Johnny Carson TV schedule

Dom Deluise on earthquakes, Bruno Vailati on sharks and Sally Kellerman on the Queen of England.

Actor/Comedian Eddie Murphy shows an SNL clip in which he impersonates Bill Cosby.

Actor Craig T. Nelson recalls his first (disastrous) appearance on The Tonight Show.

James Garner on bypass surgery, 9,000 get-well cards. The operation has not, thankfully, hurt his golf game.

Ricky Schroder juggles plastic eggs. Johnny tries, unaware Ricky swapped in real eggs. What a mess!

Is the cost of a night at the movies getting you down? Jerry Seinfeld’s got a hilarious rant.

Animal expert and advocate Joan Embery brings some fascinating creatures into the studio.

Eddie Murphy discusses his hero Richard Pryor, and talks about his film Trading Places.

GOAT Carl Reiner performs a dance number, chats about writing screenplays and (wait for it) the Supreme Court.

For his first appearance on “The Tonight Show” Louie Anderson pays tribute to his parents and his home state.

Animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a baby baboon and golden eagle onto the set. Plus, Gore Vidal is a guest.

George Carlin sticks only to words you CAN say on TV. Plus, Rita Reutter, McLean Stevenson, and more.

Carlin talks about going on vacation after months on the road, and Johnny chats with Gene Hackman.

Pryor is joined by Fernando Lamas and “The Exorcist” author William Peter Blatty.

Tony Curtis discusses novel on Hollywood and the mob. Clip from his first film where he played a rumba dancer.

Comedian Steve Martin creates mayhem punching Santa backstage then sitting on his lap on Johnny’s couch.

David Letterman recalls his first appearance on The Tonight Show and his penchant for power tools.

Carlin and Carson talk about writing a sequel to the Bible. Plus Susan Sullivan and Sheryl Lee Ralph appear.

Danny DeVito has to cut off his ponytail for a role and Richard Benjamin stops by.

Johnny jokes about Gerald Ford and political slogans and sits down with Phyllis George.

The legendary Jimmy Stewart reads a poem, and animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a 220-pound Python on stage.

Jerry Seinfeld and Charles Grodin share loads of laughs over eyeglasses, doctor visits, and bowling shoes.