List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1974)

The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1974:

List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes
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1974

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January

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2828January 1, 1974 (1974-01-01)John Davidson, Rebecca Ann KingLola Falana
Carnac the Magnificent
2829January 2, 1974 (1974-01-02)Tony Randall, Jerry Van Dyke, Pat DerbyHarry Chapin
Desk- "Hangover Clues"
2830January 3, 1974 (1974-01-03)Carl Reiner, Johnny Brown, Dr. Carlfred BroderickBurl Ives
Desk- "Comets"; Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
2831January 4, 1974 (1974-01-04)Rex ReedRoger Miller
2832January 7, 1974 (1974-01-07)Lorne Greene (guest host), Rich LittleN/A
2833January 8, 1974 (1974-01-08)James Caan, David Steinberg, Garson KaninHelen Forrest
Desk- "Various Awards Given At This Time of Year"
2834January 9, 1974 (1974-01-09)Dom DeLuise, David Brenner, Beverly Sanders, Dr. Carl SaganN/A
Desk- "How to Get To Sleep"
2835January 10, 1974 (1974-01-10)Robert Blake, Darrow Igus, Bob RosefskyPhyllis Newman
Desk- "January Sales and Their Unusual Nature"
2836January 11, 1974 (1974-01-11)George Segal, James Whitmore, Jennifer O'NeillJohn Denver
Desk- "California Weather"; Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
2837January 14, 1974 (1974-01-14)John Davidson (guest host)N/A
2838January 15, 1974 (1974-01-15)Bob Hope, Marty Brill, Rufus YoungbloodBuddy Rich, Lana Cantrell
Desk- "Calendar of Events for 1974"
2839January 16, 1974 (1974-01-16)George Gobel, Carol Wayne, Dr. Carlfred BroderickLennon Sisters
Desk- "Johnny Creates a Toilet Paper Shortage"
2840January 17, 1974 (1974-01-17)Fernando Lamas, Richard Pryor, Robyn Hilton, William Peter BlattyN/A
Desk- "Mailing Lists and Contests"
2841January 18, 1974 (1974-01-18)Orson Bean, Carol WayneJohnny Mathis
Desk- "Greeting Cards"; Stump the Band
2842January 21, 1974 (1974-01-21)McLean Stevenson (guest host)Ronny Graham
2842January 22, 1974 (1974-01-22)Bob Hope, Dick ShawnJohn O'Banion, Victor Borge
Desk- "Academy Awards Nominations"
2843January 23, 1974 (1974-01-23)Jack Benny, Mel Blanc, Jim Henson, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanMaria Muldaur ("Midnight at the Oasis" and "The Work Song")
Desk- "How to Get Rid of January Blahs"
2844January 24, 1974 (1974-01-24)Paul Williams, Buck Henry, Adrienne BarbeauN/A
2845January 25, 1974 (1974-01-25)Karen Valentine, Scotty PlummerLiberace, Ace Trucking Company
Desk- "First Drafts of Famous Speeches"
2846January 28, 1974 (1974-01-28)Joey Bishop (guest host), Minnie PearlMel Tormé
2847January 29, 1974 (1974-01-29)Joey Bishop (guest host), Jack Klugman, Euell GibbonsSandler & Young
2848January 30, 1974 (1974-01-30)Joey Bishop (guest host), Danny ThomasTony Bennett
Tony Bennett first appeared on Johnny's first Tonight Show on October 1, 1962, becoming Johnny's first musical guest.
2849January 31, 1974 (1974-01-31)Joey Bishop (guest host)N/A

February

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2850February 1, 1974 (1974-02-01)Joey Bishop (guest host), Georgie KayeThe Golddiggers: Maria Lauren – Riccio and Linda Eichberg (Alberici Sisters), Patti Pivarnik – Gribow, Deborah Pratt, Susan Buckner, Lee Nolting, Colleen Kincaid – Jackson, Robin Hoctor – Horneff.
2851February 4, 1974 (1974-02-04)Joey Bishop (guest host), Roy RogersN/A
2852February 5, 1974 (1974-02-05)Susan Sarandon, Albert BrooksN/A
2853February 6, 1974 (1974-02-06)Robert Blake, Freddie Prinze, Tisha SterlingTalya Ferro
Desk- "Time Fillers"
2853February 7, 1974 (1974-02-07)Jonathan Winters, Franklyn AjayeBobby Goldsboro
Desk- "Honeymoon Questionnaires"
2854February 8, 1974 (1974-02-08)Suzanne Pleshette, Jerry Van Dyke, Marcel Marceau, Tracy NewmanN/A
El Mouldo
2855February 11, 1974 (1974-02-11)Steve Allen (guest host)N/A
2856February 12, 1974 (1974-02-12)Cathy RigbyConnie Stevens, Wayne Newton
Carnac the Magnificent
2857February 13, 1974 (1974-02-13)Carol Lawrence, Jack Albertson, Euell GibbonsRobert Goulet
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Robin Hood"
2858February 14, 1974 (1974-02-14)Fernando LamasGladys Knight & The Pips
Desk- "What Kind of Person Are You?"
2859February 15, 1974 (1974-02-15)McLean Stevenson, Steve Landesberg, Dr. William NolenHelen Reddy
Desk- "T.V. Guide Listings"
2860February 18, 1974 (1974-02-18)Wayne Newton (guest host)Buck Owens
2861February 19, 1974 (1974-02-19)Dom DeLuise, Orson Bean, Dr. Carlfred BroderickMarilyn Horne
Desk- "Johnny, Ed, and Doc Talk"
2862February 20, 1974 (1974-02-20)Joan Embery, Sarah Miles, David Brenner, KreskinN/A
Johnny inquires about Doc's racehorses; Desk- "Do's and Don'ts in Singles Bars"
2863February 21, 1974 (1974-02-21)Michael Landon, Rex Reed, Suzanne SomersBill Withers ("Ain't No Sunshine" and "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh")
Aunt Blabby
2864February 22, 1974 (1974-02-22)Dennis Weaver, George Gobel, Barbara HowarLola Falana
Desk- "Blue Cards"
2865February 25, 1974 (1974-02-25)John Denver (guest host), Susan Saint JamesPat Boone
2866February 26, 1974 (1974-02-26)Joanna Cassidy, Dr. Carl SaganRonny Graham
Desk- "What to Do While Waiting In Line To Get Gas"
2867February 27, 1974 (1974-02-27)Jason Miller, Paul Williams, Ashley MontaguPhyllis Newman
Desk- "Laws That Are Still On The Books In Several States"
2868February 28, 1974 (1974-02-28)Bert Convy, Barbi Benton, Peter Tompkins, Carol WayneJohnny Mathis ("Life Is a Song Worth Singing", "I'm Stone in Love with You" and "I Won't Last a Day Without You")
Desk- "Energy Crisis"; Note: Carol Wayne filled in for Ed McMahon.

March

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2869March 1, 1974 (1974-03-01)Jack Palance, Susan Sarandon, Sidney SheldonTom Sullivan
Desk- "New Magazines"
2870March 4, 1974 (1974-03-04)Shecky Greene (guest host)Loretta Lynn
2871March 5, 1974 (1974-03-05)Raquel Welch, Mervyn LeRoyGlen Campbell
Desk- "Things That Are Tacky"
2872March 6, 1974 (1974-03-06)Charlie Callas, Suzanne SomersN/A
Stump the Band
2873March 7, 1974 (1974-03-07)Freddie Prinze, Buck Henry, Craig PeaseLola Falana ("Lean On Me" and "You've Got a Friend")
Desk- "Television Pilots That Didn't Make It"
2873March 8, 1974 (1974-03-08)Bruce Dern, Gig Young, Gerard NierenbergRicky Nelson
Band Number ("Ode to Billie Joe"); Commercial Blackouts
2874March 11, 1974 (1974-03-11)Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
2875March 12, 1974 (1974-03-12)Don Rickles (guest host)Roy Clark
2876March 13, 1974 (1974-03-13)Don Rickles (guest host), Jack KlugmanCharo
2877March 14, 1974 (1974-03-14)Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
2878March 15, 1974 (1974-03-15)Don Rickles (guest host), Bob Newhart, Ernest BorgnineN/A
Band Number: "There's No Business Like Show Business"
2879March 18, 1974 (1974-03-18)Don Rickles (guest host), Gabriel KaplanN/A
2880March 19, 1974 (1974-03-19)Robert Blake, Bert ConvyCleo Laine, John Dankworth
Sketch- "Philippine G.I. Interview"
2881March 20, 1974 (1974-03-20)John Davidson, Rodney Dangerfield, Dr. David ReubenEthel Merman
2882March 21, 1974 (1974-03-21)McLean Stevenson, George Carlin, Gene Hackman, Gloria DeHavenN/A
Desk- "Fads That Never Made It"
2883March 22, 1974 (1974-03-22)Lucille Ball, Dom DeLuise, Charlton HestonAce Trucking Company
Desk- "Lesser Known World Records from the Guinness Book"; Desi Arnaz Jr. makes a surprise appearance during Lucille Ball's segment.
2884March 25, 1974 (1974-03-25)Anthony Newley (guest host), Bob NewhartN/A
2885March 26, 1974 (1974-03-26)James Garner, Suzanne Pleshette, Robert Klein, Jack Haley Jr.N/A
Carnac the Magnificent
2886March 27, 1974 (1974-03-27)George Peppard, Richard Lewis, Dr. Lendon SmithLeslie Uggams
2887March 28, 1974 (1974-03-28)Michael Landon, Carl Reiner, Joanna CassidyGloria Loring
Desk- "When Should You Be Depressed?"; Stump the Band
2888March 29, 1974 (1974-03-29)Roger Moore, Orson Bean, Charles Nelson Reilly, Darrow IgusN/A
Desk- "Objects For The Time Capsule"

April

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2889April 1, 1974 (1974-04-01)Roy Clark (guest host)N/A
2890April 2, 1974 (1974-04-02)noneN/A
2891April 3, 1974 (1974-04-03)Steve Martin, Adrienne Barbeau, Bob RosefskyBuddy Rich, Charles Aznavour
Desk- "The Worst Awards"
2892April 4, 1974 (1974-04-04)Dinah Shore, Marsha Mason, Dr. Carl SaganN/A
Desk- "Things That Happen Backstage at The Oscars"
2893April 5, 1974 (1974-04-05)Debbie Reynolds, William Holden, Freddie Prinze, Richard ArmourN/A
Desk- "Blue Cards"
2894April 8, 1974 (1974-04-08)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Sandy DuncanN/A
2895April 9, 1974 (1974-04-09)Andy Griffith, Jerry Van Dyke, Josephine BakerJackson Five ("Let It Be"/"Never Can Say Goodbye"/"Dancing Machine")
Desk- "Celebrity Tax Deductions"
2896April 10, 1974 (1974-04-10)Danny Thomas, George Gobel, Ron LeibmanN/A
Desk- "New Amusement Parks"
2897April 11, 1974 (1974-04-11)Joan Embery, Steve Landesberg, Diahann CarrollRonny Graham
Desk- "T.V. Guide's Listing of Various Television Shows"
2898April 12, 1974 (1974-04-12)Ricardo Montalbán, Susan George, Marvin Hamlisch, Peter BenchleyN/A
Desk- "Last Minute Tax Tips"
2899April 15, 1974 (1974-04-15)Barbara Walters (guest host), Fernando LamasN/A
2900April 16, 1974 (1974-04-16)John Davidson, Robert Blake, Michael Preminger, Elaine JoyceN/A
Sketch- "Stupid Canupide- Daredevil Interview"
2901April 17, 1974 (1974-04-17)Bob Hope, Sid Caesar, George Segal, John AspinallN/A
Desk- "Messages for Ed"
2902April 18, 1974 (1974-04-18)Don Knotts, Cindy Williams, Bert ConvyN/A
Desk- "Game Shows That Never Made It"
2903April 19, 1974 (1974-04-19)Sammy Davis Jr., David Brenner, Carol WayneN/A
Desk- "How to Save Money"
2904April 22, 1974 (1974-04-22)Michael Landon (guest host), Lorne Greene, Vincent PriceN/A
2905April 23, 1974 (1974-04-23)John Davidson (guest host), Steve Allen, Lynn RedgraveThe Pointer Sisters
2906April 24, 1974 (1974-04-24)Dom DeLuise (guest host), Suzanne SomersCharo
2906April 25, 1974 (1974-04-25)George Segal (guest host), Joan Rivers, Jean StapletonRoy Clark
2907April 26, 1974 (1974-04-26)John Davidson (guest host), Norm CrosbyN/A
2908April 29, 1974 (1974-04-29)Jim Nabors (guest host), Carol Burnett, Phyllis DillerN/A
2909April 30, 1974 (1974-04-30)Tony Randall, Florence Henderson, Paul Williams, Euell GibbonsN/A
Carnac the Magnificent
No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2910May 1, 1974 (1974-05-01)Gabriel Kaplan, Cindy Williams, Kreskin, Donald AshworthBuddy Rich
Desk- "Comic Pictures of Johnny's Vacation to New York City and Nebraska"
2911May 2, 1974 (1974-05-02)James Coco, Myron Cohen, Carol WayneBen Vereen
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"
2912May 3, 1974 (1974-05-03)Cloris Leachman, John AmosLola Falana
Desk- "Burbank's Calendar of Events"
2913May 6, 1974 (1974-05-06)Rich Little (guest host), Dick ShawnDella Reese
2914May 7, 1974 (1974-05-07)Jan Munroe, Buddy Hackett, Cass Elliot, Dong KingmanN/A
Desk- "Blue Cards" Note: A musicians' strike begins resulting in the absence of Doc Severinsen and the band.
2915May 8, 1974 (1974-05-08)Alex Karras, Michael SkinnerN/A
Desk- "Celebrity Recipes"
2916May 9, 1974 (1974-05-09)Jonathan Winters, Susan Sarandon, Jack AndersonN/A
Desk- "Folk Lore Cures"
2917May 10, 1974 (1974-05-10)Jack Palance, Orson Bean, Joanna CassidyJose Molina
Sketch- "Interview with Patsy Award Loser- Jack Rabbit"
2918May 13, 1974 (1974-05-13)Florence Henderson (guest host), Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
2919May 14, 1974 (1974-05-14)David Steinberg, Rob Reiner, Ronny GrahamN/A
Desk- "Mother's Day Cards"
2920May 15, 1974 (1974-05-15)Robert Blake, Fernando Lamas, Charles Fleischer, Victoria PrincipalJohn Twomey
Desk- "Strange Money Grants Approved by The U.S. Government"
2921May 16, 1974 (1974-05-16)McLean Stevenson, Joe Flynn, Dr. Lendon SmithN/A
Desk- "Lesser Known Scandals in Government"
2922May 17, 1974 (1974-05-17)Vincent Price, Joan Rivers, Bert ConvyChaz Chase
2923May 20, 1974 (1974-05-20)Telly Savalas (guest host), Shelley Winters, O. J. SimpsonN/A
2924May 21, 1974 (1974-05-21)Bob Hope, Don Rickles, Michael Landon, Freddie Prinze, Carol WayneN/A
Carnac the Magnificent
2925May 22, 1974 (1974-05-22)Charlton Heston, David Brenner, Norman MailerIan Whitcomb ("Hungry Women")
Desk- "Newlyweds: How They Met" (Johnny reads questionnaire responses by honeymooners in the Poconos)
2926May 23, 1974 (1974-05-23)Joan Embery, Eva Gabor, Madeline PeisakoffThe Persuasions
Desk- "3rd Graders Recipes"; Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Shah of Ababaland"
2927May 24, 1974 (1974-05-24)Suzanne Pleshette, Jim Henson, Bobby Kosser, private detective Hal LipsetN/A
Desk- "Timmy Awards"
2928May 27, 1974 (1974-05-27)Steve Allen (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, George KennedyN/A
2929May 28, 1974 (1974-05-28)Bill Cosby (guest host), Norm Crosby, Jerry Van DykeN/A
2930May 29, 1974 (1974-05-29)John Davidson, George Gobel, Richard ArmourN/A
Desk- "Acts Booked During the Musicians' Strike"; Stump the Band
2931May 30, 1974 (1974-05-30)Cloris Leachman, Gabriel KaplanIan Whitcomb, Johnny Mathis
Desk- "Phone Messages for the Hand"
2932May 31, 1974 (1974-05-31)Shecky Greene (guest host)Charo, Mac Davis

June

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2933June 3, 1974 (1974-06-03)George Carlin, Jackie Cooper, Marvin Hamlisch, Jack KnightN/A
Desk- Discussion about Johnny booming tennis career.
2934June 4, 1974 (1974-06-04)Joan Rivers, George Peppard, Lena ZavaroniTom Sullivan
Desk- Discussion on the California election.
2935June 5, 1974 (1974-06-05)Rich Little, Truman CapoteOlivia Newton-John performed "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)" and "I Honestly Love You"
2936June 6, 1974 (1974-06-06)Michael Caine, Karen Valentine, Bert ConvyEthel Merman ("Alexander's Ragtime Band" and "I Get a Kick Out of You")
2937June 7, 1974 (1974-06-07)Joey Bishop (guest host), Fernando LamasN/A
2938June 10, 1974 (1974-06-10)Joey Bishop (guest host), George Burns, KreskinN/A
2938June 11, 1974 (1974-06-11)Joey Bishop (guest host), Jack Klugman, Rip Taylor, Stephanie EdwardsDick Roman ("Let Me Try Again")
2939June 12, 1974 (1974-06-12)Joey Bishop (guest host), Rex Reed, Suzanne SomersAnne Murray
2940June 13, 1974 (1974-06-13)Joey Bishop (guest host), Steve LandesbergN/A
2941June 14, 1974 (1974-06-14)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
2942June 17, 1974 (1974-06-17)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Cloris Leachman, Alex Karras, Dr. Lendon SmithHelen Reddy
Desk- McLean reads news clippings he had been saving (consisting of: sunflower seeds as a source of power, Nashville, Tennessee, heating the city with garbage, and flying chickens.)
2943June 18, 1974 (1974-06-18)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Juliet Prowse, Steve Martin, Robert DuvallLou Rawls
2944June 19, 1974 (1974-06-19)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Harvey Korman, Florence HendersonMac Davis
Band Number: Tribute to Duke Ellington
2945June 20, 1974 (1974-06-20)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Edward Asner, Chuck Barris, Doug BrownGlen Campbell
2946June 21, 1974 (1974-06-21)McLean Stevenson (guest host), George Gobel, Peter FondaN/A
Desk- "Tips for Summer"
2947June 24, 1974 (1974-06-24)Jack Benny, Richard HarrisN/A
Desk- Johnny and Doc discuss an item in a Wisconsin newspaper.
2948June 25, 1974 (1974-06-25)Milton Berle, Susan Sarandon, Pat DerbyLeslie Uggams
Carnac the Magnificent
2949June 26, 1974 (1974-06-26)Elke Sommer, Myron CohenWayne Newton
Desk- "Dangers of Being in the Sun Too Long"
2950June 27, 1974 (1974-06-27)Bob Uecker, Robert Klein, Dr. Carl SaganDonny Osmond, Marie Osmond
Desk- "Strange Movie Marquees"
2951June 28, 1974 (1974-06-28)John Davidson (guest host), Cliff Arquette, Sandy Duncan, Rip TaylorN/A

July

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2952July 1, 1974 (1974-07-01)Tony Randall, Buck Henry, Richard Lawrence Williams, Carol WayneTom Sullivan
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"
2953July 2, 1974 (1974-07-02)Bob Newhart, Elliott Gould, George SegalMonti Rock
2954July 3, 1974 (1974-07-03)Dom DeLuise, Orson Bean, Rodney Dangerfield, Mariette HartleyN/A
2955July 4, 1974 (1974-07-04)Richard Harris, Ann Turkel, Burt MustinRonny Graham
Desk- "How to Throw an Outdoor Party"
2956July 5, 1974 (1974-07-05)George Carlin (guest host), Jimmy Breslin, David CarradineKenny Rankin
2957July 8, 1974 (1974-07-08)Bert Convy, David Brenner, Adrienne BarbeauBilly Strange
Desk- "Stills of Television Shows"
2958July 9, 1974 (1974-07-09)Robert Blake, Charlie CallasTommy Leonetti
Desk- "Letters from Children Describing their Fathers"
2959July 10, 1974 (1974-07-10)Rich Little, Jack Palance, Freddie PrinzeN/A
Desk- "The Art of Dislodging Your Summer Lodgers"
2960July 11, 1974 (1974-07-11)McLean Stevenson, Suzanne Pleshette, Ashley MontaguN/A
2961July 12, 1974 (1974-07-12)Peter Bogdanovich (guest host), Cybill Shepherd, Madeline Kahn, Burt ReynoldsAce Trucking Company
2962July 15, 1974 (1974-07-15)James Stewart, Suzanne SomersPaul Anka
2963July 16, 1974 (1974-07-16)Bob Hope, Charles Nelson Reilly, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
2964July 17, 1974 (1974-07-17)Fernando Lamas, Jerry Van DykeLola Falana
2965July 18, 1974 (1974-07-18)Jaye P. MorganN/A
2966July 19, 1974 (1974-07-19)John Denver (guest host), George Gobel, Smothers BrothersN/A
2967July 22, 1974 (1974-07-22)Danny Thomas, Bert Convy, Adrienne BarbeauKelly Garrett
2968July 23, 1974 (1974-07-23)Don MeredithN/A
2969July 24, 1974 (1974-07-24)Bob Uecker, Adrienne BarbeauHelen Reddy
2970July 25, 1974 (1974-07-25)Euell GibbonsN/A
2971July 26, 1974 (1974-07-26)Roy Clark (guest host), Ernest Borgnine, KreskinN/A
2972July 29, 1974 (1974-07-29)TBAN/A
2973July 30, 1974 (1974-07-30)Tony Randall, Jennifer O'NeillJohnny Mathis ("Our Day Will Come")
Desk- Johnny described how his accident (falling off the slant board) occurred.
2974July 31, 1974 (1974-07-31)Orson BeanBuddy Rich, Gerri Granger

August

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2975August 1, 1974 (1974-08-01)Joey Bishop (guest host), Robert Blake, Suzanne SomersN/A
2976August 2, 1974 (1974-08-02)Joey Bishop (guest host), Shelley WintersN/A
2977August 5, 1974 (1974-08-05)Joey Bishop (guest host), Bob RosefskyN/A
2978August 6, 1974 (1974-08-06)Joey Bishop (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Dub TaylorCharo
2978August 7, 1974 (1974-08-07)Joey Bishop (guest host), Norm Crosby, Henny YoungmanAretha Franklin
Audience Talent Show (Joey Bishop)
2979August 8, 1974 (1974-08-08)Joey Bishop (guest host), Steve AllenN/A
2980August 9, 1974 (1974-08-09)Joey Bishop (guest host), Susan SarandonN/A
281August 12, 1974 (1974-08-12)John Davidson (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Stephanie EdwardsOlivia Newton-John, Burns & Schreiber
2982August 13, 1974 (1974-08-13)John Davidson (guest host), Sandy DuncanLarry Kert, Loretta Lynn
2983August 14, 1974 (1974-08-14)John Davidson (guest host), Cliff Arquette, Rich LittleDella Reese
2984August 15, 1974 (1974-08-15)John Davidson (guest host), Don Adams, Bob Uecker, Kip Addotta,N/A
2985August 16, 1974 (1974-08-16)John Davidson (guest host), Pat Paulsen, Adrienne BarbeauCharo, Hoyt Axton
2986August 19, 1974 (1974-08-19)Bill Cosby (guest host), Jack Klugman, Monte Landis, Barbi Benton, Marty FeldmanJackson Five ("Dancing Machine")
2987August 20, 1974 (1974-08-20)Bill Cosby (guest host), Alex Karras, David Steinberg, Farrah FawcettThe Temptations
With friends, Bill Cosby performs a 'dining room' sketch.
2988August 21, 1974 (1974-08-21)Rich Little (guest host), Jack Benny, Marvin HamlischLola Falana
2989August 22, 1974 (1974-08-22)Rich Little (guest host), Ted KnightMac Davis
2990August 23, 1974 (1974-08-23)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Gabriel KaplanJoe Williams
2991August 26, 1974 (1974-08-26)Sammy Davis Jr. (guest host), Robert Blake, Michael LandonN/A
2992August 27, 1974 (1974-08-27)Sammy Davis Jr. (guest host), Evel Knievel, Burt Reynolds, Richard PryorHelen Reddy
2993August 28, 1974 (1974-08-28)Sammy Davis Jr. (guest host), David BrennerKool & The Gang
2994August 29, 1974 (1974-08-29)Sammy Davis Jr. (guest host), David FryeRoger Miller
2995August 30, 1974 (1974-08-30)Sammy Davis Jr. (guest host), Gene KellyLiza Minnelli

September

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2996September 2, 1974 (1974-09-02)Doris Day, Rodney Dangerfield, Burt Mustin, Carol WayneN/A
Desk- Johnny talks about a nerve injury he sustained while working in Las Vegas which forced him to miss all of August. Note: Carol Wayne filled in for Ed McMahon; Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"
2997September 3, 1974 (1974-09-03)Joan Rivers, George PeppardGloria Loring
Aunt Blabby
2998September 4, 1974 (1974-09-04)Angie Dickinson, George Gobel, Bert Convy, Peter GentN/A
Desk- "What You Don't Want to Hear In The Hospital"
2999September 6, 1974 (1974-09-06)Diahann Carroll, Jack Albertson, Charles Nelson ReillyDiahann Carroll performed ("Tell Me a Lie", "Help Me Make It Through the Night" and "No Love At All"), Phyllis Newman performed ("He Loves Me")
Desk- "Party Survival Manual"
3000September 9, 1974 (1974-09-09)Dom DeLuise (guest host), James Coco, Kip Addotta, Dr. Lendon SmithPat Boone
The 3,000th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson airs.
3001September 10, 1974 (1974-09-10)Shecky Greene, Antony Armstrong-Jones, Graham KerrLola Falana
Carnac the Magnificent
3002September 11, 1974 (1974-09-11)Robert Blake, Freddie PrinzeBee Gees, Lou Rawls
Desk- "New Television Shows"
3003September 12, 1974 (1974-09-12)John Davidson, James Garner, Elizabeth Ashley, Dr. Carl SaganN/A
Desk- "Guinness World Records"
3004September 13, 1974 (1974-09-13)Joan Embery, Lawrence Welk, David Brenner, Ashley MontaguN/A
Desk- "Little-Known Phobias"; Peter Falk makes a surprise appearance (in costume) to promote the upcoming Columbo season premiere.
3005September 16, 1974 (1974-09-16)Roy Clark (guest host), Jack Klugman, Charles Nelson Reilly, Alex KarrasDella Reese
3006September 17, 1974 (1974-09-17)Tony Randall, Florence Henderson, Jerry Van DykeN/A
Desk- "T.V. Guide Wrap-ups"
3007September 18, 1974 (1974-09-18)Dennis Weaver, Harvey Korman, Lucie ArnazN/A
Desk- "New Special Interest Magazines"
3008September 19, 1974 (1974-09-19)Sammy Davis Jr., Steve MartinN/A
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
3009September 20, 1974 (1974-09-20)George C. Scott, Gabriel KaplanN/A
Desk- "How to Tell When Your Car Needs Repair"
3010September 23, 1974 (1974-09-23)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Roger Moore, Arnold SchwarzeneggerN/A
3011September 24, 1974 (1974-09-24)Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Landon, Joan RiversN/A
3012September 25, 1974 (1974-09-25)Orson Bean, Dr. Joyce BrothersBuddy Rich, Tom Sullivan
Sketch- "An Evening with Eddie Edison"
3013September 26, 1974 (1974-09-26)Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Art CarneyAce Trucking Company
Desk- "Next Year's Miss America Questions"
3014September 27, 1974 (1974-09-27)Dick Cavett, Karen Valentine, Richard ArmourShirley Jones
Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
3015September 30, 1974 (1974-09-30)Euell Gibbons, Lauren Hutton, Robert KleinMinnie Riperton, Roy Clark
Desk- Johnny and Ed talked about Lowell, Massachusetts giving a day for Ed.

October

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3016October 1, 1974 (1974-10-01)TBAN/A
12th Anniversary Show
3017October 2, 1974 (1974-10-02)Don Rickles (guest host), Redd FoxxPat Boone
Desk- "Discussion About Anniversary Show"
3018October 3, 1974 (1974-10-03)Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
3019October 4, 1974 (1974-10-04)Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
3020October 7, 1974 (1974-10-07)Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
3021October 8, 1974 (1974-10-08)Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
3022October 9, 1974 (1974-10-09)Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
3023October 10, 1974 (1974-10-10)Don Rickles (guest host)N/A
3024October 11, 1974 (1974-10-11)Don Rickles (guest host), Dan Rowan, Dick MartinCarrie McDowell
3025October 14, 1974 (1974-10-14)John Davidson (guest host), Ruth Buzzi, Cloris LeachmanN/A
3026October 15, 1974 (1974-10-15)Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Kathryn KuhlmanLinda Hopkins
Desk- "Johnny's Trip to England"
3027October 16, 1974 (1974-10-16)Paul Williams, Freddie Prinze, Bob UeckerIan Whitcomb
Desk- "Tonight Show Memorabilia"
3028October 17, 1974 (1974-10-17)Robert Blake, Flip Wilson, Buck HenryLee Horwin ("No More" and "Marieke")
Desk- "Tips to Really Beat Inflation"
3029October 18, 1974 (1974-10-18)Carl Reiner, David Brenner, Madlyn Rhue, Burt MustinN/A
Desk- "Items from Newspaper"
3030October 21, 1974 (1974-10-21)Dan Rowan & Dick Martin (guest hosts), George C. ScottRonny Graham
3031October 22, 1974 (1974-10-22)Tony Randall, Kip Addotta, James DickeyEthel Merman ("Someone To Watch Over Me" and "Some People")
Carnac the Magnificent
3032October 23, 1974 (1974-10-23)Buddy Hackett, Michael PremingerLana Cantrell
Desk- "Johnny's Early Days in Memory of His Birthday"
3033October 24, 1974 (1974-10-24)Rich Little, Cloris Leachman, Garson KaninDonna Theodore
Sketch- "Old Man Carson"
3034October 25, 1974 (1974-10-25)Charlton Heston, Dick Shawn, Ashley MontaguMaxine Weldon
Desk- "What To Do If Your Boyfriend Jilts You"
3035October 28, 1974 (1974-10-28)Florence Henderson (guest host), Joan Rivers, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, David HartmanMac Davis
3036October 29, 1974 (1974-10-29)Truman Capote, John Davidson, Bert Convy, KreskinLana Cantrell
Desk- "Propositions That Didn't Make It On The Ballot"
3037October 30, 1974 (1974-10-30)Orson BeanDella Reese, Ace Trucking Company
Stump the Band
3038October 31, 1974 (1974-10-31)Gabriel Kaplan, Sharon FarrellLee Horwin, Roger Miller
Desk- "Halloween Tricks from Celebrities' Houses"

November

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3039November 1, 1974 (1974-11-01)Madeline Kahn, Fernando LamasN/A
Desk- "Guinness Book of Records"
3040November 4, 1974 (1974-11-04)Debbie Reynolds (guest host), Bob Hope, George Carlin, Shelley WintersLiberace
(11/5/74 pre-empted for NBC News mid-term election night coverage)
3041November 6, 1974 (1974-11-06)David Steinberg, Dub TaylorBuddy Rich, Dionne Warwick
Desk- "Capsule Comments from T.V. Guide"
3042November 7, 1974 (1974-11-07)Shecky Greene, Redd Foxx, Susannah YorkMonti Rock
Stump the Band
3043November 8, 1974 (1974-11-08)Joan Rivers, John Davidson, Valerie PerrineRonny Graham
Desk- "Ways To Detect Inflation"
3044November 11, 1974 (1974-11-11)John Denver (guest host), Sandy Duncan, Marvin HamlischN/A
3045November 12, 1974 (1974-11-12)Dyan Cannon, Carmel MyersPhyllis Newman, Tiny Tim
Desk- "Replacement Television Shows for Second Season"
3046November 13, 1974 (1974-11-13)George Burns, Don AdamsLola Falana
Desk- "Quiz to Determine Whether You're a Male Chauvinist"
3047November 14, 1974 (1974-11-14)Robert Blake, George Gobel, Madlyn RhueCharles Aznavour
Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
3048November 15, 1974 (1974-11-15)Lucille Ball, John Byner, John McKayJackson Five ("It's Too Late to Change the Time" and "Whatever You Got, I Want")
Desk- "Christmas Catalogues"
3049November 18, 1974 (1974-11-18)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Barbara Eden, Darrow Igus, Mr. WizardDonny Osmond, Marie Osmond
3050November 19, 1974 (1974-11-19)Orson Bean, Madlyn RhuePetula Clark, Ray Charles
Carnac the Magnificent
3051November 20, 1974 (1974-11-20)Jonathan Winters, Pearl Williams, Sammy CahnKelly Garrett
Desk- "Burbank Drivers License Test"
3052November 21, 1974 (1974-11-21)Bruce Dern, Kelly Monteith, Dr. Michael FoxPeggy Lee
Desk- "Letters from Newlyweds"
3053November 22, 1974 (1974-11-22)George CarlinGladys Knight & The Pips
3054November 25, 1974 (1974-11-25)Joey Bishop (guest host), Norm Crosby, Paul WilliamsN/A
3055November 26, 1974 (1974-11-26)Joey Bishop (guest host), Steve Martin, Bert Convy, Rip TaylorN/A
3056November 27, 1974 (1974-11-27)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, Buddy Hackett, Jack KlugmanSecond Nature
3057November 28, 1974 (1974-11-28)Joey Bishop (guest host), George Foreman, Shelley WintersN/A
3058November 29, 1974 (1974-11-29)Joey Bishop (guest host), David BrennerFrankie Avalon

December

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3059December 2, 1974 (1974-12-02)Joey Bishop (guest host), Christopher LeeN/A
3060December 3, 1974 (1974-12-03)Bob Newhart, Gore VidalKenny Rankin, Phyllis Newman
Desk- "Johnny's Vacation"
3061December 4, 1974 (1974-12-04)Shecky Greene, Buck HenryJohnny Mathis, Ronny Cox
Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
3062December 5, 1974 (1974-12-05)John Byner, Carol WayneBeverly Sills, Billy Daniels
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"
3063December 6, 1974 (1974-12-06)Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Myron Cohen, Gary MullLee Horwin
Stump the Band
3064December 9, 1974 (1974-12-09)Bert Convy (guest host), Burt Reynolds, Carol BurnettKentucky Fried Theatre
3065December 10, 1974 (1974-12-10)Flip Wilson, Tom Dreesen, Dr. Lendon SmithPat Boone ("Texas Woman")
Desk- "Letters from Children to Santa Claus"
3066December 11, 1974 (1974-12-11)Lauren Bacall, George Gobel, Raquel WelchN/A
Stump the Band
3067December 12, 1974 (1974-12-12)Richard Harris, Bob Hope, Steve Landesberg, Adrienne BarbeauN/A
3068December 13, 1974 (1974-12-13)Cloris Leachman, Rich Little, Dr. Carl SaganBobby Vinton
Desk- "Johnny and Ed Cut Off Their Ties and Other Silly Things"
3069December 16, 1974 (1974-12-16)Michael Landon (guest host), Ernest Borgnine, Sandy DuncanN/A
3070December 17, 1974 (1974-12-17)Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Florence Henderson, Billy WilderN/A
Desk- "Christmas in California"
3071December 18, 1974 (1974-12-18)Robert Blake, Jerry Van DykeErroll Garner, Mac Davis
3072December 19, 1974 (1974-12-19)David Brenner, Burt MustinVikki Carr
New Products
3073December 20, 1974 (1974-12-20)McLean Stevenson, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob RosefskyLola Falana
3074December 23, 1974 (1974-12-23)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Jonathan Winters, Norman Fell, Dinah Shore, Robert FullerDella Reese
3075December 25, 1974 (1974-12-25)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Madeline Kahn, David Steinberg, Betty WhiteN/A
3076December 26, 1974 (1974-12-26)Burt Reynolds (guest host) (Postponed 30 minutes for NBC Jack Benny obit/remembrance report) Dinah Shore, Dub Taylor, Kaye BallardKelly Garrett
3077December 27, 1974 (1974-12-27)Burt Reynolds (guest host), George Carlin, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson, Linda BennettMel Tillis
3078December 30, 1974 (1974-12-30)Joan Rivers (guest host), Bea Arthur, Harvey Korman, Rip TaylorMac Davis
3079December 31, 1974 (1974-12-31)Orson Bean, Madlyn Rhue, Gabriel KaplanRoy Clark
There was no monologue, with Johnny choosing to show the last Tonight Show appearance of his mentor, Jack Benny, who had died on December 26.

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