List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1973)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1973 episodes
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 257
Release
Original network NBC

The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1973:

1973

January

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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January 1, 1973Burt Reynolds (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Dyan Cannon, Carol Burnett, Fernando Lamas, James HamptonKaye Ballard
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January 2, 1973David Steinberg, Leslie CaronFreda Payne
Desk- "New Years' Eve"
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January 3, 1973Joan Rivers, Jack Lemmon, Billy WilderHelen Reddy, The Illegitimate Theater
Desk- "How to Know When You're Old"
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January 4, 1973Oral Roberts, Buddy Hackett, Dan JenkinsMonti Rock
Desk- "Johnny and Ed discuss: Ed's trip in Aspen, Johnny's critical of noisy snowmobiles and the damage they can cause."
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January 5, 1973Mike Connors, Mr. Blackwell, Lee Trevino, Marcel MarceauRonny Graham
Desk- Ed shows a clipping from a 1938 newspaper in which Johnny's picture appears.
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January 8, 1973Shecky Greene, Sammy Davis, Jr.N/A
Desk- Johnny tells about a snowman being stolen from in front of his house in Encino.
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January 9, 1973George Segal, Don Rickles, Susan Saint JamesPeter Nero
Desk- "The Rights Of a Hospital Patient"; Ed's 'Cheer' Commercial (20 Years Ago)
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January 10, 1973Tony Curtis, Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Vikings"; Desk- "The Best Antics of the NFL During Last Season"
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January 11, 1973Michael Caine, Larry Kert, Pat McCormickConnie Stevens ("Let Me Be The One" and "You Made Me So Very Happy"), Ella Fitzgerald
Sketch- "Robert Blevins- Astronaut"
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January 12, 1973Karen Valentine, George Gobel, Redd FoxxJoe Williams
Commercial Blackouts: Takeoffs of- Milk Commercial, Hair Spray Commercial, and Auto Additive Commercial
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January 15, 1973Liberace (guest host), Bob Hope, Shelley WintersN/A
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January 16, 1973Suzanne Pleshette, Tony Randall, Alex KarrasRoy Clark
Desk- "Calendar of Annual Events for 1973"
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January 17, 1973Jack Benny, Rich Little, Janice HarperDylana Jenson
Desk- "Letters from Children Regarding Johnny Carson"
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January 18, 1973Ernest Borgnine, Carol Lynley, John WilliamsArtie Shaw, Eubie Blake
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January 19, 1973James Caan, Florence Henderson, Karen Black, Frank Shorter, Kipchoge KeinoN/A
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January 22, 1973Dom DeLuise (guest host), Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanN/A
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January 23, 1973Joan Embery, Joan Rivers, George MaharisBobby Goldsboro
Carnac the Magnificent
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January 24, 1973Elke Sommer, Billie Jean King, Brian Bressler, Dr. Champion TeutschHarry Chapin
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January 25, 1973Joe FlynnJohn Denver ("Rocky Mountain High")
Desk- "It's The Law"
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January 26, 1973Cass Elliot (guest host), Charles Grodin, Frances SayerPat Boone, Ronny Graham, The New Seekers
Desk- "T.V. Guide Synopses"
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January 29, 1973Cass Elliot (guest host), Tony CurtisN/A
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January 30, 1973Jerry Lewis (guest host)Kaye Ballard, The Lettermen
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January 31, 1973Jerry Lewis (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Jose MolinaDella Reese

February

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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February 1, 1973Jerry Lewis (guest host), Cloris Leachman, Jan Murray, Pat Hollis, Stan KannN/A
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February 2, 1973Jerry Lewis (guest host), Louis Nye, Sarah KennedyIke & Tina Turner, Bobby Vinton
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February 5, 1973Jerry Lewis (guest host), Patti Deutsch, Fernando LamasAnnette Thomas
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February 6, 1973Joan Embery, Orson BeanBobby Darin, Seals & Crofts
El Mouldo
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February 7, 1973James Stewart, Charles Durning, Charles SchulzCharlie Brown Group, Kenny Rankin
Desk- "Ways a Man Can Please a Woman"
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February 8, 1973Muhammad Ali, Robert Blake, Carol WayneRoger Miller
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Poseidon Thing"
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February 9, 1973George Gobel, Paul WilliamsPaula Kelly
Sketch- "Mayoral Candidate- Henry Kalman Interview"
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February 12, 1973Truman Capote, McLean Stevenson, Detective Dave TomaMel Torme
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
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February 13, 1973George Burns, Sammy Davis, Jr., Carl ReinerHoney Cone
Desk- "Letters from Children Describing Ed McMahon"
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February 14, 1973Evel Knievel, Bob Newhart, Charles Grodin, Dr. Laurence J. PeterJohnny Mathis
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February 15, 1973George Foreman, Sandy Duncan, Steve Martin, Binnie BarnesN/A
Demonstration- "Unusual Inventions"
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February 16, 1973George CarlinN/A
Biggest Chicken
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February 19, 1973Rex Reed, Robert Klein, Carl JacksonAnne Murray, Glen Campbell
Desk- "Spin Offs of Current Movies"
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February 20, 1973Lawrence Welk, Dr. Laurence J. PeterRonny Graham
Desk- "Interview with Pretzel Maker- Esther Miller"
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February 21, 1973Fernando Lamas, Brian Bressler, Dr. Esther VilarN/A
Desk- "Strange Bumper Stickers in California"; Stump the Band
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February 22, 1973Harris Nelson, Don Rickles, Elliott GouldEthel Ennis
Demonstration- "Strange Instruments with Harris Nelson"
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February 23, 1973McLean Stevenson, Joseph Wambaugh, Carol LynleyHarry Chapin
Desk- "Comments About the Earthquake"
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February 26, 1973David Brenner, Ross Martin, Eddie Campos, Paul WilliamsTalya Ferro
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February 27, 1973Buddy Hackett, Marcel MarceauHurricane Smith, Nancy Wilson
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February 28, 1973Albert Brooks, Suzy Chaffee, William DemarestN/A

March

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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March 1, 1973Diana Ross, Charles GrodinPat Boone ("Golden Rocket" and "Begin to Be Free")
Carnac the Magnificent
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March 2, 1973Suzanne Pleshette, Shirley Luthman, Russell VoisinTrini Lopez
Desk- "Questions Determining the End of a Relationship"
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March 5, 1973Jack Lemmon, Mamie Van DorenLinda Hopkins ("Seven Days and Nights" and "Ease Away"), Ace Trucking Company
Desk- "Spring Cleaning"
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March 6, 1973Dom DeLuise, Sally Kellerman, Ronnie Schell, Bruno VailatiN/A
Desk- "Ed McMahon's Birthday"
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March 7, 1973Euell Gibbons, Jerzy KosinskiRonny Graham, Bobby Goldsboro
Desk- "Celebrating Ed McMahon's Birthday"
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March 8, 1973Jonathan Winters, Joan Rivers, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanJudy Collins
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March 9, 1973Carol Wayne, James HamptonN/A
Desk- "Johnny's Trip to Mexico"; Mighty Carson Art Players- "Jack LaStrain"
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March 12, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Totie Fields, Joe Frazier, William ShoemakerEnzo Stuarti, Larry Kert
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March 13, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Shelley Winters, Richard Boone, Jose MolinaStiller and Meara
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March 14, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Ross Martin, Allan Drake, Detective Dave Toma, Sarah KennedyKaye Stevens
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March 15, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Steve Allen, Foster Brooks, Cleveland AmoryJames Brown, Lyn Collins
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March 16, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Burl Ives, Carol Lawrence, Allan Drake, Stan Kann, Lynda Day George, Roger JacobsN/A
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March 19, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Carroll O'Connor, Ralph PearlPeggy Lee, Tommy Leonetti
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March 20, 1973Bob Newhart, Erich SegalLarry Kert, Vikki Carr
Desk- "Battle Plan for Women in Combating the High Price of Food"
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March 21, 1973Florence Henderson, Steve Martin, Candice BergenN/A
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March 22, 1973John Wayne, Charles Grodin, Danny Thomas, The Amazing RandiJohn O'Banion ("Melancholy Baby")
Desk- "New Laws for California"
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March 23, 1973Bob Hope, Mitzi Gaynor, Rodney Dangerfield, Bruno VailatiBeverly Sills
Mighty Carson Art Players- Takeoff of 'Kung Fu'
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March 26, 1973Vikki Carr (guest host), Buck Henry, Professor Backwards, Victor BuonoKris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge
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March 28, 1973Robert Blake, Putt Mossman [1]Bee Gees ("Wouldn't I Be Someone" and "Saw a New Morning")
Carnac the Magnificent
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March 29, 1973Charlton Heston, Rex ReedEubie Blake
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March 30, 1973Buddy Hackett, McLean Stevenson, John Kidner, Brady WattN/A
Desk- "Newspaper Articles Sent In From Viewers"

April

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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April 2, 1973Kate Smith (guest host), Jean Stapleton, Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
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April 3, 1973Clint Eastwood, Robert Klein, Buddy Hackett, Telly SavalasN/A
Desk- "Awards Given to Police Officers for Bravery"
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April 4, 1973David Steinberg, Diane Keaton, Maury WillsMac Davis
Desk- "Sampling Beefburgers and Horseburgers"
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April 5, 1973Eva Gabor, Foster Brooks, Susan George, George V. HigginsThelma Houston
Desk- "T.V. Guide Listings"
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April 6, 1973Juliet Prowse, Sid Caesar, Richard MunizichJohnnie Ray
Desk- "What Spring Is"
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April 9, 1973Dom DeLuise (guest host), Gene Hackman, Binnie Barnes, Johnny Brown, Joseph N. Sorrentino, Debbie DrakeN/A
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April 10, 1973Charles GrodinPhyllis Newman, Roy Clark
Ed McMahon Gives His Version of His Accident (The boat lurched as he stepped off it. He had only two drinks.)
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April 11, 1973Jerry Lewis, James Hampton, Sam BlotnerJulie Budd
Desk- "Various Diets in Vogue"
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April 12, 1973Joan Rivers, Jon Voight, Bob Uecker, Phillip SternJoe Williams
Desk- "Baseball Cliches"
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April 13, 1973Ricardo Montalban, David SmithBuddy Rich, Della Reese, Monti Rock
Desk- "Phobias"
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April 16, 1973Shecky Greene (guest host), Jack Klugman, Luciana Paluzzi, William ShoemakerN/A
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April 17, 1973Bob Hope, Karen Valentine, Jack WrightJack Jones
Desk- "Meat Boycott- Horse Meat"
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April 18, 1973Robert BlakeArtie Shaw, Ronny Graham
Desk- Johnny talks about going to a party where James Cagney was present.
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April 19, 1973Susan Saint James, Robert Shaw, KreskinNow Generation Brass and Today's Children
New Products
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April 20, 1973Shecky Greene (guest host), John Davidson, Cliff RobertsonRay Charles, Ace Trucking Company
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April 23, 1973Vikki Carr (guest host), Michael Landon, Steve Martin, David HartmanAustin Roberts
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April 24, 1973Don Rickles (guest host), Red Buttons, Lee Marvin, James DarrenEartha Kitt
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April 25, 1973Don Rickles (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Rich Little, Joel Rapp, Lynn Rapp, Richard CrennaPeter Lemongello
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April 26, 1973Don Rickles (guest host), Steve Allen, Cloris Leachman, Bobby RiggsJerry Vale
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April 27, 1973Don Rickles (guest host), Sally Struthers, Otto Preminger, Bobby Winkles, Steve MartinPearl Bailey, Peter Lemongello
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April 30, 1973Don Rickles (guest host), Bob Newhart, Charles Nelson Reilly, Telly Savalas, Corbett Monica, Johnny ParrasellaN/A

May

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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May 1, 1973Joan Embery, Dub TaylorLarry Kert, Lola Falana
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
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May 2, 1973Ben Gazzara, Margot Kidder, Jacqueline Susann, James DarrenN/A
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May 3, 1973Dom DeLuise, Bruce Dern, Melvin BelliPat Boone
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May 4, 1973McLean Stevenson, Sandy Duncan, James HamptonRobert Goulet
Stump the Band
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May 7, 1973Shelley Winters, Rodney Dangerfield, Pete Hamill, Marcel MarceauLinda Hopkins
Desk- "Talk with Ed" (Johnny and Ed talk about being back in New York City. Johnny told of riding with a cabby who give him a tour of the pot-holes in the streets.)
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May 8, 1973James Coco, Rex Reed, Gabriel Kaplan, Barry Bostwick, Ilene GraffRichie Havens
Johnny talked about the New York Knicks.
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May 9, 1973Debbie Reynolds, Jerzy Kosinski, PeleHarry Chapin
Stump the Band
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May 10, 1973Tony RandallEubie Blake
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May 11, 1973Charles Grodin, E.G. Marshall, Michael PremingerBuddy Rich
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May 14, 1973Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Peter Bogdanovich, Jerry LucasAce Trucking Company
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May 15, 1973Robert Blake, Michele Lee, Myron CohenTommy Tune
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May 16, 1973Shecky Greene, Orson Bean, Barry Newman, Paul WilliamsN/A
Desk- "Rebuttal to a Letter from Morticans"
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May 17, 1973N/A
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May 18, 1973Christopher Plummer, Art Carney, Sid Caesar, Gunther Gebel-WilliamsKelly Garrett
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May 21, 1973Bob Uecker, Alexis Smith, Dick ShawnJudy Collins, The Lettermen
Desk- "Jealously Among the Aging"
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May 22, 1973Joan Rivers, McLean Stevenson, Don Murray, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanLana Cantrell
Desk- "Westbury Appearances"
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May 23, 1973James Hampton, Faye DunawayPhyllis McGuire, Phyllis Newman, The New Seekers
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May 24, 1973Sammy Davis, Jr., Phyllis Diller, Sarah MilesN/A
Stump the Band
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May 25, 1973Mayor John Lindsay, David BrennerPeter Nero
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May 28, 1973Bill Cosby (guest host), Groucho Marx, Bill Russell, Jo Anne Worley, Foster BrooksFairmount Street Singers
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May 29, 1973Bill Cosby (guest host), Richard Pryor, Billie Jean King, Michele Carey, Hugh HefnerErroll Garner
Bill Cosby and his partner performs a "Garbage Man" routine.
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May 30, 1973John Davidson (guest host), Karen ValentineJim Croce, Peter Marshall
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May 31, 1973John Davidson (guest host), Patti Deutsch, Sarah Kennedy, Cloris Leachman, Sally FieldDusty Springfield

June

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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June 1, 1973Tony Curtis (guest host), Joe Flynn, Jack LemmonSergio Mendes & Brasil '66
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June 4, 1973Ernest BorgnineDella Reese
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June 5, 1973Robert Shaw, Robert Klein, Margot Kidder, Mayor Tom BradleyDick Haymes
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June 6, 1973Albert Brooks, Charles Nelson Reilly, Joseph N. SorrentinoGerri Granger, Pat Boone
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June 7, 1973Bob Hope, Joe Flynn, Martin PorrisBarbara McNair, Monti Rock
Stump the Band
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June 8, 1973Don Rickles, Elke SommerN/A
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June 11, 1973John Denver (guest host), Jill St. John, Mark Spitz, Suzy Spitz, Rosey Grier, Denise NicholasN/A
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June 12, 1973Robert Blake, Jaye P. MorganLarry Kert
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June 13, 1973Joan Rivers, Reverend Billy Graham, Joseph N. SorrentinoPeter Gordeno
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June 14, 1973Lorne Greene, Charles Grodin, Gabriel Kaplan, Dub TaylorN/A
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June 15, 1973George Gobel, Carol Wayne, Charlie Callas, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanEloise Laws ("Love Factory" and "It's Not An Easy Thing to Do")
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June 18, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Telly Savalas, Michael Callan, Marcia SeligsonCharo
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June 19, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host)Teresa Brewer
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June 20, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Danny Thomas, Lorna Luft, Redd FoxxRod McKuen
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June 21, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, Jack Klugman, Georgie KayeAbbe Lane
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June 22, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Barry Bostwick, George Maharis, Cleveland Amory, Candice Earley, Sarah KennedyJohnny Mann
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June 25, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Leonard Barr, Carroll O'Connor, Nancy O'Connor, Ron MoodyN/A
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June 26, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Norm Crosby, Totie Fields, Carol Lawrence, Roger MooreN/A
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June 27, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Helen Gurley Brown, Foster BrooksDella Reese
Audience Talent Contest with Joey Bishop
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June 28, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Binnie Barnes, Stan KannCharo, Monty Python
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June 29, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), George Foreman, Jim Nabors, Sarah KennedyEd Ames

July

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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July 2, 1973George Burns, Loretta Swit, Shecky Greene, Ross Martin, Don GradyN/A
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July 3, 1973Joan Embery, Shecky Greene, Rex ReedLola Falana
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July 4, 1973Sammy Davis, Jr., Mickey Rooney, Florence HendersonN/A
Desk- Johnny tells a story about firecrackers.
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July 5, 1973Michael Landon, Chuck Norris, Robert Wall, Alan Bursky, Bruno VailatiMac Davis
Desk- Johnny reads an article regarding Reverend Rex Humbart.
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July 6, 1973Joan Rivers, Shelley Winters, McLean StevensonGerri Granger
Desk- "Fan Mail"
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July 9, 1973Sandy Duncan (guest host), Bob HopeKaye Ballard
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July 10, 1973Orson Bean, Candice Bergen, Pam GrierN/A
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July 11, 1973Ben Gazzara, David Steinberg, Merle OberonJohnny Mathis
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July 12, 1973Bob Newhart, Ronald J. FieldsLarry Kert, The Pointer Sisters
Stump the Band
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July 13, 1973James Garner, Rodney DangerfieldRoberta Flack
The Tonight Show Band performs "What Have They Done to My Song?"
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July 16, 1973Shecky Greene (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanGuy Marks, Jack Jones, Charo
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July 17, 1973Paul Williams, Dick Shawn, Eddie CamposRonny Graham
Desk- Johnny and Doc talk about their weekends.
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July 18, 1973Robert Blake, Dorothy UhnakChet Atkins, Phyllis Newman
Carnac the Magnificent
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July 19, 1973Buddy Hackett, David CarradineBeverly Sills
Desk- "Watergate Memorabilia"
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July 20, 1973Jack Benny, Elke Sommer, Joe NamathN/A
Desk- "How to Tell When You're in Phase IV"
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July 23, 1973Vikki Carr (guest host), Ruth Gordon, Nolan Ryan, Ruth RyanBurns & Schreiber, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
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July 24, 1973Foster Brooks, Strother MartinN/A
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July 25, 1973Cloris Leachman, Marty Brill, Gail Parent, Tamara DobsonN/A
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July 26, 1973Sammy Davis, Jr., Rip TaylorN/A
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July 27, 1973Barbara HowarDionne Warwick
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July 30, 1973Jerry Lewis (guest host), Professor Backwards, Otto Preminger, David Brenner, Jim BrownN/A
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July 31, 1973Tony Randall, Billie Jean King, Carol Wayne, Gunther Gebel-WilliamsN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"

August

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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August 1, 1973Ricardo Montalban, Laura Bergt, Lester Bodfish, Reggie Joule, Roger Kunayak, Fred Titus, Uri GellerN/A
Desk- "Commercially Oriented Greeting Cards"
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August 2, 1973Dom DeLuise, Edy Williams, Bob RosefskyThe Three Degrees
Desk- "How To Save Energy"
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August 3, 1973McLean Stevenson, Don Rickles, Don Adams, Carol WayneHarry Belafonte
Desk- "The Meaning of Body Language"; Stump the Band
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August 6, 1973John Davidson (guest host), Sally Struthers, David Frye, Marjoe GortnerLana Cantrell, Leslie Uggams
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August 7, 1973Fernando Lamas, Diana Rigg, Dorothy UhnakGerri Granger
Desk- "Carson's High School Memories"
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August 8, 1973Earl Holliman, George Gobel, Bob RosefskyBilly Preston
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August 9, 1973Jack Palance, Victoria Principal, Gabriel Kaplan, Bobby RiggsLinda Hopkins
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August 10, 1973Joey Bishop, Marty Brill, Carol LynleyMac Davis
Desk- Johnny and Ed discuss the 'water' incident from the previous night.
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August 13, 1973Shecky Greene (guest host), Richard Crenna, Bobby Sandler, Jose MolinaDella Reese, Mel Torme
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August 14, 1973James GarnerLarry Kert, Roger Miller
Desk- "Uncommon Mistakes"
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August 15, 1973Robert Blake, Alex Karras, Senator William ProxmireTrini Lopez
Desk- "Odds and Ends"
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August 16, 1973Jo Ann Pflug, Rich Little, Tom Weiskopf, Victor BuonoN/A
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August 17, 1973Orson Bean, Victoria Principal, Edie SteinmetzDean Scott and Group
Desk- "Pictures from Burbank Natural History Museum"
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August 20, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Redd Foxx, Pam GrierCharo
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August 21, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Stanley Myron Handelman, Helen Gurley Brown, Henry FondaLeslie Uggams
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August 22, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Jack Klugman, Marcel Marceau, Stan KannN/A
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August 23, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Charlton HestonBobby Goldsboro
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August 24, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Laurence Harvey, Irwin C. WatsonRod McKuen
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August 27, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Steve Allen, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
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August 28, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Mickey RooneyEartha Kitt
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August 29, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Mickey Rooney, Rip Taylor, Michael Roessler, Lou Marett, Mark SpitzLiz Torres
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August 30, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Yul Brynner, George Kirby, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanAbbe Lane
Audience Talent Contest
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August 31, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Leonard Barr, Nipsey Russell, Stephanie Edwards, Cleveland AmoryJerry Vale

September

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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September 3, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Danny Thomas, Don Rickles, John DeLorean, Jan MurrayMills Brothers
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September 4, 1973McLean StevensonThe 5th Dimension
Carnac the Magnificent
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September 5, 1973Buddy Rich, Cathy Rich, Sandy Duncan, KreskinRoy Clark
Desk- "How Long Will You Live"
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September 6, 1973Don Rickles, Dom DeLuise, Jimmy BreslinGlen Campbell
Desk- "Los Angeles Historical Society Mementos"
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September 7, 1973Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton, Joel Grey, Karen ValentineN/A
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September 10, 1973Sammy Davis, Jr. (guest host), Rodney Allen Rippy, Sam LevensonGladys Knight & The Pips, Lola Falana
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September 11, 1973Joan Rivers, William Holden, Bruno VailatiGran Picasso
Desk- "Super Market Survival Manual"
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September 12, 1973Joan Embery, David Steinberg, Joseph WambaughBette Midler
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September 13, 1973Dom DeLuise, Gabriel Kaplan, Ron LeibmanThelma Houston
Desk- "T.V. Listings of Syndicated Network Shows"
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September 14, 1973Richard Benjamin, Carol Wayne, Bob RosefskyJames Brown
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
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September 17, 1973David Steinberg (guest host), Buddy Hackett, Tom SmothersPeter Allen
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September 18, 1973Tony Randall, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, William Peter BlattyN/A
Desk- "How Not to Be Mugged"
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September 19, 1973Richard Pryor, Douglas Morrow, Shimada (illusionist)Roberta Linn
Desk- "Expression Cards Based on 'I Love You'"
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September 20, 1973Orson Bean, Carol Lynley Rick SegallHarry Chapin, Monti Rock
Desk- "Childrens Name In Newspaper"; Desk- "Fire Department in Wells, Maine"
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September 21, 1973Fernando Lamas, David Brenner, Adelle DavisCleo Laine
Stump the Band
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September 24, 1973John Denver (guest host), George Maharis, Shari Lewis, Werner Erhard, Bill DanaBill Danoff, Taffy Danoff
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September 25, 1973Bob Hope, Diana Rigg, Larry Csonka, Jim KiickRoy Clark
Carnac the Magnificent
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September 26, 1973Robert Blake, Rodney Dangerfield, Joe FlynnRichie Havens
Desk- "Los Angeles Police Department Valor Medal Winners"; Desk- "Burbank Valor Awards"
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September 27, 1973Vincent Price, Barbara Howar, Jeanne TrepanierCass Elliot, John O'Banion
Desk- "Bonzo Pictures" (directed by Fred de Cordova)
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September 28, 1973Michael Landon, Wilt ChamberlainJohnny Mathis
Desk- "Astronauts Duties While in Space"

October

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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October 1, 1973Red Buttons, Jose MolinaLoretta Lynn, Sandler & Young
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October 2, 1973Buddy Hackett, Burt Reynolds, Carol Wayne, Dean Martin, Don RicklesN/A
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October 3, 1973Bob Uecker, Cheryl Ladd, Gina Lollobrigida, James McEachinJohn O'Banion
Desk- "List of Acts That Performed on The Tonight Show That Weren't Successful"
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October 4, 1973Dennis Weaver, McLean Stevenson, Erich von DanikenLiberace
Desk- "Celebration of Bobby Quinn's Birthday" (showing Bobby in the control room.)
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October 5, 1973Peter Falk, Victoria Principal, Robert KleinN/A
Desk- "Proverbs To Live By"
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October 8, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), George Kennedy, Helen Gurley Brown, John Davidson, Fernando Lamas, Irwin C. WatsonGerri Granger
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October 9, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, Allan DrakeMel Tillis
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October 10, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Stephanie EdwardsDella Reese
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October 11, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Stanley Myron Handelman, Cleveland AmoryCharo
Audience Talent Contest
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October 12, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Jan Murray, Rip TaylorN/A
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October 15, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Jack Lemmon, Karen BlackPeter Marshall
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October 16, 1973N/A
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October 17, 1973George Burns, Billie Jean KingN/A
Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
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October 18, 1973Dick ShawnGladys Knight & The Pips
Desk- Johnny and Ed celebrate fifteen years as partners.
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October 19, 1973Rodney Allen Rippy, Paul Hampton, J.B. WestLola Falana, Vikki Carr
Desk- "Motion Picture 'Spin-Offs'"
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October 22, 1973Barbara Walters (guest host), Walter MatthauLinda Hopkins
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October 23, 1973Suzanne PleshetteVikki Carr, Ace Trucking Company
Stump the Band; Desk- "How Married People Can Fight Successfully"
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October 24, 1973Kirk Douglas, Joan RiversLarry Kert
Aunt Blabby
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October 25, 1973Richard Benjamin, Albert BrooksN/A
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October 26, 1973Carl Reiner, George CarlinN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Euell Gibson Sketch"
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October 29, 1973John Davidson (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Lily TomlinCharo
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October 30, 1973Richard Harris, Rich LittleRonny Graham
Carnac the Magnificent
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October 31, 1973Tony Randall, Sandy Duncan, George GobelN/A
Desk- "Superstitions"; Desk- "Things Kids Do at Halloween"

November

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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November 1, 1973Elke Sommer, Gabriel KaplanPat Boone
Desk- "Nixon Tapes"; Desk- "Holidays That Never Caught On"
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November 2, 1973Victor BuonoRoger Miller
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November 5, 1973Joey Bishop (guest host), Allan DrakeSonny King, Gerri Granger
Audience Talent Contest
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November 6, 1973Robert BlakeThe Carpenters
Desk- "Blue Cards"
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November 7, 1973Orson BeanWayne Newton
Stump the Band
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November 8, 1973Fernando Lamas, Paul WilliamsN/A
Desk- "Saving Fuel- 50 M.P.H. Speed Limit"; Desk- "Early Christmas Advertising"
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November 9, 1973Alex Karras, Barbara HowarJoan Baez
Desk- "50 M.P.H. on Freeways"; Desk- "T.V. Guide Descriptions"
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November 12, 1973Karen Valentine (guest host), Bob Hope, John Davidson, Jo Ann WorleyN/A
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November 13, 1973Jonathan Winters, Carol Lawrence, Bud GreenspanN/A
Desk- Johnny and Ed talked about NBC being on the air for 24 hours to cover Princess Anne's wedding.
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November 14, 1973Don RicklesMonti Rock
Desk- "How to Pick Up Men"
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November 15, 1973Charlie Callas, Dr. Paul EhrlichRoy Clark
Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
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November 16, 1973Dinah Shore, Joan Rivers, Ashley MontaguN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Football Sketch" (Johnny portrays a referee)
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November 19, 1973Steve Allen (guest host), Richard Dawson, Jayne MeadowsCharo
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November 20, 1973Henry Fonda, Myron CohenErroll Garner
Desk- "How to Raise Taxes for The Government"; Desk- "Suggestions for Saving Energy"
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November 21, 1973Rodney Dangerfield, Gore VidalRobert Goulet
Desk- "Letters from Children Regarding Ed McMahon"
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November 22, 1973Joan Embery, Buddy Hackett, Steve MartinN/A
Desk- "Upcoming Holiday Season"
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November 23, 1973Jack Palance, Victoria PrincipalN/A
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
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November 26, 1973McLean Stevenson (guest host), Doris Day, Euell GibbonsN/A
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November 27, 1973Carl Reiner, Truman Capote, Jerry Van DykeLennon Sisters
Carnac the Magnificent
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November 28, 1973James Coco, John DavidsonN/A
Desk- "Gas Crisis"; Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
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November 29, 1973Lorne Greene, David BrennerLana Cantrell
Desk- "Letter From Viewer" (Johnny reads an item from Portland, Oregon newspaper about the 71-year-old man.); Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Man From Kakkalochie County" (or the 167-year-old man.)
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November 30, 1973Rich Little, Dr. Carl SaganHelen Reddy

December

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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December 3, 1973David Steinberg (guest host), Steve Allen, Redd FoxxN/A
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December 4, 1973Tony Randall, Stockard ChanningRonny Graham
Desk- "Noteworthy Newspaper Articles"
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December 5, 1973Dick Shawn, Bruce DernLola Falana
Desk- "What To Give The Man Who Has Everything"
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December 6, 1973Freddie Prinze, Sammy Davis, Jr.N/A
Desk- "Curses for 1973"
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December 7, 1973McLean Stevenson, Vincent GardeniaThe Lockers, Beverly Sills
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December 10, 1973Wayne Newton (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Jack BennyPaul Anka
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December 11, 1973Richard Harris, Barbara Howar, Dar RobinsonN/A
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December 12, 1973Robert Blake, KreskinRoy Clark
New Products
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December 13, 1973Shecky Greene, Kelly MonteithLarry Kert
Desk- "Letters to Santa Claus"
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December 14, 1973Cloris Leachman, Fernando LamasIke & Tina Turner, Monti Rock
Stump the Band
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December 17, 1973Steve Allen (guest host), Art Linkletter, Dom DeLuiseCharo, Skiles and Henderson
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December 18, 1973Clint Eastwood, James WhitmoreMarilyn Horne
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Art Fern- Murray the Mailer"
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December 19, 1973Hugh MacDonald (martial artist), McLean StevensonAl Hirt
Desk- "Odds and Ends"
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December 20, 1973George Plimpton, Joan Rivers, Gabriel Kaplan, Adrienne BarbeauN/A
Desk- "Ed's Alligator" (Ed told of being in Florida and has an alligator in the pond in the back of his house.)
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December 21, 1973Orson Bean, Carol Wayne, Bud GreenspanLou Rawls
Aunt Blabby
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December 25, 1973Jerry Lewis (guest host), Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
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December 26, 1973Jerry Lewis (guest host), Sharon FarrellMel Torme
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December 27, 1973Jerry Lewis (guest host), Steve Martin, Suzanne Pleshette, Ernest BorgnineN/A
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December 28, 1973Rich Little (guest host), George Burns, Steve Allen, Phyllis Diller, Norm CrosbyN/A
Desk- "Predictions of 1974"

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