The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
| Created By | Sylvester WeaverSteve Allen | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | |
| First Air Date | October 1, 1962 | |
| Last Air Date | May 22, 1992 | |
| Seasons | 31 | |
| Episodes | 3663 | |
| Episode Runtime | 1h 0min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | NBC ProductionsCarson Productions | |
| Networks | NBC | |