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1.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Sammy Davis Jr./Bette Davis
(1972)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Sammy Davis Jr. and Bette Davis.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Foster Brooks
Votes: 169
2.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bette Davis/Ed McMahon/Doc Severinsen
(1986)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Bette Davis.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bette Davis
Votes: 173
3.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Ed McMahon/Doc Severinsen/Joan Embery
(1973)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Joan Embery
Votes: 45
4.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bette Davis/Richard Pryor
(1983)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny reads audience comments on love and romance. Bette Davis (Right of Way (1983), album "Miss Bette Davis Sings"); Richard Pryor (The Toy (1982)).
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bette Davis
Votes: 192
5.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bette Davis/Martin Short
(1988)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny presents calendars with unusual themes. Bette Davis (The Whales of August (1987)); Martin Short discusses the technique and challenges of celebrity impressions.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bette Davis
Votes: 218
6.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bette Midler/Ana Obregón
(1985)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bette Midler.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bette Midler
Votes: 45
7.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
The Last Tonight Show
(1992)
TV-G | 46 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
May 22, 1992 was the last "Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson as host. Carson presents a retrospective of clips covering the past 30 years. Carson says goodnight for the last time.
Directors: Bobby Quinn, Steve Purcell | Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Louis Armstrong
Votes: 251
8.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 6 October 1970
(1970)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Sandy Baron
Votes: 41
9.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 9 February 1973
(1973)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, George Gobel
Votes: 20
10.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 10 November 1983
(1983)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bette Midler
Votes: 41
11.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 17 April 1972
(1972)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Orson Bean
Votes: 52
12.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Politeness Never Pays
(1956)
Comedy
Gracie and Blanche want their husbands to be gallant, as they were during their courtship.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 26
13.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
George Trying to Keep Doctor's Appointment
(1954)
Comedy
George has an appointment to take a physical exam, but each time he's prepared to leave a distraction pulls him away from his car and Gracie absconds with his keys.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 19
14.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Robin Williams
(1982)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny looks at some upcoming movies, and shows commercials from overseas. Robin Williams (The World According to Garp (1982)).
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Tommy Newsom, Robin Williams
Votes: 14
15.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Questions and Answers
(1956)
Comedy
Blanche threatens to resign from The Ladies of Oyster Bay if Gracie isn't permitted membership, but first she must pass a literary quiz, so Mrs. Sohmers decides to help Gracie cheat. Meanwhile, Harry Von Zell offers to teach Ronnie judo.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 32
16.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Julio Iglesias/David Letterman/Judge Wapner
(1986)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Julio Iglesias sings "America" and "Some Enchanted Evening". Judge Wapner presides over a case where Johnny Carson stole David Letterman's truck.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Julio Iglesias
Votes: 21
17.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Changing Names
(1955)
Comedy
As part of his plan to become a dramatic actor, Ronnie changes his name to Cobb Cochran, so Gracie changes her name to Lola Benedict, but a misunderstood phone call leads everyone to believe George is cheating on Gracie with Lola.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 29
18.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
George Teaches Gracie Not to Start Rumors
(1954)
Comedy
George gives Gracie an example of how a rumor can begin and Gracie inadvertently spreads the rumor, which builds until everyone believes George was a big winner in Las Vegas.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 24
19.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Tries to Select George's Next Wife
(1955)
Comedy
Gracie is under the wrong impression that she is ill and will soon die, so she auditions potential future wives for George.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 25
20.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Hires a Safecracker for Her Wall Safe
(1955)
Comedy
Gracie tries to surprise George by having a wall safe installed, but she promptly locks the combination inside along with papers that he urgently needs access to. To rectify the situation, Gracie visits a pool hall to hire a safecracker.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
21.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Blanche and Brother Roger Move in with the Burnses
(1955)
Comedy
When Blanche's brother shows up unexpectedly, it causes such a rift between Blanche and Harry that she decides to leave him. Blanche and Roger take up residence at the Burns' home, so George rooms with Harry, fearing his own divorce.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
22.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Thinks She and George Are Moving to New York
(1954)
Comedy
When Gracie fears that they might have to move to New York for business reasons, she consults Mr. Beasley the postman, and concocts a crazy story about George witnessing a robbery.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
23.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Stolen Plants
(1956)
Comedy
After Gracie walks off with some plants from Central Park, Harry Morton declares she has committed a crime, so she decides to turn herself in. Meanwhile, Ronnie takes up fencing for his latest stage outing.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 28
24. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 25th Anniversary Special (1987 TV Special)
Talk-Show
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Fred Astaire, Johnny Carson, Gene Kelly, Ed McMahon
Votes: 14
25.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Mrs. Sohmers Needs a Psychologist
(1956)
30 min | Comedy
Mrs. Sohmers is finding it difficult to live in a world containing a Gracie Allen, so she consults a psychologist who believes Gracie is a figment of her imagination. Meanwhile, Von Zell tries to shock Gracie by pouring water in his pocket.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 34
26.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Night Out
(1956)
Comedy
George falls asleep on the massage table at the Friar's Club and gets locked in for the night. When the hat-check girl from The Stork Club later drops off his coat, which Harry Von Zell borrowed for a date, Gracie seeks a divorce.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
27.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 11 December 1974
(1974)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonights special guests are Lauren Bacall and Raquel Welch.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 60
28.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bill Maher, Bette Midler
(1991)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bill Maher
Votes: 45
29.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Jonathan Winters/Peter Strauss
(1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny plays Dunk the Dork with an "IRS Representative" who is asked tax questions by audience members. Jonathan Winters (Jonathan Winters and Friends (1989) (TV)) tells stories about his youth; Peter Strauss (Peter Gunn (1989)).
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 19
30.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Ronnie Meets Sabrina
(1955)
Comedy
A beautiful young gold digger woos Harry Von Zell and then sets her sights on Ronnie, who perceives a date with this slightly "older woman" as the exact life experience that he needs to effectively portray a character in his latest play.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
31.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Ladies' Club
(1956)
Comedy
Harry Morton is so terrified that his career will be ruined if Gracie joins an elite women's club that Blanche makes a fool of herself. Meanwhile, Ronnie and his parents baffle everyone when they practice the Stanislavski acting method.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
32.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Switchboard Operator
(1956)
Comedy
When Harry Morton is offered a new position which would require him to stay on the road for two years, Blanche and Gracie hijack the hotel's telephone switchboard to prevent him from placing a call to accept the job.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 29
33.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Uncle Harvey's Invention
(1954)
Comedy
George unknowingly makes Gracie think her uncle's plant food works miraculously well.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 29
34.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Has to Sell George's Car by Five O'Clock
(1954)
Comedy
When the fire inspector orders Gracie to remove a trash pile which is stacked next to the garage, she thinks he means for her to get rid of the car. With her frantic attempt to unload the automobile by 5 p.m., everyone suspects it's stolen.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 30
35.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Goes to Psychiatrist for Blanche's Dream
(1954)
Comedy
Gracie visits a bewildered psychiatrist for dream analysis, which unexpectedly results in Blanche and Harry Morton each believing the other is crazy.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 31
36.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Dolores De Marco, George's Ex-Vaudeville Partner
(1954)
Comedy
To avoid a lawsuit, George dodges a man who spends the day patiently waiting on the front porch. Meanwhile, jealousy and mistaken-identity drive Gracie to extremes when the young daughter of George's ex-girlfriend visits.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 24
37.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
George and the Missing Five Dollars and Missing Baby Pictures
(1955)
Comedy
George's apparently compulsive behavior as he appears to be searching for a lost five dollar bill leads to trouble, as Gracie, the Mortons, and Von Zell all try to help him regain his sanity.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
38.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Lucille Vanderlip Gives a Barbeque Party
(1955)
Comedy
Lucille Vanderlip is planning a barbeque party, but George is convinced that Gracie is really throwing a party at home.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 21
39.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Burnses and Mortons Going to Hawaii
(1955)
Comedy
Harry Morton and George thwart their wives' plans for a Hawaiian vacation until Blanche's brother unexpectedly arrives - and then they can't wait to get away.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 25
40.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
A Weekend on Long Island
(1956)
Comedy
When Ronnie makes plans to hold a party for his class in the family's suite, Gracie decides to accept Blanche's invitation to Mrs. Sohmers' party at Oyster Bay. The problem is that neither Blanche nor Mrs. Sohmers invited her.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 24
41.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
George and the 14-Karat Gold Trombone
(1955)
Comedy
A trombone entrusted to George causes a lot of trouble for the two Harrys.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry von Zell
Votes: 24
42.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Adopts Great Dane Dog
(1955)
Comedy
Gracie tries to help Joey Bagley by concealing his dog; meanwhile, George is under the mistaken impression that Gracie's Uncle Harvey is visiting.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry von Zell
Votes: 25
43.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Gets an Extension Visa for Jeanette Duval
(1955)
Comedy
Gracie befriends a lovely young French woman with immigration problems and decides to marry her off to Harry Von Zell to keep her in the country.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 25
44.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
David Steinberg/Jim Fowler
(1981)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
David Steinberg discusses cosmetic surgery and the royal wedding; Jim Fowler presents wild animals.
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, David Steinberg
Votes: 16
45.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 7 October 1971
(1971)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, George Carlin
Votes: 109
46.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 31 July 1973
(1973)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Gunther Gebel-Williams
Votes: 20
47.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Jonathan Winters/Susan Sarandon/Jack Anderson
(1974)
TV-14 | 9 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny looks at superstitions and folk remedies. Jonathan Winters (album "The Little Prince"); Susan Sarandon (The Front Page (1974)); investigative columnist Jack Anderson discusses the Watergate scandal.
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 22
48.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Indian Potentate
(1956)
Comedy
An Indian Maharajah and his "retinue" have checked into the St. Moritz Hotel, and Gracie and Blanche cannot contain their curiosity, so they attempt to sneak onto his private floor. Meanwhile, Ronnie goes out with the Maharajah's daughter.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 30
49.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Newlyweds
(1956)
30 min | Comedy
When Emily Vanderlip arrives in Manhattan after eloping with Airman Second Class Frank Foster, the newlyweds and Burns men attempt to keep Gracie from finding out about their nuptials, fearing that she'll blab to Emily's parents.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 29
50.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Morton Buys Iron Deer/Gracie Thinks George Needs Glasses
(1953)
Comedy
When George declares he "can't see" how Harry Morton could spend $200 on an iron deer for his lawn, Gracie concludes George's eyesight is deteriorating.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 31