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

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

1973

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January

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2632January 1, 1973 (1973-01-01)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Dyan Cannon, Carol Burnett, Fernando Lamas, James HamptonKaye Ballard
2633January 2, 1973 (1973-01-02)David Steinberg, Leslie Caron, Joe FlynnFreda Payne
Desk- "New Year's Eve"
2634January 3, 1973 (1973-01-03)Joan Rivers, Jack Lemmon, Billy WilderHelen Reddy, The Illegitimate Theater
Desk- "How to Know When You're Old"
2635January 4, 1973 (1973-01-04)Oral Roberts, Buddy Hackett, Dan JenkinsMonti Rock
Desk- "Johnny and Ed discuss: Ed's trip to Aspen, Johnny's critical of noisy snowmobiles and the damage they can cause."
2636January 5, 1973 (1973-01-05)Mike Connors, Mr. Blackwell, Lee Trevino, Marcel MarceauRonny Graham
Desk- Ed shows a clipping from a 1938 newspaper in which Johnny's picture appears.
2637January 8, 1973 (1973-01-08)Sammy Davis Jr., Shecky GreeneN/A
Desk- Johnny tells about a snowman being stolen from in front of his house in Encino.
2638January 9, 1973 (1973-01-09)George Segal, Don Rickles, Susan Saint JamesPeter Nero
Desk- "The Rights Of a Hospital Patient"; Ed's 'Cheer' Commercial (20 Years Ago)
2639January 10, 1973 (1973-01-10)Tony Curtis, Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Vikings"; Desk- "The Best Antics of the NFL During Last Season"
2640January 11, 1973 (1973-01-11)Michael Caine, Pat McCormickConnie Stevens ("Let Me Be the One" and "You've Made Me So Very Happy"), Ella Fitzgerald, Larry Kert
Sketch- "Robert Blevins- Astronaut"
2641January 12, 1973 (1973-01-12)Karen Valentine, George Gobel, Redd FoxxJoe Williams
Commercial Parodies: Milk Commercial, Hair Spray Commercial, and Auto Additive Commercial
2642January 15, 1973 (1973-01-15)Liberace (guest host), Bob Hope, Shelley WintersN/A
2643January 16, 1973 (1973-01-16)Suzanne Pleshette, Tony Randall, Alex KarrasRoy Clark
Desk- "Calendar of Annual Events for 1973"
2644January 17, 1973 (1973-01-17)Jack Benny, Rich Little, Dick Barlow, Roger PidaDylana Jenson
Desk- "Letters from Children Regarding Johnny Carson"
2645January 18, 1973 (1973-01-18)Ernest Borgnine, Carol Lynley, John WilliamsArtie Shaw, Eubie Blake
2646January 19, 1973 (1973-01-19)James Caan, Florence Henderson, Karen Black, Frank Shorter, Kipchoge KeinoN/A
2647January 22, 1973 (1973-01-22)Dom DeLuise (guest host), Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanN/A
2648January 23, 1973 (1973-01-23)Joan Embery, Joan Rivers, George MaharisBobby Goldsboro
Carnac the Magnificent
2649January 24, 1973 (1973-01-24)Elke Sommer, Billie Jean King, Brian Bressler, Dr. Champion TeutschHarry Chapin
2650January 25, 1973 (1973-01-25)Brian Keith, Joe FlynnJohn Denver ("Rocky Mountain High")
Desk- "It's The Law"
2651January 26, 1973 (1973-01-26)Cass Elliot (guest host), Charles Grodin, Frances SayerPat Boone, Ronny Graham, The New Seekers
Desk- "T.V. Guide Synopses"
2652January 29, 1973 (1973-01-29)Cass Elliot (guest host), Tony Curtis, Virginia GrahamBobby Darin
2653January 30, 1973 (1973-01-30)Jerry Lewis (guest host)Kaye Ballard, The Lettermen
2654January 31, 1973 (1973-01-31)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Charles Nelson ReillyJose Molina, Della Reese

February

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2655February 1, 1973 (1973-02-01)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Cloris Leachman, Jan Murray, Pat Hollis, Stan KannN/A
2656February 2, 1973 (1973-02-02)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Louis Nye, Sarah KennedyIke & Tina Turner, Bobby Vinton
2657February 5, 1973 (1973-02-05)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Patti Deutsch, Fernando LamasAnnette Thomas
2658February 6, 1973 (1973-02-06)Joan Embery, Orson BeanBobby Darin, Seals and Crofts
El Mouldo
2659February 7, 1973 (1973-02-07)James Stewart, Charles Durning, Charles SchulzCharlie Brown Group, Kenny Rankin
Desk- "Ways a Man Can Please a Woman"
2660February 8, 1973 (1973-02-08)Muhammad Ali, Robert Blake, Carol WayneRoger Miller - "(The Day I Jumped) From Uncle Harvey's Plane" and "Oo-De-Lally"
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Poseidon Thing"
2661February 9, 1973 (1973-02-09)George GobelPaul Williams ("Here's That Rainy Day"), Paula Kelly
Sketch- "Mayoral Candidate- Henry Kalman Interview"
2662February 12, 1973 (1973-02-12)Truman Capote, McLean Stevenson, Detective Dave TomaMel Tormé
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
2663February 13, 1973 (1973-02-13)George Burns, Sammy Davis Jr., Carl ReinerSammy Davis Jr. performed ("In the Still of the Night" and "The Lady Is a Tramp"), Honey Cone
Desk- "Letters from Children Describing Ed McMahon"
2664February 14, 1973 (1973-02-14)Evel Knievel, Bob Newhart, Charles Grodin, Dr. Laurence J. PeterJohnny Mathis
2665February 15, 1973 (1973-02-15)George Foreman, Sandy Duncan, Steve Martin, Binnie BarnesN/A
Demonstration- "Unusual Inventions"
2666February 16, 1973 (1973-02-16)Rex Harrison, George Carlin, Chet HuntleyDoc Severinsen & The Tonight Show Band ("Last Tango in Paris")
Biggest Chicken
2667February 19, 1973 (1973-02-19)Rex Reed, Robert Klein, Carl JacksonAnne Murray, Glen Campbell
Desk- "Spin Offs of Current Movies"
2668February 20, 1973 (1973-02-20)Lawrence Welk, Dr. Laurence J. PeterRonny Graham
Desk- "Interview with Pretzel Maker- Esther Miller"
2669February 21, 1973 (1973-02-21)Fernando Lamas, Brian Bressler, Dr. Esther VilarN/A
Desk- "Strange Bumper Stickers in California"; Stump the Band
2670February 22, 1973 (1973-02-22)Don Rickles, Elliott Gould, Harris NelsonEthel Ennis
Demonstration- "Strange Instruments with Harris Nelson"
2671February 23, 1973 (1973-02-23)McLean Stevenson, Joseph Wambaugh, Carol LynleyHarry Chapin
Desk- "Comments About the Earthquake"
2672February 26, 1973 (1973-02-26)David Brenner, Ross Martin, Eddie Campos, Paul WilliamsTalya Ferro
2673February 27, 1973 (1973-02-27)Buddy Hackett, Marcel MarceauHurricane Smith, Nancy Wilson
2674February 28, 1973 (1973-02-28)Albert Brooks, Suzy Chaffee, William DemarestN/A

March

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2675March 1, 1973 (1973-03-01)Diana Ross, Charles GrodinPat Boone performed ("Golden Rocket" and "Begin to Be Free")
Carnac the Magnificent
2676March 2, 1973 (1973-03-02)Suzanne Pleshette, Shirley Luthman, Russell VoisinTrini Lopez
Desk- "Questions Determining the End of a Relationship"
2677March 5, 1973 (1973-03-05)Jack Lemmon, Mamie Van DorenLinda Hopkins ("Seven Days and Nights" and "Ease Away"), Ace Trucking Company
Desk- "Spring Cleaning"
2678March 6, 1973 (1973-03-06)Dom DeLuise, Sally Kellerman, Ronnie Schell, Bruno VailatiN/A
Desk- "Ed McMahon's 50th Birthday"
2679March 7, 1973 (1973-03-07)Euell Gibbons, Jerzy KosinskiRonny Graham, Bobby Goldsboro
Desk- "Celebrating Ed McMahon's Birthday"
2680March 8, 1973 (1973-03-08)Jonathan Winters, Joan Rivers, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanJudy Collins
2681March 9, 1973 (1973-03-09)Marlo Thomas, Carol Wayne, James HamptonJoel Grey
Desk- "Johnny's Trip to Mexico"; Mighty Carson Art Players- "Jack LaStrain"
2682March 12, 1973 (1973-03-12)Joey Bishop (guest host), Totie Fields, Joe Frazier, Bill ShoemakerEnzo Stuarti, Larry Kert
2683March 13, 1973 (1973-03-13)Joey Bishop (guest host), Shelley Winters, Richard BooneStiller and Meara, Jose Molina
2684March 14, 1973 (1973-03-14)Joey Bishop (guest host), Ross Martin, Allan Drake, Detective Dave Toma, Sarah KennedyKaye Stevens
2685March 15, 1973 (1973-03-15)Joey Bishop (guest host), Steve Allen, Foster Brooks, Cleveland AmoryJames Brown, Lyn Collins
2686March 16, 1973 (1973-03-16)Joey Bishop (guest host), Burl Ives, Carol Lawrence, Allan Drake, Stan Kann, Lynda Day George, Roger JacobsN/A
2687March 19, 1973 (1973-03-19)Joey Bishop (guest host), Carroll O'Connor, Ralph PearlPeggy Lee, Tommy Leonetti
2688March 20, 1973 (1973-03-20)Bob Newhart, Erich SegalLarry Kert, Vikki Carr
Desk- "Battle Plan for Women in Combating the High Price of Food"
2689March 21, 1973 (1973-03-21)Florence Henderson, Steve Martin, Candice BergenN/A
2690March 22, 1973 (1973-03-22)John Wayne, Charles Grodin, Danny Thomas, The Amazing RandiJohn O'Banion ("My Melancholy Baby")
Desk- "New Laws for California"
2691March 23, 1973 (1973-03-23)Bob Hope, Mitzi Gaynor, Rodney Dangerfield, Bruno VailatiBeverly Sills
Mighty Carson Art Players- Takeoff of 'Kung Fu'
2692March 26, 1973 (1973-03-26)Vikki Carr (guest host), Buck Henry, Professor Backwards, Victor BuonoKris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge
2693March 28, 1973 (1973-03-28)Robert Blake, Putt Mossman [1]Bee Gees ("Wouldn't I Be Someone", "Saw a New Morning" and "Massachusetts")
Carnac the Magnificent
2694March 29, 1973 (1973-03-29)Charlton Heston, Rex Reed, Richard BachEubie Blake
2695March 30, 1973 (1973-03-30)Buddy Hackett, McLean Stevenson, John Kidner, Brady WattN/A
Desk- "Newspaper Articles Sent In From Viewers"

April

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2696April 2, 1973 (1973-04-02)Kate Smith (guest host), Jean Stapleton, Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
2697April 3, 1973 (1973-04-03)Clint Eastwood, Robert Klein, Buddy Hackett, Telly Savalas, Lillian WilliamsN/A
Desk- "Awards Given to Police Officers for Bravery"
2698April 4, 1973 (1973-04-04)David Steinberg, Diane Keaton, Maury WillsMac Davis
Desk- "Sampling Beefburgers and Horseburgers"
2699April 5, 1973 (1973-04-05)Eva Gabor, Foster Brooks, Susan George, George V. HigginsThelma Houston
Desk- "T.V. Guide Listings"
2700April 6, 1973 (1973-04-06)Juliet Prowse, Sid Caesar, Richard MunizichJohnnie Ray
Desk- "What Spring Is"
2701April 9, 1973 (1973-04-09)Dom DeLuise (guest host), Gene Hackman, Binnie Barnes, Johnny Brown, Joseph N. Sorrentino, Debbie DrakeN/A
2702April 10, 1973 (1973-04-10)Charles 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.)
2703April 11, 1973 (1973-04-11)Jerry Lewis, James Hampton, Alan BurskyJulie Budd
Desk- "Various Diets in Vogue"
2704April 12, 1973 (1973-04-12)Joan Rivers, Jon Voight, Bob Uecker, Phillip SternJoe Williams
Desk- "Baseball Cliches"
2705April 13, 1973 (1973-04-13)Ricardo Montalbán, David SmithBuddy Rich, Della Reese, Monti Rock
Desk- "Phobias"
2706April 16, 1973 (1973-04-16)Shecky Greene (guest host), Jack Klugman, Luciana Paluzzi, Bill ShoemakerN/A
2707April 17, 1973 (1973-04-17)Bob Hope, Karen Valentine, Jack WrightJack Jones
Desk- "Meat Boycott- Horse Meat"
2708April 18, 1973 (1973-04-18)Robert BlakeArtie Shaw, Ronny Graham
Desk- Johnny talks about going to a party where James Cagney was present.
2709April 19, 1973 (1973-04-19)Susan Saint James, Robert Shaw, KreskinNow Generation Brass and Today's Children
New Products
2710April 20, 1973 (1973-04-20)Shecky Greene (guest host), John Davidson, Cliff RobertsonRay Charles, Ace Trucking Company
2711April 23, 1973 (1973-04-23)Vikki Carr (guest host), Michael Landon, Steve Martin, David Hartman, Doug SandersAustin Roberts
2712April 24, 1973 (1973-04-24)Don Rickles (guest host), Red Buttons, Lee Marvin, James DarrenEartha Kitt
2713April 25, 1973 (1973-04-25)Don Rickles (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Rich Little, Joel Rapp, Lynn Rapp, Richard CrennaPeter Lemongello
2714April 26, 1973 (1973-04-26)Don Rickles (guest host), Steve Allen, Cloris Leachman, Bobby RiggsJerry Vale
2715April 27, 1973 (1973-04-27)Don Rickles (guest host), Sally Struthers, Otto Preminger, Bobby Winkles, Steve MartinPearl Bailey, Peter Lemongello
2716April 30, 1973 (1973-04-30)Don Rickles (guest host), Bob Newhart, Charles Nelson Reilly, Telly Savalas, Corbett Monica, John ParisellaN/A

May

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2717May 1, 1973 (1973-05-01)Joan Embery, Dub TaylorLarry Kert, Lola Falana
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
2718May 2, 1973 (1973-05-02)Ben Gazzara, Margot Kidder, Jacqueline Susann, James DarrenN/A
2719May 3, 1973 (1973-05-03)Dom DeLuise, Bruce Dern, Melvin BelliPat Boone
2720May 4, 1973 (1973-05-04)McLean Stevenson, Sandy Duncan, James HamptonRobert Goulet
Stump the Band
2721May 7, 1973 (1973-05-07)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Shelley 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.)
2722May 8, 1973 (1973-05-08)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) James Coco, Rex Reed, Gabriel Kaplan, Barry Bostwick, Ilene GraffRichie Havens
Johnny talked about the New York Knicks.
2723May 9, 1973 (1973-05-09)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Debbie Reynolds, Jerzy Kosinski, PeléHarry Chapin
Stump the Band
2724May 10, 1973 (1973-05-10)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Tony Randall, Elizabeth MartineauGlynis Johns ("Send In The Clowns"), Eubie Blake
2725May 11, 1973 (1973-05-11)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Charles Grodin, E.G. Marshall, Michael PremingerBuddy Rich
2726May 14, 1973 (1973-05-14)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Peter Bogdanovich, Jerry LucasAce Trucking Company
2727May 15, 1973 (1973-05-15)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Robert Blake, Michele Lee, Myron CohenTommy Tune
2728May 16, 1973 (1973-05-16)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Shecky Greene, Orson Bean, Barry Newman, Paul WilliamsN/A
Desk- "Rebuttal to a Letter from Morticans"
2729May 17, 1973 (1973-05-17)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Muhammad Ali, Jack Albertson, Marty Brill, KreskinMarilyn Maye
2730May 18, 1973 (1973-05-18)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Christopher Plummer, Art Carney, Sid Caesar, Gunther Gebel-WilliamsKelly Garrett ("Do You Remember These?")
2731May 21, 1973 (1973-05-21)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Bob Uecker, Alexis Smith, Dick ShawnJudy Collins, The Lettermen
Desk- "Jealously Among the Aging"
2732May 22, 1973 (1973-05-22)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Joan Rivers, McLean Stevenson, Don Murray, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanLana Cantrell
Desk- "Westbury Appearances"
2733May 23, 1973 (1973-05-23)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Faye Dunaway, James HamptonPhyllis McGuire, Phyllis Newman, The New Seekers
2734May 24, 1973 (1973-05-24)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Sammy Davis Jr., Phyllis Diller, Sarah MilesN/A
Stump the Band
2735May 25, 1973 (1973-05-25)(FROM NEW YORK CITY) Mayor John Lindsay, David BrennerPeter Nero
Last show ever from New York City during Carson's tenure.
2736May 28, 1973 (1973-05-28)Bill Cosby (guest host), Groucho Marx, Bill Russell, Jo Anne Worley, Foster BrooksFairmount Street Singers
2737May 29, 1973 (1973-05-29)Bill Cosby (guest host), Richard Pryor, Billie Jean King, Michele Carey, Hugh HefnerErroll Garner
Bill Cosby and his partner performs a "Garbage Man" routine.
2738May 30, 1973 (1973-05-30)John Davidson (guest host), Karen ValentineJim Croce, Peter Marshall
2739May 31, 1973 (1973-05-31)John Davidson (guest host), Patti Deutsch, Sarah Kennedy, Cloris Leachman, Sally FieldDusty Springfield

June

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2740June 1, 1973 (1973-06-01)Tony Curtis (guest host), Joe Flynn, Jack LemmonSergio Mendes & Brasil '66
2741June 4, 1973 (1973-06-04)Ernest BorgnineDella Reese
2742June 5, 1973 (1973-06-05)Robert Shaw, Robert Klein, Margot Kidder, Mayor Tom BradleyDick Haymes
2743June 6, 1973 (1973-06-06)Albert Brooks, Charles Nelson Reilly, Joseph N. SorrentinoGerri Granger, Pat Boone
2744June 7, 1973 (1973-06-07)Bob Hope, Joe Flynn, Martin PorissBarbara McNair, Monti Rock
Stump the Band
2745June 8, 1973 (1973-06-08)Don Rickles, Elke Sommer, Richard Crenna, Roberta TeitelJosé Feliciano
2748June 11, 1973 (1973-06-11)John Denver (guest host), Jill St. John, Mark Spitz, Suzy Spitz, Rosey Grier, Denise NicholasN/A
2749June 12, 1973 (1973-06-12)Robert Blake, Jaye P. MorganLarry Kert
2750June 13, 1973 (1973-06-13)Joan Rivers, Reverend Billy Graham, Joseph N. SorrentinoPeter Gordeno
2751June 14, 1973 (1973-06-14)Lorne Greene, Gabriel Kaplan, Charles Grodin, Dub Taylor, Patty LynchN/A
2752June 15, 1973 (1973-06-15)George Gobel, Carol Wayne, Charlie Callas, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanEloise Laws ("Love Factory" and "It's Not An Easy Thing to Do")
2753June 18, 1973 (1973-06-18)Joey Bishop (guest host), Telly Savalas, Michael Callan, Marcia SeligsonCharo
2754June 19, 1973 (1973-06-19)Joey Bishop (guest host)Teresa Brewer
2755June 20, 1973 (1973-06-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), Danny Thomas, Lorna Luft, Redd FoxxRod McKuen
2756June 21, 1973 (1973-06-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, Jack Klugman, Georgie KayeAbbe Lane
2757June 22, 1973 (1973-06-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), Barry Bostwick, George Maharis, Cleveland Amory, Candice Earley, Sarah KennedyJohnny Mann
2758June 25, 1973 (1973-06-25)Joey Bishop (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Leonard Barr, Carroll O'Connor, Nancy O'Connor, Ron MoodyN/A
2759June 26, 1973 (1973-06-26)Joey Bishop (guest host), Norm Crosby, Totie Fields, Carol Lawrence, Roger MooreN/A
2760June 27, 1973 (1973-06-27)Joey Bishop (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Helen Gurley Brown, Foster BrooksDella Reese
Audience Talent Contest with Joey Bishop
2761June 28, 1973 (1973-06-28)Joey Bishop (guest host), Binnie Barnes, Stan KannCharo, Monty Python
2762June 29, 1973 (1973-06-29)Joey Bishop (guest host), George Foreman, Sarah KennedyEd Ames, Jim Nabors

July

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2763July 2, 1973 (1973-07-02)George Burns, Loretta Swit, Shecky Greene, Ross Martin, Don GradyN/A
2764July 3, 1973 (1973-07-03)Joan Embery, Shecky Greene, Rex ReedLola Falana
2765July 4, 1973 (1973-07-04)Sammy Davis Jr., Mickey Rooney, Florence Henderson, Pam GrierN/A
Desk- Johnny tells a story about firecrackers.
2766July 5, 1973 (1973-07-05)Michael Landon, Alan Bursky, Chuck Norris, Phillip Paley, Robert Wall, Bruno VailatiMac Davis
Desk- Johnny reads an article regarding Reverend Rex Humbard.
2767July 6, 1973 (1973-07-06)Joan Rivers, Shelley Winters, McLean StevensonGerri Granger
Desk- "Fan Mail"
2768July 9, 1973 (1973-07-09)Sandy Duncan (guest host), Bob HopeKaye Ballard
2769July 10, 1973 (1973-07-10)Orson Bean, Candice Bergen, Pam GrierN/A
2770July 11, 1973 (1973-07-11)Ben Gazzara, David Steinberg, Merle OberonJohnny Mathis
2771July 12, 1973 (1973-07-12)Bob Newhart, Ronald J. FieldsLarry Kert, The Pointer Sisters
Stump the Band
2772July 13, 1973 (1973-07-13)James Garner, Rodney Dangerfield, Alan LakeinRoberta Flack
The NBC Orchestra performs "What Have They Done to My Song?"
2773July 16, 1973 (1973-07-16)Shecky Greene (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanGuy Marks, Jack Jones, Charo
2774July 17, 1973 (1973-07-17)Paul Williams, Dick Shawn, Eddie CamposRonny Graham
Desk- Johnny and Doc talk about their weekends.
2775July 18, 1973 (1973-07-18)Robert Blake, Dorothy UhnakChet Atkins, Phyllis Newman
Carnac the Magnificent
2776July 19, 1973 (1973-07-19)Buddy Hackett, David CarradineBeverly Sills
Desk- "Watergate Memorabilia"
2777July 20, 1973 (1973-07-20)Jack Benny, Elke Sommer, Joe NamathN/A
Desk- "How to Tell When You're in Phase IV", Desk- Doc Severinsen chews & spits tobacco.
2778July 23, 1973 (1973-07-23)Vikki Carr (guest host), Ruth Gordon, Nolan Ryan, Ruth RyanBurns & Schreiber (Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber), Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
2779July 24, 1973 (1973-07-24)Foster Brooks, Strother MartinN/A
2780July 25, 1973 (1973-07-25)Cloris Leachman, Marty Brill, Gail Parent, Tamara DobsonN/A
2781July 26, 1973 (1973-07-26)Sammy Davis Jr., Rip TaylorN/A
2782July 27, 1973 (1973-07-27)Barbara HowarDionne Warwick
2783July 30, 1973 (1973-07-30)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Professor Backwards, Otto Preminger, David Brenner, Jim BrownN/A
2784July 31, 1973 (1973-07-31)Tony Randall, Billie Jean King, Carol Wayne, Gunther Gebel-WilliamsN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"

August

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2785August 1, 1973 (1973-08-01)Ricardo Montalbán, Laura Bergt, Fred Titus, Lester Bodfish, Reggie Joule, Roger Kunayak, Uri GellerN/A
Desk- "Commercially Oriented Greeting Cards"
2786August 2, 1973 (1973-08-02)Dom DeLuise, Edy Williams, Bob RosefskyThe Three Degrees
Desk- "How To Save Energy"
2787August 3, 1973 (1973-08-03)McLean Stevenson, Don Rickles, Don Adams, Carol WayneHarry Belafonte
Desk- "The Meaning of Body Language"; Stump the Band
2788August 6, 1973 (1973-08-06)John Davidson (guest host), Sally Struthers, David Frye, Marjoe GortnerLana Cantrell, Leslie Uggams
2789August 7, 1973 (1973-08-07)Fernando Lamas, Diana Rigg, Dorothy UhnakGerri Granger
Desk- "Carson's High School Memories"
2790August 8, 1973 (1973-08-08)Earl Holliman, George Gobel, Henry Hite, Bob RosefskyBilly Preston
2791August 9, 1973 (1973-08-09)Jack Palance, Victoria Principal, Gabriel Kaplan, Bobby RiggsLinda Hopkins
2792August 10, 1973 (1973-08-10)Joey Bishop, Marty Brill, Carol LynleyMac Davis
Desk- Johnny and Ed discuss the 'water' incident from the previous night.
2793August 13, 1973 (1973-08-13)Shecky Greene (guest host), Richard Crenna, Bobby SandlerJose Molina, Della Reese, Mel Tormé
2794August 14, 1973 (1973-08-14)James Garner, Pete DePaoloLarry Kert, Roger Miller
Desk- "Uncommon Mistakes"
2795August 15, 1973 (1973-08-15)Robert Blake, Alex Karras, Senator William ProxmireTrini Lopez
Desk- "Odds and Ends"
2796August 16, 1973 (1973-08-16)Tom Weiskopf, Jo Ann Pflug, Rich Little, Victor BuonoN/A
2797August 17, 1973 (1973-08-17)Orson Bean, Victoria Principal, Edie SteinmetzDean Scott and Group
Desk- "Pictures from Burbank Natural History Museum"
2798August 20, 1973 (1973-08-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), Redd Foxx, Pam GrierCharo
2799August 21, 1973 (1973-08-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Stanley Myron Handelman, Helen Gurley Brown, Henry Fonda, Bob MelvinLeslie Uggams
2800August 22, 1973 (1973-08-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), Jack Klugman, Marcel Marceau, Stan KannN/A
2801August 23, 1973 (1973-08-23)Joey Bishop (guest host), Charlton HestonBobby Goldsboro
2802August 24, 1973 (1973-08-24)Joey Bishop (guest host), Laurence Harvey, Irwin C. WatsonRod McKuen
2803August 27, 1973 (1973-08-27)Joey Bishop (guest host), Steve Allen, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
2804August 28, 1973 (1973-08-28)Joey Bishop (guest host), Mickey RooneyEartha Kitt
2805August 29, 1973 (1973-08-29)Joey Bishop (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Mickey Rooney, Rip Taylor, Michael Roessler, Lou Marett, Mark SpitzLiz Torres
2806August 30, 1973 (1973-08-30)Joey Bishop (guest host), Yul Brynner, George Kirby, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanAbbe Lane
Audience Talent Contest
2807August 31, 1973 (1973-08-31)Joey Bishop (guest host), Leonard Barr, Nipsey Russell, Stephanie Edwards, Cleveland AmoryJerry Vale

September

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2808September 3, 1973 (1973-09-03)Joey Bishop (guest host), Danny Thomas, Don Rickles, John DeLorean, Jan MurrayMills Brothers
2809September 4, 1973 (1973-09-04)McLean Stevenson, Olivia HusseyThe 5th Dimension
Carnac the Magnificent
2810September 5, 1973 (1973-09-05)Buddy Rich, Cathy Rich, Sandy Duncan, KreskinRoy Clark
Desk- "How Long Will You Live"
2811September 6, 1973 (1973-09-06)Glen Campbell, Don Rickles, Dom DeLuise, Jimmy BreslinCampbell ("Back Home Again in Indiana")
Desk- "Los Angeles Historical Society Mementos"
2812September 7, 1973 (1973-09-07)Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton, Karen Valentine, Carol WayneJoel Grey
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tibet Your Life"
2813September 10, 1973 (1973-09-10)Sammy Davis Jr. (guest host), Rodney Allen Rippy, Sam LevensonGladys Knight & The Pips, Lola Falana
2814September 11, 1973 (1973-09-11)William Holden, Joan Rivers, Bruno VailatiGran Picasso
Desk- "Super Market Survival Manual"
2815September 12, 1973 (1973-09-12)Joan Embery, David Steinberg, Joseph WambaughBette Midler
2816September 13, 1973 (1973-09-13)Dom DeLuise, Gabriel Kaplan, Ron LeibmanThelma Houston
Desk- "T.V. Listings of Syndicated Network Shows"
2817September 14, 1973 (1973-09-14)Richard Benjamin, Carol Wayne, Bob RosefskyJames Brown performed ("Slaughter's Theme Song" and "If I Ruled the World")
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
2818September 17, 1973 (1973-09-17)David Steinberg (guest host), Buddy Hackett, Tom SmothersPeter Allen
2819September 18, 1973 (1973-09-18)Tony Randall, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, William Peter BlattyN/A
Desk- "How Not to Be Mugged"
2820September 19, 1973 (1973-09-19)Richard Pryor, Douglas Morrow, Shimada (illusionist), Miss Texas Judy MallettRoberta Linn ("A House is Not a Home")
Desk- "Expression Cards Based on 'I Love You'"
2821September 20, 1973 (1973-09-20)Orson Bean, Carol Lynley, Rick SegallHarry Chapin, Monti Rock
Desk- "Childrens Name In Newspaper"; Desk- "Fire Department in Wells, Maine"
2822September 21, 1973 (1973-09-21)Fernando Lamas, David Brenner, Adelle DavisCleo Laine
Stump the Band
2823September 24, 1973 (1973-09-24)John Denver (guest host), George Maharis, Shari Lewis, Werner Erhard, Bill DanaBill Danoff, Taffy Danoff
2824September 25, 1973 (1973-09-25)Bob Hope, Diana Rigg, Larry Csonka, Jim KiickRoy Clark
Carnac the Magnificent
2825September 26, 1973 (1973-09-26)Robert Blake, Rodney Dangerfield, Joe FlynnRichie Havens
Desk- "Los Angeles Police Department Valor Medal Winners"; Desk- "Burbank Valor Awards"
2826September 27, 1973 (1973-09-27)Vincent Price, Barbara Howar, Jeanne TrepanierCass Elliot, John O'Banion
Desk- "Bonzo Pictures" (directed by Fred de Cordova)
2827September 28, 1973 (1973-09-28)Michael Landon, Wilt ChamberlainJohnny Mathis
Desk- "Astronauts Duties While in Space"

October

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2828October 1, 1973 (1973-10-01)Red ButtonsJose Molina, Sandler & Young, Loretta Lynn
2829October 2, 1973 (1973-10-02)Buddy Hackett, Burt Reynolds, Don Rickles, Carol WayneN/A
The 11th anniversary of Johnny's show is celebrated, with a surprise appearance by Dean Martin; Mighty Carson Art Players present Tea Time Movie
2830October 3, 1973 (1973-10-03)Bob Uecker, Cheryl Ladd, Gina Lollobrigida, James McEachinJohn O'Banion
Desk- "List of Acts That Performed on The Tonight Show That Weren't Successful"
2831October 4, 1973 (1973-10-04)Dennis Weaver, McLean Stevenson, Erich von DanikenLiberace
Desk- "Celebration of Bobby Quinn's Birthday" (showing Bobby in the control room.)
2832October 5, 1973 (1973-10-05)Peter Falk, Robert Klein, Victoria Principal, Linda MonteleoneN/A
Desk- "Proverbs To Live By"
2833October 8, 1973 (1973-10-08)Joey Bishop (guest host), George Kennedy, Fernando Lamas, John Davidson, Helen Gurley Brown, Irwin C. WatsonGerri Granger
2834October 9, 1973 (1973-10-09)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, Allan DrakeMel Tillis
2835October 10, 1973 (1973-10-10)Joey Bishop (guest host), Stephanie EdwardsDella Reese
2836October 11, 1973 (1973-10-11)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Stanley Myron Handelman, Cleveland AmoryCharo
Audience Talent Contest
2837October 12, 1973 (1973-10-12)Joey Bishop (guest host), Jan Murray, Rip TaylorN/A
2838October 15, 1973 (1973-10-15)Joey Bishop (guest host), Jack Lemmon, Karen BlackPeter Marshall
2839October 16, 1973 (1973-10-16)George Burns, Billie Jean King, Carol ChanningN/A
Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
2840October 17, 1973 (1973-10-17)Jacqueline Bisset, Dick Shawn, William DemarestGladys Knight & The Pips
Desk- Johnny and Ed celebrate fifteen years as partners.
2841October 18, 1973 (1973-10-18)TBAN/A
2842October 19, 1973 (1973-10-19)Rodney Allen Rippy, Paul Hampton, J.B. WestLola Falana
Desk- "Motion Picture 'Spin-Offs'"
2843October 22, 1973 (1973-10-22)Barbara Walters (guest host), Walter MatthauLinda Hopkins
2844October 23, 1973 (1973-10-23)Suzanne PleshetteVikki Carr, Ace Trucking Company
Stump the Band; Desk- "How Married People Can Fight Successfully"
2845October 24, 1973 (1973-10-24)Kirk Douglas, Joan Rivers, Johnny HartLarry Kert
Aunt Blabby
2846October 25, 1973 (1973-10-25)Richard Benjamin, Albert Brooks, Garson KaninGerri Granger
2847October 26, 1973 (1973-10-26)Carl Reiner, George Carlin, Bob RosefskyTommy Leonetti
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Euell Gibson Sketch"
2848October 29, 1973 (1973-10-29)John Davidson (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Lily TomlinCharo
2849October 30, 1973 (1973-10-30)Richard Harris, Rich LittleRonny Graham
Carnac the Magnificent
2850October 31, 1973 (1973-10-31)Tony Randall, Sandy Duncan, George Gobel, Radu FlorescuN/A
Desk- "Superstitions"; Desk- "Things Kids Do at Halloween"

November

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2851November 1, 1973 (1973-11-01)Elke Sommer, Gabriel Kaplan, Pete HamillPat Boone
Desk- "Nixon Tapes"; Desk- "Holidays That Never Caught On"
2852November 2, 1973 (1973-11-02)Victor BuonoRoger Miller
2853November 5, 1973 (1973-11-05)Joey Bishop (guest host), Allan DrakeSonny King, Gerri Granger
Audience Talent Contest
2854November 6, 1973 (1973-11-06)Robert Blake, Martin PorissThe Carpenters ("Superstar", "Rainy Days and Mondays", "Goodbye to Love" and "Mr. Guder")
Desk- "Blue Cards"
2855November 7, 1973 (1973-11-07)Orson Bean, Stephanie EdwardsWayne Newton
Stump the Band
2856November 8, 1973 (1973-11-08)Fernando Lamas, Paul WilliamsN/A
Desk- "Saving Fuel- 50 M.P.H. Speed Limit"; Desk- "Early Christmas Advertising"
2857November 9, 1973 (1973-11-09)Alex Karras, Barbara HowarJoan Baez
Desk- "50 M.P.H. on Freeways"; Desk- "T.V. Guide Descriptions"
2858November 12, 1973 (1973-11-12)Karen Valentine (guest host), Bob Hope, John Davidson, Jo Ann WorleyN/A
2859November 13, 1973 (1973-11-13)Jonathan 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.
2860November 14, 1973 (1973-11-14)Don Rickles, Leo Durocher, Olga ConnollyMonti Rock
Desk- "How to Pick Up Men"
2861November 15, 1973 (1973-11-15)Charlie Callas, Dr. Paul EhrlichDiana Trask, Roy Clark
Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
2862November 16, 1973 (1973-11-16)Dinah Shore, Joan Rivers, Ashley Montagu, Angie BowieN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Football" (Johnny plays a referee)
2863November 19, 1973 (1973-11-19)Steve Allen (guest host), Richard Dawson, Jayne MeadowsCharo
Steve Allen's debut as guest host.
2864November 20, 1973 (1973-11-20)Henry Fonda, Myron CohenErroll Garner
Desk- "How to Raise Taxes for The Government"; Desk- "Suggestions for Saving Energy"
2865November 21, 1973 (1973-11-21)Tina Louise, Rodney Dangerfield, Gore VidalRobert Goulet
Desk- "Letters from Children Regarding Ed McMahon"
2866November 22, 1973 (1973-11-22)Joan Embery, Buddy Hackett, Steve MartinN/A
Desk- "Upcoming Holiday Season"
2867November 23, 1973 (1973-11-23)Jack Palance, Victoria Principal, Michael Preminger, Stephen BirminghamN/A
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
2868November 26, 1973 (1973-11-26)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Doris Day, Euell GibbonsN/A
2869November 27, 1973 (1973-11-27)Carl Reiner, Truman Capote, Jerry Van DykeLennon Sisters
Carnac the Magnificent
2870November 28, 1973 (1973-11-28)James Coco, John DavidsonN/A
Desk- "Gas Crisis"; Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
2871November 29, 1973 (1973-11-29)Lorne Greene, David Brenner, Erich von DanikenLana 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.)
2872November 30, 1973 (1973-11-30)Rich Little, Dr. Carl Sagan, Matthew MargolisHelen Reddy

December

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2873December 3, 1973 (1973-12-03)David Steinberg (guest host), Steve Allen, Redd FoxxN/A
2874December 4, 1973 (1973-12-04)Tony Randall, Stockard ChanningRonny Graham
Desk- "Noteworthy Newspaper Articles"
2875December 5, 1973 (1973-12-05)Bruce Dern, Dick ShawnLola Falana
Desk- "What To Give The Man Who Has Everything"
2876December 6, 1973 (1973-12-06)Sammy Davis Jr., Diane Keaton, Freddie PrinzeSammy Davis Jr. ("In the Still of the Night", "I've Gotta Be Me", "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree" and "Candy Man"), Diane Keaton performed "You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It"), Louie Bellson ("Spacin' Home")
Desk- "Curses for 1973"
2877December 7, 1973 (1973-12-07)McLean Stevenson, Vincent Gardenia, Larry MerchantThe Lockers, Beverly Sills
2878December 10, 1973 (1973-12-10)Wayne Newton (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Jack BennyPaul Anka
2879December 11, 1973 (1973-12-11)Richard Harris, Barbara Howar, Dar RobinsonN/A
2880December 12, 1973 (1973-12-12)Robert Blake, KreskinRoy Clark
New Products
2881December 13, 1973 (1973-12-13)Shecky Greene, Kelly Monteith, Thalassa CrusoLarry Kert
Desk- "Letters to Santa Claus"
2882December 14, 1973 (1973-12-14)Cloris Leachman, Fernando LamasIke & Tina Turner, Monti Rock
Stump the Band
2883December 17, 1973 (1973-12-17)Steve Allen (guest host), Art Linkletter, Dom DeLuiseCharo, Skiles and Henderson
2884December 18, 1973 (1973-12-18)Clint Eastwood, James WhitmoreMarilyn Horne
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Art Fern- Murray the Mailer"
2885December 19, 1973 (1973-12-19)Hugh MacDonald (martial artist), McLean Stevenson, Tish BaldrigeAl Hirt
Desk- "Odds and Ends"
2886December 20, 1973 (1973-12-20)Joan Rivers, Adrienne Barbeau, Gabriel Kaplan, George PlimptonN/A
Desk- "Ed's Alligator" (Ed told of being in Florida and has an alligator in the pond in the back of his house.) Johnny also apologizes for telling a joke about psoriasis in the monologue a few weeks earlier.
2887December 21, 1973 (1973-12-21)Orson Bean, Carol Wayne, Bud GreenspanLou Rawls
Aunt Blabby
2888December 25, 1973 (1973-12-25)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
2889December 26, 1973 (1973-12-26)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Sharon Farrell, Bernie Casey, Eddie RyderFreda Payne, Mel Tormé
2890December 27, 1973 (1973-12-27)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Steve Martin, Suzanne Pleshette, Ernest BorgnineN/A
2891December 28, 1973 (1973-12-28)Rich Little (guest host), George Burns, Steve Allen, Phyllis Diller, Norm CrosbyN/A
Desk- "Predictions of 1974"

References

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  1. ^ "Home". johnnycarson.com.