List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1970)

This is a list of all The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes that aired between January 1, 1970 and December 31, 1970.

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1970

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January

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1865January 1, 1970 (1970-01-01)Jerry Orbach, comedy group Ace Trucking CompanyJune Valli,
1866January 2, 1970 (1970-01-02)Corbett Monica (guest host)Jerry Vale, Monet and Wells
1867January 5, 1970 (1970-01-05)Andy Griffith, Harold HughesN/A
1868January 6, 1970 (1970-01-06)Bob DilleTommy Leonetti
1869January 7, 1970 (1970-01-07)TBAEdmunds and Curly
1870January 8, 1970 (1970-01-08)David Susskind, Charlie MannaMarilyn Maye
1871January 9, 1970 (1970-01-09)Joan Rivers (guest host), Pamela Mason. Rita Damitri, comedy team Deddy and BillN/A
1872January 12, 1970 (1970-01-12)James Stewart, Hank Stram, Len DawsonRoslyn Kind, The Carnival
1873January 13, 1970 (1970-01-13)Charlie Callas, June Allyson, Bob and RayN/A
1874January 14, 1970 (1970-01-14)Bob Hope, Willie MaysN/A
1875January 15, 1970 (1970-01-15)Jonathan Winters, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
1876January 16, 1970 (1970-01-16)Joan Rivers (guest host), Marty Allen, Mr. KennethAl Hirt
1877January 19, 1970 (1970-01-19)Alan King (guest host), Milt Kamen, Norm Crosby, Dr. Joyce BrothersJudy Collins, Jane Morgan
1878January 20, 1970 (1970-01-20)Alan King (guest host), Noel Harrison, Rod Laver, Pancho GonzalesTony Bennett
1879January 21, 1970 (1970-01-21)Alan King (guest host), Peter Lind Hayes, Bob DilleRoberta Flack
1880January 22, 1970 (1970-01-22)Peter Lawford (guest host), Mamie Van Doren, Morton HuntN/A
1881January 23, 1970 (1970-01-23)Peter Lawford (guest host), Suzanne CharnyN/A
1882January 26, 1970 (1970-01-26)Joan Rivers (guest host), Robert Ryan, Jack Valenti, Phyllis Newman, Eleanor PerryThelma Houston
1883January 27, 1970 (1970-01-27)Tony Randall, Jack Haley, Jr., Mamie Van Doren, Dr. David ReubenJudy Collins
1884January 28, 1970 (1970-01-28)David Susskind, William F. Buckley, Jr., Jeane DixonN/A
1885January 29, 1970 (1970-01-29)George C. Scott, June AllysonLana Cantrell
1886January 30, 1970 (1970-01-30)TBATony Bennett, Karen Wyman

February

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1887February 2, 1970 (1970-02-02)TBAN/A
1888February 3, 1970 (1970-02-03)Maureen Stapleton, James Coco, Carol WayneN/A
1889February 4, 1970 (1970-02-04)George Segal, Norm CrosbyDonna Theodore
1890February 5, 1970 (1970-02-05)Karl Malden, Joe FrazierN/A
1891February 6, 1970 (1970-02-06)Joan Rivers (guest host), Alan Sues, Ann Corio, Marty Brill, Peggy CassStiller and Meara
1892February 9, 1970 (1970-02-09)Bob Newhart, Robert Lansing, Dr. Paul EhrlichLeslie Uggams
1893February 10, 1970 (1970-02-10)Ross PerotN/A
1894February 11, 1970 (1970-02-11)Vincent Price, James Coco, Dr. David Reuben, Liza MinnelliN/A
1895February 12, 1970 (1970-02-12)Rodney Dangerfield,[1] Jimmy Breslin[2]Buck Owens and the Buckaroos[3]
1896February 13, 1970 (1970-02-13)Joan Rivers (guest host)N/A
1897February 16, 1970 (1970-02-16)Jack Lemmon, Don AdamsTiny Tim, Vikki Carr
1898February 17, 1970 (1970-02-17)Jack Benny, Tony CurtisN/A
1899February 18, 1970 (1970-02-18)Hugh Hefner, Don Rickles, Carol Wayne, The Amazing Criswell, George HamiltonN/A
1900February 19, 1970 (1970-02-19)George Burns, Bob Newhart, Robert Blake, Bill CosbyConnie Stevens
1901February 20, 1970 (1970-02-20)George Gobel, Edgar BergenN/A
1902February 23, 1970 (1970-02-23)Lucille Ball, Buddy HackettN/A
1903February 24, 1970 (1970-02-24)Groucho Marx, Rose Marie, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet NelsonN/A
1904February 25, 1970 (1970-02-25)Mickey Rooney, Patty DukeDella Reese
1905February 26, 1970 (1970-02-26)Ernest Borgnine, Barbara Eden, George RaftN/A
1906February 27, 1970 (1970-02-27)Bob Hope, Dennis Weaver, Red Buttons, Billy de WolfeN/A

March

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1907March 2, 1970 (1970-03-02)Joe Frazier, James StewartN/A
1908March 3, 1970 (1970-03-03)Alan King, Stella Stevens, Hal FrazierBob & Ray
1909March 4, 1970 (1970-03-04)Don Rickles, Lorne Greene, Telly SavalasN/A
1910March 5, 1970 (1970-03-05)James Coco, Corbett MonicaRoberta Flack
1911March 6, 1970 (1970-03-06)Bill Cosby (guest host)N/A
1912March 9, 1970 (1970-03-09)David Steinberg, Jaye P. MorganSergio Franchi
1913March 10, 1970 (1970-03-10)TBAN/A
1914March 11, 1970 (1970-03-11)Peggy CassAl Hirt, Nancy Ames
1915March 12, 1970 (1970-03-12)TBAN/A
1916March 13, 1970 (1970-03-13)Peter Lawford (guest host)Cass Elliot, Cissy Houston, Monti Rock
1917March 16, 1970 (1970-03-16)Alan King (guest host), Molly Picon, Jerry ShaneLola Falana
1918March 17, 1970 (1970-03-17)Alan King (guest host), Rich Little, Laura Greene, Robert StraussHarry Belafonte
1919March 18, 1970 (1970-03-18)Alan King (guest host), Marian Mercer, Hal FrazierN/A
1920March 19, 1970 (1970-03-19)Art Linkletter (guest host), Florence Henderson, Herb KleinN/A
1921March 20, 1970 (1970-03-20)Peter Lawford (guest host), Soupy SalesCissy Houston
1922March 23, 1970 (1970-03-23)TBADana Valery, Richie Havens
1923March 24, 1970 (1970-03-24)Orson BeanCissy Houston, Bob & Ray
1924March 25, 1970 (1970-03-25)Tony Randall, Cliff Robertson, Jack Haley, Jr.N/A
1925March 26, 1970 (1970-03-26)Graham KerrSandler & Young, Melba Moore
1926March 27, 1970 (1970-03-27)Rodney Dangerfield, James CocoO.C. Smith
1927March 30, 1970 (1970-03-30)Charlie MannaN/A
1928March 31, 1970 (1970-03-31)Peter Hurkos, Penny Fuller, Phil FosterN/A

April

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1929April 1, 1970 (1970-04-01)Dr. Robert BairdN/A
1930April 2, 1970 (1970-04-02)TBAN/A
1931April 3, 1970 (1970-04-03)Flip Wilson (guest host)Bernadette Peters, Louis Armstrong
1932April 6, 1970 (1970-04-06)Robert TownsendBuddy Rich, Hines, Hines and Dad
1933April 7, 1970 (1970-04-07)TBAPeggy Lee, Homer & Jethro
1934April 8, 1970 (1970-04-08)Bob Uecker, Barbara Anderson, David Steinberg, Johnny BrownErroll Garner, Peggy Lee
1935April 9, 1970 (1970-04-09)Bob Uecker, Sylvia Miles, Philip Villar (Tiddlywinks champion)[4]Donna Theodore[5]
1936April 10, 1970 (1970-04-10)Flip Wilson (guest host), Dody GoodmanCass Elliot, George Benson
1937April 13, 1970 (1970-04-13)Lauren Bacall, Shirley BoothDana Valery
1938April 14, 1970 (1970-04-14)Agnes Moorehead, David Susskind, Patty RooseveltMelba Moore, Ace Trucking Company
1939April 15, 1970 (1970-04-15)Jack Klugman, Judy Carne, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
1940April 16, 1970 (1970-04-16)Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Marcel MarceauGlen Campbell
1941April 17, 1970 (1970-04-17)TBAN/A
1942April 20, 1970 (1970-04-20)Flip Wilson (guest host), Rich Little, James CocoJoe Williams, Nancy Ames
1943April 21, 1970 (1970-04-21)Flip Wilson (guest host), Joe Frazier, Betty WalkerMelba Moore, Monti Rock
1944April 22, 1970 (1970-04-22)Flip Wilson (guest host)Lovelace Watkins, The Four Tops
1945April 23, 1970 (1970-04-23)Flip Wilson (guest host), Louis NyeThe Three Degrees
1946April 24, 1970 (1970-04-24)Flip Wilson (guest host), Tony Curtis, Cleavon Little, Irwin C. WatsonHelen Reddy, Modern Jazz Quartet
1947April 27, 1970 (1970-04-27)Flip Wilson (guest host), Mario Andretti, Virginia GrahamJerry Butler, Laura Lee, The Dells, The Tony Williams Lifetime[6][7]
1948April 28, 1970 (1970-04-28)Flip Wilson (guest host)Kim Weston
1949April 29, 1970 (1970-04-29)Flip Wilson (guest host), Ruby Keeler, Dody GoodmanJoe Simon, Dionne Warwick
1950April 30, 1970 (1970-04-30)Flip Wilson (guest host)N/A
No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1951May 1, 1970 (1970-05-01)Mayor John Lindsay, Dr. Benjamin SpockDana Valery, Tiny Tim
1952May 4, 1970 (1970-05-04)Charlie Callas, Tony Randall, Gore VidalPeter Nero[8]
1953May 5, 1970 (1970-05-05)Francis Gary Powers, David Steinberg, Kenneth NelsonTammy Grimes
1954May 6, 1970 (1970-05-06)Jack Benny, Roberta Peters, Argosy editor Milton Machlin[9]N/A
1955May 7, 1970 (1970-05-07)Lord Charles Spencer Churchill, nephew of Sir Winston Churchill (and other guests),[10] Bill FioreRita Moreno
1956May 8, 1970 (1970-05-08)Dr. Robert MenningerMelba Moore
1957May 11, 1970 (1970-05-11)Jack Lemmon, Dr. Alvin Novick, Virginia Vestoff, Neil SimonN/A
1958May 12, 1970 (1970-05-12)Barbara Anderson, Orson BeanMarilyn Maye
1959May 13, 1970 (1970-05-13)Beau BridgesKaye Stevens
1960May 14, 1970 (1970-05-14)Shelley Winters, James Coco, Cliff GormanDonna Theodore
1961May 15, 1970 (1970-05-15)Joan RiversN/A
1962May 18, 1970 (1970-05-18)Peter Hurkos, Sylvia ParkerTiny Tim, Vikki Carr
1963May 19, 1970 (1970-05-19)Gig Young, Billy de WolfeN/A
1964May 20, 1970 (1970-05-20)Buddy Hackett, Billy de Wolfe, Alan King, Claudia JenningsN/A
1965May 21, 1970 (1970-05-21)TBAN/A
1966May 22, 1970 (1970-05-22)Vikki Carr (guest host), Danny Kaye, Sandy Baron, David Winters, Joe KappN/A
1967May 25, 1970 (1970-05-25)Tom SeaverDella Reese
1968May 26, 1970 (1970-05-26)Michael Caine, Marian Mercer, Dr. David ReubenLittle Richard
1969May 27, 1970 (1970-05-27)Virginia Vestoff, Charlie Callas, Alan King, Sander VanocurN/A
1970May 28, 1970 (1970-05-28)David SmithKim Weston, Melba Moore, Shocking Blue
1971May 29, 1970 (1970-05-29)Della Reese (guest host)N/A

June

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????June 1, 1970 (1970-06-01)Tony RandallN/A
????June 2, 1970 (1970-06-02)David SusskindB.B. King, June Valli, Louis Armstrong
????June 3, 1970 (1970-06-03)Crew of Apollo 13: Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, Jack SwigertN/A
????June 4, 1970 (1970-06-04)Truman Capote, Lynn Kellogg, Herbert PhilbrickStiller and Meara
????June 5, 1970 (1970-06-05)Corbett Monica (guest host), Dick Shawn, Jim FowlerEydie Gorme, The Three Degrees
????June 8, 1970 (1970-06-08)Lily TomlinGloria Loring, Hines, Hines, and Dad
????June 9, 1970 (1970-06-09)David Steinberg, Fran Allison, Burr TillstromDana Valery, Gary Puckett
????June 10, 1970 (1970-06-10)Danny ThomasRay Stevens, Ace Trucking Company
????June 11, 1970 (1970-06-11)James Coco, Jo Ann Pflug, Dick GregoryN/A
????June 12, 1970 (1970-06-12)David Steinberg (guest host), Elliott Gould, Gene WilderN/A
????June 15, 1970 (1970-06-15)Red Buttons, Herbert PhilbrickBuddy Rich, Sarah Vaughan
????June 16, 1970 (1970-06-16)James Coco, Phyllis Diller, Vic PerryTrini Lopez
????June 17, 1970 (1970-06-17)Zsa Zsa Gabor, Michael ConstantinePhyllis Newman
????June 18, 1970 (1970-06-18)Rodney Dangerfield, Jaye P. Morgan, Martin Rackin, Shari Lewis, Diahn WilliamsN/A
????June 19, 1970 (1970-06-19)Peter Lawford (guest host), Carol Lawrence, Vic PerryCass Elliot, Sandler & Young
????June 22, 1970 (1970-06-22)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Louis NyeN/A
????June 23, 1970 (1970-06-23)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Dino De Laurentiis, Jan Murray, Jose GrecoMarsh & Adams
????June 24, 1970 (1970-06-24)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Henny YoungmanN/A
????June 25, 1970 (1970-06-25)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Clement Freud, Sidney Miller, Steve Franken, Ossie Davis, Jan MurrayConnie Stevens, Merry Clayton
????June 26, 1970 (1970-06-26)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Dame Judith AndersonMac Davis
????June 29, 1970 (1970-06-29)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Forrest Tucker, Mickey RooneyEsther Phillips
????June 30, 1970 (1970-06-30)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Bob Hope, Marty Brill, Judith Lowry, Jacqueline SusannAbbe Lane, Buddy Rich

July

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????July 1, 1970 (1970-07-01)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Clement FreudLesley Gore, Monti Rock
????July 2, 1970 (1970-07-02)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Joe Garagiola, Dr. Leonard KurlandDella Reese
????July 3, 1970 (1970-07-03)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Dr. Joyce BrothersDella Reese, Irving Fields, Melba Moore
????July 6, 1970 (1970-07-06)Bob Hope, Lily TomlinB.J. Thomas
????July 7, 1970 (1970-07-07)Zsa Zsa Gabor, Robert Klein, Otto PremingerFreda Payne
????July 8, 1970 (1970-07-08)Shelley Winters, James Coco, Erich SegalAce Trucking Company
????July 9, 1970 (1970-07-09)Myron Cohen, Otto Preminger, Dick ShawnIke & Tina Turner
????July 10, 1970 (1970-07-10)Della Reese (guest host), Peter Lawford, Rich Little, Noel Harrison, Pamela MasonSarah Vaughan
????July 13, 1970 (1970-07-13)TBADonna Theodore
????July 14, 1970 (1970-07-14)Charles Nelson Reilly, Graham KerrMahalia Jackson, Phyllis Newman
????July 15, 1970 (1970-07-15)TBAN/A
????July 16, 1970 (1970-07-16)Truman Capote, Mitzi GaynorSergio Franchi
????July 17, 1970 (1970-07-17)Arnold Palmer (guest host), Spiro Agnew, Rod LaverVic Damone
????July 20, 1970 (1970-07-20)Rodney DangerfieldLana Cantrell
????July 21, 1970 (1970-07-21)Joan Rivers, Lynn KelloggN/A
????July 22, 1970 (1970-07-22)Anthony Perkins, Jaye P. Morgan, Irwin C. WatsonN/A
????July 23, 1970 (1970-07-23)Jim Fowler, Jackie Bright, Marvin KitmanMelba Moore, Monti Rock
????July 24, 1970 (1970-07-24)Vikki Carr (guest host)N/A
????July 27, 1970 (1970-07-27)James Coco, Judith Lowry, Marty BrillHelen O'Connell
????July 28, 1970 (1970-07-28)Zsa Zsa Gabor, Lee Trevino, Elaine Stritch, Alan KingHelen Reddy
????July 29, 1970 (1970-07-29)Willie Mays, Joe Garagiola, Lee Meredith, Carol WayneHelen Reddy
????July 30, 1970 (1970-07-30)Paul HarveyN/A
????July 31, 1970 (1970-07-31)Della Reese (guest host), Cleavon Little, Rex Reed, Jack LaLanneRichie Havens

August

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????August 3, 1970 (1970-08-03)Gene Wilder, Erich SegalN/A
????August 4, 1970 (1970-08-04)Steve Allen, Rodney Dangerfield, Dr. David ReubenN/A
????August 5, 1970 (1970-08-05)Peter BoyleN/A
????August 6, 1970 (1970-08-06)Warren Mauley, Elaine StritchN/A
????August 7, 1970 (1970-08-07)Bob Newhart (guest host), Danny KuchinskiN/A
????August 10, 1970 (1970-08-10)Corbett Monica (guest host), Judy CarneN/A
????August 11, 1970 (1970-08-11)Sen. Charles Percy,[11] Ron CareyN/A
????August 12, 1970 (1970-08-12)KreskinBette Midler
????August 13, 1970 (1970-08-13)Buddy Hackett, Dr. Paul Ehrlich (author)[12]N/A
????August 14, 1970 (1970-08-14)Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Lada Edmund, Jr., Ben J. WattenbergAretha Franklin
????August 17, 1970 (1970-08-17)Joan Rivers (guest host), Debbie Reynolds, Milt Kamen, Dr. Lendon SmithEdie Adams, Peter Allen
????August 18, 1970 (1970-08-18)Joan Rivers (guest host), Minnie PearlDonna Theodore, Peter Marshall
????August 19, 1970 (1970-08-19)Joan Rivers (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Jacqueline Susann, Shirley Eder, Ron Carey.Tiny Tim
????August 20, 1970 (1970-08-20)Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Gore VidalSons of Dawn
????August 21, 1970 (1970-08-21)Joan Rivers (guest host), Marty Brill, Rip Taylor, Michael Dunn, Jeane Dixon, Peter WhiteFreda Payne, Mac Davis
????August 24, 1970 (1970-08-24)David Steinberg (guest host), Mr. Blackwell, Carol WayneN/A
????August 25, 1970 (1970-08-25)Phyllis Diller (guest host), Jerry HartwellN/A
????August 26, 1970 (1970-08-26)Della Reese (guest host), Pat Morita, Jim FowlerBilly Daniels
????August 27, 1970 (1970-08-27)David Steinberg (guest host), Paul Williams, Rex ReedCass Elliot, John Phillips
????August 28, 1970 (1970-08-28)Della Reese (guest host), Soupy SalesMelba Moore
????August 31, 1970 (1970-08-31)Red ButtonsBette Midler

September

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????September 1, 1970 (1970-09-01)Elaine Stritch, Jackie Vernon, Jaye P. Morgan, Wes SternN/A
????September 2, 1970 (1970-09-02)Warren MauleyN/A
????September 3, 1970 (1970-09-03)Alvin Toffler, Wes SternN/A
????September 4, 1970 (1970-09-04)Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jerry Lewis, Norman Wisdom, Joe GaragiolaCarla Thomas
????September 7, 1970 (1970-09-07)KreskinSkiles and Henderson
????September 8, 1970 (1970-09-08)James Whitmore, Charlie CallasJulie Budd
????September 9, 1970 (1970-09-09)TBABernadette Peters, Ethel Merman
????September 10, 1970 (1970-09-10)Rich Little, Maximilian Schell, Dick Shawn, Frank SinatraN/A
????September 11, 1970 (1970-09-11)Don Rickles, Dr. Lendon Smith, Jacqueline Susann, DuVal and TrinaRandy Newman, Little Richard
????September 14, 1970 (1970-09-14)Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Alan King, Anthony Perkins, Dody GoodmanN/A
????September 15, 1970 (1970-09-15)George Kirby, Cy HowardDana Valery
????September 16, 1970 (1970-09-16)Totie Fields, Madeleine Collinson, Mary CollinsonJose Molina, Don Cherry
????September 17, 1970 (1970-09-17)James Coco, Sen. Mike Gravel, Gloria VanderbiltPhyllis Newman
????September 18, 1970 (1970-09-18)James CocoThe Carpenters
????September 21, 1970 (1970-09-21)Jerry Lewis (guest host)Marilyn Maye
????September 22, 1970 (1970-09-22)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Jacqueline SusannN/A
????September 23, 1970 (1970-09-23)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Jimmy BreslinPat Boone
????September 24, 1970 (1970-09-24)Jerry Lewis (guest host)Eloise Laws
????September 25, 1970 (1970-09-25)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Mr. BlackwellEsther Phillips
????September 28, 1970 (1970-09-28)Joan Rivers (guest host), Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanN/A
????September 29, 1970 (1970-09-29)Joan Rivers, Cliff Gorman, Helen Hayes, Pamela MasonMelba Moore, Ronnie Dyson, Bob & Ray
????September 30, 1970 (1970-09-30)Gore Vidal, Jaye P. MorganJose Feliciano

October

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????October 1, 1970 (1970-10-01)Paula Prentiss, Dean Martin, Don Rickles, Charlton Heston, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jack Webb, Ed Ames, Bob Hope, George GobelN/A
8th Anniversary Show
????October 2, 1970 (1970-10-02)Carol Wayne, Rodney Dangerfield, Shelley WintersBuddy Greco
????October 5, 1970 (1970-10-05)Cass Elliot (guest host), Lee Marvin, Peter Lawford, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Jeanne Moreau, Amanda AmbroseDave Mason
????October 6, 1970 (1970-10-06)Carol Channing, James Whitmore, Sandy BaronBette Midler
????October 7, 1970 (1970-10-07)Maurice Chavalier, Jacqueline Susann, Brain KellyN/A
????October 8, 1970 (1970-10-08)Pat Morita, Albert Almoznino, Charlie Manna, Dick ShawnPhyllis Newman
????October 9, 1970 (1970-10-09)Kaye Hart, Ron Carey, Cliff GormanN/A
????October 12, 1970 (1970-10-12)Sammy Davis, Jr. (guest host), Jerry Lewis, Suzanne CharnyAretha Franklin, Gene Chandler
????October 13, 1970 (1970-10-13)David Steinberg, Janos Prohaska, Jerry Lewis, Allan Blye, Melanie HendersonBuddy Rich
????October 14, 1970 (1970-10-14)Bob UeckerLittle Richard, Ace Trucking Company
????October 15, 1970 (1970-10-15)TBACharles Aznavour, George Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
????October 16, 1970 (1970-10-16)Robert Mitchum, Mary TraversShirley Bassey, Bob & Ray
????October 19, 1970 (1970-10-19)Ruth Gordon, George Segal, Carl Reiner, Frank RobinsonCass Elliot, Mac Davis
????October 20, 1970 (1970-10-20)TBAN/A
????October 21, 1970 (1970-10-21)Lenny Schultz, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanPhyllis Newman
????October 22, 1970 (1970-10-22)James Coco, Marty Brill, Richard HarrisRita Moreno, Woody Herman
????October 23, 1970 (1970-10-23)TBAN/A
????October 26, 1970 (1970-10-26)Bob Newhart (guest host), Gig Young, Elaine Stritch, Ricky Jay, Rex ReedDana Valery
????October 27, 1970 (1970-10-27)Bob Newhart, Mel Brooks, Truman CapoteNancy Ames
????October 28, 1970 (1970-10-28)Shari Lewis, Mr. Blackwell, David FryeN/A
????October 29, 1970 (1970-10-29)Muhammad Ali, Bill Cosby, Kreskin, Louise HuebnerHarlem Globetrotters
????October 30, 1970 (1970-10-30)Bill Cosby (guest host)Mac Davis, Miles Davis

November

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????November 2, 1970 (1970-11-02)Tony RandallN/A
(11/3/70 pre-empted for NBC News mid-term election night coverage)
????November 4, 1970 (1970-11-04)Phyllis Diller, Clement Freud, Lenny SchultzLana Cantrell
????November 5, 1970 (1970-11-05)Richard ChamberlainN/A
????November 6, 1970 (1970-11-06)Rodney Dangerfield, Jack Klugman, Dr. Leopold BellakMalcolm Roberts
????November 9, 1970 (1970-11-09)Joe Namath (guest host), Phyllis GeorgeN/A
????November 10, 1970 (1970-11-10)Burt Bacharach (guest host), Bill ShoemakerDizzy Gillespie, James Brown, Mac Davis, Melba Moore
????November 11, 1970 (1970-11-11)Danny Thomas, Marlo Thomas, James Brolin, Carol BurnettGlen Campbell
????November 12, 1970 (1970-11-12)Don Rickles, Lily Tomlin, Dick ShawnVikki Carr
????November 13, 1970 (1970-11-13)Gig Young, Carol WayneThe Carpenters
????November 16, 1970 (1970-11-16)Lucille Ball, Doug McClure, Alan SuesDella Reese, Roger Miller
????November 17, 1970 (1970-11-17)Goldie Hawn, Jaye P. Morgan, Alex Karras, Carrie SnodgressN/A
????November 18, 1970 (1970-11-18)Walter Matthau, Billy de WolfeN/A
????November 19, 1970 (1970-11-19)Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Judy Carne, George GobelN/A
????November 20, 1970 (1970-11-20)Charles Nelson Reilly, George BurnsN/A
????November 23, 1970 (1970-11-23)Paul Newman, Buddy Hackett, Rose MarieN/A
????November 24, 1970 (1970-11-24)Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon, George CarlinLulu
????November 25, 1970 (1970-11-25)James Stewart, Peter LawfordIke & Tina Turner
????November 26, 1970 (1970-11-26)Flip WilsonN/A
????November 27, 1970 (1970-11-27)Gov. Ronald Reagan, Flip Wilson, David SteinbergCass Elliot
????November 30, 1970 (1970-11-30)Jerry Lewis (guest host), James Coco, Trevor Howard, London LeeDella Reese, Peter Nero

December

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
????December 1, 1970 (1970-12-01)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Henry Gibson, Jimmy BreslinN/A
????December 2, 1970 (1970-12-02)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Muhammad Ali, Suzanne Charny, Rex ReedSandler & Young
????December 3, 1970 (1970-12-03)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Sandy BaronN/A
????December 4, 1970 (1970-12-04)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Corbett MonicaN/A
????December 7, 1970 (1970-12-07)Jerry Lewis (guest host), John CassavetesPhyllis Newman
????December 8, 1970 (1970-12-08)Joan Rivers, Clement Freud, John BynerHines, Hines and Dad
????December 9, 1970 (1970-12-09)TBAN/A
????December 10, 1970 (1970-12-10)James Coco, David Steinberg, Rev. Ellwood KieserBette Midler
????December 11, 1970 (1970-12-11)Rodney DangerfieldN/A
????December 14, 1970 (1970-12-14)Dick Shawn (guest host), Elaine Stritch, Erich SegalBernadette Peters
????December 15, 1970 (1970-12-15)[13]David Frost, Alan King, Derek SandersonBuddy Greco
????December 16, 1970 (1970-12-16)Dick Shawn, KreskinBette Midler
????December 17, 1970 (1970-12-17)Elliott Gould, Nancy Grigor, Bob KaufmanDick Jensen, Lana Cantrell
????December 18, 1970 (1970-12-18)Tony Randall, Robert Klein, Angel TompkinsRichie Havens
????December 21, 1970 (1970-12-21)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Richard Boone, Larry Best, Dr. Leopold BellakEnzo Stuarti, Monti Rock
????December 22, 1970 (1970-12-22)Jerry Lewis (guest host)N/A
????December 23, 1970 (1970-12-23)Jerry Lewis (guest host)Helen O'Connell
????December 25, 1970 (1970-12-25)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Jose Greco, Ashley MontaguTiny Tim
????December 28, 1970 (1970-12-28)Eli Wallach, Anne JacksonN/A
????December 29, 1970 (1970-12-29)Joe Frazier, Julius Sumner Miller, Kenneth Nelson, Roz KellyLos Indios Tabajaras
????December 30, 1970 (1970-12-30)Dustin Hoffman, Heywood Hale BrounMac Davis
????December 31, 1970 (1970-12-31)James Coco, Maureen Stapleton, Mary HarperRonnie Dyson

References

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  1. ^ The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Thursday, February 12, 1970
  2. ^ The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Thursday, February 12, 1970
  3. ^ The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Thursday, February 12, 1970
  4. ^ The San Francisco Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Thursday, April 9, 1970
  5. ^ The San Francisco Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Thursday, April 9, 1970
  6. ^ List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes at IMDb  
  7. ^ "Jack Bruce: Past Tours Database".
  8. ^ "This week in TV Guide: May 2, 1970".
  9. ^ "This week in TV Guide: May 2, 1970".
  10. ^ "This week in TV Guide: May 2, 1970".
  11. ^ Standard-Speaker HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA Saturday, August 8, 1970
  12. ^ Standard-Speaker (Hazleton, Pennsylvania)08 Aug 1970, Sat
  13. ^ Video excerpt