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The Johnny Carson Show

The Johnny Carson Show

1955–1956 · TV · 2 seasons · 12 episodes · TV-PG

The series was canceled after 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Streaming on Prime, Peacock, and Tubi.

Synopsis

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".

Ratings

SourceRating
IMDb8.1/10
TMDB7.8/105 votes

Seasons

1Season 19 ep1955
2Season 23 ep1956

Key crew

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