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The Johnny Carson Show

★ 7.8 (4 votes) | 1955 | 0h 30m
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Overview

While working as a staff writer on The Red Skelton Show, local Los Angeles television comedian Carson filled in as host when Skelton was injured during a show rehearsal. As a result of Carson’s performance, CBS created the primetime variety program: The Johnny Carson Show, a traditional potpourri of comedy, music, dance, skits and monologues. The short-lived 1955-56 series served as a precursor of what would come later for Carson, planting the seeds for sketches he would perform on the later The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson such as "Mighty Carson Art Players".

Details
  • Status Canceled
  • First Air Date June 30, 1955
  • Last Air Date February 16, 1956
  • Seasons 2
  • Episodes 12
  • Networks CBS

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Season 1

9 episodes • 1955

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Season 2

3 episodes • 1956

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JAMES ARNESS FROM GUNSMOKE. The Johnny Carson Show from 1955.
JAMES ARNESS FROM GUNSMOKE. The Johnny Carson Show from 1955.

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