List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1972)

List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes
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The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1972:

1972

January

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2380January 3, 1972 (1972-01-03)Phyllis Newman (guest host), David Frye, Anne Jackson, George Maharis, Joseph Bologna, Renée Taylor, Eli WallachMonti Rock
2381January 4, 1972 (1972-01-04)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Billy De Wolfe, The Amazing RandiTeresa Brewer
2382January 5, 1972 (1972-01-05)Mr. Blackwell, Stephen R. HudisJose Molina, Bette Midler
2383January 6, 1972 (1972-01-06)Marcel MarceauArtie Shaw, Buddy Rich, Marilyn Maye
2384January 7, 1972 (1972-01-07)Gene Hackman, Tom O'Horgan, Irwin C. Watson, Jerzy KosińskiLinda Hopkins
2385January 10, 1972 (1972-01-10)Pearl Bailey (guest host), Maya AngelouBill Withers
2386January 11, 1972 (1972-01-11)noneLana Cantrell
2387January 12, 1972 (1972-01-12)John Carradine, Cloris Leachman, Albert BrooksLos Indios Tabajaras
2388January 13, 1972 (1972-01-13)Karen Morrow, Jack Douglas and wife ReikoN/A
2389January 14, 1972 (1972-01-14)John Wayne, Mark Rydell, Totie FieldsJohnnie Ray
2390January 17, 1972 (1972-01-17)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dick Martin, Yvonne ConstantSandler and Young
2391January 18, 1972 (1972-01-18)Joey Bishop (guest host), Barbara Walters, Bob MelvinRobert Merrill
2392January 19, 1972 (1972-01-19)Joey Bishop (guest host), Ann Corio, Pat Cooper, Dick Gregory, Dr. Joyce BrothersCarlos Montoya
2393January 20, 1972 (1972-01-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), Corbett Monica, David Frye, Martina ArroyoLucky Peterson
2394January 21, 1972 (1972-01-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Jake LaMotta, The Amazing Randi, Moms Mabley, Stanley Myron HandelmanN/A
2395January 24, 1972 (1972-01-24)Joey Bishop (guest host), Barbara Walters, Nipsey Russell, Hugh O'BrianLiz Torres
2396January 25, 1972 (1972-01-25)George Segal, David Brenner, Greer Garson, Tom BakerPhyllis Newman
2397January 26, 1972 (1972-01-26)Lloyd Bridges, Jerry LucasRichie Havens, Ace Trucking Company
2398January 27, 1972 (1972-01-27)Rob Reiner, Ashley Montagu, Mary Storrs, Milt MossKaren Morrow, Mac Davis
2399January 28, 1972 (1972-01-28)Orson BeanN/A
2400January 31, 1972 (1972-01-31)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Howard Cosell, Karen Valentine, Helen Gurley BrownBobby Goldsboro, Margaret Whiting

February

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2401February 1, 1972 (1972-02-01)George Carlin, Alan King, Cyb BarnstableLinda Hopkins, Liberace
2402February 2, 1972 (1972-02-02)Gig Young, Robert Klein, Pamela Mason, Earl Wilson, Jim BaileyMaxine Weldon
2403February 3, 1972 (1972-02-03)Lee Marvin, Rodney DangerfieldMarilyn Horne, Phyllis Newman
2404February 4, 1972 (1972-02-04)Suzanne PleshetteN/A
2405February 14, 1972 (1972-02-14)Sammy Davis Jr., Bette Davis, Foster Brooks, Carol WayneJohnny Mathis
2406February 15, 1972 (1972-02-15)Lawrence Welk, Buddy Hackett, Steve Martin, Mary StorrsJohnny Mathis
2407February 16, 1972 (1972-02-16)Efrem Zimbalist Jr.N/A
2408February 17, 1972 (1972-02-17)Ben JohnsonBette Midler
2409February 18, 1972 (1972-02-18)Burt Reynolds, Billy De Wolfe, Albert BrooksPat Boone
2410February 21, 1972 (1972-02-21)George Burns, Richard HarrisDon Ho
2411February 22, 1972 (1972-02-22)Jack Benny, Lana Wood, Dr. David ReubenLola Falana
2412February 23, 1972 (1972-02-23)Elke Sommer, Jonathan MillerIke & Tina Turner
2413February 24, 1972 (1972-02-24)Victor Buono, Alex Karras, Adelle Davis, Karl WallendaDella Reese
2414February 25, 1972 (1972-02-25)Redd Foxx, Karen Valentine, Bob HopeTennessee Ernie Ford
2415February 28, 1972 (1972-02-28)Jonathan Winters, Smothers Brothers, Chuck WooleryJulie London, Bobby Troup
2416February 29, 1972 (1972-02-29)Ann-Margret, Flip Wilson, George Carlin, Susan Saint JamesN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Ironfeet" (parody of "Ironside"); Flip Wilson and George Carlin present The Best of the News.

March

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2417March 1, 1972 (1972-03-01)Joan Embery, Rob Reiner, Jo Anne Worley, Tony RandallPat Boone
2418March 2, 1972 (1972-03-02)George Gobel, Orson Bean, Suzanne Pleshette, Pamela MasonMaxine Weldon
2419March 3, 1972 (1972-03-03)John Wayne, Debbie Reynolds, Buddy HackettKaye Ballard, Roy Clark
2420March 6, 1972 (1972-03-06)David Steinberg, Buffy St. MarieBobby Darin
2421March 7, 1972 (1972-03-07)Florence Henderson, James CaanN/A
2422March 8, 1972 (1972-03-08)Howard Cosell, Jaye P. Morgan, Pete Hamill, Susan HampshireJohnnie Ray
2423March 9, 1972 (1972-03-09)Shecky GreeneBobby Goldsboro
2424March 10, 1972 (1972-03-10)Joan Rivers (guest host), Lucie ArnazAnthony Newley
2425March 13, 1972 (1972-03-13)Richard Hart (guest host), Virginia Graham, William Peter Blatty, Kreskin, Malachy McCourtN/A
2426March 14, 1972 (1972-03-14)Melvin Belli, Bill Bixby, Myron CohenBette Midler
2427March 15, 1972 (1972-03-15)David Brenner, William Saroyan, Sarah KennedyJames Brown
2428March 16, 1972 (1972-03-16)George Maharis, Larry Storch, Roger KahnPhyllis Newman
2429March 17, 1972 (1972-03-17)Jim FowlerN/A
2430March 20, 1972 (1972-03-20)Dom DeLuise (guest host), Cloris LeachmanN/A
2431March 21, 1972 (1972-03-21)Lily TomlinN/A
2432March 22, 1972 (1972-03-22)Goldie Hawn, John Byner, Dr. Leo Madow, Dr. Neil SolomonDusty Springfield
2433March 23, 1972 (1972-03-23)Joan RiversBeverly Sills
2434March 24, 1972 (1972-03-24)Mickey Rooney, Tim Rooney, Robert Klein, Gerald A. BrowneLinda Hopkins
2435March 27, 1972 (1972-03-27)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Billy De Wolfe, Judy Carne, Leonard FreyTeresa Graves
2436March 28, 1972 (1972-03-28)Orson Bean, Jennifer O'Neill, David BrennerHenry Mancini, John Twomey
2437March 29, 1972 (1972-03-29)Bruce Dern, George Carlin, Elia KazanFrankie Avalon
2438March 30, 1972 (1972-03-30)Maureen StapletonN/A
2439March 31, 1972 (1972-03-31)Joe Garagiola, Ruth Gordon, Betsy von FurstenbergCaterina Valente

April

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2440April 3, 1972 (1972-04-03)David Steinberg (guest host), Howard Cosell, Virginia Graham, Rip Taylor, Gay TaleseGerri Granger, Linda Hopkins
2441April 4, 1972 (1972-04-04)Truman Capote, Alexis Smith, Vida Blue, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanLinda Hopkins
2442April 5, 1972 (1972-04-05)nonePhyllis McGuire
2443April 6, 1972 (1972-04-06)Tony Randall, Charlie Callas, John McGiver, Tim Dinsdale, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanLynn Anderson
2444April 7, 1972 (1972-04-07)Don Rickles, Diane Keaton, Dr. Michael FoxMonti Rock
2444April 11, 1972 (1972-04-11)David Steinberg, Neil Sheehan, Joe GaragiolaN/A
2445April 12, 1972 (1972-04-12)Rex Reed, Valerie Perrine, Johnny BenchN/A
2446April 13, 1972 (1972-04-13)Rodney Dangerfield, Skye Aubrey, Leonard Frey, Alan KingMarilyn Horne
2447April 14, 1972 (1972-04-14)Eli Wallach, Slappy White, Jerzy KosińskiN/A
2448April 17, 1972 (1972-04-17)Orson Bean, Tom GoremanBette Midler
2449April 18, 1972 (1972-04-18)Gore Vidal, David Brenner, Sam BlotnerLana Cantrell
2450April 19, 1972 (1972-04-19)Burt Reynolds, Sid Caesar, Sammy Davis Jr.Phyllis Newman
2451April 20, 1972 (1972-04-20)Howard Cosell, Bob Uecker, Dorothy CollinsStiller and Meara
2452April 21, 1972 (1972-04-21)Desi Arnaz, Rip Taylor, Jack Douglas and wife ReikoEnzo Stuarti, Linda Hopkins
2453April 24, 1972 (1972-04-24)Joey Bishop (guest host), Phil SilversSandler and Young, Liz Torres
2454April 25, 1972 (1972-04-25)Joey Bishop (guest host), Carl Ballantine, Virginia Graham, Albert S. Ruddy, Allan DrakeAl Green
2455April 26, 1972 (1972-04-26)Joey Bishop (guest host), David Niven, Helen Gurley Brown, Phil FosterAbbe Lane
2456April 27, 1972 (1972-04-27)Joey Bishop (guest host), Nipsey Russell, Professor Irwin Corey, Rocky GrazianoJose Molina, Monica Maris
2457April 28, 1972 (1972-04-28)Joey Bishop (guest host), Allan DrakeBobby Goldsboro
This is the last Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episode to tape at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City.

May

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2458May 1, 1972 (1972-05-01)Bob Newhart, Cal Worthington, Darlene Conley, Don Rickles, Nancy Reagan, Shelley WintersN/A
Beginning with this episode, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson moved to the NBC Studios in Burbank, California, which stayed until the end of Carson's run on May 22, 1992.
2459May 2, 1972 (1972-05-02)Rob Reiner, George Carlin, Carol Wayne, Mr. BlackwellJohnny Mathis performed ("To the Ends of the Earth", "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face")
T.V. Guide Quotes
2460May 3, 1972 (1972-05-03)Jo Anne Worley, Michael Constantine, Paul WilliamsAndy Williams
2461May 4, 1972 (1972-05-04)Suzanne Pleshette, Arthur Siegel, Dr. David ReubenIke & Tina Turner, Kaye Ballard
2462May 5, 1972 (1972-05-05)Shecky Greene, Phyllis DillerN/A
2463May 8, 1972 (1972-05-08)Joan Embery, Albert Brooks, James Coco, Joseph WambaughGladys Knight & the Pips, Petula Clark
2464May 9, 1972 (1972-05-09)Billy De Wolfe, James Franciscus, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanRoger Miller
2465May 10, 1972 (1972-05-10)Sammy Davis Jr., Karen ValentineEthel Waters, Kenny Rogers
2466May 11, 1972 (1972-05-11)Charlton Heston, George GobelJimmy Osmond, Lola Falana
2467May 12, 1972 (1972-05-12)Vincent Price, David Frye, Sarah KennedyJoan Baez
2468May 15, 1972 (1972-05-15)Joan Rivers (guest host), Eva Gabor, Charles Nelson Reilly, Virginia GrahamAnthony Newley, Maxine Weldon
2469May 16, 1972 (1972-05-16)Debbie Reynolds, Fernando LamasTrini Lopez
2470May 17, 1972 (1972-05-17)Lana Turner, Mickey Rooney, Adelle DavisVikki Carr
2471May 18, 1972 (1972-05-18)June Allyson, Jim Fowler, John Cassavetes, Ronnie SchellN/A
2472May 19, 1972 (1972-05-19)Mitzi Gaynor, Robert Blake, Adelle Davis, Gwen DavisJohn Twomey
2473May 22, 1972 (1972-05-22)Rodney Dangerfield, Jo Anne Worley, Cliff Robertson, Vidal SassoonRoy Clark
2474May 23, 1972 (1972-05-23)Dom DeLuise, Tony Randall, Carol Hughes, Dr. Joel Futrel, Dr. Vince Friedewald, Paul WilliamsN/A
2475May 24, 1972 (1972-05-24)Woody Allen, Earl HollimanDella Reese
2476May 25, 1972 (1972-05-25)Peter Fonda, Beverly Garland, Karen Rosenblatt, Victor BuonoVic Damone
2477May 26, 1972 (1972-05-26)Barry Sullivan, Bill DanaClara Ward Singers, Roger Miller
2478May 29, 1972 (1972-05-29)Edward Asner, Eva Gabor, Billy De Wolfe, Marcia WallaceCharles Aznavour
2479May 30, 1972 (1972-05-30)Maureen Stapleton, Jason Robards, Helen Gurley Brown, Gay TaleseJerry Reed, Ray Charles
2480May 31, 1972 (1972-05-31)Pete Hamill, Stephanie EdwardsPat Boone

June

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2481June 1, 1972 (1972-06-01)John Davidson, William Holden, Pete Hamill, Martin Rackin, Luciana PaluzziN/A
2482June 2, 1972 (1972-06-02)Nancy Sinatra, David Steinberg, George Gobel, Simon ArgevitchNancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood
2483June 5, 1972 (1972-06-05)Pat Boone (guest host), Karen Valentine, Clint WalkerN/A
2484June 6, 1972 (1972-06-06)noneN/A
2485June 7, 1972 (1972-06-07)John Wayne, Ann-Margret, Carol Burnett, Sandy DuncanN/A
2486June 8, 1972 (1972-06-08)Dennis Weaver, Lorna Luft, Myron Cohen, Oral RobertsN/A
2487June 9, 1972 (1972-06-09)noneN/A
2488June 12, 1972 (1972-06-12)Flip Wilson (guest host), George CarlinSarah Vaughan
2489June 13, 1972 (1972-06-13)Flip Wilson (guest host), Coretta Scott KingHelen Reddy, The Dells, Burns & Schreiber
2490June 14, 1972 (1972-06-14)Flip Wilson (guest host), Bill Russell, Kreskin, Larry Storch, Nikki GiovanniErroll Garner
2491June 15, 1972 (1972-06-15)Flip Wilson (guest host), Pat PaulsenN/A
2492June 16, 1972 (1972-06-16)Flip Wilson (guest host), Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Amarillo Slim, Bill DanaKenny Rankin, Willie Bobo
2493June 19, 1972 (1972-06-19)Don Rickles (guest host), Carroll O'Connor, Richard Benjamin, Paula PrentissDella Reese, Jerry Vale
2494June 20, 1972 (1972-06-20)Don Rickles (guest host), Lee Marvin, Laffit Pincay Jr., Janice Harper, Muhammad Ali, Don AdamsDella Reese
2495June 21, 1972 (1972-06-21)Don Rickles (guest host), Bob Newhart, Karen Black, James CaanJohnny Tillotson
2496June 22, 1972 (1972-06-22)Don Rickles (guest host), Corbett Monica, Cleveland Amory, Alex Karras, Redd FoxxSergio Franchi
2497June 23, 1972 (1972-06-23)Don Rickles (guest host), Sally Struthers, Ray Milland, Sally StevensJackie Ward, Wayne Newton
2498June 26, 1972 (1972-06-26)Danny Thomas, Howard Cosell, Jimmy AllenJim Nabors
2499June 27, 1972 (1972-06-27)Suzanne Pleshette, George Peppard, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
2500June 28, 1972 (1972-06-28)Elsa Lanchester, Joe Flynn, Michael CrichtonJohnny Mathis
2501June 29, 1972 (1972-06-29)George Burns, Patti Deutsch, Buddy Rich, Cathy RichJames Brown
2502June 30, 1972 (1972-06-30)Orson Bean, Arthur Siegel, David BrennerKaye Ballard, Lola Falana

July

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2503July 3, 1972 (1972-07-03)George Carlin (guest host), Debbie ReynoldsDan Hicks and his Hot Licks
2504July 4, 1972 (1972-07-04)Mickey Rooney, Martin Poriss, Billy De Wolfe, Buddy Hackett, Marcia WallaceJames Brown, Lyn Collins
2505July 5, 1972 (1972-07-05)Joan RiversBurns & Schreiber
2506July 6, 1972 (1972-07-06)Edward Asner, Robert Blake, Shelley Winters, Dr. Kay StraudHarry Chapin
2507July 7, 1972 (1972-07-07)Robert Mitchum, Ken Sansom, Robert KleinLana Cantrell, Mac Davis
2508July 10, 1972 (1972-07-10)Joey Bishop (guest host), Redd FoxxGladys Knight & the Pips
2509July 11, 1972 (1972-07-11)Joey Bishop (guest host), Jack Klugman, Harris Nelson, Stanley Myron Handelman, Rose MarieBobby Goldsboro
2510July 12, 1972 (1972-07-12)Joey Bishop (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Helen Gurley BrownPat Boone
2511July 13, 1972 (1972-07-13)Joey Bishop (guest host), Rex Reed, Morty Gunty, Professor Backwards, Broderick CrawfordN/A
2512July 14, 1972 (1972-07-14)Joey Bishop (guest host), Ricardo Montalbán, Pepper Davis, Luciana Paluzzi, Stan KannAl Martino
2513July 17, 1972 (1972-07-17)Joey Bishop (guest host), Rip Taylor, Pamela Mason, Jan Murray, Harris NelsonCharo
2514July 18, 1972 (1972-07-18)Slappy White, Bob Seagren, Dr. Jean RosenbaumN/A
2515July 19, 1972 (1972-07-19)Tony Randall, Cheryl Miller, Dr. Sidney GarfieldCass Elliot
2516July 20, 1972 (1972-07-20)Truman Capote, Joe FlynnJack Jones
2517July 21, 1972 (1972-07-21)Albert Brooks, Sam PeckinpahN/A
2518July 24, 1972 (1972-07-24)Bobby Darin (guest host), Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanNancy Wilson
2519July 25, 1972 (1972-07-25)Bobby Darin (guest host), Joan Embery, Jo Anne WorleyPat Boone
2520July 26, 1972 (1972-07-26)Earl Holliman, Jim AhernN/A
2521July 27, 1972 (1972-07-27)James Stewart and wife Gloria, Slappy White, Sam BlotnerN/A
2522July 28, 1972 (1972-07-28)June Allyson, Alexis Smith, Patti DeutschKenny Rankin
2523July 31, 1972 (1972-07-31)David Hartman (guest host), Bob Uecker, Gwen Davis, Richard M. Powell, Bobby WickLola Falana

August

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2524August 1, 1972 (1972-08-01)Lorna Luft, Robert Blake, Joan Rivers, Joseph WambaughN/A
2525August 2, 1972 (1972-08-02)Richard Harris, Florence HendersonN/A
2526August 3, 1972 (1972-08-03)Jack BennyHarry Chapin
2527August 4, 1972 (1972-08-04)Redd Foxx, Dr. Paul EhrlichTrini Lopez
2528August 7, 1972 (1972-08-07)Joey Bishop (guest host), Jack Klugman, Carol Wayne, Rose MarieBobby Goldsboro
2529August 8, 1972 (1972-08-08)Andy Griffith, Paul Williams, Dick Clair, Amarillo SlimN/A
2530August 9, 1972 (1972-08-09)Frank Buxton, Gail Parent, Kenny SolmsVikki Carr
2531August 10, 1972 (1972-08-10)Charlie Callas, Joe Flynn, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanDella Reese
2532August 11, 1972 (1972-08-11)David Brenner, Claude SteinesMac Davis, Melba Moore
2533August 14, 1972 (1972-08-14)Joey Bishop (guest host)N/A
Desk- "Little Known Facts"
2534August 15, 1972 (1972-08-15)Joey Bishop (guest host), Danny Thomas, Arnold BeichmanBurns & Schreiber, Jim Croce, Maury Muehleisen
2535August 16, 1972 (1972-08-16)Joey Bishop (guest host), Jon Voight, Shecky Greene, Jenna McMahon, Dick ClairN/A
2536August 17, 1972 (1972-08-17)Joey Bishop (guest host), Marty FeldmanArlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger
2537August 18, 1972 (1972-08-18)Bob HopeLana Cantrell, John Denver
2538August 21, 1972 (1972-08-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Redd Foxx, Leonard BarrBobby Rydell
2539August 22, 1972 (1972-08-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Sandy BaronJose Molina, Eartha Kitt
2540August 23, 1972 (1972-08-23)Joey Bishop (guest host), Nipsey RussellN/A
2541August 24, 1972 (1972-08-24)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Lainie Kazan, Pepper Davis, Regis Philbin, Tony ReeseThe Agostinos
2542August 25, 1972 (1972-08-25)Joey Bishop (guest host), Norm Crosby, Marcia Wallace, Gene Nelson, Cleveland AmoryN/A
2543August 28, 1972 (1972-08-28)Joey Bishop (guest host), Helen Gurley Brown, Jackie Vernon, Stan Kann, Virginia Graham, Demond WilsonN/A
2544August 29, 1972 (1972-08-29)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, Rip Taylor, Carol LynleyLou Rawls
2545August 30, 1972 (1972-08-30)Joey Bishop (guest host), Henny YoungmanMel Carter
2546August 31, 1972 (1972-08-31)Joey Bishop (guest host), Aileen Eaton, Milt KamenAbbe Lane, Mel Carter

September

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2547September 1, 1972 (1972-09-01)Joey Bishop (guest host), Richard Dawson, Phil FosterCharo
2548September 4, 1972 (1972-09-04)Joey Bishop (guest host), Victor Buono, Professor Backwards, Rose Marie, Amanda AmbroseJoanie Sommers
2549September 5, 1972 (1972-09-05)George Gobel, Jill St. JohnPaula Kelly
2550September 6, 1972 (1972-09-06)Steve Martin, Joe FlynnCass Elliot
2551September 7, 1972 (1972-09-07)Eva Gabor, Joseph N. SorrentinoRoger Miller
2553September 11, 1972 (1972-09-11)Joey Bishop (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Pat Henry, Leonard BarrEdie Adams, Monica Maris
2554September 12, 1972 (1972-09-12)Karen Valentine, Rodney DangerfieldLarry Kert, Phyllis McGuire
Carnac the Magnificent
2555September 13, 1972 (1972-09-13)George Burns, Susan Saint James, Reverend Billy GrahamRicky Nelson
2556September 14, 1972 (1972-09-14)Jim Fowler, George MaharisAce Trucking Company
2557September 15, 1972 (1972-09-15)Burt Reynolds, Peter Falk, Albert Brooks, Dr. Melvin AnchellVikki Carr
Desk- "Burt Reynolds Walk-On"
2558September 18, 1972 (1972-09-18)Joey Bishop (guest host), Broderick Crawford, Rex Reed, Professor BackwardsN/A
2559September 19, 1972 (1972-09-19)Bob Hope, Dom DeLuise, Peter FondaJohn Denver ("It's a Sin To Tell a Lie" and "Prisoners")
Things to Do When Bored
2560September 20, 1972 (1972-09-20)Don Rickles, Hal David, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanPat Boone, Dionne Warwick
Ripley's Believe It or Not
2561September 21, 1972 (1972-09-21)Jonathan Winters, Carol WayneN/A
2562September 22, 1972 (1972-09-22)Shecky Greene, Peaches JonesAce Trucking Company, Tommy Leonetti
2563September 25, 1972 (1972-09-25)Joey Bishop (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Sandy BaronEartha Kitt
2564September 26, 1972 (1972-09-26)Tony Randall, Paul Williams, Redd Foxx, Martin PorissN/A
T.V. Programs in Development For Next Season
2565September 27, 1972 (1972-09-27)Robert Klein, Jaye P. Morgan, Frank Buxton, Terry MeeuwsenN/A
Terry Meeuwsen became Pat Robertson's co-host of The 700 Club in 1993.
2566September 28, 1972 (1972-09-28)Dennis Weaver, Totie Fields, Billy De WolfeJoe Williams
Stump the Band
2567September 29, 1972 (1972-09-29)Joan Rivers, Earl Holliman, Mitzi Gaynor, John Kidner, CaraziniN/A
How Johnny and Ed Meet

October

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2568October 2, 1972 (1972-10-02)Jack Benny, Joey Bishop, George Burns, Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Dinah Shore, Gov. Ronald Reagan, Don Durgin, Dean Martin (taped cameo)N/A
10th anniversary show.
2569October 3, 1972 (1972-10-03)Sandy Duncan, Rodney Dangerfield, Joseph N. SorrentinoN/A
Johnny showed some film of his marriage announcement at the party given for him at the Beverly Hills Hotel by NBC, and showed some NFL film footage.
2570October 4, 1972 (1972-10-04)Bob Hope, Charlie Callas, Gig YoungIke & Tina Turner ("Things Are Gonna Work Out Fine", "Let Me Touch Your Mind")
Prop piece- "Memorabilia from The Tonight Show"
2571October 5, 1972 (1972-10-05)Betty Ann Carr, Carroll O'Connor, Rona JaffeBurns & Schreiber
Provocative Newspaper Titles; Burns & Schreiber performs the panhandler routine
2572October 6, 1972 (1972-10-06)Shelley Winters, Patti Deutsch, George MaharisKenny Rankin ("String Man")
Bobby Fischer Interview
2573October 9, 1972 (1972-10-09)Joey Bishop (guest host), Pat PaulsenDella Reese, Sandler and Young
Audience Imitations
2574October 10, 1972 (1972-10-10)Lorne Greene, Myron Cohen, James CocoLola Falana ("Fever")
Carnac the Magnificent
2575October 11, 1972 (1972-10-11)Florence Henderson, Orson Bean, George Carlin, Dr. Melvin AnchellN/A
2576October 12, 1972 (1972-10-12)Steve Martin, Madalyn Murray O'HairRoger Miller
Ripley's Believe It or Not; Stump the Band
2577October 13, 1972 (1972-10-13)James Franciscus, David Brenner, Joe FlynnN/A
Johnny showed some NFL film.
2578October 16, 1972 (1972-10-16)Joey Bishop (guest host), Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Dr. Laurence J. Peter, Milt Kamen, E.J. PealserN/A
2579October 17, 1972 (1972-10-17)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, Jack E. LeonardErroll Garner, Jim Weatherly, Pearl Bailey
2580October 18, 1972 (1972-10-18)Joey Bishop (guest host), Ross Martin, Pat Cooper, Stan KannCass Elliot
2581October 19, 1972 (1972-10-19)Joey Bishop (guest host), Vincent Price, David FryeErroll Garner, Charo
Audience Talent Contest
2582October 20, 1972 (1972-10-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), Leonard Barr, Jack Douglas and wife ReikoJanis Ian, Pat Boone
2583October 23, 1972 (1972-10-23)George Kirby, Helen Gurley Brown, Luciana PaluzziLiz Torres
2584October 24, 1972 (1972-10-24)John Davidson, Stanley Myron Handelman, Richard BooneJose Molina
2585October 25, 1972 (1972-10-25)Bruce Dern, Micki KingJohnny Mathis ("Where Is the Love?", "Alone Again")
Aunt Blabby
2586October 26, 1972 (1972-10-26)Charles Nelson Reilly, Cicely TysonN/A
2587October 27, 1972 (1972-10-27)Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, Ethel WatersJulie Budd ("It's Too Late Baby", "The Way You Love")
Tribute to McDonald's
2588October 30, 1972 (1972-10-30)Lorne Greene (guest host), Marty Allen, Adelle DavisBilly Daniels, Edie Adams
2589October 31, 1972 (1972-10-31)Frederick Forsyth, Elsa LanchesterTrini Lopez
Accidents With The Staff

November

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2590November 1, 1972 (1972-11-01)Victor Buono, Patti Deutsch, Mark StoneVikki Carr
Halloween Pranks
2591November 2, 1972 (1972-11-02)Jo Anne Worley, Alex Karras, John LandisCharles Aznavour ("Dance in The Old-Fashioned Way" and "What Makes Man a Man")
Lesser Known World Records
2592November 3, 1972 (1972-11-03)Joan Embery, Graham Kerr, Joe FlynnDana Valery
Joan Embery of the San Diego Zoo makes her first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
2593November 6, 1972 (1972-11-06)Danny Thomas, Jaye P. Morgan, George MaharisAce Trucking Company
Desk- "Polls"; Stump the Band (11/7/72 pre-empted for NBC News Election Night Coverage)
2594November 8, 1972 (1972-11-08)Suzanne Pleshette, Dom DeLuise, Bobby FischerJosé Feliciano
2595November 9, 1972 (1972-11-09)Joan Rivers, Rob Reiner, Dr. David ReubenBee Gees ("Living in Chicago" and "Alive")
T.V. Guide Listings
2596November 10, 1972 (1972-11-10)Shecky Greene, Robert Shaw, Karen ValentineDiana Ross
2597November 13, 1972 (1972-11-13)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Muhammad Ali, Mayor John Lindsay, Teddy Kollek, Michael PremingerHarry Chapin ("Greyhound")
The show traveled back to 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City.
2598November 14, 1972 (1972-11-14)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Ashley MontaguBobby Goldsboro, Phyllis Newman, Bob & Ray
NFL Football Clip
2599November 15, 1972 (1972-11-15)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Jerry Lewis, Paul WilliamsPaul Williams ("Here's That Rainy Day")
How to Meet New Friends While in Transit
2600November 16, 1972 (1972-11-16)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Debbie Reynolds, Rex Reed, Patsy KellyLarry Kert, Linda Hopkins
Carnac the Magnificent
2601November 17, 1972 (1972-11-17)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Gig Young, Joe GaragiolaBette Midler, Los Indios Tabajaras
Unusual Hobbies
2602November 20, 1972 (1972-11-20)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Jennifer O'Neill, Charlie CallasEthel Merman ("It's De-Lovely")
Amusing News Items
2603November 21, 1972 (1972-11-21)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Diane Keaton, Orson Bean, Dan JenkinsRichie Havens
How to Sober up a Drunk
2604November 22, 1972 (1972-11-22)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Lorne Greene, Rodney Dangerfield, James CocoMarilyn Maye ("You've Got a Friend")
Stump the Band
2605November 23, 1972 (1972-11-23)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Billy De WolfeBen Vereen, John Rubinstein
NFL Film Clip
2606November 24, 1972 (1972-11-24)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Tony Randall, David Brenner, Jaye P. Morgan, Mark StoneOleg Popov, Jaye P. Morgan performed ("This Masquerade")
Review of Ed's Show at the St. Regis
2607November 27, 1972 (1972-11-27)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Joe Frazier, Truman Capote, Robert KleinTammy Grimes
Letters to Santa
2608November 28, 1972 (1972-11-28)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Anthony Quinn, David Steinberg, William F. Buckley Jr.Lana Cantrell
2609November 29, 1972 (1972-11-29)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Margaret TrumanBuddy Rich, Marilyn Horne, Ace Trucking Company
Split Billboards
2610November 30, 1972 (1972-11-30)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Jerry OrbachN/A

December

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2611December 1, 1972 (1972-12-01)Joe Namath (guest host), Barbara Walters, Otto Preminger, Pat HenryDana Valery, Ace Trucking Company
2612December 4, 1972 (1972-12-04)Suzanne Pleshette, Don RicklesDon Ho ("Lovers Prayer" and "It's Impossible")
Aunt Blabby
2613December 5, 1972 (1972-12-05)Steve MartinLola Falana, Mac Davis
Stump the Band
2614December 6, 1972 (1972-12-06)TBAN/A
2615December 7, 1972 (1972-12-07)Bob Hope, Carol Burnett, Joe Flynn, Dr. William NolenN/A
Motion Picture 'Spin-Off' Titles
2616December 8, 1972 (1972-12-08)Joan Rivers (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Milt Kamen, KreskinKaye Ballard, Maxine Weldon
2617December 11, 1972 (1972-12-11)Steve Allen, Harriet Gibson, Jackie Forrest, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanMartina Arroyo
2618December 12, 1972 (1972-12-12)Charlton Heston, George Carlin, Joseph N. SorrentinoKenny Rankin
How to Write a Thank You Note For a Gift You Don't Like
2619December 13, 1972 (1972-12-13)Patti Deutsch, George Maharis, Sharon JohansenDella Reese
2620December 14, 1972 (1972-12-14)James Garner, Bruce Dern, Terry GalanoyN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Frankenstein's Monster" with a surprise appearance by Ed Sullivan; Reads Letters from Grade 4 students at Lincoln Elementary School in Framingham, Massachusetts
2621December 15, 1972 (1972-12-15)Sammy Davis Jr., Sandy Duncan, Mickey RooneyMelanie
2622December 18, 1972 (1972-12-18)Sammy Davis Jr., Robert BlakeN/A
New Products
2623December 19, 1972 (1972-12-19)Joey Bishop (guest host), Danny Thomas, Norm Crosby, Stan KannRoger Miller
2624December 20, 1972 (1972-12-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), George ForemanJames Brown, Kentucky Fried Theatre
2625December 21, 1972 (1972-12-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Rich Little, Virginia Graham, Leonard BarrN/A
2626December 22, 1972 (1972-12-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), Walter Matthau, Allan Drake, Martin RittCharo
2627December 25, 1972 (1972-12-25)Milt Kamen, Rose Marie, Sarah KennedyFrankie Avalon, Gloria Loring
2628December 26, 1972 (1972-12-26)Adelle Davis, Jan Murray, Stanley Myron HandelmanJohnny Cash
2629December 27, 1972 (1972-12-27)Steve Martin, F. Lee BaileyBuddy Rich, The Mills Brothers
Carnac the Magnificent
2630December 28, 1972 (1972-12-28)Gene Hackman, Diane Keaton, Michael Preminger, Patrick McGradyDiane Keaton performed ("There's a Lull in My Life")
New Year's Eve Night Club Ads
2631December 29, 1972 (1972-12-29)Desi Arnaz Jr., Jaye P. Morgan, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanDavid Clayton-Thomas
How to Know When You've Had Enough to Drink

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