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The Johnny Carson Show

Johnny Carson is the undisputed King of Late Night Television. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" ran for over 30 years and created the blueprint for every television host working today. This collection features the most memorable appearances by Johnny's animal-loving friends, Jim Fowler and Joan Embery, who bring scores of wild animals onto "The Tonight Show" stage.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (2/20/74)
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    February 20, 1974
    1 h 5 min
    16+
    Animal trainer Joan Embery introduces Johnny to a wide variety of animals, including a baby gorilla, tiger, cougar and a 13-foot python. Also featured are David Brenner and the Amazing Kreskin.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (1/1/75)
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    January 1, 1975
    1 h 2 min
    16+
    Celebrate New Year's day with Foster Brooks, Victor Buono and Joan Embery and her gorilla friends.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (2/28/78)
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    February 28, 1978
    1 h 4 min
    16+
    Bubble the Hippo makes an appearance with animal trainer Joan Embery. Competing with Bubbles for cutest animal on the show are twin baby orangutans and a horned frog.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (7/23/80)
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    July 23, 1980
    1 h 2 min
    16+
    Animal expert Jim Fowler brings out an alligator and crocodile and explains to Johnny the difference between the two. Not to be outdone, Rodney Dangerfield has Johnny in stitches with his non-stop one-liners.
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  5. S1 E5 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (6/18/81)
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    June 18, 1981
    43min
    16+
    If you've ever wondered what an aardvark looks like, this episode is for you. Also featured is comedian David Steinberg, who does a hilarious Ed Sullivan impression.
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  6. S1 E6 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (12/15/81)
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    February 27, 1978
    42min
    TV-14
    Animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a baby baboon and golden eagle onto the set, and Johnny's next guest, writer Gore Vidal, exclaims that he should have brought his pet lizard.
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  7. S1 E7 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (6/13/84)
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    June 13, 1984
    42min
    16+
    Saturday Night Live performer Mary Gross does an imitation of Marilyn Monroe, and Joan Embery brings out a hyena, penguin and baby gorilla.
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  8. S1 E8 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (4/25/86)
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    April 25, 1986
    43min
    16+
    Frequent guest Joan Rivers discusses her autobiography, and Joan Embery bring a rare Albino Koala Bear to the show.
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  9. S1 E9 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (6/26/86)
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    June 26, 1986
    43min
    16+
    Joan Embery of the San Diego Zoo visits Johnny with a pair of Orangutans, joining Danny Devito, who discusses his film "Ruthless People."
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  10. S1 E10 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (8/25/87)
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    August 25, 1987
    43min
    16+
    Who doesn't love a Koala bear? When Johnny holds the bear, the Koala doesn't want to let go so Joan Embery has to pry the bear away.
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  11. S1 E11 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (1/22/88)
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    January 22, 1988
    42min
    16+
    Jim Fowler, the host of "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" brings an Indian Condor onto the show. Also featured is comedian Bob Nelson.
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  12. S1 E12 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (9/7/89)
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    September 7, 1989
    43min
    16+
    On this diverse episode, the legendary Jimmy Stewart reads a poem, and animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a 220-pound Python on stage. Holy juxtaposition!
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  13. S1 E13 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (1/18/90)
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    January 18, 1990
    43min
    16+
    Animal wrangler Joan Embery brings a rare Canadian Lynx to the show, and actor Ron Silver also visits.
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  14. S1 E14 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (8/15/91)
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    August 15, 1991
    43min
    16+
    "Thelma and Louise" are the stars of this episode-not the movie, but a two-headed snake, brought to the show by Joan Embery. Dennis Hopper also joins the fun.
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Directors
Bobby Quinn
Producers
Peter Lassally
Cast
Johnny CarsonEd McMahon
Studio
Shout! Factory
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