List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1975)

The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1975:

List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes
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1975

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January

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3080January 1, 1975 (1975-01-01)Joan Embery, Foster Brooks, Victor Buono, Adela Rogers St. JohnsN/A
Sketch- "New Year's Baby 1975"
3081January 2, 1975 (1975-01-02)Diahann Carroll, John Byner, Fernando LamasRonny Graham
Carnac the Magnificent
3082January 3, 1975 (1975-01-03)George Peppard, Freddie Prinze, Dr. Carlfred BroderickLeslie Uggams ("I Get the Blues When It Rains", "Make It Easy On Yourself", "All In Love Is Fair")
Desk- "NFL Film Clips"
3083January 6, 1975 (1975-01-06)Dom DeLuise (guest host), Arte Johnson, Carol LawrenceN/A
3084January 7, 1975 (1975-01-07)Tony Randall, John Davidson, Marsha Mason, Buck HenryN/A
Desk- "Bad News Products"
3085January 8, 1975 (1975-01-08)Shecky Greene, George Gobel, Karen Black, David HapgoodN/A
Desk- "Bathroom Etiquette"
3086January 9, 1975 (1975-01-09)Joan Rivers, Allen Garfield, Thalassa CrusoJoe Williams
Stump the Band
3087January 10, 1975 (1975-01-10)Sammy Davis, Jr., Carl Reiner, Elia KazanLana Cantrell
Desk- "Space Junk"
3088January 13, 1975 (1975-01-13)Rich Little (guest host), Vincent Price, Sandy Duncan, Jack KlugmanN/A
3089January 14, 1975 (1975-01-14)Sammy Davis, Jr., Alex KarrasLiberace
Desk- "Dealing with the Recession"
3090January 15, 1975 (1975-01-15)David Janssen, Bert Convy, Jimmy Wynn, Rosie BlackEthel Merman
Desk- "Unusual Holidays"
3091January 16, 1975 (1975-01-16)Robert Blake, Paul Williams, Ellen Burstyn, Otto PremingerN/A
Desk- "New Television Program Ideas"
3092January 17, 1975 (1975-01-17)Don Rickles, Alan King, Eydie GorméMonti Rock
Desk- "Ripley's Believe It or Not"
3093January 20, 1975 (1975-01-20)John Davidson (guest host), Norm Crosby, Dick Smothers, Amazing KreskinNancy Wilson
3094January 21, 1975 (1975-01-21)Orson Bean, Norman Fell, Burt MustinMarilyn Horne
Desk- "Economic Forecast for 1975"
3095January 22, 1975 (1975-01-22)Ann-Margret, Bruce Dern, Art CarneyAnn-Margret performed ("I've Got the Music in Me")
Carnac the Magnificent
3096January 23, 1975 (1975-01-23)James Caan, Karen Valentine, David Brenner, Dr. Michael FoxN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Great Moments in History"
3097January 24, 1975 (1975-01-24)Joan Rivers, Richard Harris, Susan FlanneryEloise Laws
Desk- "International Road Signs"
3098January 27, 1975 (1975-01-27)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Shecky Greene, Victoria PrincipalN/A
3099January 28, 1975 (1975-01-28)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Steve Allen, Vincent Price, Suzanne SomersN/A
3100January 29, 1975 (1975-01-29)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Sonny Bono, Dub TaylorN/A
3101January 30, 1975 (1975-01-30)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Dinah Shore, Adlai Stevenson, Jr., Jack AlbertsonAretha Franklin
3102January 31, 1975 (1975-01-31)McLean Stevenson (guest host), George GobelAnthony Newley

February

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3103February 3, 1975 (1975-02-03)Barbara Walters (guest host), Gene KellyHelen Reddy
3104February 4, 1975 (1975-02-04)Fernando Lamas, Susan Sarandon, Ken McFeelyRoger Miller
Desk- "Announcements Commemorating the Bicentennial"
3105February 5, 1975 (1975-02-05)Charlton Heston, Florence Henderson, Peter Benchley, Dwight StonesN/A
Desk- "T.V. Guide Show Synopses"
3106February 6, 1975 (1975-02-06)Orson Bean, George Carlin, Allen GarfieldIan Whitcomb
Desk- "How the Federal Budget Should Be Allocated"
3107February 7, 1975 (1975-02-07)Henry Fonda, Truman Capote, Senta BergerChita Rivera
Desk- "Story of 7 Foot Couple"
3108February 10, 1975 (1975-02-10)Roy Clark (guest host), Bob HopeGlen Campbell
3109February 11, 1975 (1975-02-11)Roy Rogers, Buddy Hackett, Pam GrierN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Roy Rogers And His Sidekick"
3110February 12, 1975 (1975-02-12)Angie Dickinson, Robert Klein, Madalyn Murray O'HairMarilyn Maye
Stump the Band
3111February 13, 1975 (1975-02-13)Mel Brooks, Susan Blakely, Bob RosefskyN/A
Desk- "Rights of Shoppers"
3112February 14, 1975 (1975-02-14)Jack Palance, John BynerToday's Children and Now Generation Brass
Sketch- "Cupid"
3113February 17, 1975 (1975-02-17)Bill Cosby (guest host), Gabriel Kaplan, Valerie Perrine, Dub Taylor, Adrienne BarbeauTeresa Brewer
3114February 18, 1975 (1975-02-18)Madlyn Rhue, William DemarestJack Jones, Petula Clark
Aunt Blabby
3115February 19, 1975 (1975-02-19)James Stewart, Kelly MonteithBuddy Rich
Desk- "Tips for Buying Used Cars"
3116February 20, 1975 (1975-02-20)Lily Tomlin, Walter Slezak, Jerry Van Dyke, Sam BlotnerN/A
Carnac the Magnificent
3117February 21, 1975 (1975-02-21)George Segal, David Brenner, Dr. Charles KelmanLos Indios Tabajaras
Desk- "List of Reasons to Get Out of The Service"
3118February 24, 1975 (1975-02-24)McLean Stevenson (guest host)Mel Tormé
3119February 25, 1975 (1975-02-25)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Dick Smothers, Jo Anne Worley, Fernando LamasMarilyn Horne
3120February 26, 1975 (1975-02-26)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Andy Griffith, Kip Addotta, Sandy DuncanN/A
3121February 27, 1975 (1975-02-27)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Marcel MarceauN/A
3122February 28, 1975 (1975-02-28)McLean Stevenson (guest host)David & Goliath, Pat Boone

March

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3123March 3, 1975 (1975-03-03)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Bob Hope, Rich LittleN/A
3124March 4, 1975 (1975-03-04)McLean Stevenson (guest host)N/A
3125March 5, 1975 (1975-03-05)McLean Stevenson (guest host)N/A
3126March 6, 1975 (1975-03-06)McLean Stevenson (guest host)N/A
3127March 7, 1975 (1975-03-07)McLean Stevenson (guest host)N/A
3128March 10, 1975 (1975-03-10)Shecky Greene (guest host)N/A
3129March 11, 1975 (1975-03-11)Dom DeLuise, John Davidson, Gena Rowlands, Dr. David ViscottN/A
Desk- "How to Cope With The Recession"
3130March 12, 1975 (1975-03-12)Elizabeth Ashley, Bert Convy, Jim Davidson, Charles QuickGloria Loring
3131March 13, 1975 (1975-03-13)Ronald Reagan, Florence Henderson, Don MeredithMickey Newbury
Desk- "Ways the Government Gives Grants"
3132March 14, 1975 (1975-03-14)Joan Embery, Michael Landon, John NewcombeOlivia Newton-John ("Have You Never Been Mellow?")
3133March 17, 1975 (1975-03-17)Peter Bogdanovich (guest host), Albert Brooks, Cybill ShepherdN/A
3134March 18, 1975 (1975-03-18)Diahann Carroll, Jim Henson, Dan Rowan, Larry Beezer, Norman FellN/A
Sketch- "Professor Fringe- Expert on Origins"
3135March 19, 1975 (1975-03-19)Peter Falk, Susan Blakely, Buck HenryMac Davis
Desk- "Ideas About The Month of March"
3136March 20, 1975 (1975-03-20)Warren Beatty, Gabriel KaplanJudith Blegen
Mighty Carson Art Players skit
3137March 21, 1975 (1975-03-21)Mitzi Gaynor, Jack Albertson, Linda Pope, Paul WilliamsScatman Crothers
Desk- "Things to Say to Lose Friends"
3138March 24, 1975 (1975-03-24)Smothers Brothers (guest hosts), Sally KellermanCliff DeYoung
3139March 25, 1975 (1975-03-25)Goldie Hawn, Orson BeanJohnny Mathis
Carnac the Magnificent
3140March 26, 1975 (1975-03-26)Alan Alda, David Brenner, Dr. William NolenEthel Merman
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Old Vaudevillians"
3141March 27, 1975 (1975-03-27)Jonathan Winters, Carmel MyersPhyllis McGuire
Desk- "Famous First Facts"; Stump the Band
3142March 28, 1975 (1975-03-28)Jack Palance, Joan Rivers, Jill St. JohnLinda Hopkins
Desk- "Letters from Newleyweds in Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania"
3143March 31, 1975 (1975-03-31)Glen Campbell (guest host), McLean Stevenson, Shecky GreeneTennessee Ernie Ford, Helen Reddy

April

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3144April 1, 1975 (1975-04-01)Bob Newhart, Shirley MacLaineItzhak Perlman, Ronny Graham
Desk- "Pranks on April Fools' Day"
3145April 2, 1975 (1975-04-02)John Davidson, Robert Blake, Freddie PrinzeN/A
Desk- "How to Get Old and Get It Right"
3146April 3, 1975 (1975-04-03)Rex Reed, Bob UeckerLola Falana, Ronny Graham
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Presidential Press Conference in 1986"
3147April 4, 1975 (1975-04-04)Joey Bishop (guest host), Art Carney, Steve Martin, Dr. Michael FoxConnie Stevens
Desk- "Blue Cards"; Band Number
3148April 7, 1975 (1975-04-07)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Steve AllenN/A
3149April 9, 1975 (1975-04-09)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Dick ShawnN/A
3150April 10, 1975 (1975-04-10)Rich Little (guest host), Edward Asner, Karen ValentineAnthony Newley
3151April 11, 1975 (1975-04-11)Rich Little (guest host)Pat Boone
3152April 14, 1975 (1975-04-14)Joey Bishop (guest host)N/A
3153April 15, 1975 (1975-04-15)Joey Bishop (guest host), George Foreman, Bob HopeN/A
3154April 16, 1975 (1975-04-16)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dr. Joyce Brothers, Bert Convy, Margot KidderN/A
3155April 17, 1975 (1975-04-17)Joey Bishop (guest host), Norm Crosby, Leonard Barr, Adrienne BarbeauEnzo Stuarti, Mel Tormé
3156April 18, 1975 (1975-04-18)Joey Bishop (guest host), David BrennerCharo
3157April 21, 1975 (1975-04-21)Shecky Greene (guest host)N/A
3158April 22, 1975 (1975-04-22)Bea Arthur, January Jones, David HorowitzBuddy Rich
Carnac the Magnificent
3159April 23, 1975 (1975-04-23)Orson Bean, Fernando LamasJudith Blegen, Scatman Crothers
Desk- "Television Awards For The Worst Shows"
3160April 24, 1975 (1975-04-24)Earl Holliman, Dr. Carl SaganPhyllis Newman
Sketch- "Whooping Crane Interview"
3161April 25, 1975 (1975-04-25)Ricardo Montalbán, Carol WayneDella Reese, Vic Damone
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"
3162April 28, 1975 (1975-04-28)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Carazini, Sharon Farrell, Barry Newman, Cleveland Amory, Ted RossStephanie Mills
3163April 29, 1975 (1975-04-29)Angie Dickinson, Harvey Korman, Irving Benson, Art SeidenbaumPat Boone
Comedy with Irv Benson
3164April 30, 1975 (1975-04-30)Robert Blake, Susan SarandonEubie Blake, Joan Baez
New Set Debut & Aunt Blabby
No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3165May 1, 1975 (1975-05-01)Elizabeth Ashley, Buck HenryLola Falana, Mickey Newbury
3166May 2, 1975 (1975-05-02)George Peppard, Paul Williams, Richard Harris, Ann Turkel, Dr. David ViscottN/A
3167May 5, 1975 (1975-05-05)Roger Miller (guest host), Karen Black, John BynerN/A
3168May 6, 1975 (1975-05-06)Michael Landon, Shecky Greene, Maude Tull, Ida GleasonLuciano Pavarotti
3169May 7, 1975 (1975-05-07)Art Carney, Rich Little, Peter Leeds, John C. McAdamsLinda Hopkins
Sketch- "Gangster at Unemployment Office"
3170May 8, 1975 (1975-05-08)Dennis Weaver, Charles Nelson Reilly, Dr. Joyce BrothersAlbert Hammond
Desk- "Police Codes"
3170May 9, 1975 (1975-05-09)George Gobel, David BrennerN/A
Carnac the Magnificent
3171May 12, 1975 (1975-05-12)Tennessee Ernie Ford (guest host), Lloyd Bridges, Foster Brooks, Shari LewisMel Tillis
3172May 13, 1975 (1975-05-13)McLean StevensonN/A
Desk- "News That Didn't Happen"
3173May 14, 1975 (1975-05-14)Candice Bergen, Dr. Paul EhrlichRobert Goulet
Mighty Carson Art Players- "America's First Comic"
3174May 15, 1975 (1975-05-15)Don Rickles, Suzanne Pleshette, Allen GarfieldMelba Moore
Stump the Band
3175May 16, 1975 (1975-05-16)Bert Convy, Maureen StapletonTom Sullivan, Bob & Ray
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Six O'Clock Fairyland News"; Note: Bert Convy filled in for Ed McMahon.
3176May 19, 1975 (1975-05-19)Della Reese (guest host), Sandy Duncan, Carroll O'Connor, Dr. David Reuben, Kip AddottaPeggy Lee
3177May 20, 1975 (1975-05-20)Joan Rivers, Truman Capote, Bob SpecaN/A
Desk- "Little Known Awards"
3178May 21, 1975 (1975-05-21)Tony Randall, Steve LandesbergN/A
Commercial parodies of 'Milk'; Desk- "Little Known Holidays"
3179May 22, 1975 (1975-05-22)Buddy Hackett, Madlyn Rhue, Jim DaleJohnny Mathis
Commercial Blackout: Takeoff of 'Ring-Around-The-Collar'
3180May 23, 1975 (1975-05-23)Orson Bean, Charlie CallasVikki Carr
Commercial Blackout: Takeoff of 'Diarrhea'; Desk- "Possible Gossip Items for Hollywood Rumor Magazines"
3181May 26, 1975 (1975-05-26)Kirk Douglas (guest host), George Segal, Brenda Vaccaro, Bruce DernN/A
3182May 27, 1975 (1975-05-27)Cloris Leachman, Fernando Lamas, Robert KleinScatman Crothers
Commercial Blackouts: Takeoffs of: 'Elliott Janeway', 'Milk', 'Ring-Around-The-Collar', and 'Diarrhea'
3183May 28, 1975 (1975-05-28)Shecky Greene, Sally Kellerman, Dr. Joyce BrothersItzhak Perlman
Desk- "Causes of Headaches"
3184May 29, 1975 (1975-05-29)Robert Blake, Jimmy Breslin, Elke SommerCaptain & Tennille
Sketch- "Allistair Cookie"
3185May 30, 1975 (1975-05-30)Diane Keaton, Myron CohenN/A
Desk- "Weird Laws Proposed in Arizona"; Stump the Band

June

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3186June 2, 1975 (1975-06-02)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Sonny Bono, Dick ShawnShirley Jones
3187June 3, 1975 (1975-06-03)Leo Durocher, Valerie PerrineEydie Gormé
Carnac the Magnificent
3188June 4, 1975 (1975-06-04)Bert Convy, Billy Braver, Helen Lawrenson, Dian ThomasLola Falana
Desk- Johnny reads a 'Dear Abby' letter
3189June 5, 1975 (1975-06-05)Gabriel Kaplan, Bob Uecker, Carol WaynePhyllis Newman
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"
3190June 6, 1975 (1975-06-06)Joan Embery, Marvin Hamlisch, Susan FlanneryRoger Miller
Sketch- "Summer Camp Counselor"
3191June 9, 1975 (1975-06-09)John Davidson (guest host), Rich LittleN/A
3192June 10, 1975 (1975-06-10)John Davidson (guest host), Rip TaylorThe Clowns of Ping Pong
3193June 11, 1975 (1975-06-11)John Davidson (guest host), Sandy Duncan, Norm Crosby, KreskinRobert Goulet
3194June 12, 1975 (1975-06-12)John Davidson (guest host), Kip AddottaCharo, Ethel Merman
3195June 13, 1975 (1975-06-13)John Davidson (guest host), Joan Rivers, Robert ShawDella Reese
3196June 17, 1975 (1975-06-17)Jerry Lewis (guest host)The Pointer Sisters
3197June 18, 1975 (1975-06-18)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Adrienne Barbeau, Dub Taylor, George MaharisMonti Rock, Scatman Crothers
3198June 19, 1975 (1975-06-19)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Sally StruthersN/A
3199June 20, 1975 (1975-06-20)Jerry Lewis (guest host)Kaye Ballard
3200June 23, 1975 (1975-06-23)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Steve Martin, Suzanne Somers, Telly Savalas, Dub TaylorLeslie Uggams
3201June 24, 1975 (1975-06-24)Orson Bean, Brenda Vaccaro, David HorowitzKenny Rankin
Desk- "Little Known Laws"
3202June 25, 1975 (1975-06-25)Buddy Hackett, William Demarest, Jack DouglasMinnie Riperton
Carnac the Magnificent
3203June 26, 1975 (1975-06-26)David Brenner, Oria Douglas-HamiltonJoan Baez
3204June 27, 1975 (1975-06-27)Earl Holliman, Euell Gibbons, Nanette FabrayDella Reese
Desk- Johnny reads article from the Detroit Free Press; Note: Excerpts of this episode are featured in the Columbo episode "Forgotten Lady" which originally aired on September 14, 1975.
3205June 30, 1975 (1975-06-30)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Steve Allen, Elke Sommer, Wina Sturgeon, Jim RinehartHolly Lipton

July

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3206July 1, 1975 (1975-07-01)Fernando Lamas, Stockard Channing, Buck HenryGladys Knight & The Pips
Aunt Blabby
3207July 2, 1975 (1975-07-02)Bert Convy (guest host), Don AdamsN/A
3208July 3, 1975 (1975-07-03)George Carlin, Geoffrey Holder, Dr. Joyce BrothersMac Davis
3209July 4, 1975 (1975-07-04)Charles Nelson Reilly, Ricardo MontalbánLola Falana,
Desk- "Famous Quotes"; Mighty Carson Art Players- "Liberty Bell"
3210July 7, 1975 (1975-07-07)John Davidson (guest host), Jo Anne Worley, George GobelPeter Marshall
3211July 8, 1975 (1975-07-08)Bert Convy, Sally Kellerman, Jimmy GrippoAntonia Brico
3212July 9, 1975 (1975-07-09)Rex Reed, Pat McCormickBeverly Sills
Sketch- "Jaws"
3213July 10, 1975 (1975-07-10)Robert Blake, Debbie Reynolds, Victor BuonoN/A
Desk- "Sleeping Tips"
3214July 11, 1975 (1975-07-11)Red Skelton, Florence Henderson, Rex ReedN/A
Desk- "T.V. Guide Program Descriptions"
3215July 14, 1975 (1975-07-14)George Segal (guest host), Bob Hope, Elliott Gould, Goldie Hawn, Sonny Bono, CherScatman Crothers
Desk- George Segal showed some clips from his film 'Russian Roulette'
3216July 15, 1975 (1975-07-15)Dyan Cannon, Sid CaesarTom Sullivan
Desk- "Photos of Celebrities When They Were Young"
3217July 16, 1975 (1975-07-16)Jack Palance, Norm Crosby, Vonetta McGeeRoy Clark
Desk- "Excuses Motorists Give Police"
3218July 17, 1975 (1975-07-17)Charlie Callas, Dr. Michael FoxGlen Campbell, Marilyn Maye
Stump the Band
3219July 18, 1975 (1975-07-18)Allen Garfield, Barbara Carrera, Marvin HamlischLola Falana
Desk- "How to Avoid Shark Attacks"
3220July 21, 1975 (1975-07-21)Joey Bishop (guest host)Charo
Audience Talent Contest
3221July 22, 1975 (1975-07-22)Orson Bean, Freddie Prinze, Mary Jo PepplerJudi Pulver ("Dancing on the Moon")
Desk- "Little Known Predictions"
3222July 23, 1975 (1975-07-23)Joan Embery, Robert Klein, Peter Cook, Dudley MooreWilliam Walker
Sketch- "NBC Peacock"
3223July 24, 1975 (1975-07-24)Joan Rivers, David Brenner, Buck HenryPeggy Lee
Desk- "Guinness Book of Records"
3224July 25, 1975 (1975-07-25)David Janssen, Jim Henson, Ray JohnsonHelen Reddy
Desk- "Comments From Honeymooners"
3225July 29, 1975 (1975-07-29)John Denver (guest host), Buddy Hackett, Adrienne Barbeau, Dub Taylor, Karen BlackN/A
3226July 30, 1975 (1975-07-30)John Denver (guest host), Smothers BrothersGlen Campbell, Claudine Longet
3227July 31, 1975 (1975-07-31)McLean Stevenson (guest host)Della Reese

August

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3228August 1, 1975 (1975-08-01)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Rip Taylor, Quincy JonesPat Boone
3229August 4, 1975 (1975-08-04)Rich LittleBen Vereen
3230August 5, 1975 (1975-08-05)Bob Newhart (guest host), Suzanne Pleshette, Dick MartinPetula Clark
Band Number
3231August 6, 1975 (1975-08-06)John Davidson (guest host), Karen Valentine, George Foreman, Euell Gibbons, Ernest BorgnineN/A
3232August 7, 1975 (1975-08-07)Don Meredith (guest host), Burt ReynoldsFreddy Fender ("Wasted Days" and "Before the Next Tear Drop Falls")
3233August 11, 1975 (1975-08-11)John Davidson (guest host), McLean Stevenson, David BrennerLennon Sisters
3234August 12, 1975 (1975-08-12)John Davidson (guest host), Dick Clark, Marsha MasonN/A
3235August 13, 1975 (1975-08-13)John Davidson (guest host), Rose Marie, Kip AddottaLou Rawls
3236August 14, 1975 (1975-08-14)John Davidson (guest host), Steve LandesbergDella Reese, Neil Sedaka
3237August 15, 1975 (1975-08-15)Steve Allen (guest host), Jayne Meadows, Fernando Lamas, Dub TaylorN/A
Desk- "Blue Cards (Steve Allen)"
3238August 18, 1975 (1975-08-18)Joey Bishop (guest host), Betty WhiteMel Tormé
3239August 19, 1975 (1975-08-19)Joey Bishop (guest host), Ruth Buzzi, James Whitmore, Stan KannSkiles and Henderson, Linda Hopkins
3240August 20, 1975 (1975-08-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), Alan King, Cleveland AmoryRod McKuen
3241August 21, 1975 (1975-08-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Suzanne Somers, Victor BuonoBobby Goldsboro
3242August 22, 1975 (1975-08-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), Bob Hope, Carl GottliebScatman Crothers
3243August 25, 1975 (1975-08-25)Bill Cosby (guest host), Dub TaylorJohn Twomey, Jose Molina, Martina Arroyo
3244August 26, 1975 (1975-08-26)Bill Cosby (guest host), Dr. Lendon SmithLola Falana, Mac Davis
Bill Cosby and Ed McMahon performs comic bicycle sketch; Sketch- Tribute to Song Writers Who Just Missed Writing Hits ('White Thanksgiving', 'Bo Johnson' and 'Bad Boy Leroy Johnson')
3245August 27, 1975 (1975-08-27)Bill Cosby (guest host), Freddie Prinze, Phyllis Diller, Russell Wayne Howell, Burt MustinJudy Collins, Isaac Hayes
With group perform comic mock ballet.
3246August 28, 1975 (1975-08-28)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Lee Grant, Dr. Michael FoxN/A
Desk- "Do's and Don'ts for Labor Day Weekend"; Desk- "Notes on Fanny Patting"
3247August 29, 1975 (1975-08-29)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Redd FoxxEthel Merman ("I Get a Kick Out of You")

September

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3248September 1, 1975 (1975-09-01)Michael Landon (guest host), Earl Holliman, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
Michael Landon shows a clip from an episode of "Little House on The Prairie" he wrote.
3249September 2, 1975 (1975-09-02)George Burns, Rich Little, Buck HenryThe Bee Gees ("Jive Talkin'")
Desk- "Discussion about Johnny's Vacation"
3250September 3, 1975 (1975-09-03)George Peppard, Charlie Callas, Norman FellMills Brothers
Desk- "Pilots That Didn't Make It"
3251September 4, 1975 (1975-09-04)Robert Blake, Gabriel Kaplan, Paul Williams, Trish StewartN/A
Stump the Band
3252September 5, 1975 (1975-09-05)Bert Convy, Rodney Dangerfield, Shelley WintersN/A
3253September 8, 1975 (1975-09-08)Dom DeLuise (guest host)N/A
3254September 9, 1975 (1975-09-09)Dom DeLuise, Joan Collins, Jack AndersonHarry Chapin
Desk- "Strange Burbank Criminal Acts"
3255September 10, 1975 (1975-09-10)Carl Reiner, Jean Marsh, Sally QuinnPat Boone
Carnac the Magnificent
3256September 11, 1975 (1975-09-11)Angie Dickinson, Orson Bean, Florence Henderson, David HorowitzN/A
3257September 12, 1975 (1975-09-12)McLean Stevenson, Lee Remick, Myron Cohen, Carol Lawrence, Ray JohnsonN/A
3258September 15, 1975 (1975-09-15)David Brenner (guest host), Freddie Prinze, Charles Nelson ReillyLola Falana
3259September 16, 1975 (1975-09-16)Buddy Hackett, Bo Hopkins, Dr. Carl SaganN/A
Desk- "Little Known Laws"
3260September 17, 1975 (1975-09-17)Joan Rivers, Harvey Korman, Lesley Ann WarrenPaul Anka
Desk- "New Rules for the Television Family Hour"
3261September 18, 1975 (1975-09-18)Jack Palance, Arthur Ashe, Jerzy KosinskiTom Sullivan
Desk- "Superstitions"
3262September 19, 1975 (1975-09-19)Robert Blake, Peter LeedsN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Columbo" (with Peter Leeds & Robert Blake)
3263September 22, 1975 (1975-09-22)Debbie Reynolds (guest host)N/A
3264September 23, 1975 (1975-09-23)Fernando Lamas, Lynn Redgrave, Kelly MonteithGlen Campbell ("Rhinestone Cowboy", "Marie"), The Supremes
Desk- "Specials Scheduled for The Television Season"
3265September 24, 1975 (1975-09-24)David Steinberg, Lee Grant, Michael KordaJanis Ian
Desk- "Famous Quotes"
3266September 25, 1975 (1975-09-25)Earl Holliman, Peter Leeds, William Demarest, Gloria LoringLuciano Pavarotti, Scatman Crothers
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Monsters At Unemployment Office" (with Peter Leeds)
3267September 26, 1975 (1975-09-26)Shelley Winters, Oliver Reed, Dr. Ronald TaylorCharles Aznavour
3268September 29, 1975 (1975-09-29)Dom DeLuise (guest host), Sandy Duncan, Don AdamsN/A
Dom shows slides from his latest film (No Title)
3269September 30, 1975 (1975-09-30)Robert Blake, Steve Martin, January Jones, Dr. William Nolen[1]N/A
Desk- "Survival In The City"

October

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3270October 1, 1975 (1975-10-01)noneN/A
13th Anniversary Show
3271October 2, 1975 (1975-10-02)Tony Randall, Bob Uecker, William F. Buckley, Jr.Andy Kim
3272October 3, 1975 (1975-10-03)Tony Curtis, Elaine Stritch[2]Diana Ross sang "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" and "Baby Love"
Desk- "Public Enemies"
3273October 6, 1975 (1975-10-06)Joey Bishop (guest host), Deborah Kerr, Norm Crosby, Dr. Joyce Brothers[3]Freddy Fender
3274October 7, 1975 (1975-10-07)Joey Bishop (guest host), Danny Thomas, London Lee, Andy Griffith[4]N/A
Joey Bishop shows some comedic film clips
3275October 8, 1975 (1975-10-08)Joey Bishop (guest host)Robert Goulet
3276October 9, 1975 (1975-10-09)Joey Bishop (guest host)N/A
3277October 10, 1975 (1975-10-10)Joey Bishop (guest host), Ricardo Montalbán, Susan SarandonPeggy Lee
3278October 13, 1975 (1975-10-13)Don Rickles (guest host), Carroll O'ConnorN/A
3279October 14, 1975 (1975-10-14)Don Rickles (guest host), Jonathan WintersN/A
3280October 15, 1975 (1975-10-15)Don Rickles (guest host), John Wayne, Adrienne Barbeau, Bob HopeBing Crosby, Pat Boone
3281October 16, 1975 (1975-10-16)Don Rickles (guest host)Scatman Crothers
Don jokes with the band and insults the audience
3282October 17, 1975 (1975-10-17)Don Rickles (guest host), Ernest BorgnineCharo
3283October 20, 1975 (1975-10-20)Robert Goulet (guest host), Phyllis DillerN/A
3284October 21, 1975 (1975-10-21)Shecky Greene, Michael LandonN/A
3285October 22, 1975 (1975-10-22)noneN/A
3286October 23, 1975 (1975-10-23)Richard Benjamin, Albert BrooksN/A
Ed wishes Johnny a Happy Birthday
3287October 24, 1975 (1975-10-24)Candice Bergen, David NivenLos Indios Tabajaras
Desk- "How To Save New York City"
3288October 27, 1975 (1975-10-27)Fred Astaire, Trish Stewart, Ray JohnsonBill Evans, Tony Bennett
Desk- "Current Television Shows"
3289October 28, 1975 (1975-10-28)Robert Blake, Kelly Monteith, Thomas Braden, Albert WeberN/A
Aunt Blabby
3290October 29, 1975 (1975-10-29)McLean Stevenson, Truman Capote[5]Lana Cantrell
Desk- "What The Bicentennial Means To You (Letters by 10-Year-Old Children from Ava, Montana)"
3291October 30, 1975 (1975-10-30)Lee Grant, Bert Convy, Jay Presson Allen, Charles Nelson Reilly[6]N/A
Carnac the Magnificent
3292October 31, 1975 (1975-10-31)James Coco, Rich Little, David HorowitzJoe Williams
Desk- "Scandal Fan Magazine's Deceptive Article Titles"

November

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3293November 3, 1975 (1975-11-03)Della Reese (guest host), Muhammad Ali, Orson BeanCaptain & Tennille ("You Are So Beautiful")
3294November 4, 1975 (1975-11-04)Joan Rivers, Paul Williams, Valerie Perrine, Joseph WambaughN/A
3295November 5, 1975 (1975-11-05)David Brenner, Garson KaninAnthony Newley
Desk- "Facts About The Common Cold"
3296November 6, 1975 (1975-11-06)Steve Allen, Jack Palance, Madlyn RhueBuddy Rich
3297November 7, 1975 (1975-11-07)Gene Kelly, Shecky Greene, Stockard ChanningRonny Graham
Stump the Band
3298November 10, 1975 (1975-11-10)John Davidson (guest host), Suzanne SomersPeter Marshall
3299November 11, 1975 (1975-11-11)Joan Embery, Orson Bean, Charlie Callas, Lynda CarterN/A
3300November 12, 1975 (1975-11-12)George Carlin, Fernando Lamas, Irving Benson, Beth JaffeAlbert Hammond
Johnny and Irv Benson
3301November 13, 1975 (1975-11-13)Earl Holliman, John Davidson, James HamptonBeverly Sills
3302November 14, 1975 (1975-11-14)George Peppard, Jane GoodallPetula Clark, Bob & Ray
Desk- "Phobias"
3303November 17, 1975 (1975-11-17)McLean Stevenson (guest host)N/A
3304November 18, 1975 (1975-11-18)Suzanne Pleshette, Don RicklesVic Damone
Desk- "Fan Mail"
3305November 19, 1975 (1975-11-19)Ann-Margret, Freddie Prinze, McLean Stevenson, Mr. WizardAnn-Margret ("Steppin' Out"), Bobby Goldsboro ("With Pen in Hand")
Desk- "Leaks in Washington, D.C."
3306November 20, 1975 (1975-11-20)Buddy HackettRoy Clark, Steve Lawrence ("Our Love Is Here To Stay")
Floyd R. Turbo- "Editorial for Hunting"
3307November 21, 1975 (1975-11-21)Vincent PriceEydie Gormé
Desk- "Thanksgiving Dinner (Letters from Children Who Describe the Event)"
3308November 24, 1975 (1975-11-24)McLean Stevenson (guest host)Alice Cooper
3309November 25, 1975 (1975-11-25)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Susan SarandonNeil Sedaka
Desk- "Suggestions for the Oil Crisis"
3310November 26, 1975 (1975-11-26)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Richard Benjamin, Paula PrentissN/A
Desk- "How to Stuff Your Thanksgiving Bird"
3311November 27, 1975 (1975-11-27)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Fernando Lamas, Charles Nelson Reilly, Dick ShawnAnne Murray
3312November 28, 1975 (1975-11-28)McLean Stevenson (guest host), Steve Allen, George GobelN/A

December

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3313December 1, 1975 (1975-12-01)Roy Clark (guest host), Angie Dickinson, Andy Griffith, Norm CrosbyN/A
3314December 2, 1975 (1975-12-02)Lucille Ball, Sam BlotnerJohnny Mathis
Desk- "City of Burbank's Calendar of 1975 and What's in Store for 1976"
3315December 3, 1975 (1975-12-03)David Janssen, Lily Tomlin, Irwin ShawNatalie Cole ("Inseparable")
Carnac the Magnificent; Irving Paul Lazar makes a brief appearance to offer Johnny a check for $1 million to appear in the film adaptation of Irwin Shaw's "Night Work".
3316December 4, 1975 (1975-12-04)Tony Randall, Diane Keaton, John BynerN/A
Stump the Band
3317December 5, 1975 (1975-12-05)Michael Caine, Sean Connery, David Brenner, Burt MustinN/A
Gallagher makes his unscheduled debut promoting "The Tonight Show Home Game".
3318December 8, 1975 (1975-12-08)Glen Campbell (guest host)N/A
3319December 9, 1975 (1975-12-09)Carol Burnett, Bert Convy, Tom Dreesen, Barbara GelbN/A
Desk- "Television Shows That Didn't Make It"
3320December 10, 1975 (1975-12-10)George Carlin, Charles Durning, Darryl PonicsanPat Boone
Sketch- "Maharishi"
3321December 11, 1975 (1975-12-11)Jack Lemmon, David Steinberg, Madeline KahnKenny Rankin
Desk- "Letters to Santa Claus (Provided by the New York Post Office)"
3322December 12, 1975 (1975-12-12)Bob Hope, Dean Martin, Charles Nelson Reilly, Carol WayneN/A
Sketch- "Tea-Time Movie"
3323December 15, 1975 (1975-12-15)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Gene Hackman, Mel Brooks, Lauren HuttonLiza Minnelli ("Lucky Lady" and "I Don't Want to Be Lonely Tonight")
3324December 16, 1975 (1975-12-16)Shecky Greene, Ted Knight, Madlyn RhueEthel Merman ("Some People")
Desk- "Do's and Don'ts for People Who Play Santa Claus"
3325December 17, 1975 (1975-12-17)Charlie Callas, Jean MarshRoger Miller, Ronny Graham
Stump the Band
3326December 18, 1975 (1975-12-18)Steve Allen, Lorraine GaryBetty Garrett
New Products
3326December 19, 1975 (1975-12-19)Robert Blake, Rodney DangerfieldLola Falana
Desk- "Little Known Facts about Christmas"
3327December 22, 1975 (1975-12-22)John Davidson (guest host), Norm Crosby, Doug HenningRobert Goulet
3328December 23, 1975 (1975-12-23)John Davidson (guest host), Florence Henderson, Bill Fellows, Victor BuonoLennon Sisters
3329December 25, 1975 (1975-12-25)John Davidson (guest host), Anthony Newley, Vincent PriceCaptain & Tennille ("Christmas Is For Children")
3330December 26, 1975 (1975-12-26)John Davidson (guest host), Juliet Prowse, Richard Thomas, Rip Taylor, Rose MarieKenny Rogers
3331December 29, 1975 (1975-12-29)John Davidson (guest host), KreskinCharo ("Tequila"), Freddy Fender ("Once I Had a Secret Love" and "Via Con Dios")
3332December 30, 1975 (1975-12-30)Buddy HackettN/A
Desk- "New Year's Resolutions by Famous People"
3333December 31, 1975 (1975-12-31)Joan Rivers, Orson Bean, Charles Nelson Reilly, Scatman CrothersN/A
Sketch- "Father Time"

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