhart: Malling in Love Again (#7.22)" Himself
19.	"Night Court" (1984)	Himself (1 episode, 1988)	1988	-	7.7 (1,327)
	1 TV episode: "Night Court: Russkie Business (#5.18)" Himself
20.	The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 25th Anniversary Special (1987) (TV)	Himself - Host	1987	-	-

21.	James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) (TV)	Himself - Host	1987	-	7.6 (136)

22.	It's Howdy Doody Time (1987) (TV)	Himself - Guest	1987	-	7.1 (15)

23.	"The New Hollywood Squares" (1986)	Himself (1 episode)	1986	-	5.5 (26)
	1 TV episode: "The New Hollywood Squares: Unaired Pilot" (uncredited) Himself
24.	All-Star Tribute to General Jimmy Doolittle (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	-

25.	NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	4.6 (26)

26.	George Burns' 90th Birthday Party: A Very Special Special (1986) (TV)	Himself - Cameo	1986	-	-

27.	The American Film Institute Salute to Billy Wilder (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	7.1 (73)

28.	The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	6.9 (13)

29.	Johnny Carson Presents the Tonight Show Comedians (1984) (TV)	Himself	1984	-	-

30.	The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984) (TV)	Himself - Host	1984	-	5.2 (76)

31.	Johnny Carson's 21st Anniversary (1983) (TV)	Himself - Host	1983	-	-

32.	George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business (1983) (TV)	Himself	1983	-	-

33.	Sheena Easton... Act One (1983) (TV)	Himself	1983	-	-

34.	The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982) (TV)	Himself - Host	1982	-	5.4 (63)

35.	Johnny Goes Home (1982) (TV)	Himself	1982	-	9.6 (24)
	AKAs: Johnny Goes Home to Nebraska (USA: alternative title)
36.	The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 19th Anniversary Special (1981) (TV)	Himself - Host	1981	-	-

37.	The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981) (TV)	Himself - Host	1981	-	5.7 (81)

38.	A Love Letter to Jack Benny (1981) (TV)	Himself	1981	-	7.7 (12)

39.	All-Star Inaugural Gala (1981) (TV)	Himself/Emcee	1981	-	-

40.	Bob Hope for President (1980) (TV)	Himself	1980	-	6.9 (14)

41.	Johnny Carson's 18th Anniversary Special (1980) (TV)	Himself	1980	-	-
	AKAs: The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson 18th Anniversary (USA: closing credits title)
42.	The 52nd Annual Academy Awards (1980) (TV)	Himself - Host	1980	-	4.9 (99)

43.	Lucy Moves to NBC (1980) (TV)	Himself	1980	-	5.9 (15)

44.	Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 17th Anniversary Special (1979) (TV)	Himself - Host	1979	-	6.9 (8)

45.	The 51st Annual Academy Awards (1979) (TV)	Himself - Host	1979	-	6.3 (102)

46.	"Disneyland" (1954)	Himself (1 episode, 1978)	1978	-	8.4 (277)
	AKAs: Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title) The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title) The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title) The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title) Walt Disney (USA: new title) Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title) Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Disneyland: Mickey's 50 (#25.8)" Himself
47.	Happy Birthday, Bob (1978) (TV)	Himself	1978	-	7.4 (8)

48.	A Tribute to Mr. Television Milton Berle (1978) (TV)	Himself	1978	-	8.6 (9)

49.	Life Goes to War: Hollywood and the Home Front (1977)	Himself	1977	-	6.5 (12)

50.	"Mary Tyler Moore" (1970)	Himself (1 episode, 1977)	1977	-	8.5 (930)
	AKAs: The Mary Tyler Moore Show (USA: promotional title) 1 TV episode: "Mary Tyler Moore: Mary's Big Party (#7.22)" (voice) Himself
51.	The George Burns Special (1976) (TV)	Himself	1976	-	6.6 (11)

52.	CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years (1976) (TV)	Himself	1976	-	7.4 (65)

53.	NBC: The First Fifty Years - A Closer Look (1976) (TV)	Himself	1976	-	8.0 (9)

54.	Joys (1976) (TV)	(uncredited) The Masked Killer	1976	-	6.3 (38)
	AKAs: Bob Hope Special: Bob Hope in 'Joys' (USA: complete title)
55.	The American Film Institute Salute to Orson Welles (1975) (TV)	Himself	1975	-	6.7 (75)

56.	The 28th Annual Tony Awards (1974) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1974	-	4.5 (14)

57.	Jack Benny's Second Farewell Special (1974) (TV)	Himself	1974	-	-

58.	"The Dean Martin Show" (1965)	Himself (2 episodes, 1971-1973)	1973	-	8.4 (138)
	AKAs: The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title) 2 TV episodes: "The Dean Martin Show: Celebrity Roast: Johnny Carson" Himself "The Dean Martin Show: (1971-09-16)" Himself
59.	"Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" (1967)	Himself / Himself - Guest Performer (10 episodes, 1968-1973)	1973	-	8.1 (333)
	AKAs: Laugh-In 10 TV episodes: "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: (#6.22)" Himself "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: (#5.1)" Himself "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: (#4.17)" Himself "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: (#3.20)" (uncredited) Himself "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: (#3.12)" Himself 5 episodes not shown.
60.	Jack Benny's First Farewell Special (1973) (TV)	Himself	1973	-	9.1 (11)

61.	Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking (1972) (TV)	Himself	1972	-	-

62.	The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 10th Anniversary (1972) (TV)	Himself/Host	1972	-	-

63.	Cancel My Reservation (1972)	(uncredited) Himself, Johnny Carson	1972	-	4.0 (191)

64.	The 24th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1972) (TV)	Himself/Host	1972	-	-

65.	Johnny Carson Presents the Sun City Scandals '72 (1972) (TV)	Himself - Host	1972	-	9.6 (16)

66.	The 23rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1971) (TV)	Himself/Host	1971	-	-

67.	Pure Goldie (1971) (TV)	Himself	1971	-	-

68.	"The Kraft Music Hall" (1967)	Himself / Host (2 episodes, 1970-1971)	1971	-	5.5 (17)
	2 TV episodes: "The Kraft Music Hall: Friars Club Roast of Jerry Lewis" Himself/Host "The Kraft Music Hall: Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles" Himself/Host
69.	Johnny Carson Presents the Sun City Scandals '70 (1970) (TV)	Himself/Host	1970	-	-

70.	"The David Frost Show" (1969)	Himself (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	8.5 (25)
	1 TV episode: "The David Frost Show: (#2.126)" Himself
71.	"The Joan Rivers Show" (1969)	Himself (unknown episodes, 1969)	1969	-	-
	AKAs: That Show
72.	"Here's Lucy" (1968)	Himself (1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	6.7 (172)
	1 TV episode: "Here's Lucy: Lucy and Johnny Carson (#2.11)" Himself
73.	The Johnny Carson Special (1969) (TV)	Himself/Host/Sketch Actor	1969	-	-

74.	"Concentration" (1958)	Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	7.5 (30)
	1 TV episode: "Concentration: (1969-08-25)" Himself - Guest
75.	"The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show" (1968)	Himself (1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show: (#1.1)" Himself
76.	Carnival Nights (1968) (TV)	Himself	1968	-	7.1 (7)
	AKAs: Jack Benny's Carnival Nights (USA: complete title)
77.	"The Bob Braun Show" (1967)	Himself (1967-1984)	1967	-	-

78.	"The Match Game" (1962)	Himself (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	6.9 (40)
	1 TV episode: "The Match Game: (1967-01-05)" Himself
79.	"The Sammy Davis, Jr. Show" (1966)	Himself - Guest Host (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Sammy Davis, Jr. Show: (#1.2)" Himself - Guest Host
80.	Danny Thomas Meets the Comics (1965) (TV)	Himself	1965	-	-
	AKAs: What Makes People Laugh? (USA)
81.	The Bob Hope Comedy Special (1965) (TV)	Himself	1965	-	-

82.	"The Jack Benny Program" (1950)	Himself (2 episodes, 1955-1963)	1963	-	8.8 (191)
	AKAs: The Jack Benny Show (USA: informal title) The Lucky Strike Program (USA: alternative title) 2 TV episodes: "The Jack Benny Program: Johnny Carson Guest (#14.5)" Himself "The Jack Benny Program: Jack Gives Johnny Carson Advice (#6.5)" Himself
83.	"What's My Line?" (1950)	Guest Panelist / Mystery Guest (9 episodes, 1956-1963)	1963	-	8.9 (268)
	9 TV episodes: "What's My Line?: (1963-03-24)" Guest Panelist "What's My Line?: (1962-05-27)" Guest Panelist "What's My Line?: (1962-02-11)" Mystery Guest "What's My Line?: (1962-01-14)" Guest Panelist "What's My Line?: (1961-12-10)" Guest Panelist 4 episodes not shown.
84.	"Toast of the Town" (1948)	Himself / Comedian (6 episodes, 1955-1962)	1962	-	8.4 (100)
	AKAs: The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title) 6 TV episodes: "Toast of the Town: (#15.41)" Comedian "Toast of the Town: (#14.24)" Comedian "Toast of the Town: (#11.8)" Himself "Toast of the Town: (#10.21)" Himself "Toast of the Town: (#10.4)" Himself 1 episode not shown.
85.	"To Tell the Truth" (1956)	Panelist / 4 characters not shown (37 episodes, 1960-1962)	1962	-	8.1 (53)
	37 TV episodes: "To Tell the Truth: (1962-05-21)" Himself/ Panelist "To Tell the Truth: (1962-05-14)" Himself/ Panelist "To Tell the Truth: (1962-05-07)" Herself/Panelist "To Tell the Truth: (1962-04-23)" Himself/Panelist "To Tell the Truth: (1962-04-16)" Himself/Panelist 32 episodes not shown.
86.	The All-Star Comedy Hour (1962) (TV)	Himself - Host	1962	-	-

87.	"Password" (1961)	Panelist (1 episode, 1962)	1962	-	7.8 (93)
	AKAs: Password All-Stars (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Password: Pat Carroll vs. Johnny Carson" Panelist
88.	"The Garry Moore Show" (1958)	Himself (5 episodes, 1959-1962)	1962	-	7.3 (30)
	5 TV episodes: "The Garry Moore Show: (#4.14)" Himself "The Garry Moore Show: (#3.17)" Himself "The Garry Moore Show: (#2.37)" Himself "The Garry Moore Show: (#2.11)" Himself "The Garry Moore Show: (#1.30)" Himself
89.	"I've Got a Secret" (1952)	Guest Panelist (3 episodes, 1959-1961)	1961	-	8.3 (89)
	3 TV episodes: "I've Got a Secret: (1961-05-03)" Guest Panelist "I've Got a Secret: (1961-02-15)" Guest Panelist "I've Got a Secret: (1959-02-11)" Guest Panelist
90.	"The Steve Allen Show" (1956)	Himself - Comedian / 3 characters not shown (4 episodes, 1958-1960)	1960	-	9.3 (68)
	AKAs: The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (USA: new title) 4 TV episodes: "The Steve Allen Show: (#5.24)" Himself - Guest "The Steve Allen Show: (#5.5)" Himself - Comedian "The Steve Allen Show: (#4.25)" Himself - Comedian-Quiz Show Host "The Steve Allen Show: (#4.9)" Himself - Comedian
91.	The Arthur Murray Special for Bob Hope (1960) (TV)	Himself	1960	-	-

92.	"The Dinah Shore Chevy Show" (1956)	Himself (1 episode, 1960)	1960	-	7.7 (26)
	AKAs: The Dinah Shore Show (USA: sixth season title) 1 TV episode: "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show: (#4.18)" Himself
93.	"The Chevy Showroom Starring Andy Williams" (1958)	Himself (1 episode, 1959)	1959	-	-
	AKAs: The Chevrolet Showroom Starring Andy Williams 1 TV episode: "The Chevy Showroom Starring Andy Williams: (#2.11)" Himself
94.	"Spectacular" (1956)	Himself (1 episode, 1959)	1959	-	-
	AKAs: Val Parnell's Spectacular (UK: complete title) 1 TV episode: "Spectacular: The Johnny Carson Show" Himself
95.	"Tonight Starring Jack Paar" (1957)	Himself - Guest Host (1 episode, 1958)	1958	-	9.0 (38)
	AKAs: The Jack Paar Show (USA: new title) The Jack Paar Tonight Show (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Tonight Starring Jack Paar: (1958-10-16)" Himself - Guest Host
96.	"Do You Trust Your Wife" (1956)	Himself - Host (1957-1962)	1957	-	5.8 (6)
	AKAs: Who Do You Trust? (USA: new title)
97.	"The Johnny Carson Show" (1955)	Himself / Various (6 episodes, 1955-1956)	1956	-	8.0 (14)
	6 TV episodes: "The Johnny Carson Show: (#1.30)" Himself/Various "The Johnny Carson Show: (1955-11-03)" Himself/Various "The Johnny Carson Show: (1955-09-08)" Himself/Various "The Johnny Carson Show: (#1.10)" Himself "The Johnny Carson Show: (1955-02-16)" Himself/Various 1 episode not shown.
98.	"The Robert Q. Lewis Show" (1954)	Himself - Substitute Host (1 episode, 1955)	1955	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Robert Q. Lewis Show: (1955-02-14)" Himself - Substitute Host
99.	"The Morning Show" (1954)	Himself - Host (unknown episodes, 1954)	1954	-	5.9 (5)

100.	"Earn Your Vacation" (1954)	Himself (1954)	1954	-	-

101.	"Carson's Cellar" (1953)	Himself	1953	-	-


1.	The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself - Presenter

2.	"The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien"
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.17 (2009) Himself
3.	"Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America"
	1 TV episode: Sock it to Me?: Satire and Parody (2009) Himself
4.	"Entertainment Tonight"
	6 TV episodes: Episode dated 7 January 2009 (2009) Himself Episode dated 6 November 2007 (2007) Himself Episode dated 5 November 2007 (2007) Himself Episode dated 2 November 2007 (2007) Himself Episode dated 3 September 2007 (2007) Himself (1 more)
5.	Religulous (2008)	(uncredited) Himself

6.	Run for Your Life (2008/I)	Himself

7.	"The O'Reilly Factor"
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 25 April 2008 (2008) Himself
8.	The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

9.	Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)	(uncredited) Himself

10.	Jimmy Carter Man from Plains (2007)	Himself

11.	Hair, Let the Sun Shine In (2007) (TV)	Himself

12.	Brando (2007) (TV)	Himself

13.	The Making of 'The Larry Sanders Show' (2007) (V)	Himself

14.	Talk to Me (2007)	(uncredited) Himself

15.	Legends: Rodney Dangerfield (2006) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

16.	"E! True Hollywood Story"
	1 TV episode: Punky Brewster (2006) Himself
17.	CMT Greatest Moments: Dolly Parton (2006) (TV)	Himself

18.	The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2005) (TV)	Himself

19.	The Last Mogul (2005) (TV)	Himself

20.	The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV)	Himself

21.	Inside Deep Throat (2005)	(uncredited) Himself

22.	How It Began (2004) (V)	Himself

23.	"Retrosexual: The 80's" (2004)	Himself

24.	Keeping Time: The Life, Music & Photography of Milt Hinton (2004)	Himself

25.	"Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" (2004)	Himself

26.	When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (2004) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

27.	World of Comedy (2002) (V)	Himself

28.	50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001) (TV)	Himself

29.	"Behind the Music"
	1 TV episode: Bette Midler (1999) Himself
30.	The Newton Boys (1998)	(uncredited) Himself

31.	The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998) (TV)	Himself - Roastee(Guest of Honor)

32.	"Biography"
	2 TV episodes: Judy Garland: Beyond the Rainbow (1997) Himself Richard Pryor: Comic on the Edge (1996) Himself
33.	George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy (1997) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

34.	The World of Jim Henson (1994) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

35.	Laugh-In Past Christmas Present (1993) (TV)	Himself

36.	Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: 25th Anniversary Reunion (1993) (TV)	Himself

37.	Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992) (V)	Himself

38.	60 Minutes: The Entertainers (1991) (TV)	Himself

39.	Pink Cadillac (1989)	(uncredited) Himself

40.	"Muppet Babies"
	1 TV episode: I Want My Muppet TV! (1985) Himself
41.	Goodbye, Columbus (1969)	(uncredited) Himself

42.	"Toast of the Town"
	1 TV episode: Episode #19.36 (1966) Himself - Comedian

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Other Works:

Print ads for the Johnny Carson line of suits from Johnny Carson Apparel Inc. (1973-79). more

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4 Portrayals | 5 Print Biographies | 70 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 10 Magazine Cover Photos more

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Comedy | Music | Talk-Show | Family more

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