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The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1971:

1971

January

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2123January 1, 1971 (1971-01-01)Jerzy Kosinski, Peter HurkosJunior Mance, Ronnie Dyson, Tiny Tim
2124January 4, 1971 (1971-01-04)Sammy Davis, Jr. (guest host), Redd FoxxIrene Cara
2125January 5, 1971 (1971-01-05)Andy GriffithAce Trucking Company
2126January 6, 1971 (1971-01-06)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Totie Fields, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Mr. BlackwellN/A
2127January 7, 1971 (1971-01-07)Rodney Dangerfield, David Steinberg, Willie Stargell, Jerzy KosinskiDella Reese
2128January 8, 1971 (1971-01-08)David Brenner, Jack CassidyBob & Ray
2129January 11, 1971 (1971-01-11)David Steinberg (guest host), Elaine Stritch, Peter Stone, Helen Gurley Brown, Richard ChamberlainBette Midler, Monti Rock
2130January 12, 1971 (1971-01-12)Jerry Lewis (guest host), Yvonne de Carlo, Albert BrooksN/A
2131January 13, 1971 (1971-01-13)Jerry Lewis (guest host)N/A
2132January 14, 1971 (1971-01-14)Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Jo Anne Worley, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
2133January 15, 1971 (1971-01-15)TBAN/A
2134January 18, 1971 (1971-01-18)Bob Newhart (guest host), Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Hugh Downs, Pat Henry, Alan KingJerry Vale, Ray Stevens, Sheila MacRae
2135January 19, 1971 (1971-01-19)Bob Newhart (guest host), Joseph Sirola, Stanley Myron Handelman, Hugh DownsDella Reese
2136January 20, 1971 (1971-01-20)Bob Newhart (guest host), Don Rickles, Pat HenryBernadette Peters, Cass Elliot, Edmunds & Curly
2137January 21, 1971 (1971-01-21)Alan King (guest host), Tony Randall, Brenda Vaccaro, Dr. William NolenSergio Mendes & Brasil '66, Helen Reddy
2138January 22, 1971 (1971-01-22)Della Reese (guest host), Rodney Dangerfield, Selma DiamondRonnie Dyson, Tony Bennett, Los Indios Tabajaras
2139January 25, 1971 (1971-01-25)Joan Rivers (guest host)N/A
2140January 26, 1971 (1971-01-26)Anthony Quayle, Rachel RobertsDonna Theodore, Los Indios Tabajaras
2141January 27, 1971 (1971-01-27)Joan Rivers, David Brenner, David Hartman, Jerzy KosinskiPhyllis Newman
2142January 28, 1971 (1971-01-28)Jaye P. Morgan, Leonard FreyMarilyn Maye
2143January 29, 1971 (1971-01-29)James Coco, Elaine Stritch, Barbara Sharma, Bob KaufmanPhyllis Newman, Los Indios Tabajaras

February

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2144February 1, 1971 (1971-02-01)Gig Young, Diane Keaton, Patsy Kelly, Carol ChanningBuddy Rich
2145February 2, 1971 (1971-02-02)TBAN/A
2146February 3, 1971 (1971-02-03)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Melanie Henderson, Bill Toomey, Mary ToomeyDella Reese, Ronnie Dyson
2147February 4, 1971 (1971-02-04)Sandy Baron, Gwen Davis, Marilyn Michaels, Helen GallagherMonti Rock
2147February 5, 1971 (1971-02-05)Bob Newhart (guest host), Eli Wallach, Jack Cassidy, Ashley MontaguKaye Stevens, Lynn Anderson
2148February 8, 1971 (1971-02-08)John Wayne, Ben Gazzara, Ann-Margret, Jack Benny, Peter Falk, Red Skelton, John CassavetesN/A
2149February 9, 1971 (1971-02-09)Albert Brooks, George Kennedy, Jaye P. Morgan, Nancy Sinatra, Pamela MasonRoger Miller, The Edwin Hawkins Singers
2150February 10, 1971 (1971-02-10)Bob Hope, Mayor Sam YortyJohnny Mathis, Kaye Ballard
2151February 11, 1971 (1971-02-11)Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Charles Nelson Reilly, John Byner, Johnny BrownCass Elliot, Johnny Mathis
2152February 12, 1971 (1971-02-12)TBANancy Wilson
2153February 15, 1971 (1971-02-15)Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, James StewartN/A
2154February 16, 1971 (1971-02-16)Ricardo Montalbán, Dinah Shore, Harold SakataN/A
2155February 17, 1971 (1971-02-17)Jack Benny, David Steinberg, Lily TomlinN/A
2156February 18, 1971 (1971-02-18)George Burns, Jo Anne Worley, George GobelDella Reese, Bee Gees
2157February 19, 1971 (1971-02-19)Robert ShawTrini Lopez, Vikki Carr
2158February 22, 1971 (1971-02-22)Dr. William NolenConnie Stevens
2159February 23, 1971 (1971-02-23)Joan Rivers, Gail Fisher, Dr. Jonathan KarasHines, Hines & Dad, Monti Rock
2160February 24, 1971 (1971-02-24)Elliott Gould, KreskinMac Davis, Tammy Grimes
2161February 25, 1971 (1971-02-25)Bob Hope, Burt Lancaster, Jerry LewisNitty Gritty Dirt Band
2162February 26, 1971 (1971-02-26)James Coco, Rodney Dangerfield, Diane Keaton, Jack Cassidy, Diana SandsN/A

March

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2163March 1, 1971 (1971-03-01)Totie Fields, Albert Brooks, Sue Ane LangdonLouis Armstrong
2164March 2, 1971 (1971-03-02)David BrennerBuddy Rich
2165March 3, 1971 (1971-03-03)Bill Cosby, Bob KaufmanClifton Davis
2166March 4, 1971 (1971-03-04)Sargent Shriver, Tony Randall, Hal Frazier, Bob UeckerDana Valery
2167March 5, 1971 (1971-03-05)Joan Rivers (guest host), Noel HarrisonN/A
2168March 8, 1971 (1971-03-08)Robert Young, Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, Edgar Mitchell, Corbett MonicaAbbe Lane
2169March 9, 1971 (1971-03-09)Clement Freud, David Frye, Stanley Myron Handelman, Gordon MacRaeDonna Theodore
2170March 10, 1971 (1971-03-10)Marilyn Michaels, Pat Henry, Dr. Joyce BrothersGlen Campbell, Jerry Reed
2171March 11, 1971 (1971-03-11)Joey Bishop (guest host), Selma Diamond, Marty Brill, Nipsey Russell, Elaine StritchDick Jensen, Louis Prima
2172March 12, 1971 (1971-03-12)Joey Bishop (guest host), Barbara Sharma, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanTammy Grimes
2173March 15, 1971 (1971-03-15)Joey Bishop (guest host), James Coco, Milt Kamen, KreskinAl Martino, Charo
2174March 16, 1971 (1971-03-16)Joey Bishop (guest host), Mickey Rooney, London LeeEloise Laws, Enzo Stuarti
2175March 17, 1971 (1971-03-17)Joey Bishop (guest host), Joe Garagiola, Mel A. BishopDana Valery, James Brown, Vicki Anderson, Patti Austin
2176March 18, 1971 (1971-03-18)Joey Bishop (guest host)N/A
2177March 19, 1971 (1971-03-19)Joey Bishop (guest host), Carol Channing, Helen Gurley Brown, Jack Cassidy, Bob MelvinMarilyn Maye
2178March 22, 1971 (1971-03-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), Chuck Connors, Joe Frazier, Luci Baines Johnson, Allan DrakeCarlos Montoya
2179March 23, 1971 (1971-03-23)Muhammad Ali, Lily Tomlin, Johnny Brown, Rosalind Russell, Bob KaufmanDella Reese
2180March 24, 1971 (1971-03-24)Carol Channing, Rodney DangerfieldHines, Hines & Dad
2181March 25, 1971 (1971-03-25)David Steinberg, Jaye P. Morgan, Maureen StapletonN/A
2182March 26, 1971 (1971-03-26)Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Rodney DangerfieldBette Midler
2183March 29, 1971 (1971-03-29)Tony Randall (guest host), Wally Cox, Otto Preminger, Thalassa CrusoBernadette Peters, Ezio Flagello
2184March 30, 1971 (1971-03-30)Vincent Price, Robert Klein, William RankinHomer & Jethro
2185March 31, 1971 (1971-03-31)Rod Steiger, Joe Frazier, Jack Douglas and wife ReikoMac Davis

April

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2186April 1, 1971 (1971-04-01)Albert Brooks, Diana Rigg, Herschel BernardiHines, Hines and Dad
2187April 2, 1971 (1971-04-02)Joe Namath, Ellen Peck, Burt Reynolds, Michele CareyThe New Christy Minstrels
2188April 5, 1971 (1971-04-05)Joan Rivers (guest host), Myron CohenKaren Morrow, Sandler & Young
2189April 6, 1971 (1971-04-06)Sandy Baron, Phyllis George, Dr. David ReubenN/A
2190April 7, 1971 (1971-04-07)Truman Capote, Joseph Wambaugh, Robert FabianLana Cantrell
2191April 8, 1971 (1971-04-08)James Coco, Carol WayneSergio Franchi
2192April 9, 1971 (1971-04-09)Lauren Bacall, David Brenner, Walter Slezak, Dr. Benjamin SpockN/A
2193April 12, 1971 (1971-04-12)David Steinberg (guest host), Jack Burns, George Segal, Peter StoneDionne Warwick
2194April 13, 1971 (1971-04-13)Chief Red Fox, Beth Howland, Susan BrowningDonna McKechnie, Larry Kert, Phyllis Newman
2195April 14, 1971 (1971-04-14)Burt Reynolds, Elaine Stritch, Sandy Baron, Milt MossBuddy Rich
2196April 16, 1971 (1971-04-16)Michael DouglasHelen Reddy, Ace Trucking Company
2197April 19, 1971 (1971-04-19)Joey Bishop (guest host), Don Rickles, Frank GorshinAlice Faye, Billy Daniels
2198April 20, 1971 (1971-04-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), Corbett Monica, Phil Foster, Fifi D'OrsayJames Brown
2199April 21, 1971 (1971-04-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Ashley Montagu, Shelley BermanRomina Power
2200April 22, 1971 (1971-04-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), Phil Silvers, Vonda Kay Van DykeLillian Roth, Ronnie Dyson
2201April 23, 1971 (1971-04-23)Joey Bishop (guest host), Don Rickles, Tony Darrow, Sharon Farrell, Nipsey RussellNitty Gritty Dirt Band
2202April 26, 1971 (1971-04-26)Joey Bishop (guest host), Sally Struthers, Pete Barbutti, Kreskin, Joe Frazier, Debbie Drake, Jerzy KosinskiN/A
2203April 27, 1971 (1971-04-27)Joey Bishop (guest host), George Kirby, Helen Gurley Brown, Jackie KahaneWayne Newton, Charo
2204April 28, 1971 (1971-04-28)Don Rickles, Louise Lasser, Leonard FreyLittle Richard, Melba Moore
2205April 29, 1971 (1971-04-29)Rodney Dangerfield, Jerzy KosinskiJose Feliciano
2206April 30, 1971 (1971-04-30)Robert Klein, Charlie Manna, Jack Douglas and wife ReikoSunday's Child

May

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2207May 3, 1971 (1971-05-03)David Brenner, Jack Cassidy, Sarah Miles, Gunther Gebel-WilliamsN/A
2208May 4, 1971 (1971-05-04)David FrostN/A
2209May 5, 1971 (1971-05-05)Joe Namath (guest host), Ellen PeckThe Supremes
2210May 6, 1971 (1971-05-06)Woody Allen (guest host), Bob Hope, James Coco, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Chief Red Fox, Kaye HartN/A
2211May 7, 1971 (1971-05-07)Woody Allen (guest host), Muhammad Ali, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Diane Keaton, Chief Red Fox, Ken ColemanN/A
2212May 10, 1971 (1971-05-10)Redd Foxx, Walter Matthau, Joan Rivers, Carol WayneDana Valery, Sergio Franchi
2213May 11, 1971 (1971-05-11)Shecky Greene, Joey BishopDella Reese
2214May 12, 1971 (1971-05-12)James Stewart, Jo Anne WorleyMel Torme
2215May 13, 1971 (1971-05-13)Ernest Borgnine, Sally Struthers, Art MetranoJohnny Mathis
2216May 14, 1971 (1971-05-14)Jack Benny, Albert Brooks, Jerry LucasVikki Carr
2217May 17, 1971 (1971-05-17)John Byner, Carl Reiner, Ruth GordonLou Rawls
2218May 18, 1971 (1971-05-18)Bob Hope, George Gobel, Jaye P. Morgan, Gig YoungKaye Ballard
2219May 19, 1971 (1971-05-19)George Burns, Janet Leigh, Suzanne Pleshette, Sammy Davis, Jr., Altovise DavisAl Hirt,[1][2] Don Ho
2220May 20, 1971 (1971-05-20)Sammy Davis, Jr., Norm Crosby, Phyllis DillerJack Jones, Nancy Wilson
2221May 21, 1971 (1971-05-21)Lucille Ball, Debbie Reynolds, Johnny BrownN/A
2222May 24, 1971 (1971-05-24)Joan RiversFrankie Avalon
2223May 25, 1971 (1971-05-25)Albert Brooks, Des O'ConnorPhyllis Newman
2224May 26, 1971 (1971-05-26)Mickey RooneyChet Atkins, Mac Davis
2225May 27, 1971 (1971-05-27)Charlie Callas, Sharon Farrell, Rodney DangerfieldLiz Torres, Fanny (band)
2226May 28, 1971 (1971-05-28)James Coco, Gene Nelson, Janie SellN/A
2227May 31, 1971 (1971-05-31)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Doug McClure, Stella Stevens, Don MeredithBobby Goldsboro, Patti Austin

June

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2228June 1, 1971 (1971-06-01)David Steinberg, Cliff GormanPete Townshend, Los Indios Tabajaras
2229June 2, 1971 (1971-06-02)Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Jack Douglas and wife ReikoCarly Simon, Ace Trucking Company
2230June 3, 1971 (1971-06-03)Tom TryonDonna Theodore
2231June 4, 1971 (1971-06-04)Robert Klein, Christopher Mitchum, Patrick WayneBuddy Rich, The Lettermen
2232June 7, 1971 (1971-06-07)David Steinberg (guest host), Muhammad Ali, William Peter Blatty, Selma DiamondPaul Simon
2233June 8, 1971 (1971-06-08)David Hemmings, Julie Ege, Alan KingLarry Kert
2234June 9, 1971 (1971-06-09)David Brenner, Dustin Hoffman, George AxelrodGerri Granger
2235June 10, 1971 (1971-06-10)George Carlin, Chief Red FoxLarry Kert, Los Indios Tabajaras
2236June 11, 1971 (1971-06-11)Orson Bean, Bob Uecker, Alexis SmithFrankie Avalon
2237June 14, 1971 (1971-06-14)Joey Bishop (guest host), Debbie Reynolds, Myron Cohen, June AllysonThe Bells
2238June 15, 1971 (1971-06-15)Joey Bishop (guest host), Rex ReedTiny Tim
2239June 16, 1971 (1971-06-16)Joey Bishop (guest host), Frank Capra, David Hemmings, Jerry ShaneMelba Moore
2240June 17, 1971 (1971-06-17)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Sam LevensonGeorge Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
2241June 18, 1971 (1971-06-18)Joey Bishop (guest host), KreskinBette Midler, Enzo Stuarti
2242June 21, 1971 (1971-06-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Sandy BaronJulie Budd
2243June 22, 1971 (1971-06-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), George KirbyN/A
2244June 23, 1971 (1971-06-23)Joey Bishop (guest host), Noel Harrison, Dick GregoryMarilyn Maye
2245June 24, 1971 (1971-06-24)Joey Bishop (guest host), Victor Buono, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Corbett MonicaN/A
2246June 25, 1971 (1971-06-25)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Jackie Kahane, Betty WalkerBobby Goldsboro
2247June 28, 1971 (1971-06-28)Buddy Hackett, Bill DanaSandler & Young
2248June 29, 1971 (1971-06-29)Ed Sullivan, Robert Klein, Polly Bergen, Jerzy KosinskiBuddy Rich, Lucky Peterson
2249June 30, 1971 (1971-06-30)Jaye P. Morgan, Gail Parent, Kenny SolmsThe Carpenters

July

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2250July 1, 1971 (1971-07-01)Rodney DangerfieldDella Reese
2251July 2, 1971 (1971-07-02)Bob Hope, Carol Lawrence, Selma Diamond, Godfrey Cambridge, Bob MelvinIrene Cara
2252July 5, 1971 (1971-07-05)Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Hugh O'Brian, Stan KannN/A
2253July 6, 1971 (1971-07-06)Albert Brooks, Truman Capote, Louise LasserN/A
2254July 7, 1971 (1971-07-07)Art Metrano, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanLuiz Bonfa, Lynn Anderson
2255July 8, 1971 (1971-07-08)Abie GrossfeldLarry Kert, Marilyn Horne, Yvonne Constant
2256July 9, 1971 (1971-07-09)Yvonne Constant, Yvonne de CarloHelen Reddy, Ace Trucking Company
2257July 12, 1971 (1971-07-12)Phyllis Diller (guest host), Dr. Lendon SmithCharo
2258July 13, 1971 (1971-07-13)Dom DeLuise, Ashley Montagu, Richard RoundtreeGenya Ravan, Luiz Bonfa
2259July 14, 1971 (1971-07-14)James Coco, Norm Crosby, Richard RoundtreeThe Cowsills, Los Indios Tabajaras
2260July 15, 1971 (1971-07-15)Gig Young, Sharon Farrell, Gael GreeneLiz Torres
2261July 16, 1971 (1971-07-16)Redd FoxxN/A
2262July 19, 1971 (1971-07-19)Joey Bishop (guest host), London LeeN/A
2263July 20, 1971 (1971-07-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), Lee Trevino, Irwin C. WatsonDana Valery
2264July 21, 1971 (1971-07-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Joe Frazier, Eva Gabor, Bob Uecker, CharoN/A
2265July 22, 1971 (1971-07-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), Victor Buono, Anne Baxter, Corbett Monica, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanN/A
2266July 23, 1971 (1971-07-23)Joey Bishop (guest host), Rex Reed, Louisa Moritz, Stan KannTroy Donahue
2267July 26, 1971 (1971-07-26)Alan King (guest host), Barbara Walters, Max Shulman, Judith LowryEloise Laws
2268July 27, 1971 (1971-07-27)Rodney Dangerfield, Billy de WolfeMac Davis
2268July 28, 1971 (1971-07-28)George Carlin, Jack Cassidy, Ashley MontaguN/A
2269July 29, 1971 (1971-07-29)David BrennerBobby Goldsboro
2270July 30, 1971 (1971-07-30)Dom DeLuise, Mr. Blackwell, Sandy BaronKaren Morrow

August

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2271August 2, 1971 (1971-08-02)Desi Arnaz, George Burns, Cal Worthington, Carol WayneThe 5th Dimension
2272August 3, 1971 (1971-08-03)William Holden, Jaye P. Morgan, John Byner, Johnny BrownGran Picasso
2273August 4, 1971 (1971-08-04)Dick Martin, Dan Rowan, Jo Anne WorleyDella Reese
2274August 5, 1971 (1971-08-05)Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Dick GregoryIke & Tina Turner
2275August 6, 1971 (1971-08-06)Albert Brooks, Rob ReinerPat Boone
2276August 9, 1971 (1971-08-09)Karen Valentine, John McGiver, John Phillip Law, Joe GerlachDionne Warwick
2277August 10, 1971 (1971-08-10)Bob Hope, Flip Wilson, David SteinbergMel Torme, Vikki Carr
2278August 11, 1971 (1971-08-11)Ray MillandAbbe Lane
2279August 12, 1971 (1971-08-12)Sally Struthers, Burt Reynolds, Joan Blondell, Stanley KramerJohnny Mathis
2280August 13, 1971 (1971-08-13)Gene Kelly, Lily TomlinN/A
2281August 16, 1971 (1971-08-16)Lucille Ball, Broderick Crawford, Victor BuonoKaye Ballard
2282August 17, 1971 (1971-08-17)Bob Newhart, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Don Adams, Charles Nelson ReillyBarbara McNair
2283August 18, 1971 (1971-08-18)Charlton Heston, George Carlin, Sally KellermanGlen Campbell, Joe Williams
2284August 19, 1971 (1971-08-19)Kirk Douglas, Dennis WeaverRoger Miller, The Carpenters
2285August 20, 1971 (1971-08-20)Ernest Borgnine, George Gobel, Fernando Lamas, Juliet ProwseRoger Miller
Sketch- "Tea-Time Movie"
2286August 23, 1971 (1971-08-23)Bob Crane, Nipsey RussellN/A
2287August 24, 1971 (1971-08-24)Selma Diamond, Amy VanderbiltThe Bells, Tommy Leonetti
2288August 25, 1971 (1971-08-25)Bob Uecker, Jackie KahaneEnzo Stuarti, Hines, Hines and Dad
2289August 26, 1971 (1971-08-26)Joey Bishop (guest host), KreskinEloise Laws
2290August 27, 1971 (1971-08-27)Joey Bishop (guest host), Frank Sinatra, Jr., Rosey Grier, Milt KamenKaye Stevens
2291August 30, 1971 (1971-08-30)Joey Bishop (guest host), Lee MeredithBobby Goldsboro
2292August 31, 1971 (1971-08-31)Joey Bishop (guest host), Leonard Barr, Noel Harrison, Linda BennettN/A

September

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2293September 1, 1971 (1971-09-01)Joey Bishop (guest host)N/A
2294September 2, 1971 (1971-09-02)Joey Bishop (guest host), Dennis Weaver, Corbett Monica, Mamie Van Doren, Stanley Myron HandelmanKaren Morrow
2295September 3, 1971 (1971-09-03)Joey Bishop (guest host), Mary Ann Mobley, Gary Collins, Pat HenryAretha Franklin, Karen Morrow, Sonny King
2296September 6, 1971 (1971-09-06)George Carlin, John McGiver, Bobby Alto, Jaye P. Morgan, Jerzy KosinskiN/A
2297September 7, 1971 (1971-09-07)John BynerBee Gees, Bernadette Peters, Monti Rock
2298September 8, 1971 (1971-09-08)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Godfrey Cambridge, Jack Douglas and wife ReikoConnie Francis
2299September 9, 1971 (1971-09-09)Rich Little, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
2300September 10, 1971 (1971-09-10)Jo Anne WorleyArtie Shaw
2301September 13, 1971 (1971-09-13)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Jake La Motta, Laurie Lea Schaefer, Alex Karras, KreskinCharo
2302September 14, 1971 (1971-09-14)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Nancy Grigor, Dr. David ReubenLana Cantrell
2303September 15, 1971 (1971-09-15)David Brenner, Luciana PaluzziPhyllis Newman, Tiny Tim
2304September 16, 1971 (1971-09-16)Dinah Shore, Victor BuonoN/A
2305September 17, 1971 (1971-09-17)Mickey Rooney, Robert Klein, Sharon Farrell, Dr. Julius SegalMartina Arroyo
2306September 20, 1971 (1971-09-20)Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Ginger Rogers, Stan Kann, Lucie Arnaz, George MaharisN/A
2307September 21, 1971 (1971-09-21)Minnesota Fats, Frederick ForsythN/A
2308September 22, 1971 (1971-09-22)Charlie CallasN/A
2309September 23, 1971 (1971-09-23)Bob Uecker, Hans ConriedBeverly Sills, Della Reese
2310September 24, 1971 (1971-09-24)Burt Reynolds, Albert Brooks, Linda BennettBuddy Rich
2311September 27, 1971 (1971-09-27)Totie Fields (guest host)Leslie Uggams
2312September 28, 1971 (1971-09-28)Paul Harvey, Louise LasserDick Haymes, Joe Williams, Larry Kert
2313September 29, 1971 (1971-09-29)Alex Karras, Jaye P. Morgan, William Peter BlattyMac Davis
2314September 30, 1971 (1971-09-30)Truman Capote, Peter Fonda, John Davidson, Ronnie SchellN/A

October

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2315October 1, 1971 (1971-10-01)Mayor John LindsayN/A
2316October 4, 1971 (1971-10-04)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Bob Uecker, Leonard Frey, Helen Gurley Brown, Bob Lurtsema, Judy CarneJose Molina, Artie Shaw
2317October 5, 1971 (1971-10-05)Wally Hickel, Charlie Callas, Roland Lakes, Jim Files, Bob Lurtsema, Carol LawrenceRobert Goulet
Carnac the Magnificent
2318October 6, 1971 (1971-10-06)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Fifi D'OrsayBobby Goldsboro
2319October 7, 1971 (1971-10-07)George Carlin, Richard CrennaBette Midler, Buddy Rich
2320October 8, 1971 (1971-10-08)Lawrence Welk, Jerry Baker, Dick GregoryShirley Bassey
2321October 11, 1971 (1971-10-11)Steve Allen (guest host), Jayne Meadows, Bob Einstein, Amy VanderbiltLarry Kert, Victor Borge
2322October 12, 1971 (1971-10-12)Sam BlotnerErroll Garner
2323October 13, 1971 (1971-10-13)Karen Black, David Steinberg, Paul Williams, Ronald SarroN/A
2324October 14, 1971 (1971-10-14)Jo Anne WorleyArtie Shaw
2325October 15, 1971 (1971-10-15)Jack BennyN/A
2326October 18, 1971 (1971-10-18)Joey Bishop (guest host), Heywood Hale Broun, Myron CohenHines, Hines and Dad
2327October 19, 1971 (1971-10-19)Joey Bishop (guest host), Bill Cosby, Sam Levenson, Gay TaleseJose Molina, Buddy Greco
2328October 20, 1971 (1971-10-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), Sammy Davis, Jr., Mickey Manners, Chief Red Fox, Ginger Rogers, Bob MelvinGerri Granger
2329October 21, 1971 (1971-10-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Lana Wood, John Forsythe, Nipsey RussellPeter Lemongello
2330October 22, 1971 (1971-10-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), Rex Reed, Melina MercouriJack Jones
2331October 25, 1971 (1971-10-25)James CaanCharles Aznavour
2332October 26, 1971 (1971-10-26)Victor Buono, Rich Little, Corbett Monica, William F. Buckley, Jr.Ace Trucking Company
2333October 27, 1971 (1971-10-27)Jane Goodall, Louise LasserMarilyn Maye
2334October 28, 1971 (1971-10-28)Clint EastwoodN/A
2335October 29, 1971 (1971-10-29)Joan Rivers (guest host), William Peter Blatty, Sandy BaronHines, Hines and Dad

November

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2336November 1, 1971 (1971-11-01)Buddy Hackett, Carol WayneN/A
2337November 2, 1971 (1971-11-02)James Garner, Sammy Davis, Jr., Karen Valentine, Dom DeLuiseN/A
2338November 3, 1971 (1971-11-03)Jack Benny, Lynn Redgrave, Fernando LamasBill Withers
2339November 4, 1971 (1971-11-04)Jack Lemmon, Mel Blanc, Barbara Feldon, Billy de Wolfe, Alan ReedRoy Clark
2340November 5, 1971 (1971-11-05)Joan Embery, George Carlin, Cliff Robertson, Suzanne PleshetteThe Carpenters
2341November 8, 1971 (1971-11-08)Lucille Ball, Mickey Rooney, Jack Cassidy, Jaye P. Morgan, Jo Ann PflugDon Ho
2342November 9, 1971 (1971-11-09)Vincent Price, Lawrence Welk, George CarlinN/A
2343November 10, 1971 (1971-11-10)Gene Kelly, Elke Sommer, Shecky GreeneIke & Tina Turner, Lola Falana
2344November 11, 1971 (1971-11-11)Rob ReinerN/A
2345November 12, 1971 (1971-11-12)George Burns, Juliet Prowse, James Caan, Ray Berwick, Jim BaileyLola Falana
2346November 15, 1971 (1971-11-15)Suzanne Pleshette, Bill ShoemakerBeverly Sills, Connie Stevens
2347November 16, 1971 (1971-11-16)Richard Harris, Albert BrooksAnne Murray, Glen Campbell
2348November 17, 1971 (1971-11-17)Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Jo Anne Worley, Perkins HarnlyRobert Goulet, Vikki Carr
2349November 18, 1971 (1971-11-18)Danny Thomas, Don Rickles, Jennifer O'Neill, James CoburnCaterina Valente, Kaye Ballard
2350November 19, 1971 (1971-11-19)Fernando Lamas, Karen Valentine, Laurence Harvey, Paul WilliamsDella Reese, Peter Nero
2351November 22, 1971 (1971-11-22)Robert Shaw, Shelley WintersGeorge Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
2352November 23, 1971 (1971-11-23)William Peter Blatty, Myron CohenPhyllis Newman, George Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
2353November 24, 1971 (1971-11-24)Muhammad Ali, Kreskin, Rodney DangerfieldMac Davis
2354November 25, 1971 (1971-11-25)Robert Klein, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanTommy Leonetti
2355November 26, 1971 (1971-11-26)Della Reese (guest host), June Allyson, Leonard Frey, Charles Nelson Reilly, Minnie Pearl, Vic PerryN/A
2356November 29, 1971 (1971-11-29)Robert Klein (guest host), Brenda Vaccaro, Fred WillardBernadette Peters, Freda Payne
2357November 30, 1971 (1971-11-30)David Brenner, Fernando Lamas, Pete Hamill, Justin de Villeneuve, TwiggyRoy Clark

December

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2358December 1, 1971 (1971-12-01)Charlie CallasDennis Day, Los Indios Tabajaras
2359December 2, 1971 (1971-12-02)TBAN/A
2360December 3, 1971 (1971-12-03)Rod Steiger, Otto PremingerLarry Kert, Martina Arroyo
2361December 6, 1971 (1971-12-06)Pearl Bailey (guest host), Maya AngelouEdie Adams, Sandler & Young
2362December 7, 1971 (1971-12-07)Roger Moore, Jane Goodall, Lee TrevinoJames Brown, Los Indios Tabajaras
2363December 8, 1971 (1971-12-08)Jennifer O'Neill, Orson BeanN/A
2365December 10, 1971 (1971-12-10)Jaye P. Morgan, Garson KaninHoney Cone, Monti Rock
2366December 13, 1971 (1971-12-13)David Steinberg (guest host), Amy Vanderbilt, Carol Lynley, David FryeN/A
2367December 14, 1971 (1971-12-14)Robert Shaw, Paul WilliamsHelen Reddy, Phyllis Newman
2368December 15, 1971 (1971-12-15)Paul Williams, Dr. David ReubenN/A
2369December 16, 1971 (1971-12-16)Cloris Leachman, Ruth GordonPeter Nero, Vikki Carr, Ace Trucking Company
2370December 17, 1971 (1971-12-17)George Carlin, Dr. Paul EhrlichBobby Goldsboro
2371December 20, 1971 (1971-12-20)Joey Bishop (guest host), Gwen DavisJose Molina, Enzo Stuarti
2372December 21, 1971 (1971-12-21)Joey Bishop (guest host), Leonard Barr, Francesca Annis, Phil FosterGerri Granger
2373December 22, 1971 (1971-12-22)Joey Bishop (guest host), John Carradine, Jackie Kahane, Jack Douglas and wife Reiko, Rex ReedMartina Arroyo
2374December 23, 1971 (1971-12-23)Joey Bishop (guest host), Sam Levenson, Gena Rowlands, John CassavetesGerri Granger
2375December 27, 1971 (1971-12-27)Joan Rivers, Tony RandallEthel Ennis, Larry Kert
2376December 28, 1971 (1971-12-28)Prof. Julius Sumner Miller, John McGiver, Alexis Smith, Craig StevensN/A
2377December 29, 1971 (1971-12-29)George Carlin, Sally Struthers, Irving Benson, Julius Sumner Miller, F. Lee BaileyN/A
2378December 30, 1971 (1971-12-30)David Steinberg, Steve Landesberg, Elaine Stritch, Dr. Julius SegalN/A
2379December 31, 1971 (1971-12-31)Shecky Greene, Rose MarieN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Pirate Sketch"

References

  1. ^ "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson". Library of Congress.
  2. ^ 86. In segment (19.05.71) Al Hirt.
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