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JOHNNY CARSON

For 30 Years the Undisputed 

King of Late Night Television

The Tonight Show


13 DVD Collection

(NOT SOLD IN STORES)


Brand New - Factory Sealed - Brand New

Approximately 26 hours of the best,
most memorable and rare Johnny Carson
comedy footage over the 30 years
running of The Tonight Show 

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King of Late Night Series - Volume 2 - (1 DVD) - Run time: 114 minutes

SHOW 1 - September 26, 1980

The wild and crazy comedy of Steve Martin takes center stage on this classic episode! Then Johnny plays a game sportsman in a

hilarious sketch featuring a cameo by none other than Ray Jay Johnson.

SHOW 2 - November 13, 1972

Heavyweight boxing meets heavyweight comedy when Johnny welcomes the Greatest Boxer Of All Time Muhammad Ali for a chat.

Then New York Mayor John Lindsay joins Johnny and Harry Chapin performs— and you’ll be singing along.

SHOW 3 - July 29, 1988

Johnny spins some comedy gold from the news of the day before Michael Landon sits down for a classic conversation.

Then, K.D. Lang sings a soulful country croon.

SHOW 4 - May 17, 1984

Things start with a bang as Johnny jokes around with an exercise book for “Lazy Bums!” Then comedy kingpin Gary Shandling

keeps the laugh train rolling—and violin virtuoso Stephane Grappelli mesmerizes while making beautiful music!

King of Late Night Series - Volume 3 - (1 DVD) - Run time: 120 minutes

SHOW 1 - May 4, 1977

It’s a cavalcade of classic comedians in this amazing episode as Johnny welcomes guests Chevy Chase and Richard Pryor!

The audience is roaring with laughter as the jokes keep coming—and you will be too.

SHOW 2 - MAY 24, 1984

Johnny is in prime form in this episode, delivering comedy gold and unmatched TV fun as only he could. Joining him for this

memorable night are none other than fan-favorite John Denver and comedian/singer/ juggler Michael Davis.

SHOW 3 - May 21, 1987

This episode packs so many laughs per second you’ll be in stitches! First, comedy king Eddie Murphy chats Johnny up—and

Ellen DeGeneres performs some stand-up that has the audience howling!

SHOW 4 - May 2, 1978

Here’s an episode for the ages! First, Johnny kicks things off with a visit from his character Aunt Blabby.

Then the magic continues with a few classic song and dance numbers by the unforgettable Sammy Davis, Jr.

King of Late Night Series - Volume 4 - (1 DVD) - Run time: 122 minutes

SHOW 1 - May 5, 1981

In this classic, Jimmy Buffett shows up to perform a few numbers and take you, Johnny and the audience on a musical journey

as only he can. Then, one of Johnny's favorites sits for a chat and a gardening lesson when Thalasa Cruso stops by.

SHOW 2 - September 2, 1974

The laughs are as loud as Johnny's green plaid sport coat in this vintage episode! America's Sweetheart Doris Day drops by

- and Rodney Dangerfield gets some respect with his side-splitting stand up.

SHOW 3 - July 28, 1988

Years before he was president, Bill Clinton stopped by to have a visit with Johnny - and play his sax with Doc and the Tonight Show Band! Then, Joe Cocker brings his distinctive musical stylings to the stage and gets the whole place shaking!

SHOW 4 - January 18, 1990

It's feeding time on The Tonight Show when Joan Embery brings some furry, scaly and fanged friends by to meet Johnny.

Then hall-of-famer Art Donovan joins Johnny to share some of the funniest football stories you'll ever hear!

King of Late Night Series  - Volume 5 - (1 DVD) - Run time: 123 minutes

SHOW 1 - December 31, 1965

This vintage episode will magically transport you in time as The Tonight Show becomes a New Year's Eve celebration!

Then, a young Woody Allen joins Johnny for a chat. And finally, The Muppets perform!

SHOW 2 - April 9, 1974

Johnny's joint gets jumping as the Jackson 5 show up with one of their absolutely classic performances of soulful, funky pop.

Then, Jerry Van Dyke keeps the whole place laughing with his homespun humor!

SHOW 3 - December 17, 1985

Bette Midler drops by to sing a few of her classics - performing one while sitting right on Johnny's desk!

Then Johnny gets the crowd roaring with the comedic gold of his impersonation of Ronald Reagan in a holiday sketch for the ages.

SHOW 4 - May 19, 1972

In an episode so funny, only Johnny could pull it off, John Twomey sits down for some hilarious musical hijinks. Then Adelle Davis gives Johnny a laugh-filled lesson in nutrition - followed by fascinating visits from actor Robert Blake and author Gwen Davis.

King of Late Night Series - Volume 7 - (1 DVD) - Run time - 120 minutes

SHOW 1 - March 24, 1978

Donna Pyle brings a giant rooster to the stage - to the shock and amazement of Johnny!  Then, the timeless

Milton Berle drops by and you get to witness the hilarious, engaging conversation between these two kings of comedy!

SHOW 2 - October 14, 1981

You'll salute the five-star laughter as Johnny performs a classic sketch as Patton. Then, the zany giggles continue

as the always-unpredictable Robin Williams takes his comedy off the stage - and right into the audience!

SHOW 3 - September 19, 1979

A favorite of fans and Johnny alike, Don Rickles brings his hilarious brand of biting sarcasm and wit to the stage

- and brings the house down! Then, The Mighty Carson Art Players perform a side-splitting sketch of a Columbo mystery!

SHOW 4 - May 17, 1983

Johnny gets the show going with a monologue for the ages before actor-comedian-director Albert Brooks stops in for a laugh-filled visit.

And finally, you'll marvel as Johnny welcomes a young Brooke Shields to the stage for a chat.

King of Late Night Series - Volume 8 - (1 DVD) - Run time: 120 minutes

SHOW 1 - December 9, 1975

Carol Burnett drops by to visit Johnny and it's comic royalty as this queen and King of Comedy hold court.

Also, game show host Burt Convy sits to chat, and funnyman Tom Dreeson makes his first Tonight Show appearance.

SHOW 2 - November 11, 1980

This classic episode starts with a comedic bang when Carnac The Magnificent brings his mystical powers to the stage.

Then, you'll laugh out loud when David Letterman joins Johnny and these two titans of late night create comedy magic.

SHOW 3 - January 8, 1987

It's pure comedy as Robert Goulet brings down the house - and needs an assist from Johnny as he forgets the words

to the song he's singing! Then, Johnny welcomes cowboy poets Waddie Mitchell and Baxter Black.

SHOW 4 - April 6, 1990

It's a night to remember when American Icon Bob Hope and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham stop in to see Johnny.

Plus, The Tonight Show gets the blues as B.B. King stops in to perform a tune with Doc and the band.

Born on October 23, 1925, Johnny Carson grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Perhaps Johnny Carson was destined to be the King of Late Night. At 14 he had a magic act called "The Great Carsoni." At 20, as an Ensign serving aboard the USS Pennsylvania, Johnny entertained enlisted men during shows on the ship. While a student at the University of Nebraska, he also worked at a local radio station, KFAB and later at WOW in Omaha, where he wrote comedy and announced commercials.

Deciding that his entertainment future was in California, he landed a job in 1950 as staff announcer for KNXT in Los Angeles, where he soon hosted, "Carson's Cellar." He suspended his on-camera work to write material for Red Skelton's TV program. One night, Skelton ran into a breakaway door and suffered a concussion during rehearsal. Johnny Carson went on in Red Skelton's place, opening with a monologue he had put together while driving to the studio. Jack Benny's said after: "You better watch that Carson kid. The kid is great..."

At 29, Johnny Carson became host of his own network show, "Earn Your Vacation," while also appearing as a substitute host for another up and coming TV personality, Jack Paar, on CBS's "The Morning Show." In 1957, Johnny Carson moved to ABC as host of a new daytime game show, "Who Do You Trust?" where he was teamed with his future "Tonight" announcer, Ed McMahon. In 1958 he was again asked to fill in for Paar, this time on NBC's "The Tonight Show." On October 1, 1962, Groucho Marx introduced Carson to the nation's late-night television audience as the new host of "The Tonight Show" and the rest, as