The Tonight Show October 3, 1982

[@jamesconnolly1201]

I'm glad I can always go BACK IN TIME TO WATCH EPISODES.

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

When I have had a stressful day, I view these shows. As soon as the band plays the theme, I am a kid again, like sitting on the couch with my Dad. I call it comfort watching . Like eating grandma's apple pie.

[@bretwilliams6152]

It's been 60 yrs since this show started....still good after 30 yrs off the air

[@gabrielgouveia8935]

Yd

[@robertrishel3685]

This show! It was the measure of each week day and is now the nostalgic measure of lifetimes. It’s sadly missed. The era of Johnny Carson was a better time in many ways, certainly a simpler time. Every old show I find brings me right back.

[@janeceeastwood8035]

I saw that program in 1969 when Tiny Tim and Miss Vickie got married! I’ve watched The Tonight Show since 1966. I was broken hearted when Johnny went off the air. All of these years later, no one has measured up to him.

[@LorenEpperson]

Absolutely And Even Though David Letterman Was On Longer Than Johnny By 3 Years When He Retired In 2015 Johnny Still Better Jimmy Kimmel Can Learn Lessons Watching Old Clips Of Johnny Carson Because Johnny Made Fun Of Politicians Equally Not Just Use The Show To Promote Politics Johnny Said There's There To Entertain He Even Picked On Jimmy Carter What Does That Say Jimmy Kimmel Moved The Show Back To New York He Said To Be Close With Family? Makes U Wonder

[@benmaurer8055]

@@LorenEpperson Jimmy is fine that way, just don't think he's that funny, sound like u are parroting trumps fans opinions of jimmy!

[@bettycogswell9851]

Loved Johnny Carson my whole life.,,,,I still miss him.

[@johnking5174]

In two decades on air by 1982, Johnny went from hosting 5 nights a week down to 3 nights a week by 1982. He increased his vacation time to 15 weeks a year. He gained ownership of the show. And was paid in today's money a whopping $25 million a year salary. What a 20 years that was for him at NBC!

[@meijer78]

I think he was doing 4 nights a week until 1987. I remember it would be a Best of Carson episode on Monday, Jay Leno would guest host on Tuesday, then Carson would do Wednesday through Friday until he retired in 1992.

[@johnking5174]

@@meijer78 No Adrian, I have read that it was Jay Leno as a guest host on Mondays, as from 1971 onward Carson never hosted on Mondays (unless really needed), Best of Carson on a Tuesday, and so Wednesday through Friday was his regular shows.

[@meijer78]

I got the Monday and Tuesday programs mixed up. When Johnny would be off the whole week, Jay did all 5 shows Monday through Friday.

[@johnking5174]

@@meijer78 Yes, and Johnny was off 15 weeks every year

[@johnsjohnson448]

Mr. Carson was working FOUR nights (60 minutes versus 90) per week with fifteen weeks off. He gained ownership of his tapes and the time slot following "The Tonight Show." In 1987, he would return to working three nights per week.

[@JazznRealHipHop]

1:31:20 little heartbreaking listening to Johnny talk about all the lost episodes of the first decade of the show. Validation for all the faithful who saved these pieces of television/history that we can enjoy today thanks to the up-loaders and preservers. Thank you. 💟

[@deputay]

You're welcome & I agree, what's the point of having it & not sharing?!

[@StarsandGarders45]

On the bright side, there's a whole community dedicated to finding lost media, so these early shows could very well turn up. 😊

[@johnsjohnson448]

Thanks so much for sharing this. My copy is not that great. Mr. Carson was a BIG Time Television Star who was simply the best.

[@deputay]

You're welcome!

[@TerribleTim9692]

I always loved Johnny Carson, and guess I always will. One of the greatest comedians of my time. Thanks!

[@echoecho3108]

Awww! She was adorable! Tillie Abrahamson, 103 in this segment of the Tonight Show, lived to be 108. She passed away January 15, 1987. I saw all of these clips first-run, and not again until now, except for Anniversary specials. Thanx muchly for sharing! I miss Johnny and his Tonight Show. So many of his guests are now gone, too. RIP, darling Johnny, et al, and thanx so very much, for the magic, music, and memories. (edit for typo)

[@deputay]

Thank you very much!

[@echoecho3108]

​@@deputay 😊👍

[@roxywood5278]

Thank you for sharing these.... Amazing & so funny.... Loved Johnny !

[@deputay]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Mr1930s]

Thank you for uploading the old Tonight Shows!

[@deputay]

You're welcome!

[@rushpuppy2]

THIS was television! Not todays crap at all.

[@pattyemiller4014]

Rushpuppy2 I am so with your opinion. What’s a matter with todays kids, Television!! (Raising them)

[@LorenEpperson]

Absolutely And His Commercial Spoofs Were Funny Hard Not To 😅 At

[@benmaurer8055]

TV sucked then as well, I have news for u!!

[@littlejoe9381]

As a child, I remember watching Johnny Carson with my father. He got me started watching talk shows way back then. Now I watch a little of most talk shows, but my favorites were Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Arsenio Hall.

[@johnsjohnson448]

Your father has good taste, that is why. LOL.

[@littlejoe9381]

@@johnsjohnson448 : Thanks.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

I’m puzzled by the inclusion of “Arsenio”. But a very sweet story, about you and your Dad.

[@JazznRealHipHop]

My dad used to let me stay up late sometimes too and let me watch Johnny Carson with him. I was usually asleep by the first commercial break tho and he’d carry me to bed. He was a great man, Johnny and my pops and I’m sure your dad too

[@jchow5966]

Thank you. 💟💟💟💟 this was terrific!!!!! This was when tv and celebrities were great!!!!!!

[@deputay]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it

[@monicafornaro3424]

Thanks for sharing this. I loved Johnny Carson. It was great to see these old memories. ❤

[@deputay]

@@monicafornaro3424 you're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it

[@MyThirdPlaceLtd]

Wow thank you I didn't think existed!! Great job!

[@deputay]

You're welcome! I appreciate it!

[@alvilla9659]

Thank you for showing this special

[@deputay]

You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed it

[@rebel6756]

Oh man....I was laughing so hard. I loved Johnny. Thank you for sharing this. What a gem he was. He, Ed, Doc and the band. Best late-night show ever, in my opinion. ❤

[@deputay]

You're welcome (and I agree)! Glad you enjoyed it - I have more Carson Tonight show episodes on my page!

[@LorenEpperson]

The Talk Show Host Now Can't Hold Candle They Don't Know what Humor Is All They Know Is Liberal Agenda Johnny Picked On Politicians Equally Reagan Was His Favorite And President Reagan Sent Him Picture With His Signature Said Johnny Lots Of Fun President Ronald Reagan He Showed It On Show In 1985

[@LorenEpperson]

Especially Johnny Did Sketches U Never Knew If Ed Doc Or Even Tommy Bands Assistant Director Was Involved

[@richardblayneamerican8149]

Ed McMahon provides the inspiration for the 'Sharknado' franchise more than 30 years before its debut! Great stuff here. Johnny remains the king of latenight tv.

[@dm95422]

"Now Hold It You Little Teasers !!" @ 1:24:55 lololol🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ts.elliot5870]

Johnny was a great comedian and talk show host. I've never watched the show since he retired. Hated Leno and Fallon? How did he ever get the job?

[@kaylakain6039]

Brings back my daddy childhood memories he enjoyed watching Johnny Carson as a kid

[@USALeonHeart]

the Doc Severinsen clip about thanksgiving is one of my favorites. Clearly it was also one of Johnny's.

[@sheltiemom519]

No one will ever be as good as Johnny!

[@flossygalloway5967]

My son was born next day 💙 crazy 😊

[@kaylakain6039]

I love Johnny Carson thanks so much

[@deputay]

You're welcome! Good to hear from you

[@rhyancoleman6462]

Now all we need are the 21st 22nd 26th and 27th anniversary specials.

[@thegameshowguy1]

The 22nd, 26th, and 27th Anniversaries have been uploaded already.

[@rhyancoleman6462]

Only Part 1 of the 26th is up

[@stevensprunger3422]

Johnny Carson is such a wonderful person used to watch them every single time we came on when I was young

[@tdunph4250]

I can't believe that this coming Oct 2nd will be 40 years since this show aired!! Unbelievable!!!

[@heldig5617]

60 years for the first day Carson hosted the Tonight Show. Time sure flies.

[@johnsjohnson448]

Freshman year of high school! LOL!

[@bretwilliams6152]

60 yrs started on 1962

[@bretwilliams6152]

60 yrs started on 1962

[@SpearMorgan01]

The show is eight months younger than me. We had a family room in our basement, next to my bedroom (the wall of which was just two sheets of paneling held up by metal poles, this meant that there was a hole about 3/4 inch or more in between the 2 panels). By the time I was 5 or 6 years old I was peeking through the hole almost every night while my watched the show. I developed an understanding and appreciation of adult humor probably sooner than was appropriate.

[@kittendiotima4212]

Wow, there was really a good variety of clips on this one, a bunch I'd never seen before, along with some I've seen a zillion times. I loved see the young George Carlin, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor, & David Brenner, whose careers Johnny nurtured the entire time he was on. My fave clips tho are the ones with Johnny just shootin the breeze with Ed and Doc, my fave part of the show.

[@billmason2785]

Thanks 👍 for uploading the video

[@deputay]

You're welcome!

[@billmason2785]

@@deputay I was 15 years old and watched Carson on Friday nights during school....loved him over the summers..... 😂 Had my own TV and Mom and dad told me..."it's late go to bed".. Great memories from Walnut Creek CA 👍.....I missed this episode.... thanks for making this old man feel good again

[@deputay]

@@billmason2785 thank you so much! I hear you, Johnny was actually on 30 minutes later where I grew up (reruns, reruns) and I remember that same battle. Wanting to watch David Letterman was an even bigger battle with it an hour later! Glad it brought back fun memories! I have another Carson upload coming soon; Carson Entertainment Group seems ok with these as long as they monetize it

[@davesaunders5247]

I used to watch this with my dad every night

[@hypolyxa7207]

Thank you for sharing! The show is from the 3rd and not the 2nd. Saw a little ticket stub mentioning it.

[@deputay]

Oh you're right! I'll fix it - Thanks!

[@ylekiote99999]

That Doc Serinson clip is the funniest talk show moment of all time.

[@tstahler5420]

When I was in HS, I'd get home from work in time to grab a shower and watch Carson, till I passed out.

[@September2004]

Wasn’t this a Sunday? October 3, 1982.

[@pinklemonadeanimations]

1:06 Heeeeeeeeeeeeeere’s Johnny [reused in the What’s My Line? reboot in 2023]

[@chuckselvage3157]

A day before my tenth birthday in John we trust.

[@bobtiemersma9517]

I'm surprised that it was actually broadcast live on Saturday because I thought the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was only broadcasted Monday thru Friday. October 2, 1982 was on a Saturday. F.Y.I.

[@deputay]

This was in primetime. Johnny had guest hosts the week leading up to this, likely because of this episode. Saturday Night Live aired a new episode this night as well.

[@deputay]

It turns out I had the wrong date written on this for years, it was actually Sunday night. (He says, thinking THAT'S right!)

[@johnnygriffith8467]

Really miss him

[@LorenEpperson]

Too Bad There Just Want Be Host Like 12:36

[@LorenEpperson]

Too bad u can't find another host like Johnny all the ones want is political Johnny never got political or religious He Did Have Governor Reagan Once And Billy Graham But He Wouldn't Allow It To Take Over His Show

[@LorenEpperson]

These new Hosts all they care about us defending there thru there show Johnny picked on politicians equally

[@LorenEpperson]

Liked It When He Said 32,000 Guests Were Tony Randall

[@LorenEpperson]

That Was Very Funny

[@LorenEpperson]

Couldn't Help But 😅 Myself

[@richsack]

Hi there, do you have any early 70’s Tonight Shows featuring singer Karen Morrow? Thanks for checking.

[@deputay]

Unfortunately, I don't.

[@philrisser6853]

@@deputay any tonight shows which we havnt seen on youtube LIKE THIS ONE. keep them coming please if u can find more

[@sherryhannah9262]

@@philrisser6853 please is not wanted needed or necessary it’s very very annoying remember that

[@philrisser6853]

@@sherryhannah9262seriously? OK im Glad I don't know too many of You

[@johnnyquid-xj4kk]

“Heeeere is Johnny” -Trading Places-

[@willisknapick4405]

That bad had some of the best musicians in the coutry...Clark Terry comes to mind. Wall street estimated the Tonight show made more profit than NBCs entire prime time lineup. At it's peek the audience was 17000000 people for a TV show that started at 11:30 PM. At the time the population of New York state was about the same. I doubt the TV execs were displeased with Carson as the host.

[@JonBrew]

The guy with the bird at 1:03 was a ventriloquist

[@daverogers5609]

Wrong

[@jchow5966]

I miss him.

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Edward Leo Peter Ed McMahon, Jr. (Detroit, 6 de marzo de 1923 - Los Ángeles, 23 de junio de 2009) fue un comediante, presentador de programas de juegos, y locutor estadounidense. Fue famoso por su trabajo en la televisión como compañero de Johnny Carson (1925-2005) y locutor del programa The Tonight Show (entre 1962 y 1992). También presentó la versión original del show Star Search entre 1983 y 1995. Fue copresentador de TV’s Bloopers & Practical Jokes con Dick Clark entre 1982 y 1998. También presentó sorteos de la empresa de venta directa American Family Publishers (y no, como se cree comúnmente, de su principal rival Publishers Clearing House).

[@nxs0152]

I don't think Ed was even on the Tonight Show in 1962

[@stevenmcwilliam6945]

For sure Robin is on something.

[@ashleelarsen5002]

12:00 we breathe all the time

[@glen1ster]

17:20 - 18:20--transition from suicide to Robin Williams. Um, OK.

[@michaeleastman182]

It's a big dropping - for a big star! - ab-sol-utely

[@johnsjohnson448]

Hilarious!

[@donnscopman8102]

❤

[@jeannineroberton4019]

Show biz dogs don't eat ALPO.

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

Oh YUCK, "OYSTER STUFFING".

[@brotherdekaka]

On this day 40 years ago in a small town njoro in kenya nakuru county I was born

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Happy be-later birthday!

[@crivket1233]

Noone CARES!!! 👎👎👎

[@dextersaintguac]

I have absolutely 0 interest in Woody Allen or David Brenner.

[@MyThirdPlaceLtd]

1:36:12 ; love the credits tune tho

[@bentleyraiford5188]

In later anniversary shows it became the main theme

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

YES, BREAD STUFFING !!🥰😍❤️❤️❤️🥰😍❤️❤️🥰😍 OH GOD NO OY OYSTER🤬😡 STUFFING, THAT JUST😖😖 SOUNDS SO GROSS.!!!👹😡 YUCK!!🤬😡

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

JOHNNY CARSON 23 DE OCTUBRE DE 1925 23 DE ENERO DE 2005 79 AÑOS

[@eugendklingenschmi4858]

Very sad day when I heard of his passing. HE WAS THE BEST EVER!!!!!!

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

People like me, that DON'T LIKE OYSTERS OR SEAFOOD, DO NOT WANT IT IN THEIR TURKEY DRESSING !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markvickers3488]

I in the the late 60S through the 70s & 80s, I knew I could always know Carson was always there. If I stayed up late, I would get some comfort, cause he was Always there.