Episodes

Twenty-five years ago, a new star was welcomed into the NBC family. This is his story.

30 years of the funniest highlights and biggest stars with Ed, Doc, and Johnny.

During the last months of The Tonight Show, a behind-the-scenes record was made of NBC's Studio 1 in beautiful downtown Burbank. This one-of-a-kind, V.I.P. backstage pass provides a glimpse of the many artists and craftsman at work and the now legendary Tonight Show icons that have since become a part of television history. [1. Tonight Show monologue writers; 2. Setting up the cue cards; 3. Ed introduces Johnny; 4. Johnny talks with the audience after the monologue; 5. In the control room during the show; 6. Backstage with Johnny at the end of the show; 7. Tour of Johnny's desk; 8. Johnny's rubber chicken; 9. Tonight Show weather machine: Snow; 10. NBC Orchestra's pension plan; 11. From outside Studio 1 to Johnny's dressing room.]

An NBC primetime special from 1982 that follows Johnny on a sentimental journey from Hollywood to the heartland as he rediscovers his Nebraska roots.

The 5/21/92 episode regarded as unforgettable, as Robin Williams and Bette Midler say farewell with performances that bring down the house.

The final episode of Johnny Carson's 30 year long run as host of The Tonight Show. The episode features classic clips as well as Johnny's heartfelt goodbye.

Various stand-up appearances on the tonight show.

This classic episode is regarded as one of the funniest shows in television history. Features Bob Hope, Dean Martin, and George Gobel.

When the King of Late Night meets the animal kingdom, the results are always hilarious!

30 years of the funniest highlights and biggest stars with Ed, Doc, and Johnny.

In the early 1960's, Tonight Show audiences were often treated to pre-taped, "first person adventure" segments documenting Johnny's fearless feats of athleticism.

During the last months of The Tonight Show, a behind-the-scenes record was made of NBC's Studio 1 in beautiful downtown Burbank. This one-of-a-kind, V.I.P. backstage pass provides a glimpse of the many artists and craftsman at work and the now legendary Tonight Show icons that have since become a part of television history. [1. Tonight Show monologue writers; 2. Setting up the cue cards; 3. Ed introduces Johnny; 4. Johnny talks with the audience after the monologue; 5. In the control room during the show; 6. Backstage with Johnny at the end of the show; 7. Tour of Johnny's desk; 8. Johnny's rubber chicken; 9. Tonight Show weather machine: Snow; 10. NBC Orchestra's pension plan; 11. From outside Studio 1 to Johnny's dressing room.]

Twenty-five years ago, a new star was welcomed into the NBC family. This is his story.