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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962–199230 seasons4,531 episodes

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a American series that premiered on NBC in 1962 and ran until 1992. 30 seasons and 4,531 episodes. Created by Steve…

NBC logoOriginal networkNBCbroadcast network · 1331 shows on record
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On air 1962–1992: 31 years

Key facts

Network
NBC
Format
Series
Premiere
October 1, 1962
Finale
May 22, 1992
Years on air
31
Seasons
30
Episodes
4,531
Language
English
Franchise
The Tonight Show

Credits

Created bySteve Allen
ProducersFred de Cordova

Cast 1 on record

Cast member
Johnny Carson