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

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1979 episodes
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 225
Release
Original network NBC
Season chronology

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 air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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January 1, 1979Martin Mull (guest host), Steve Allen, Susan Sullivan, Abigail Van Buren, Pete BarbuttiJoe Williams
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January 3, 1979Jack Lemmon, Robert Klein, Gary CollinsBrenda Boozer
Desk- "Resolutions from Well-Known People"
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January 4, 1979Robert Blake, Muhammad AliN/A
Floyd R. Turbo- "Against Foreigners Investing in America"
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January 5, 1979David Letterman, Marco ValentiLinda Hopkins, Liberace
The Edge of Wetness
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January 8, 1979Don Rickles (guest host), Ernest Borgnine, Rip TaylorWayne Newton
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January 10, 1979Sammy Davis, Jr., Jim Fowler, Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
Desk- "Appointments Calendars of Important People"
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January 11, 1979Angie Dickinson, Bob GloverBuddy Rich, Larry Gatlin
Sketch- "Frozen Farmer"
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January 12, 1979Tim Conway, Richard Pryor, Dr. Lendon SmithN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Superman Blackouts"
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January 15, 1979Harvey 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'.
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January 17, 1979Dick Cavett, George Gobel, Blair BrownMartina Arroyo
Carnac the Magnificent
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January 18, 1979Lauren Bacall, Charlie CallasAnthony Newley
Desk- "The Least and Most Intriguing People"
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January 19, 1979George Burns, Bess Armstrong, Marvin Hamlisch, Donald J. DuckN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Personify Advertising in the Field of Medicine"
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January 22, 1979David Letterman (guest host)N/A
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January 23, 1979Gabriel Kaplan (guest host), Bob Hope, Johnny YuneKenny Rogers, Billy Preston
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January 24, 1979Gabriel Kaplan (guest host), Richard Lewis, Terry BradshawTony Orlando
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January 25, 1979Rich Little (guest host), Wayne RogersLeslie Uggams
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January 26, 1979Rich Little (guest host), Charles Grodin, Phyllis DillerBernadette Peters
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January 29, 1979Bill Cosby (guest host), Kelly MonteithN/A
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January 31, 1979Christopher Reeve, Rodney Dangerfield, Susan SarandonSteve Lawrence
Desk- "Psychic Predictions"

February

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

March

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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March 1, 1979Steve Martin (guest host), Rob Reiner, Jean Marsh, Steve GuttenbergN/A
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March 2, 1979Peter Strauss, Charles Nelson Reilly, Calvin TrillinKelly Garrett
Sketch- "Mr. Science"
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March 5, 1979Bob Newhart (guest host), Walter Matthau, Norman FellFreddy Fender
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March 6, 1979Rich Little (guest host), Cher, Elliott Gould, Gabriel Kaplan, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
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March 7, 1979George Carlin (guest host), Beau BridgesPat Boone
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March 8, 1979George Carlin (guest host)Larry Gatlin
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March 9, 1979John Davidson (guest host), Norm Crosby, Phil DonahueRita Moreno
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March 19, 1979George Hamilton, Jack Klugman, Victor BuonoN/A
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March 21, 1979Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Dick Van PattenN/A
Desk- "Phony Pictures of Johnny's Vacation"
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March 22, 1979Jack Lemmon, Shecky Greene, Kate Mulgrew, Richard MitchellN/A
Desk- "Tips on How You Should Behave If You Have a Tax Audit"
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March 23, 1979Doug Henning, Suzanne Pleshette, Dr. Carl SaganN/A
The Edge of Wetness
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March 26, 1979David Letterman (guest host), Betty White, Hal Linden, KreskinHoyt Axton
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March 28, 1979Buddy Hackett, Ron LeibmanMel Tillis, Lola Falana
Desk- "The Movie Fans Calendar"
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March 29, 1979Governor Jerry Brown, Jean Marsh, Charlie Callas, Erma BombeckN/A
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March 30, 1979Albert Brooks, Shelley WintersAnthony Newley

April

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

May

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

June

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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June 1, 1979Angie Dickinson, Tom SnyderRay Price
Desk- "Fan Mail"
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June 4, 1979Beverly Sills (guest host)N/A
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June 5, 1979Rich Little (guest host)N/A
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June 6, 1979David Brenner (guest host)Tony Orlando, Mel Tillis
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June 7, 1979Richard Dawson (guest host)N/A
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June 8, 1979Richard Dawson (guest host)N/A
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June 11, 1979Bill Cosby (guest host), Dick ShawnBernadette Peters, Joan Baez
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June 13, 1979Tony RandallBuddy Rich
Carnac the Magnificent
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June 14, 1979Peter Falk, Bill ShoemakerLionel Hampton
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June 15, 1979Steve Martin, Doug Henning, Mariette Hartley, Bud GreenspanN/A
Floyd R. Turbo- "In Favor of Letting Skylab Fall on Earth"
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June 18, 1979Bob Newhart (guest host), Peter FondaN/A
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June 20, 1979Dick Cavett, David SayhLola Falana
Desk- "101 Free Ways To Do in Los Angeles"
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June 21, 1979Lillian Carter, Burt Reynolds, Carol WayneN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"
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June 22, 1979Elizabeth Ashley, Buck HenryChuck Mangione
Desk- "Whoz Who"
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June 25, 1979Bob Newhart (guest host), Shecky Greene, Andy GriffithN/A
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June 26, 1979David Letterman (guest host)Loretta Lynn
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June 27, 1979David Letterman (guest host)Chuck Berry ("Oh What a Thrill" and "Johnny B. Goode")
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June 28, 1979Rich Little (guest host), Mickey Rooney, Dan HaggertyN/A
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June 29, 1979Rich Little (guest host), Robert StackN/A

July

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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July 2, 1979Bob Newhart (guest host)N/A
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July 3, 1979Bill Cosby (guest host)N/A
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July 4, 1979David Letterman (guest host)N/A
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July 5, 1979David Letterman (guest host)Peter Marshall
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July 6, 1979David Letterman (guest host), Stockard ChanningBernadette Peters, Jose Feliciano
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July 9, 1979Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
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July 10, 1979Don Rickles (guest host), Jack Klugman, Bernie KopellBen Vereen
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July 11, 1979Bert Convy (guest host)N/A
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July 12, 1979Richard Dawson (guest host)N/A
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July 13, 1979TBAN/A
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July 16, 1979Diana Ross (guest host)N/A
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July 18, 1979Dom DeLuise, Dudley Moore, Deidre HallN/A
Desk- "Vacation Snapshots"
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July 19, 1979Peter Strauss, Charles Nelson ReillyJoanie Sommers
Sketch- "Mr. Sun Interview"
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July 20, 1979Joe Namath, Susan SarandonBob & Ray
Desk- "Little Known Medical Facts"
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July 23, 1979Sammy Davis, Jr. (guest host)N/A
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July 25, 1979Joan Embery, Albert Brooks, Tom WarrenEthel Merman
Desk- "World's Hardest Quotes Quiz"
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July 26, 1979Diahann Carroll, Christopher Reeve, Tony Delia, Merie EarleDiahann Carroll ("All the Time")
Desk- "Talk About Marlon Brando"; Sketch- "Interview with Sheepherder"
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July 27, 1979Richard Pryor, Patti D'Arbanville, Roscoe TannerN/A
Desk- "Bad Jobs"
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July 30, 1979Bill Cosby (guest host)N/A

August

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

September

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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September 3, 1979Rich Little (guest host), Muhammad Ali, Loni AndersonN/A
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September 5, 1979Ricardo Montalban, Joan Collins, Diana NyadN/A
Desk- "Things People Did Over The Labor Day Weekend"
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September 6, 1979Suzanne Pleshette, Bob Uecker, Leonard WolfHoyt Axton
Desk- "Money Making Ideas"
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September 7, 1979Claude Akins, Erma Bombeck, Walt StackPete Fountain
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Lone Ranger"
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September 10, 1979Kenny Rogers (guest host)N/A
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September 12, 1979Charles Nelson ReillyBuddy Rich, Dionne Warwick
Desk- "Things You Show Not Do"
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September 13, 1979Angie Dickinson, Buck HenryN/A
Carnac the Magnificent
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September 14, 1979Bob 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)
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September 17, 1979David Letterman (guest host)N/A
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September 19, 1979Patrick Duffy, Henny YoungmanDolly Parton
Desk- "Tips for Travelers"
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September 20, 1979Michael Landon, Dinah Shore, David HorowitzN/A
Commercials
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September 21, 1979Robert Blake, Sharon GlessN/A
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September 24, 1979Bill Cosby (guest host)N/A
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September 26, 1979James Garner, Lesley Ann Warren, Buster CrabbeLarry Gatlin
Desk- "NBC and You" and "NBC and You- 1979"
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September 27, 1979Dick Van Patten, Ivan TorsAndrea McArdle ("Love Wings" and "Over the Rainbow"), Liberace
Edge of Wetness
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September 28, 1979David Steinberg, Calvin Trillin, Patti D'ArbanvilleCrystal Gayle
Stump the Band

October

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

November

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

December

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

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