List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1985)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1985 episodes
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 182
Release
Original network NBC

The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1985:

1985

January

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,214
January 2, 1985Suzanne Pleshette, Louie AndersonN/A
Desk- "Psychic Predictions- 1985"
3,215
January 3, 1985John Davidson, Michael DavisN/A
Desk- "Time Magazine 'Man of The Year'"
3,216
January 4, 1985Charles Nelson Reilly, A. Whitney Brown, Peter FondaN/A
Sketch- "David Howitzer- Consumer Supporter"
3,217
January 8, 1985Jerry Seinfeld, Ed Begley, Jr.Laura Branigan
Desk- "Tonight Show Trivial Pursuit"
3,218
January 9, 1985Alan King, Elya BaskinN/A
Desk- "Joke Rivalry Between the States"
3,219
January 10, 1985Tyne DaleyN/A
Desk- "Calendars for 1985"
3,220
January 11, 1985Lee Trevino, David Letterman, Jim BaileyFree Flight
Desk- "Blue Cards"
3,221
January 15, 1985George Michaels, Stephen Furst, Pete BarbuttiN/A
Desk- "In One Day"
3,222
January 16, 1985Tom DreesenWillie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson
Desk- "Public Service Announcements"
3,223
January 17, 1985Donna MillsN/A
Sketch- "Evening News in 2005"
3,224
January 18, 1985Shelley Long, Bill MaherN/A
Desk- "President Reagan Press Conference (Johnny Live Voiceover- Over Tape)"
3,225
January 22, 1985Mariette HartleyItzhak Perlman
Desk- "Snapshots of Inaugural Activities"
3,226
January 23, 1985Joey BishopLinda Ronstadt
Carnac the Magnificent
3,227
January 24, 1985Gene Kelly, Blake ClarkN/A
Desk- "Ann Landers Survey"
3,228
January 25, 1985Teri GarrToni Tennille
Stump the Band
3,229
January 28, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Nell Carter, Gallagher, Joseph WapnerN/A
3,230
January 29, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Howie Mandel, Selma Diamond, Ali MacGraw, Oprah WinfreyN/A
3,231
January 30, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Erma Bombeck, Bronson PinchotN/A
3,232
January 31, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Emmanuel Lewis, George Hamilton, Steven WrightN/A

February

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,233
February 1, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Mayor Ed Koch, Bill Cosby, Elizabeth AshleyN/A
3,234
February 5, 1985Delia and Mark OwensGlen Campbell
Desk- "The Good Side of Bad News"
3,235
February 6, 1985Ricky SchroderN/A
Desk- "Movies That Didn't Get Nominated"
3,236
February 7, 1985Jim FowlerYo-Yo Ma
Desk- "Blue Cards"
3,237
February 8, 1985Marsha MasonN/A
Stump the Band
3,238
February 12, 1985Bob Uecker, Mark Hudson, David HorowitzN/A
Desk- "Presidential Trivia"
3,239
February 13, 1985Ronnie ShakesMel Tillis
Sketch- "Greengrocer Joe Cabbageoni"
3,240
February 14, 1985Lavern McDavittSteve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme
3,241
February 15, 1985Ally Sheedy, John DavidsonN/A
Desk- "Unusual Vacation Films"
3,242
February 19, 1985Bert ConvyN/A
Desk- "What Television Shows Do During Sweeps"
3,243
February 20, 1985David Steinberg, Tom HulceN/A
Desk- "Fortune Cookies"
3,244
February 21, 1985Brad GarrettDionne Warwick
Desk- "How Do Dey Do Dat?"
3,245
February 22, 1985McLean Stevenson, Rosalind ChaoN/A
3,246
February 26, 1985Steve LandesbergN/A
Desk- "Public Service Announcements"
3,247
February 27, 1985Smothers Brothers, Jami GertzLee Greenwood
Edge of Wetness
3,248
February 28, 1985Shelley WintersN/A
Stump the Band

March

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,249
March 1, 1985Robert Blake, Christie BrinkleyN/A
Sketch- "Dr. Ruth"
3,250
March 19, 1985Charles Grodin, Kevin Nealon, Linda ThorsonN/A
Desk- "Writers' Strike Demands"
3,251
March 20, 1985Buddy Hackett, John LarroquettePatti LaBelle
Desk- "Children's Proverbs"
3,252
March 21, 1985Candice Bergen, George Carl, Tim ReidN/A
Desk- "Who's in Charge Here?"
3,253
March 22, 1985F. Murray Abraham, Victoria JacksonN/A
3,254
March 26, 1985James StewartN/A
Desk- "Carson's Choice Awards"
3,255
March 27, 1985Howie Mandel, Ted DansonLittle Richard
Desk- "Whatchamacallit Words"
3,256
March 28, 1985Jack LemmonThe Groundlings, Joe Williams
Desk- "Reagan Press Conference (Pre-Tape with Actual Press Conference)"
3,257
March 29, 1985Dorothy Loudon, Gallagher, Jennifer O'NeillN/A
Floyd R. Turbo- "Against Mandatory Seat Belts"

April

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,258
April 2, 1985Colleen Camp, Jeff DanielsB.B. King
Desk- "Network Takeover Rumors"
3,259
April 3, 1985Drew Barrymore, Joe PennyMaureen McGovern
Desk- "Things You Don't Want to Hear from Service People"
3,260
April 4, 1985George Segal, Alice KrigeN/A
3,261
April 5, 1985Joan CollinsWhitney Houston
Desk- "Famous Tax Cheats"
3,262
April 8, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Bill Cosby, John Davidson, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Donna MillsN/A
3,263
April 9, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Gary Coleman, Louie Anderson, CherN/A
3,264
April 10, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Lucie Arnaz, Tony DanzaN/A
3,265
April 11, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Ed Begley, Jr., Garry Shandling, Sally KellermanN/A
3,266
April 12, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Rita Moreno, Susan Sullivan, Dr. Ruth WestheimerN/A
3,267
April 16, 1985Amy Irving, Calvin TrillinJay Johnson
Examples of Animals Whose Genes Have Been Crossed
3,268
April 17, 1985Father Guido Sarducci, Patty Duke, Joe GaragiolaN/A
Takes audience poll on their sexual attitudes and compares with Dr. Joyce Brothers poll on New Yorkers.
3,269
April 18, 1985Mariette Hartley, Michael PalinN/A
Desk- "Simplifying Taxes"; Desk- "Personalized License Plates"
3,270
April 19, 1985Donald O'Connor, Ornella MutiN/A
Tonight Show version of some commercials
3,271
April 23, 1985Anita Morris, Argus HamiltonRoger Miller
People Magazine's Readers Poll
3,272
April 24, 1985David SteinbergN/A
Desk- "Answers from School Children"
3,273
April 25, 1985Alan KingPete Fountain
3,274
April 26, 1985JoBeth Williams, Elya Baskin, Dr. Jim KingN/A
Desk- Johnny answers questions submitted by the audience

May

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,275
May 7, 1985John Ritter, Grace JonesN/A
Carnac the Magnificent
3,276
May 8, 1985Bob NewhartStanley Jordan
Desk- "TV Pilots That Didn't Make It"
3,277
May 9, 1985Red Buttons, Belle McKeeRoy Clark
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Dr. Ruth Sketch"
3,278
May 10, 1985David Letterman, Victoria JacksonN/A
Desk- "Momilies"
3,279
May 14, 1985Tom Brokaw, Kevin RooneyJohnny Mathis ("Hooked on Goodbye", "Right From the Heart")
Desk- "Forbes' Magazine's Highest Profit Making Corporations in America"
3,280
May 15, 1985Robert Klein, Richard BassAndreas Vollenweider ("Pace/Verde")
Desk- "Well Known Proverbs"
3,281
May 16, 1985Dom DeLuiseGeorge Benson
Desk- "Unusual Things Large Companies Research"
3,282
May 17, 1985Roger MooreN/A
Desk- "International Signs"
3,283
May 21, 1985Sylvester Stallone, A. Whitney BrownHoracio GutiƩrrez Etude in F Minor
Desk- "Public Service Announcements"
3,284
May 22, 1985Cloris Leachman, Kevin Nealon, Courteney CoxN/A
Stump the Band
3,285
May 23, 1985Tony RandallAl Jarreau
Desk- "As The White House Turns"
3,286
May 24, 1985Lance Burton, Teri Garr, Tom DreesenN/A
New Game- "A Question of Scruples"
3,287
May 28, 1985Patrick Duffy, Jimmy AleckAmherst Sax Quartet
Desk- "New Tax Plan"
3,288
May 29, 1985Jim FowlerJohn Denver ("Don't Close Your Eyes Tonight")
Sketch- "Professor John W. Carson"
3,289
May 30, 1985Chevy Chase, Maureen Murphy, VanityN/A
Edge of Wetness
3,290
May 31, 1985Charles GrodinN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"

June

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,291
June 3, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Lynda Carter, Grace Jones, Danny Sullivan, Robin LeachN/A
3,292
June 4, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Martha PlimptonAnthony Newley
3,293
June 5, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), John Travolta, David Steinberg, Stephen BarryNatalie Cole ("Dangerous")
3,294
June 6, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Don Rickles, Bonnie Franklin, Dack RamboPatti LaBelle ("Stir it Up", "Forever Young")
3,295
June 7, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Laraine Newman, Florence Henderson, Dick Cavett, Lana WoodN/A
3,296
June 11, 1985Buddy Hackett, Honi ColesN/A
3,297
June 12, 1985Louie Anderson, Magic JohnsonPhil Collins ("Against All Odds (Take a Look At Me Now)", "The Roof Is Leaking")
Desk- "Bargains in France"
3,298
June 13, 1985Catherine Costello, Ana ObregonJoe Williams
Potential Fill-ins for Tommy Newsom
3,299
June 14, 1985Sammy Davis, Jr., Dr. Paul EkmanN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "G. Walter Schneer- Auto Mechanics Representative"
3,300
June 18, 1985Franklyn Ajaye, Tom ContiRoger Bobo ("Carnival of Venice")
Summer Movie Titles and Some Shows; Low Budget Films to Come
3,301
June 19, 1985Diana Fosley, Ronnie Shakes, Tim ReidN/A
Speech Giving Some Poems, Do's and Don'ts, and Advice to Graduates
3,302
June 20, 1985Burt Reynolds, Jim GrastieLaura Branigan ("Spanish Eddie", "Forever Young")
Predictions From The Tabloids
3,303
June 21, 1985Wil Shriner, Connie ChungB.B. King
Company Mergers
3,304
June 25, 1985Pete Barbutti, Brigitte NielsenLuciano Pavarotti
Conduct a Survey Using the Applause Meter of Questions Pertaining to UFO Information
3,305
June 26, 1985Kaleena KiffTom Jones ("The Heat is On", "Memory"), Girl's Rock Club ("You Got Me Burnin')
Letters from Fans; Fred's Diary
3,306
June 27, 1985Shelley Winters, Jerry SeinfeldKing's Singers
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Mr. Rambo's Neighborhood"
3,307
June 28, 1985Howie MandelNational Chinese Acrobats
List of Gifts the President and Vice President Has Received Over The Year

July

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,308
July 8, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), George Peppard, Helen SlaterN/A
3,309
July 9, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Tommy Tune, Sandy Duncan, Jackie Collins, Fritz ColemanN/A
3,310
July 10, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Nell Carter, Don Ameche, Rich Hall, Rob LoweN/A
3,311
July 11, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Hulk Hogan, Charles Nelson Reilly, Catherine OxenbergWeather Girls
3,312
July 12, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), John Byner, Steve GuttenbergRoger Miller, Rick James
3,313
July 23, 1985Rawson Stoval, Dabney ColemanHoracio Gutierrez ("Sparks", "Study In A")
Desk- "Johnny's Journal"
3,314
July 24, 1985Buddy Hackett, Jennifer TillyDavid Weiss
Floyd R. Turbo- "Rebuttal Against The New Coke"
3,315
July 25, 1985Michael J. Fox, Charles Nelson ReillyWeird Al Yankovic ("Yoda", "Hooked On Polkas")
New Products
3,316
July 26, 1985Prof. Bernard Leikind, Joe PennyN/A
Sing Along with Johnny
3,317
July 30, 1985Mel FisherMcGuire Sisters
Reads some items from his own biography called 'Carson'.
3,318
July 31, 1985Christa McAuliffe, Rita WilsonStanley Jordan ("Moon River", "Fun Dance")
Edge of Wetness

August

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,319
August 1, 1985Bill Maher, David HorowitzThe LaBeque Sisters
One Millionth Guest Winning a Weekend at Johnny's House
3,320
August 2, 1985Carl Reiner, Teresa Ganzel, George MillerN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Ranger Gus Grungie"
3,321
August 12, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Lynn Redgrave, Brooke Shields, Fisher StevensN/A
3,322
August 13, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Julie Waters, Dick Shawn, Patti D'ArbanvilleItzhak Perlman
3,323
August 14, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Mary Lou Retton, Pee Wee Herman, Betty White, Roddy McDowallN/A
3,324
August 15, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Leah Adler, John Davidson, Tracey Ullman, Richard LewisN/A
3,325
August 16, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Shelley Winters, Garry Shandling, Norman MailerClint Holmes
Brings On Her Dog Spike and Promptly Wets on Joan's Lap
3,326
August 20, 1985Boris Becker, Robert KleinYo-Yo Ma
Film Clip of Johnny's Trip to Mel Fisher's Treasure Sight
3,327
August 21, 1985George Carlin, Chuck YeagerN/A
Stump the Band
3,328
August 22, 1985Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ed Begley, Jr., National Hollerin' Contest winner Ginger McLambN/A
Public Service Announcements
3,329
August 23, 1985Gary Busey, Roseanne Barr, Steve TrotterN/A
Messages from Celebrities on their Answering Machines
3,330
August 27, 1985Bob Uecker, Carol AltSmokey Robinson
Ed shows a picture of Johnny in cowboy gear and Johnny holds up photos representing Bush's 474 minutes as President.
3,331
August 28, 1985Chuck Norris, Victoria JacksonGlen Campbell
Extension Courses from University of Burbank
3,332
August 29, 1985Doug HenningTony Bennett
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Dr. Ruth"

September

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,333
September 3, 1985Robert BlakeN/A
Reads some questions that people wants to know about him.
3,334
September 4, 1985Jane Fonda, George CarlRoger Bobo ("Romanian Dance #2")
Carnac the Magnificent
3,335
September 5, 1985Burt Reynolds, Sonia BragaPaul Young ("Every Time You Go Away", "Tear Your Playhouse Down")
What People Think on Television
3,336
September 6, 1985Steven WrightJoe Williams
Graduation Commencement Speech
3,337
September 9, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Howie Mandel, Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Morgan FairchildMac Davis
3,338
September 10, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Tony Danza, Mariel Hemingway, Erma Bombeck, GallagherN/A
3,339
September 11, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Michael J. Fox, Kevin Nealon, Richard Simmons, Bea ArthurN/A
3,340
September 12, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), James Brolin, Barbara Walters, Marla Gibbs, Vincent PriceN/A
3,341
September 13, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Bob Hope, Bruce Weitz, Oprah WinfreyThe Manhattan Transfer
3,342
September 17, 1985Buddy Hackett, Phil DonahueN/A
Photos That Represent People Who Have Appeared on The Donahue Show
3,343
September 18, 1985Joe Garagiola, Paul Rodriguez, Glynis BarberN/A
Edge of Wetness
3,344
September 19, 1985Ted Danson, Courteney CoxN/A
Johnny is going for his 4,192nd joke, a clip of 'Henry Cobb' holding a record is shown, Johnny is then seen going from the dressing room to the stage with an entourage behind him cheering, tells a stupid joke, cries over his big celebration, and gets a phone call from President Reagan congratualating him.
3,345
September 20, 1985David Steinberg, Bob & RayCock Robin
3,346
September 24, 1985Garry Shandling (guest host), Teri Garr, Ed Begley, Jr., Blake ClarkLou Rawls ("Hoochie Coochie Man")
3,345
September 25, 1985Michael Landon, Glenn CloseErnie Watts Quartet ("One Love")
Desk- "Mother Goose Rhymes"
3,348
September 26, 1985Tim ConwayMarilyn Horne
Desk- From the 'Dictionary of American Regional English', some expressions used in different parts of the country for the same thing.
3,349
September 27, 1985Charles Grodin, Olivia BrownClark Terry
Desk- "Poor Johnny's Almanac"

October

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,350
October 1, 1985Jimmy Brogan, Lyle AlzadoMelissa Manchester
Answers questions from the audience.
3,351
October 2, 1985John Howard, Jackee HarryBuddy Rich
Desk- "Stastistical Tables"
3,352
October 3, 1985Dr. Armand Hammer, John BrysonRichard Stoltzman
Stump the Band
3,353
October 4, 1985Loni Anderson, Tim Thomerson, Delia & Mark OwensN/A
Reagan Press Conference, with Johnny asking the questions.
3,354
October 16, 1985George Burns, Mariette HartleyN/A
Columbus' Origins, Journeys, and Personal Information
3,355
October 17, 1985Mary ArmstrongSteve Lawrence
Recent Language in Commercials; What the Sponsors are Really Trying to Tell Us
3,356
October 18, 1985Jackie GleasonJim Stafford
Blue Cards; Answers questions from the audience.
3,357
October 22, 1985Liza Minnelli, Bobby Kelton, Roy Blount, Jr.N/A
Desk- "Dangerous Tax Payers and How to Recognize Them"
3,358
October 23, 1985Bert ConvyJulia Migenes-Johnson
Bronson Brothers come out and sing Johnny 'Happy Birthday'
3,359
October 24, 1985Suzanne Pleshette, Joe PiscopoDizzy Gillespie
Evening News with Zontar Rather in the Year 2005
3,360
October 25, 1985Dyan CannonLaura Branigan
Carved Pumpkins
3,361
October 28, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Howie Mandel, John LarroquetteN/A
3,362
October 29, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Rex Harrison, Kate Jackson, Susan Sullivan, Griffin DunneN/A
Noticeable Car Jokes
3,363
October 30, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Martin Mull, Priscilla Presley, Julia ChildN/A
3,364
October 31, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), David Lee Roth, Pee Wee Herman, Phyllis Diller, ElviraN/A

November

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,365
November 1, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Lucille Ball, Steven Wright, Dr. Ruth WestheimerN/A
3,366
November 5, 1985Peter Strauss, Teddy BergeronN/A
Public Service Announcement
3,367
November 6, 1985Roseanne BarrJulio Iglesias
3,368
November 7, 1985Thalassa CrusoPilobolus
Carson's Believe It or Stuff It
3,369
November 8, 1985Larry MillerLee Greenwood
Things Sent by Fans; Programs That Are Big in Russia
3,370
November 12, 1985Garry Shandling (guest host), Teresa GanzelJames Taylor
3,371
November 13, 1985Carl ReinerN/A
3,372
November 14, 1985Robert Blake, David HorowitzN/A
3,373
November 15, 1985Dick Shawn, Edward PembrokeN/A
Sing Along to Bye Bye Bhagwan
3,374
November 19, 1985Grace Jones, Pete Barbutti, (host)John McLaughlin
Game- "Scruples"
3,375
November 20, 1985David BrennerThe Roches
Blue Cards
3,376
November 21, 1985Ryan O'Neal, Bob UeckerThe Judds
Stump the Band
3,377
November 22, 1985Jim Fowler, Marty PollioN/A
Johnny does an Audience Health Survey using an Applause Meter.
3,378
November 26, 1985Jack Gallagher, Gore VidalThe LaBeque Sisters
Questionnaires to Grammar School Students Asking Questions about Thanksgiving
3,379
November 27, 1985Yakov Smirnoff, Lyle AlzadoPatti LaBelle
3,380
November 28, 1985Ethel Brunnick, Victoria JacksonN/A
Weird Relatives That Visit on the Holidays; Blue Cards
3,381
November 29, 1985Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, David LettermanBarry Manilow

December

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3,382
December 2, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Christopher Reeve, Charles Nelson ReillyLarry Gatlin
3,383
December 3, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Rue McClanahan, Telma Hopkins, Tom FalkTom Jones
3,384
December 4, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Howard Cosell, Charlton Heston, Brigitte Nielsen, GallagherWhitney Houston ("Saving All My Love for You")
3,385
December 5, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Telly Savalas, George Hamilton, Pamela Bellwood, Rich HallN/A
3,386
December 6, 1985Joan Rivers (guest host), Jon Voight, Michele Lee, Bryant GumbelN/A
3,387
December 10, 1985Alan KingVlasta Krsek
Christmas Specials Listed on the Hollywood Reporter; Ideas That Were Submitted to The Network for Holiday Shows and Turned Down
3,388
December 11, 1985William F. Buckley, Jr., John LarroquetteJoe Williams
3,389
December 12, 1985Robert KleinN/A
Letters from the New York Post Office That Were Addressed to Santa Claus; Letters from Children of Poor Families asking Santa for Gifts for Family Members
3,390
December 13, 1985Bob HopeLuther Vandross
Strange Christmas Gifts
3,391
December 17, 1985noneBette Midler
Ed shows a picture of his new baby girl, Catherine Mary.
3,392
December 18, 1985Dick Shawn, Tim ReidMichael McDonald
Interstate Rivalry Jokes
3,393
December 19, 1985Kevin NealonDavid Tolley (pianist), Mary Jo Manela (pianist)
New Products
3,394
December 20, 1985Jack Lemmon, Jack VelascoSade ("Smooth Operator", "The Sweetest Taboo")
Prop man brings out a fruit cake on a forklift and drops it through Johnny's desk.; Letters from School Children in Response to Question 'When Do You Know It Is Not Going to Be a Perfect Christmas?'
3,395
December 31, 1985Bill Maher, Marty PollioB.B. King, Laura Branigan
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