List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1979)

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 1979:

1979

January

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4107January 1, 1979 (1979-01-01)Martin Mull (guest host), Steve Allen, Susan Sullivan, Abigail Van Buren, Pete BarbuttiJoe Williams
4108January 3, 1979 (1979-01-03)Jack Lemmon, Robert Klein, Gary CollinsBrenda Boozer
Desk- "Resolutions from Well-Known People"
4109January 4, 1979 (1979-01-04)Robert Blake, Muhammad AliN/A
Floyd R. Turbo- "Against Foreigners Investing in America"
4110January 5, 1979 (1979-01-05)David Letterman, Marco ValentiLinda Hopkins, Liberace
The Edge of Wetness
4111January 8, 1979 (1979-01-08)Don Rickles (guest host), Ernest Borgnine, Rip TaylorWayne Newton
4112January 10, 1979 (1979-01-10)Sammy Davis, Jr., Jim Fowler, Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
Desk- "Appointments Calendars of Important People"
4113January 11, 1979 (1979-01-11)Angie Dickinson, Bob GloverBuddy Rich, Larry Gatlin
Sketch- "Frozen Farmer"
4114January 12, 1979 (1979-01-12)Tim Conway, Richard Pryor, Dr. Lendon SmithN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Superman Blackouts"
4115January 15, 1979 (1979-01-15)Harvey Korman (guest host), Tim Conway, Bonnie Franklin, Bob UeckerN/A
Desk- Harvey and Tim reminisce about some of the old times. Harvey mentions that his present wardrobe is actually from 'The Carol Burnett Show'.
4116January 17, 1979 (1979-01-17)Dick Cavett, George Gobel, Blair BrownMartina Arroyo
Carnac the Magnificent
4117January 18, 1979 (1979-01-18)Lauren Bacall, Charlie CallasAnthony Newley
Desk- "The Least and Most Intriguing People"
4118January 19, 1979 (1979-01-19)George Burns, Bess Armstrong, Marvin Hamlisch, Donald J. DuckN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Personify Advertising in the Field of Medicine"
4119January 22, 1979 (1979-01-22)David Letterman (guest host)N/A
This is Letterman's first guest hosting appearance. He would be a frequent guest host through the end of 1981.
4120January 23, 1979 (1979-01-23)Gabriel Kaplan (guest host), Bob Hope, Johnny YuneKenny Rogers, Billy Preston
4121January 24, 1979 (1979-01-24)Gabriel Kaplan (guest host), Richard Lewis, Terry BradshawTony Orlando
4122January 25, 1979 (1979-01-25)Rich Little (guest host), Wayne RogersLeslie Uggams
4123January 26, 1979 (1979-01-26)Rich Little (guest host), Charles Grodin, Phyllis DillerBernadette Peters
4124January 29, 1979 (1979-01-29)Bill Cosby (guest host), Kelly MonteithN/A
4125January 31, 1979 (1979-01-31)Christopher Reeve, Rodney Dangerfield, Susan SarandonSteve Lawrence
Desk- "Psychic Predictions"

February

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4126February 1, 1979 (1979-02-01)Cloris Leachman, Marcel Marceau, Jimmy GrippoPete Fountain
Mighty Carson Art Players skit
4127February 2, 1979 (1979-02-02)Tony Randall, Steve Landesberg, David HorowitzLola Falana
Desk- "Benefits of Bad Weather"
4128February 5, 1979 (1979-02-05)Don Rickles (guest host), Orson BeanLoretta Lynn, Natalie Cole
4129February 6, 1979 (1979-02-06)James Garner, Sharon Gless, Merie EarleJames Galway
Desk- "The Hottest New Business Ideas of 1978"
4130February 7, 1979 (1979-02-07)Michael Landon, Buck Henry, Willard R. Espy, Francine NeagoN/A
4131February 8, 1979 (1979-02-08)McLean Stevenson, Herve Villechaize, Dr. Paul EhrlichArt Graham Trio
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Adam & Eve" (Johnny and Betty White, who portray Adam & Eve in a situation similar to the Lee Marvin case.)
4132February 9, 1979 (1979-02-09)Betty White, Martin Mull, Flo Conway, Jim Siegelman, Barry BremenN/A
Desk- "Autobiographical Work by Stars"
4133February 12, 1979 (1979-02-12)Bob Newhart (guest host), Stockard ChanningGlen Campbell
4134February 13, 1979 (1979-02-13)James Stewart, Gallagher, William DevaneN/A
Pie Commercial Blackouts
4135February 14, 1979 (1979-02-14)Johnny Yune, Charlton Heston, Blair Brown, Jack DouglasJohnny Yune ("O Sole Mio")
Desk- "Pilots That Never Made It"
4136February 15, 1979 (1979-02-15)Henry Fonda, Fred Travalena, Chris Lemmon, Bob GloverN/A
Stump the Band
4137February 16, 1979 (1979-02-16)David Brenner, William DemarestRay Charles
Pie Commercial Blackouts; Mighty Carson Art Players- "Takeoff of 'Backstairs at the White House'"
4138February 19, 1979 (1979-02-19)George Carlin (guest host), Gary Coleman, Vincent Price, Paul WilliamsLinda Hopkins
4139February 20, 1979 (1979-02-20)Buddy Hackett, Sally FieldEubie Blake
Carnac the Magnificent
4140February 21, 1979 (1979-02-21)David Steinberg, Marilu Henner, Bert Convy, Barbara HowarN/A
Desk- "20 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Alive"
4141February 22, 1979 (1979-02-22)David Letterman, George Peppard, Sylvia KristelBuddy Rich
Pie Blackouts; Desk- "Tonight Show's Hints and Ideas on Buying Homes and Real Estate"
4142February 23, 1979 (1979-02-23)Peter Ustinov, Kate Mulgrew, Tom SnyderJudy Collins
Floyd R. Turbo- "Rebuttal to Scientific Research"
4143February 26, 1979 (1979-02-26)Martin Mull (guest host), Dennis Weaver, Rob ReinerN/A
4144February 27, 1979 (1979-02-27)Sophia Loren, Joan Rivers, Helen ShaverThe Hines Brothers
4145February 28, 1979 (1979-02-28)Bob Hope, Robert BlakeMonteith and Rand
Desk- "International Road Signs"

March

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4146March 1, 1979 (1979-03-01)Steve Martin (guest host), Rob Reiner, Jean Marsh, Steve GuttenbergHudson Brothers
4147March 2, 1979 (1979-03-02)Peter Strauss, Charles Nelson Reilly, Calvin TrillinKelly Garrett
Sketch- "Mr. Science"
4148March 5, 1979 (1979-03-05)Bob Newhart (guest host), Walter Matthau, Norman FellFreddy Fender
4149March 6, 1979 (1979-03-06)Rich Little (guest host), Cher, Elliott Gould, Gabriel Kaplan, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
4150March 7, 1979 (1979-03-07)George Carlin (guest host), Beau BridgesPat Boone
4151March 8, 1979 (1979-03-08)George Carlin (guest host)Larry Gatlin
4152March 9, 1979 (1979-03-09)John Davidson (guest host), Norm Crosby, Phil DonahueRita Moreno
4153March 19, 1979 (1979-03-19)George Hamilton, Jack Klugman, Victor BuonoN/A
4154March 21, 1979 (1979-03-21)Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Dick Van PattenN/A
Desk- "Phony Pictures of Johnny's Vacation"
4155March 22, 1979 (1979-03-22)Jack Lemmon, Shecky Greene, Kate Mulgrew, Richard MitchellN/A
Desk- "Tips on How You Should Behave If You Have a Tax Audit"
4156March 23, 1979 (1979-03-23)Doug Henning, Suzanne Pleshette, Dr. Carl SaganN/A
The Edge of Wetness
4157March 26, 1979 (1979-03-26)David Letterman (guest host), Betty White, Hal Linden, KreskinHoyt Axton
4158March 28, 1979 (1979-03-28)Buddy Hackett, Ron LeibmanMel Tillis, Lola Falana
Desk- "The Movie Fans Calendar" This was the episode featured on a Best of Carson repeat on Dec 8, 1980 when NBC News broke in during the desk material to announce that John Lennon was dead.
4159March 29, 1979 (1979-03-29)Governor Jerry Brown, Jean Marsh, Charlie Callas, Erma BombeckN/A
4160March 30, 1979 (1979-03-30)Albert Brooks, Shelley WintersAnthony Newley

April

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4161April 2, 1979 (1979-04-02)Kermit the Frog (guest host), Vincent Price, Dr. Michael FoxBernadette Peters, Leo Sayer
Desk- "Household Hints"
4162April 4, 1979 (1979-04-04)Richie Barathy (martial artist), Angie Dickinson, Dr. Henry HeimlichEthel Merman ("Tomorrow")
Carnac the Magnificent
4163April 5, 1979 (1979-04-05)Joan Embery, Robert BlakeKenny Rogers, Monti Rock
Desk- "The Positive Aspects of Burbank"
4164April 6, 1979 (1979-04-06)Cheryl Ladd, Buck HenryOak Ridge Boys
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The 3.6 Million Year Old Man"
4165April 9, 1979 (1979-04-09)David Letterman (guest host)N/A
4166April 11, 1979 (1979-04-11)Beatrice Lydecker, Kelly Monteith, Marilu ToloJohnny Mathis
Desk- "People Who Were Never Nominated for an Oscar"
4167April 12, 1979 (1979-04-12)Maureen StapletonPete Fountain
Desk- "Burbank- Entertainment Capital of the World"
4168April 13, 1979 (1979-04-13)Michael Douglas, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Lendon SmithDebby Boone
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Fire At The Hollywood Wax Museum"
4169April 16, 1979 (1979-04-16)Martin Mull (guest host), George GobelN/A
4170April 17, 1979 (1979-04-17)George Carlin (guest host), Dudley Moore, Joseph Wambaugh, Johnny YuneVikki Carr
4171April 18, 1979 (1979-04-18)George Carlin (guest host), Rip Taylor, Marilu HennerBen Vereen
4172April 19, 1979 (1979-04-19)Don Rickles (guest host), Robert Conrad, Fred TravalenaN/A
4173April 20, 1979 (1979-04-20)Richard Dawson (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Carol Lawrence, James CocoN/A
4174April 23, 1979 (1979-04-23)Bill Cosby (guest host), George Hamilton, Bernie KopellDizzy Gillespie, Leslie Uggams
4175April 24, 1979 (1979-04-24)Bill Cosby (guest host), Meg Foster, Arte Johnson, Susan AntonWayne Newton
4176April 25, 1979 (1979-04-25)Bill Cosby (guest host), Diahann Carroll, Orson Bean, Hugh Hefner, Kip AddottaN/A
4177April 26, 1979 (1979-04-26)Rich Little (guest host), Dennis Weaver, Jerry Van DykeDella Reese
4178April 27, 1979 (1979-04-27)Rich Little (guest host), William Shatner, Susan Sullivan, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
4179April 30, 1979 (1979-04-30)David Brenner (guest host), Sal ViscusoCharo
Desk- "Fan Mail of David Brenner"

May

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4180May 2, 1979 (1979-05-02)Raquel WelchJames Galway, Tony Bennett sang ("I've Gotta Be Me", "Rainy Day", "My Way" and "Nature Boy")
Desk- "New Shows for Next Fall's Schedule"
4181May 3, 1979 (1979-05-03)Charles Nelson Reilly, Carter AlsopRoy Clark
Desk- "How To Prevent a Burglary"
4182May 4, 1979 (1979-05-04)Sammy Davis Jr., Betty White, Susan SarandonN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "President Jerry Brown"
4183May 7, 1979 (1979-05-07)Rob Reiner (guest host), Martin MullN/A
4184May 8, 1979 (1979-05-08)Buddy Hackett, Merie EarleLarry Gatlin
Carnac the Magnificent
4185May 9, 1979 (1979-05-09)Ricky Schroder, Chevy Chase, Gallagher, Barbara BachN/A
Desk- "Foreign Commercials", Johnny brings out a Jimmy Carter impersonator
4186May 10, 1979 (1979-05-10)David Steinberg, Jill Ireland, The "Jim" TwinsN/A
Desk- "Celebrity Baby Photos"
4187May 11, 1979 (1979-05-11)Richard Pryor, Bess Armstrong, Calvin TrillinJudith Blegen
4188May 14, 1979 (1979-05-14)David Brenner (guest host), Vincent PriceN/A
4189May 15, 1979 (1979-05-15)Florence Henderson, Johnny YuneN/A
Desk- "How to Get More Miles Per Gallon"
4190May 16, 1979 (1979-05-16)Bob Uecker, George PeppardJoel Grey ("Our Love Is Here To Stay")
Desk- "Celebrity Endorsements"
4191May 17, 1979 (1979-05-17)Bert Convy, Byron Allen, Victor BuonoConnie Stevens
Mighty Carson Art Players- "G. Walter Schneer- Gasoline Company President"
4192May 18, 1979 (1979-05-18)Dudley Moore, Charlie CallasEydie Gormé, Steve Lawrence
4193May 21, 1979 (1979-05-21)Martin Mull (guest host), Cindy Williams, Debbie ReynoldsAl Jarreau
4194May 22, 1979 (1979-05-22)Danny Thomas, Paul Dickson, Aaron Rudnicki, Tony RudnickiN/A
Edge of Wetness
4195May 23, 1979 (1979-05-23)Joan Rivers, Bobby Kelton, Marjoe Gortner, Dar RobinsonN/A
4196May 24, 1979 (1979-05-24)Ali MacGrawPat Boone, Pete Fountain
Floyd R. Turbo- "Rebuttal on Gas and Nuclear Plants"
4197May 25, 1979 (1979-05-25)Linda Gray, David HorowitzDizzy Gillespie, Eydie Gormé, Steve Lawrence
Desk- "Little Known Types of Insurance"
4198May 28, 1979 (1979-05-28)David Letterman (guest host), Susan Saint JamesJim Stafford
4199May 29, 1979 (1979-05-29)Sally Field, Garson Kanin, Vittorio GassmanJoanie Sommers
Desk- "Do's and Don'ts at the Supermarket"
4200May 30, 1979 (1979-05-30)Jack Lemmon, Rodney Dangerfield, Robby BensonN/A
Desk- "Unusual Books and Their Titles"
4201May 31, 1979 (1979-05-31)Sammy Davis, Jr., Jim Fowler, Victoria PrincipalN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Howard Hughes' Video Tape"

June

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4202June 1, 1979 (1979-06-01)Angie Dickinson, Tom SnyderRay Price
Desk- "Fan Mail"
4203June 4, 1979 (1979-06-04)Beverly Sills (guest host)N/A
4204June 5, 1979 (1979-06-05)Rich Little (guest host)N/A
4205June 6, 1979 (1979-06-06)David Brenner (guest host)Tony Orlando, Mel Tillis
4206June 7, 1979 (1979-06-07)Richard Dawson (guest host)N/A
4207June 8, 1979 (1979-06-08)Richard Dawson (guest host)N/A
4208June 11, 1979 (1979-06-11)Bill Cosby (guest host), Dick ShawnBernadette Peters, Joan Baez
4209June 13, 1979 (1979-06-13)Tony RandallLeonard Waxdeck & The Birdcallers, Buddy Rich
Carnac the Magnificent
4210June 14, 1979 (1979-06-14)Peter Falk, Bill ShoemakerLionel Hampton
4211June 15, 1979 (1979-06-15)Steve Martin, Doug Henning, Mariette Hartley, Bud GreenspanN/A
Floyd R. Turbo- "In Favor of Letting Skylab Fall on Earth"
4212June 18, 1979 (1979-06-18)Bob Newhart (guest host), Peter FondaN/A
4213June 20, 1979 (1979-06-20)Dick Cavett, David SayhLola Falana
Desk- "101 Free Ways To Do in Los Angeles"
4214June 21, 1979 (1979-06-21)Lillian Carter, Burt Reynolds, Carol WayneN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"
4215June 22, 1979 (1979-06-22)Elizabeth Ashley, Buck HenryChuck Mangione
Desk- "Whoz Who"
4216June 25, 1979 (1979-06-25)Bob Newhart (guest host), Shecky Greene, Andy GriffithN/A
4217June 26, 1979 (1979-06-26)David Letterman (guest host)Loretta Lynn
4218June 27, 1979 (1979-06-27)David Letterman (guest host)Chuck Berry ("Oh What a Thrill" and "Johnny B. Goode")
4219June 28, 1979 (1979-06-28)Rich Little (guest host), Mickey Rooney, Dan HaggertyN/A
4220June 29, 1979 (1979-06-29)Rich Little (guest host), Robert StackN/A

July

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4221July 2, 1979 (1979-07-02)Bob Newhart (guest host)N/A
4222July 3, 1979 (1979-07-03)Bill Cosby (guest host)N/A
4223July 4, 1979 (1979-07-04)David Letterman (guest host)N/A
4224July 5, 1979 (1979-07-05)David Letterman (guest host)Peter Marshall
4225July 6, 1979 (1979-07-06)David Letterman (guest host), Stockard ChanningBernadette Peters, Jose Feliciano
4226July 9, 1979 (1979-07-09)Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
4227July 10, 1979 (1979-07-10)Don Rickles (guest host), Jack Klugman, Bernie KopellBen Vereen
4228July 11, 1979 (1979-07-11)Bert Convy (guest host)N/A
4229July 12, 1979 (1979-07-12)Richard Dawson (guest host)N/A
4230July 13, 1979 (1979-07-13)TBAN/A
4231July 16, 1979 (1979-07-16)Diana Ross (guest host), Muhammad Ali, George Carlin, Lynda Carter, Alex HaleyN/A
4232July 18, 1979 (1979-07-18)Dom DeLuise, Dudley Moore, Deidre HallN/A
Desk- "Vacation Snapshots"
4233July 19, 1979 (1979-07-19)Peter Strauss, Charles Nelson ReillyJoanie Sommers
Sketch- "Mr. Sun Interview"
4234July 20, 1979 (1979-07-20)Joe Namath, Susan SarandonBob & Ray
Desk- "Little Known Medical Facts"
4235July 23, 1979 (1979-07-23)Sammy Davis, Jr. (guest host)N/A
4236July 25, 1979 (1979-07-25)Joan Embery, Albert Brooks, Tom WarrenEthel Merman
Desk- "World's Hardest Quotes Quiz"
4237July 26, 1979 (1979-07-26)Diahann Carroll, Christopher Reeve, Tony Delia, Merie EarleDiahann Carroll ("All the Time")
Desk- "Talk About Marlon Brando"; Sketch- "Interview with Sheepherder"
4238July 27, 1979 (1979-07-27)Richard Pryor, Patti D'Arbanville, Roscoe Tanner, Floyd JacksonN/A
Desk- "Bad Jobs"
4239July 30, 1979 (1979-07-30)Bill Cosby (guest host)N/A

August

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4240August 1, 1979 (1979-08-01)James Mason, Rodney Dangerfield, Arlene GolonkaDebby Boone
Carnac the Magnificent
4241August 2, 1979 (1979-08-02)David SteinbergJohnny Mathis
Desk- "The Official Rules"
4242August 3, 1979 (1979-08-03)Steve Landesberg, Dr. Carl SaganRay Price
4243August 6, 1979 (1979-08-06)George Carlin (guest host)N/A
4244August 8, 1979 (1979-08-08)James StewartAnthony Newley
Singing Dog Contest
4245August 9, 1979 (1979-08-09)Joan Rivers, Jean MarshLinda Hopkins
Desk- "The Book of Strange Facts and Useless Information"
4246August 10, 1979 (1979-08-10)Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Robert Easton, Tracee TalaveraN/A
Floyd R. Turbo- "Against Giving a Raise To Employees Who Deliver Essential Services"
4247August 13, 1979 (1979-08-13)Roy Clark (guest host)N/A
4248August 15, 1979 (1979-08-15)Tony Randall, David LettermanTiny Tim
Edge of Wetness
4249August 16, 1979 (1979-08-16)Buddy Hackett, Fernando LamasBrenda Boozer
Stump the Band
4250August 17, 1979 (1979-08-17)Don Rickles, Alan Alda, Arlene GolonkaSarah Vaughan
Mighty Carson Art Players- "20,000 Gallon Pyramid"
4251August 20, 1979 (1979-08-20)David Brenner (guest host)N/A
4252August 21, 1979 (1979-08-21)David Brenner (guest host)N/A
4253August 22, 1979 (1979-08-22)David Letterman (guest host)N/A
4254August 23, 1979 (1979-08-23)David Letterman (guest host)N/A
4255August 24, 1979 (1979-08-24)David Letterman (guest host)N/A

September

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4256September 3, 1979 (1979-09-03)Rich Little (guest host), Muhammad Ali, Loni AndersonN/A
4257September 5, 1979 (1979-09-05)Ricardo Montalbán, Joan Collins, Diana NyadN/A
Desk- "Things People Did Over The Labor Day Weekend"
4258September 6, 1979 (1979-09-06)Suzanne Pleshette, Bob Uecker, Leonard WolfHoyt Axton
Desk- "Money Making Ideas"
4259September 7, 1979 (1979-09-07)Claude Akins, Erma Bombeck, Walt StackPete Fountain
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Lone Ranger"
4260September 10, 1979 (1979-09-10)Kenny Rogers (guest host), Betty White, Gallagher, Helen Gurley BrownKenny Rogers ("You Turn the Light On" and "You Decorated My Life"), Connie Stevens ("Let's Stay Together"), Kenny Rogers & Dottie West duet ("Till I Can Make It on My Own")
4261September 12, 1979 (1979-09-12)Charles Nelson ReillyBuddy Rich, Dionne Warwick
Desk- "Things You Show Not Do"
4262September 13, 1979 (1979-09-13)Angie Dickinson, Buck HenryStephane Grappelli
Carnac the Magnificent
4263September 14, 1979 (1979-09-14)Bob Hope, Don Rickles, Sydney Goldsmith, Mariette HartleyLuciano Pavarotti
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Commercial Blackouts": (Perri-Yech Water, Old Splice, Timex Watches, Goodwhich Blimp, and United Express Travelers' Checks)
4264September 17, 1979 (1979-09-17)David Letterman (guest host)N/A
4265September 19, 1979 (1979-09-19)Patrick Duffy, Henny YoungmanDolly Parton ("Star of the Show" and "Sweet Summer Lovin'")
Desk- "Tips for Travelers"; Dolly's original song: "(I Never Really Made It till) The Johnny Carson Show"
4266September 20, 1979 (1979-09-20)Michael Landon, Dinah Shore, David HorowitzN/A
Commercials
4267September 21, 1979 (1979-09-21)Robert Blake, Sharon GlessN/A
4268September 24, 1979 (1979-09-24)Bill Cosby (guest host)N/A
4269September 26, 1979 (1979-09-26)James Garner, Lesley Ann Warren, Buster CrabbeLarry Gatlin
Desk- "NBC and You" and "NBC and You- 1979"
4270September 27, 1979 (1979-09-27)Dick Van Patten, Ivan TorsAndrea McArdle ("Love Wings" and "Over the Rainbow"), Liberace
Edge of Wetness
4271September 28, 1979 (1979-09-28)David Steinberg, Calvin Trillin, Patti D'ArbanvilleCrystal Gayle
Stump the Band

October

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4272October 2, 1979 (1979-10-02)TBAN/A
4273October 3, 1979 (1979-10-03)Richard Dawson (guest host), Dr. Michael FoxDella Reese
4274October 4, 1979 (1979-10-04)Richard Dawson (guest host), Orson Bean, Phyllis Diller, KreskinN/A
4275October 5, 1979 (1979-10-05)Richard Dawson (guest host), Earl HollimanRita Moreno
4276October 8, 1979 (1979-10-08)David Letterman (guest host), Elizabeth AshleyN/A
4277October 9, 1979 (1979-10-09)David Letterman (guest host), Martin Mull, Melissa Gilbert, Bill RussellN/A
4278October 10, 1979 (1979-10-10)David Letterman (guest host), Elke Sommer, Joseph WambaughN/A
4279October 11, 1979 (1979-10-11)Martin Mull (guest host), David Letterman, Robert Guillaume, Anne Lockhart, Kip AddottaJose Feliciano
4280October 12, 1979 (1979-10-12)Martin Mull (guest host), Fred Willard, Cher, Cleveland AmoryBilly Preston
4281October 15, 1979 (1979-10-15)Bob Newhart (guest host), Shelley Winters, Dudley Moore, Teri GarrAretha Franklin
4282October 17, 1979 (1979-10-17)Carol Burnett, Kate Mulgrew, Richard MitchellRay Price
Desk- "Durations- The Encyclopedia of How Long Things Take"
4283October 18, 1979 (1979-10-18)Charlton HestonN/A
Singing Dog Contest
4284October 19, 1979 (1979-10-19)Erik Estrada, Marsha Mason, Tom WolfePlacido Domingo
Sketch- "Consumer Supporter"
4285October 22, 1979 (1979-10-22)David Letterman (guest host), Bill CosbyN/A
4286October 23, 1979 (1979-10-23)David Letterman (guest host), Bob UeckerN/A
4287October 24, 1979 (1979-10-24)David Letterman (guest host), Jay Leno, George GobelN/A
4288October 25, 1979 (1979-10-25)Bill Cosby (guest host), Larry HagmanShields & Yarnell, Harlem Globetrotters
4289October 26, 1979 (1979-10-26)Bill Cosby (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Lindsay WagnerN/A
4290October 29, 1979 (1979-10-29)Rich Little (guest host), Lawrence Welk, Jim DavisPeggy Lee, Jim Stafford
4291October 31, 1979 (1979-10-31)James Woods, Wally LattimerLola Falana
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Halloween Witch"

November

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4292November 1, 1979 (1979-11-01)Joan Rivers, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Dr. Paul EhrlichJune Valli
Desk- "Famous Americans You Never Knew Existed"
4293November 2, 1979 (1979-11-02)Joan Embery, Bo Derek, Charles Nelson Reilly, Mickey ZiffrenPete Fountain
4294November 5, 1979 (1979-11-05)David Brenner (guest host), Steve Martin, Marvin Hamlisch, Art CarneySister Sledge
4295November 6, 1979 (1979-11-06)Angie Dickinson, Bert Convy, Sydney Goldsmith, Garson KaninN/A
Carnac the Magnificent
4296November 7, 1979 (1979-11-07)Robert Blake, Dan FordJames Galway, Marilyn Maye
Desk- "Contenders for Presidency"
4297November 8, 1979 (1979-11-08)Kate JacksonMarilyn Horne
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Russian Ballet Defector"
4298November 9, 1979 (1979-11-09)Tim Conway, Robby Benson, Mary-Margaret Humes, Paul ErdmanN/A
Desk- "Little Known Nostalgia"
4299November 12, 1979 (1979-11-12)David Letterman (guest host), Betty WhiteHarry Chapin
4300November 13, 1979 (1979-11-13)Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elizabeth Ashley, Pete BarbuttiN/A
Desk- "Unusual Services in Los Angeles"
4301November 14, 1979 (1979-11-14)Fernando Lamas, Jean Marsh, Ray JohnsonBarry Manilow
Desk- "Viewer Mail"
4302November 15, 1979 (1979-11-15)Buddy HackettSteve Lawrence, Dizzy Gillespie
Desk- "More Fascinating Facts"
4303November 16, 1979 (1979-11-16)Bob Hope, Raquel Welch, Bud GreenspanCarol Neblett
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Eyewitless News"
4304November 19, 1979 (1979-11-19)David Steinberg (guest host), Burt ReynoldsRita Moreno
4305November 20, 1979 (1979-11-20)Suzanne Pleshette, Buck Henry, Sarah PurcellJoe Williams
Desk- "Sweeps Week"
4306November 21, 1979 (1979-11-21)Tony Randall, Kelly Monteith, Thomas ThompsonBuddy Rich
Desk- "Talk with Doc"
4307November 22, 1979 (1979-11-22)Arlene Golonka, George Wallace, Bartine Burkett ZaneTony Bennett
Desk- "Thanksgiving Letters from Children"
4308November 23, 1979 (1979-11-23)George Carlin, Michael KordaBrenda Boozer, Pat Boone
Carson Cemetery
4309November 26, 1979 (1979-11-26)Bill Cosby (guest host), Susan Saint James, GallagherBobby Goldsboro
4310November 27, 1979 (1979-11-27)Joe Namath, Johnny YuneCrystal Gayle, Red Norvo, Ross Tompkins
Desk- "Spoof on Famous Lines"
4311November 28, 1979 (1979-11-28)Charlie Callas, Calvin TrillinDonna Summer, The Oak Ridge Boys
Floyd R. Turbo- "Anti-Ecology"
4312November 29, 1979 (1979-11-29)David Steinberg, Dick Van Patten, Donna Woolfolk CrossMelissa Manchester
Desk- "Christmas Catalogues"
4313November 30, 1979 (1979-11-30)James Woods, Erma BombeckBeverly Sills, Monti Rock
Edge of Wetness

December

No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4314December 3, 1979 (1979-12-03)Bill Cosby (guest host), Marilu Henner, James Earl JonesTammy Wynette
4315December 4, 1979 (1979-12-04)David Letterman (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, Mike FarrellN/A
4316December 5, 1979 (1979-12-05)David Letterman (guest host), Teri Garr, George PlimptonN/A
4317December 6, 1979 (1979-12-06)Richard Dawson (guest host), James Coco, Cleveland AmoryN/A
4318December 7, 1979 (1979-12-07)Richard Dawson (guest host), William Shatner, Lauren Tewes, Kip Addotta, Helen Gurley BrownDonna Theodore
4319December 10, 1979 (1979-12-10)Jack KlugmanN/A
4320December 12, 1979 (1979-12-12)Carl Reiner, Henry Winkler, Bob HopeLouie Bellson
Desk- "Letters to Santa Claus"
4321December 13, 1979 (1979-12-13)Steve Martin, Garson KaninPhyllis Newman, Placido Domingo
Desk- "Who's in Charge Here"
4322December 14, 1979 (1979-12-14)Ricky Schroder, Bruce Jenner, Dr. Robert BallardConnie Stevens
Stump the Band
4323December 17, 1979 (1979-12-17)Rich Little (guest host), Buddy Ebsen, Roy RogersJose Molina, Mel Tormé
4324December 19, 1979 (1979-12-19)John Davidson, Charles Nelson Reilly, O. J. Simpson, Joyce Van PattenN/A
Sketch- "Robby the Roll"; Desk- "Fan Mail"
4325December 20, 1979 (1979-12-20)Bruce Dern, David LettermanJudith Blegen ("O Holy Night")
Desk- "Unusual Christmas Gifts"; New Products
4326December 21, 1979 (1979-12-21)Fred Astaire, Steve Landesberg, Richard MitchellAl Hirt
A Tribute to Bonzo
4327December 25, 1979 (1979-12-25)John Davidson (guest host), Ron Howard, Betty WhiteLennon Sisters
4328December 26, 1979 (1979-12-26)John Davidson (guest host), KreskinAnthony Newley
4329December 27, 1979 (1979-12-27)John Davidson (guest host), Paul Williams, Orson BeanN/A
4330December 28, 1979 (1979-12-28)John Davidson (guest host), Robert Guillaume, Dick Shawn, Dr. Lendon SmithCharo
4331December 31, 1979 (1979-12-31)John Davidson (guest host), Dennis Weaver, Lynn Redgrave, Gil GerardHoyt Axton

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