Johnny Carson
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Synopsis
While working as a staff writer on The Red Skelton Show, local Los Angeles television comedian Carson filled in as host when Skelton was injured during a show rehearsal. As a result of Carson’s performance, CBS created the primetime variety program: The Johnny Carson Show, a traditional potpourri of comedy, music, dance, skits and monologues. The short-lived 1955-56 series served as a precursor of what would come later for Carson, planting the seeds for sketches he would perform on the later The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson such as "Mighty Carson Art Players".
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- 1. Catch Up With the NewsNow viewing1955-06-3030mIn the series premiere, Johnny imitates Edward R. Murrow in a spoof of Murrow's Person to Person program featuring Johnny's first wife Jody and their three children. In Catch Up With the News, Johnny plays a roving reporter.
- 4. Goldilocks and the Three Bears1955-07-2130mJohnny imitates Walter Cronkite, takes a look at the pitfalls of marriage, and parodies Goldilocks And The Three Bears and You Are There.
- 9. Life in the 80's1955-08-2530mSketches include a spoof of the Russian ballet, Catch Up With The News and a 1950s-style look at the future, as Johnny imagines what life will be like in 1980.
- 10. Dillinger, The Mental Wizard1955-09-0130mJohnny plays Dillinger, The Mental Wizard, in a parody of Joseph Dunniger, the famous mind reader (This sketch is the early inspiration for Carson's most famous character from his Tonight Show years, Carnac The Magnificent). Another sketch finds Johnny playing tourist in Paris; we also get an idea of what might happen to your television reception near an airport.
- 11. James Arness1955-09-0830mJames Arness visits the show to promote his new series, Gunsmoke, Jack Albertson appears in a grocery store sketch and Johnny plays Colonel John J. Carson in a military sketch.
- 16. Jack Albertson1955-10-1330mJohnny takes care of unfinished business; Jack Albertson appears in sketches about Johnny's fan club and bachelor life. Then Johnny plays violinist Yasha Carson.
- 19. Dimitri Tiomkin1955-11-0330mLegendary movie composer Dimitri Tiomkin appears in the Johnny's Record Collection sketch. Then Johnny salutes old time Vaudeville, and stars in an epic Greek-Trojan war sketch.
- 20. Ed Sullivan Impersonation1955-11-1030m
- 25. Stay-at-Home Husband1955-12-1530mJohnny plays a stay-at-home husband whose wife has a very unusual job. Other sketches include the Giveaway Pet Parade, a precursor to the numerous segments Johnny would do with animals later in his career, and a look at what the detective show Dragnet might have been like during the time of Alexander the Great.
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FAQ
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Is The Johnny Carson Show available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does The Johnny Carson Show have?
The Johnny Carson Show has 2 seasons and 12 episodes.
When did The Johnny Carson Show first air?
The Johnny Carson Show first aired in 1955.
Is The Johnny Carson Show still running?
The Johnny Carson Show's status on TMDB is: Canceled.
What genre is The Johnny Carson Show?
The Johnny Carson Show is classified as Comedy, Talk.