List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1969)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1969 episodes
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 259
Release
Original network NBC
Season chronology

The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1969:

1969

January

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1597
January 1, 1969Godfrey Cambridge, Pat McCormick, Alejandro ReyN/A
1598
January 2, 1969Flip Wilson, David Susskind, Titus MoodyN/A
1599
January 3, 1969James Garner, Charlie CallasPearl Bailey
1600
January 6, 1969Joan Rivers (guest host), Marty Allen, Phyllis NewmanN/A
1601
January 7, 1969Irwin Corey, The Amin Brothers (Egyptian acrobatic balancing act)Biff Rose
1602
January 8, 1969Stan Freberg, Jean-Paul VignonN/A
1603
January 9, 1969Jack E. LeonardN/A
1604
January 10, 1969Vaughn Monroe, Jose GrecoThe Romano Brothers
1605
January 13, 1969Shelley BermanNewport Jazz Festival All-Stars: George Wein, Red Norvo, George Lamond, Ruby Braff, Larry Ridley, Luba Lisa
Durwood Kirby replaces Ed McMahon for the first of three nights so that McMahon could work as co-producer of the presidential inaugural gala.
1606
January 14, 1969New York City mayor John Lindsay, Britt Eklund, Linda BennettTommy Leonetti
1607
January 15, 1969TBALana Cantrell
1608
January 16, 1969Harry Belafonte, Britt EklundAndre Previn, The Craig Hundley Trio
1609
January 17, 1969Dick Cavett (guest host), Otto Preminger, Alan BurkeN/A
January 20 Tonight Show was preempted by NBC coverage of the Presidential Inaugural Ball
1610
January 21, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host), Gina Lollobrigida, Rich Little, Milt KamenTed Neely
1611
January 22, 1969Buddy RichSandler & Young
1612
January 23, 1969TBABobby Vinton, The Tamba Four
1613
January 24, 1969David Susskind, Yvette MimieuxMarilyn Maye, Homer and Jethro
1614
January 27, 1969Alan King (guest host), Donald Pleasence, Bishop Shane AjamianGeorgia Gibbs
Durwood Kirby handled announcing duties for the week in place of vacationing Ed McMahon
1615
January 28, 1969John Davidson, etiquette expert Elizabeth PostEydie Gorme
1616
January 29, 1969Shari Lewis, Shelley Berman, Gloria LeRoyU.S. Naval Air Training Command choir, Cole and Param
1617
January 30, 1969Dance team Bud and Cece RobinsonN/A
A laser beam demonstration is presented
1618
January 31, 1969Steve Lawrence, Roman Polanski, TopolN/A

February

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1619
February 3, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Elke Sommer, boxer Harlan MarbleyBiff Rose
1620
February 4, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Redd Foxx, Vince Edwards, Bob Gibson, Tina LouisePeter Lind Hayes
1621
February 5, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Don Francks, Phil Foster, Linda LavinN/A
1622
February 6, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Bob & RayB.B. King, Jackie and Roy
1623
February 7, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Lara Parker, soul food expert Sanford Wolf, John FisherThe Staple Singers, Monti Rock
1624
February 10, 1969John Davidson (guest host)Erroll Garner, Lana Cantrell
1625
February 11, 1969Jack Benny, New York City ballet director George Balanchine and dancers Suzanne Farrell and Arthur Mitchell, Frank BuxtonN/A
1626
February 12, 1969Anita Douval, surfer Rodney SumpterBlood Sweat and Tears, O.C. Smith, Paula Kelly
1627
February 13, 1969David Susskind, Chita Rivera, Kitty FalgerRay Price
1628
February 14, 1969Orson Bean (guest host), Paul Krassner, Ronnie DysonN/A
1629
February 17, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) Sammy Davis, Jr., Carol Wayne, the cast of Laugh-InN/A
1630
February 18, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) Don Adams, Richard Harris, Buddy Rogers, Kaye BallardN/A
1631
February 19, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) Kirk Douglas, The Smothers Brothers, John BynerCraig Hundley
1632
February 20, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) Stan FrebergTiny Tim
1633
February 21, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) George Gobel, Judy CarneN/A
1634
February 24, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) Raquel Welch, Jack Carter, Frank SuttonVic Damone
1635
February 25, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) Jerry Lewis, James GarnerN/A
1636
February 26, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) Bob Newhart, Dean Jones, Billy de WolfeRoslyn Kind
1637
February 27, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) George Burns, Mickey Rooney, Mark WilsonN/A
1638
February 28, 1969(FROM LOS ANGELES) Tony Curtis, Barbara McNair, Carl Reiner, Jill St. JohnN/A

March

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1639
March 3, 1969Charlie CallasN/A
1640
March 4, 1969Peter UstinovRobert Goulet
1641
March 5, 1969Tony Randall, Garry Moore, Gloria LoringSandler and Young
1642
March 6, 1969Bob Hope, Dean Martin, Buddy Rich, Carol Wayne, George Gobel, Judy Carne [1][2]Biff Rose, Don Ho
Sketch- "Black Shield of Fromen"
1643
March 7, 1969Woody AllenN/A
1644
March 10, 1969Bob Crane, Maximillian SchellN/A
1655
March 11, 1969Dick Cavett, Al Freeman, Jr.Anthony Newley, Paula Kelly
1656
March 12, 1969Buddy Hackett, Robert MontgomeryJimmie Rodgers
Montgomery's reference to television station WBBM was bleeped out.
1657
March 13, 1969Jack E. LeonardN/A
A report on the splashdown of Apollo 9 was shown during the program.
1658
March 14, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host)Nancy Ames
1659
March 17, 1969Bill Cosby (guest host), Allan Sherman, Jim Brown, Satchel PaigeVikki Carr
1660
March 18, 1969Bill Cosby (guest host), James Earl Jones, Artie ShawDiana Ross & The Supremes, Rhetta Hughes
1661
March 19, 1969Bill Cosby (guest host), Gloria Steinem, Willie Tyler, Robert HooksN/A
1662
March 20, 1969Bill Cosby (guest host), Julian Bond, Heywood Hale BrounTom Paxton
1663
March 21, 1969Bill Cosby (guest host), Hal HolbrookRoslyn Kind, Bola Sete
1664
March 24, 1969Jerry Lewis (guest host), Robert Morse, Phil Foster, Stiller and MearaMonti Rock
Lewis was forced to apologize the next night for a joke that involved using the bathroom while flying over Mississippi.
1665
March 25, 1969Jerry Lewis (guest host), Charlie Callas, George CarlinMason Williams, Patrice Munsel
1666
March 26, 1969Jerry Lewis (guest host), Sally Ann Howes, London Lee, ski instructor Kitty FalgerN/A
1667
March 27, 1969Jerry Lewis (guest host), Lynn Redgrave, Gore Vidal, Anita Gillette, Guy MarksHoney Ltd.
1668
March 28, 1969Jerry Lewis (guest host), Charlie Callas, Peter Lawford, Buddy Rich, Herschel Bernardi, Ina BalinN/A
1669
March 31, 1969Dick Cavett, Glenn FordMax Morath, Saki Tumi

April

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1670
April 1, 1969Neil Simon, Jack Lemmon, Sandy Dennis, Louisa MoritzMarilyn Maye
1671
April 2, 1969TBAThe New Zealand Trading Company
1672
April 3, 1969Oscar de la Renta, Dr. Robert BairdN/A
1673
April 4, 1969TBAN/A
1674
April 7, 1969Alan King (guest host), Dick ShawnN/A
1675
April 8, 1969David SusskindSergio Franchi
1676
April 9, 1969Dick Cavett, Kenneth Tynan, Michael GrandoNancy Wilson
1677
April 10, 1969Dinah Shore, Allen BruceN/A
1678
April 11, 1969Tony Randall, Beatrice LillieGerry Mulligan
1679
April 14, 1969Ted Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, Jack LaLanneN/A
1680
April 15, 1969Victor Buono, Steve BrandtPeggy Lee
1681
April 16, 1969George JesselN/A
1682
April 17, 1969Beatrice Lillie, Shecky Greene, Bob & RayLeslie Uggams
1683
April 18, 1969Joan Rivers (guest host), Soupy Sales, Gwen Verdon, Elizabeth PostAnthony Newley
1684
April 21, 1969Vice President Spiro Agnew, Phyllis Diller, Ali McGraw, Leonard SpigelgassJust Us
1685
April 22, 1969Bud Collyer, William Redfield, Marian Mercer, Frank BuxtonN/A
1686
April 23, 1969Norman Mailer, Corbett Monica, Senta Berger, magician Milbourne ChristopherThe Treniers
1687
April 24, 1969Oleg Cassini, Donna McKechnie, Tom Wicker, Ronnie DavidN/A
1688
April 25, 1969Alan King (guest host), Garry Moore, Heywood Hale Broun, Savario SeridisN/A
1689
April 28, 1969Connie Stevens, Zack NormanN/A
Durwood Kirby served as the show's announcer for the week, in place of vacationing Ed McMahon
1690
April 29, 1969Don Rickles, Victor BorgeJust Us
1691
April 30, 1969Allen Funt, Mamie Van DorenSergio Franchi

May

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1692
May 1, 1969Rodney Dangerfield, Ronnie DavidN/A
1693
May 2, 1969Shari Lewis, Sander Vanocur, The Ace Trucking CompanyBiff Rose
1694
May 5, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host), Jack Lemmon, Stiller and Meara, Peter NeroN/A
1695
May 6, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host), Lee Marvin, Pat Henry, George KirbyMonti Rock
1696
May 7, 1969Bob Newhart (guest host), Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Arthur Schlesinger, Alejandro Rey, Sandy BaronRay Stevens
1697
May 8, 1969Bob Newhart (guest host), James Coburn, Robert Ryan, Rod McKuen, Bob and Ray, Katherine HoughtonN/A
1698
May 9, 1969Carl Reiner (guest host), David Janssen, Gabriel Dell, Dick CarterN/A
1699
May 12, 1969Don Rickles (guest host), Ann-Margret, Roger Smith, Ernie TerrellTiny Tim, Jean Terrell
Jean Terrell was the sister of Ernie Terrell
1700
May 13, 1969Don Rickles (guest host), Iris Adrian, David and GoliathBobby Vinton
1701
May 14, 1969Don Rickles (guest host), Ed Sullivan, Kraft Music Hall producers Dwight Hemion and Gary Smith, Elizabeth Post, Lore Dana and her Venetian dovesJerry Vale, Angel Pablo
1702
May 15, 1969Bob Newhart (guest host), James Coburn, Marty Allen, Heywood Hale BrounJohnny Mathis, Betty Walker
1703
May 16, 1969Bob Newhart (guest host), David Steinberg, Hines, Hines and Dad, Jim Fowler, Lee MeredithBobby Russell
1704
May 19, 1969Nicol Williamson, George LindsayN/A
1705
May 20, 1969Orson Bean, Charlie CallasN/A
1706
May 21, 1969Tony Randall, Shecky GreeneN/A
1707
May 22, 1969Robert Wagner, Marian Mercer, psychologist George BachN/A
1708
May 23, 1969Woody Allen, Joey HeathertonN/A
1709
May 26, 1969Jack Lemmon, Joan RiversSue Raney
1710
May 27, 1969Lynn Redgrave, George SegalPete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie
1711
May 28, 1969Truman CapoteJudy Collins
1712
May 29, 1969Allard LowensteinJohn Hartford
1713
May 30, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host), Marty Allen, Pat Henry, Jose GrecoN/A

June

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1714
June 2, 1969Howard Da SilvaN/A
1715
June 3, 1969Polly BergenN/A
1716
June 4, 1969Bob & RayTrini Lopez
1717
June 5, 1969Buffalo Bob SmithN/A
1718
June 6, 1969Mary Hopkin, Gordon MacRaeN/A
1719
June 9, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), George Carlin, Chuck JacksonN/A
1720
June 10, 1969TBAN/A
1721
June 11, 1969Jim FowlerN/A
1722
June 12, 1969Stan Freberg, Sen. Edmund MuskieN/A
1723
June 13, 1969Joan Rivers, Dana ValeryN/A
1724
June 16, 1969David Frye, Chuck Barris, David SusskindN/A
1725
June 17, 1969John BynerThe Monkees
1726
June 18, 1969Bernadette Peters, Jimmy BreslinN/A
1727
June 19, 1969Harry Nilsson, Bennett CerfN/A
1728
June 20, 1969Woody Allen (guest host), Muhammad AliN/A
1729
June 23, 1969Orson Bean (guest host), Gloria SteinemN/A
1730
June 24, 1969Gov. Nelson RockefellerN/A
1731
June 25, 1969Sen. George MurphyTiny Tim
1732
June 26, 1969Kaye Ballard, Cliff Robertson, Ann-Margret, Ace Trucking CompanyN/A
1733
June 27, 1969George Segal (guest host), Eva Marie SaintN/A
1734
June 30, 1969Tony RandallRay Charles
William Redfield serves as the show's announcer

July

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1735
July 1, 1969Phyllis Newman, Jack Newfield, comedian Bob KingN/A
William Redfield serves as the show's announcer
1736
July 2, 1969Bob Crane, The Golddiggers, Stanley Myron HandelmanLynn Mink
Durwood Kirby serves as the show's announcer
1737
July 3, 1969Shari Lewis, Rodney DangerfieldThe What For
Durwood Kirby serves as the show's announcer
1738
July 4, 1969Corbett Monica (guest host)N/A
Durwood Kirby serves as the show's announcer
1739
July 7, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Claire BloomN/A
1740
July 8, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Lew Alcindor, Rip TaylorN/A
1741
July 9, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Henny Youngman, Stiller and MearaKenny Rankin and Jerry Menick
1742
July 10, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Jacqueline Susann, Nina Simone, Jerry ShaneJimi Hendrix, Wilson Pickett, Joe Tex
1743
July 11, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Milton BerleN/A
1744
July 14, 1969Carl Reiner (guest host), Buddy HackettN/A
1745
July 15, 1969Carl Reiner (guest host), Neil SimonN/A
1746
July 16, 1969Carl Reiner (guest host)N/A
1747
July 17, 1969Carl Reiner (guest host)N/A
1748
July 18, 1969Carl Reiner (guest host)London Lee
1749
July 21, 1969Buddy Rich, Buddy HackettGerri Granger
1750
July 22, 1969Lenny PriceBob & Ray
1751
July 23, 1969Truman Capote, Red Buttons, Robert KleinLinda Ronstadt
1752
July 24, 1969Rich LittleN/A
1753
July 25, 1969Rodney DangerfieldN/A
1754
July 28, 1969Shecky GreeneWhat Four
1755
July 29, 1969TBAN/A
1756
July 30, 1969TBAN/A
1757
July 31, 1969Charlie Callas, Phyllis NewmanN/A

August

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
????
August 1, 1969TBAN/A
????
August 4, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Irving FieldN/A
????
August 5, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host)Hines, Hines and Dad
????
August 6, 1969Flip Wilson (guest host), Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
????
August 7, 1969Bob Newhart (guest host)Kole and Param
????
August 8, 1969Bob Newhart (guest host)Monti Rock
????
August 11, 1969Judy Carne, George Burns, Don KnottsN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players skit
????
August 12, 1969Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Jill St. JohnN/A
????
August 13, 1969TBAN/A
????
August 14, 1969Debbie ReynoldsN/A
????
August 15, 1969Shari Lewis, Red Buttons, Tiny TimN/A
????
August 18, 1969TBAN/A
????
August 19, 1969Joe DiMaggio, Raquel Welch, Shecky GreeneN/A
????
August 20, 1969TBAN/A
????
August 21, 1969Phyllis Diller, Dan Rowan, Dick MartinN/A
????
August 22, 1969TBAN/A
????
August 25, 1969TBAN/A
????
August 26, 1969TBAN/A
????
August 27, 1969Joan RiversLana Cantrell
????
August 28, 1969David SusskindN/A
????
August 29, 1969Jerry Lewis (guest host), Ricky Nelson, Peter LawfordHines, Hines and Dad

September

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
????
September 1, 1969TBAN/A
????
September 2, 1969Jaye P. Morgan, John Byner, Adela Rogers St. JohnsN/A
????
September 3, 1969Phyllis Newman, Corbett MonicaMel Tormé
????
September 4, 1969Dana Valery, Jimmie RodgersThe Youngbloods
????
September 5, 1969Linda BennettN/A
????
September 8, 1969Alan KingN/A
????
September 9, 1969Jay Silverheels, Charlie CallasN/A
????
September 10, 1969TBAN/A
????
September 11, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host), Sammy Davis, Jr.Monti Rock
????
September 12, 1969Eartha KittN/A
????
September 15, 1969Woody AllenN/A
????
September 16, 1969TBAN/A
????
September 17, 1969Mitzi GaynorN/A
????
September 18, 1969TBAN/A
????
September 19, 1969Zsa Zsa Gabor, Robert Culp, David SteinbergN/A
????
September 22, 1969Dick Cavett, Tom SeaverGloria Loring, Sergio Franchi
????
September 23, 1969Robert KleinN/A
????
September 24, 1969Florence HendersonN/A
????
September 25, 1969Ozzie Nelson, Harriet NelsonN/A
????
September 26, 1969Jill St. JohnN/A
????
September 29, 1969Frank Sinatra, Jr., Shecky GreeneN/A
????
September 30, 1969Roger Caras, Albert GoshmanN/A

October

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
????
October 1, 1969Bob Hope, Carl Reiner, Dean Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Don RicklesN/A
7th Anniversary Show
????
October 2, 1969Joan BennettBob & Ray
????
October 3, 1969TBAN/A
????
October 6, 1969Mr. Wizard, Ashley Montagu, Rich LittleN/A
????
October 7, 1969Lillian Hellman, Shecky GreeneN/A
????
October 8, 1969Pamela TiffinMelanie
????
October 9, 1969Biff RoseSandler & Young
????
October 10, 1969TBAN/A
????
October 13, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host), Lee Marvin, Pat Henry, Herman LevineMonti Rock
????
October 14, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host)N/A
????
October 15, 1969TBAN/A
????
October 16, 1969TBAN/A
????
October 17, 1969Alan King (guest host), Muhammad AliN/A
????
October 20, 1969Carl Reiner (guest host), Godfrey CambridgeEdmonds and Curly
????
October 21, 1969Carl Reiner (guest host), Albert BrooksMarilyn Maye
????
October 22, 1969Carl Reiner (guest host), Myron HandelmanBoyce and Hart
????
October 23, 1969Joan Rivers (guest host), John DavidsonN/A
????
October 24, 1969Joan Rivers (guest host)N/A
????
October 27, 1969Joan Rivers, David Susskind, George KirbyN/A
????
October 28, 1969Maureen StapletonN/A
????
October 29, 1969TBAN/A
????
October 30, 1969TBABob & Ray
????
October 31, 1969TBAN/A

November

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
????
November 3, 1969Steve Lawrence (guest host)Paul Anka, Janis Joplin
????
November 4, 1969Alan King (guest host), Jimmy BreslinN/A
????
November 5, 1969TBAN/A
????
November 6, 1969Carol Wayne, George RaftN/A
????
November 7, 1969Eva Gabor, Edgar BergenN/A
????
November 10, 1969Diahann Carroll, Bill Dana, Jill St. JohnN/A
????
November 11, 1969Eddie Albert, Jonathan WintersDiana Ross & the Supremes
????
November 12, 1969Bob Newhart, Billy de WolfeLou Rawls
????
November 13, 1969Kaye Ballard, Carl Reiner, Peter LawfordDella Reese
????
November 14, 1969Bob HopeRoger Miller
????
November 17, 1969Jack Benny, Steve Allen, Jayne MeadowsN/A
????
November 18, 1969Lucille Ball, Red Buttons, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet NelsonTrini Lopez
????
November 19, 1969Leslie UggamsN/A
????
November 20, 1969Joe Namath (guest host), Charlton Heston, Goldie Hawn, Fernando Lamas, George ChakirisJane Powell
Limerick Contest
????
November 21, 1969TBAN/A
????
November 24, 1969Kirk Douglas, Debbie ReynoldsN/A
????
November 25, 1969George Burns, Gov. Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Diahann CarrollN/A
????
November 26, 1969TBAN/A
????
November 27, 1969TBAN/A
????
November 28, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host)N/A

December

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
????
December 1, 1969David FryeN/A
????
December 2, 1969Shelley Winters, David SusskindN/A
????
December 3, 1969Marty BrillN/A
????
December 4, 1969Jane Fonda, David SteinbergJames Brown
????
December 5, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host)N/A
????
December 8, 1969TBAN/A
????
December 9, 1969Tony RandallN/A
????
December 10, 1969Robert Klein, Phyllis DillerN/A
????
December 11, 1969Alfred Hitchcock, Rodney Dangerfield, Biff RoseN/A
????
December 12, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host), Earl Wilson, Jr., Buck Henry, Milt KamenN/A
????
December 15, 1969Gig YoungN/A
????
December 16, 1969Charlie CallasN/A
????
December 17, 1969Tiny Tim, Miss Vicki, Phyllis Diller, Florence HendersonNick Lucas
Do's and Don't's for Weddings
????
December 18, 1969Biff RoseBob & Ray
????
December 19, 1969Peter Lawford (guest host), George CarlinN/A
????
December 22, 1969Hugh Downs (guest host)N/A
????
December 23, 1969Orson Bean (guest host)N/A
????
December 25, 1969Florence Henderson (guest host)N/A
????
December 26, 1969TBAN/A
????
December 29, 1969TBAN/A
????
December 30, 1969Marty BrillN/A
????
December 31, 1969Jim Backus, Hugh Hefner, Woody AllenN/A

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