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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 Hurkos Junior Mance, Ronnie Dyson, Tiny Tim
2124January 4, 1971 (1971-01-04) Sammy Davis, Jr. (guest host), Redd Foxx Irene 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 Kosinski Della Reese
2128January 8, 1971 (1971-01-08) David Brenner, Jack Cassidy Bob & Ray
2129January 11, 1971 (1971-01-11) David Steinberg (guest host), Elaine Stritch, Peter Stone, Helen Gurley Brown, Richard Chamberlain Bette 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 King Jerry Vale, Ray Stevens, Sheila MacRae
2135January 19, 1971 (1971-01-19) Bob Newhart (guest host), Joseph Sirola, Stanley Myron Handelman, Hugh Downs Della Reese
2136January 20, 1971 (1971-01-20) Bob Newhart (guest host), Don Rickles, Pat Henry Bernadette Peters, Cass Elliot, Edmunds & Curly
2137January 21, 1971 (1971-01-21) Alan King (guest host), Tony Randall, Brenda Vaccaro, Dr. William Nolen Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, Helen Reddy
2138January 22, 1971 (1971-01-22) Della Reese (guest host), Rodney Dangerfield, Selma Diamond Ronnie 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 Roberts Donna Theodore, Los Indios Tabajaras
2141January 27, 1971 (1971-01-27) Joan Rivers, David Brenner, David Hartman, Jerzy Kosinski Phyllis Newman
2142January 28, 1971 (1971-01-28) Jaye P. Morgan, Leonard Frey Marilyn Maye
2143January 29, 1971 (1971-01-29) James Coco, Elaine Stritch, Barbara Sharma, Bob Kaufman Phyllis 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 Channing Buddy Rich
2145February 2, 1971 (1971-02-02)TBAN/A
2146February 3, 1971 (1971-02-03)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Melanie Henderson, Bill Toomey, Mary Toomey Della Reese, Ronnie Dyson
2147February 4, 1971 (1971-02-04) Sandy Baron, Gwen Davis, Marilyn Michaels, Helen Gallagher Monti Rock
2147February 5, 1971 (1971-02-05) Bob Newhart (guest host), Eli Wallach, Jack Cassidy, Ashley Montagu Kaye 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 Mason Roger Miller, The Edwin Hawkins Singers
2150February 10, 1971 (1971-02-10) Bob Hope, Mayor Sam Yorty Johnny Mathis, Kaye Ballard
2151February 11, 1971 (1971-02-11) Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Charles Nelson Reilly, John Byner, Johnny Brown Cass Elliot, Johnny Mathis
2152February 12, 1971 (1971-02-12)TBA Nancy 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 Gobel Della Reese, Bee Gees
2157February 19, 1971 (1971-02-19) Robert Shaw Trini Lopez, Vikki Carr
2158February 22, 1971 (1971-02-22) Dr. William Nolen Connie 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, Kreskin Mac Davis, Tammy Grimes
2161February 25, 1971 (1971-02-25) Bob Hope, Burt Lancaster, Jerry Lewis Nitty 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 Langdon Louis Armstrong
2164March 2, 1971 (1971-03-02) David Brenner Buddy Rich
2165March 3, 1971 (1971-03-03) Bill Cosby, Bob Kaufman Clifton Davis
2166March 4, 1971 (1971-03-04) Sargent Shriver, Tony Randall, Hal Frazier, Bob Uecker Dana 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 Monica Abbe Lane
2169March 9, 1971 (1971-03-09) Clement Freud, David Frye, Stanley Myron Handelman, Gordon MacRae Donna Theodore
2170March 10, 1971 (1971-03-10) Marilyn Michaels, Pat Henry, Dr. Joyce Brothers Glen Campbell, Jerry Reed
2171March 11, 1971 (1971-03-11) Joey Bishop (guest host), Selma Diamond, Marty Brill, Nipsey Russell, Elaine Stritch Dick Jensen, Louis Prima
2172March 12, 1971 (1971-03-12) Joey Bishop (guest host), Barbara Sharma, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman Tammy Grimes
2173March 15, 1971 (1971-03-15) Joey Bishop (guest host), James Coco, Milt Kamen, Kreskin Al Martino, Charo
2174March 16, 1971 (1971-03-16) Joey Bishop (guest host), Mickey Rooney, London Lee Eloise Laws, Enzo Stuarti
2175March 17, 1971 (1971-03-17) Joey Bishop (guest host), Joe Garagiola, Mel A. Bishop Dana 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 Melvin Marilyn Maye
2178March 22, 1971 (1971-03-22) Joey Bishop (guest host), Chuck Connors, Joe Frazier, Luci Baines Johnson, Allan Drake Carlos Montoya
2179March 23, 1971 (1971-03-23) Muhammad Ali, Lily Tomlin, Johnny Brown, Rosalind Russell, Bob Kaufman Della 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 Dangerfield Bette Midler
2183March 29, 1971 (1971-03-29) Tony Randall (guest host), Wally Cox, Otto Preminger, Thalassa Cruso Bernadette Peters, Ezio Flagello
2184March 30, 1971 (1971-03-30) Vincent Price, Robert Klein, William Rankin Homer & Jethro
2185March 31, 1971 (1971-03-31) Rod Steiger, Joe Frazier, Jack Douglas and wife Reiko Mac 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 Carey The New Christy Minstrels
2188April 5, 1971 (1971-04-05) Joan Rivers (guest host), Myron Cohen Karen 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 Fabian Lana Cantrell
2191April 8, 1971 (1971-04-08) James Coco, Carol Wayne Sergio 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 Stone Dionne Warwick
2194April 13, 1971 (1971-04-13) Chief Red Fox, Beth Howland, Susan Browning Donna McKechnie, Larry Kert, Phyllis Newman
2195April 14, 1971 (1971-04-14) Burt Reynolds, Elaine Stritch, Sandy Baron, Milt Moss Buddy Rich
2196April 16, 1971 (1971-04-16) Michael Douglas Helen Reddy, Ace Trucking Company
2197April 19, 1971 (1971-04-19) Joey Bishop (guest host), Don Rickles, Frank Gorshin Alice Faye, Billy Daniels
2198April 20, 1971 (1971-04-20) Joey Bishop (guest host), Corbett Monica, Phil Foster, Fifi D'Orsay James Brown
2199April 21, 1971 (1971-04-21) Joey Bishop (guest host), Ashley Montagu, Shelley Berman Romina Power
2200April 22, 1971 (1971-04-22) Joey Bishop (guest host), Phil Silvers, Vonda Kay Van Dyke Lillian Roth, Ronnie Dyson
2201April 23, 1971 (1971-04-23) Joey Bishop (guest host), Don Rickles, Tony Darrow, Sharon Farrell, Nipsey Russell Nitty 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 Kahane Wayne Newton, Charo
2204April 28, 1971 (1971-04-28) Don Rickles, Louise Lasser, Leonard Frey Little Richard, Melba Moore
2205April 29, 1971 (1971-04-29) Rodney Dangerfield, Jerzy Kosinski Jose 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 Peck The 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 Wayne Dana Valery, Sergio Franchi
2213May 11, 1971 (1971-05-11) Shecky Greene, Joey Bishop Della Reese
2214May 12, 1971 (1971-05-12) James Stewart, Jo Anne Worley Mel Torme
2215May 13, 1971 (1971-05-13) Ernest Borgnine, Sally Struthers, Art Metrano Johnny Mathis
2216May 14, 1971 (1971-05-14) Jack Benny, Albert Brooks, Jerry Lucas Vikki Carr
2217May 17, 1971 (1971-05-17) John Byner, Carl Reiner, Ruth Gordon Lou Rawls
2218May 18, 1971 (1971-05-18) Bob Hope, George Gobel, Jaye P. Morgan, Gig Young Kaye Ballard
2219May 19, 1971 (1971-05-19) George Burns, Janet Leigh, Suzanne Pleshette, Sammy Davis, Jr., Altovise Davis Al Hirt, [1] [2] Don Ho
2220May 20, 1971 (1971-05-20) Sammy Davis, Jr., Norm Crosby, Phyllis Diller Jack Jones, Nancy Wilson
2221May 21, 1971 (1971-05-21) Lucille Ball, Debbie Reynolds, Johnny BrownN/A
2222May 24, 1971 (1971-05-24) Joan Rivers Frankie Avalon
2223May 25, 1971 (1971-05-25) Albert Brooks, Des O'Connor Phyllis Newman
2224May 26, 1971 (1971-05-26) Mickey Rooney Chet Atkins, Mac Davis
2225May 27, 1971 (1971-05-27) Charlie Callas, Sharon Farrell, Rodney Dangerfield Liz 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 Meredith Bobby Goldsboro, Patti Austin

June

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2228June 1, 1971 (1971-06-01) David Steinberg, Cliff Gorman Pete Townshend, Los Indios Tabajaras
2229June 2, 1971 (1971-06-02) Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Jack Douglas and wife Reiko Carly Simon, Ace Trucking Company
2230June 3, 1971 (1971-06-03) Tom Tryon Donna Theodore
2231June 4, 1971 (1971-06-04) Robert Klein, Christopher Mitchum, Patrick Wayne Buddy Rich, The Lettermen
2232June 7, 1971 (1971-06-07) David Steinberg (guest host), Muhammad Ali, William Peter Blatty, Selma Diamond Paul Simon
2233June 8, 1971 (1971-06-08) David Hemmings, Julie Ege, Alan King Larry Kert
2234June 9, 1971 (1971-06-09) David Brenner, Dustin Hoffman, George Axelrod Gerri Granger
2235June 10, 1971 (1971-06-10) George Carlin, Chief Red Fox Larry Kert, Los Indios Tabajaras
2236June 11, 1971 (1971-06-11) Orson Bean, Bob Uecker, Alexis Smith Frankie 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 Reed Tiny Tim
2239June 16, 1971 (1971-06-16) Joey Bishop (guest host), Frank Capra, David Hemmings, Jerry Shane Melba Moore
2240June 17, 1971 (1971-06-17) Joey Bishop (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Sam Levenson George Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
2241June 18, 1971 (1971-06-18) Joey Bishop (guest host), Kreskin Bette Midler, Enzo Stuarti
2242June 21, 1971 (1971-06-21) Joey Bishop (guest host), Sandy Baron Julie 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 Gregory Marilyn 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 Walker Bobby Goldsboro
2247June 28, 1971 (1971-06-28) Buddy Hackett, Bill Dana Sandler & Young
2248June 29, 1971 (1971-06-29) Ed Sullivan, Robert Klein, Polly Bergen, Jerzy Kosinski Buddy Rich, Lucky Peterson
2249June 30, 1971 (1971-06-30) Jaye P. Morgan, Gail Parent, Kenny Solms The Carpenters

July

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2250July 1, 1971 (1971-07-01) Rodney Dangerfield, Jerzy Kosinski Della Reese, Freeway (band)
2251July 2, 1971 (1971-07-02) Bob Hope, Carol Lawrence, Selma Diamond, Godfrey Cambridge, Bob Melvin Irene 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 Stillman Luiz Bonfa, Lynn Anderson
2255July 8, 1971 (1971-07-08) Abie Grossfeld Larry Kert, Marilyn Horne, Yvonne Constant
2256July 9, 1971 (1971-07-09) Yvonne Constant, Yvonne de Carlo Helen Reddy, Ace Trucking Company
2257July 12, 1971 (1971-07-12) Phyllis Diller (guest host), Dr. Lendon Smith Charo
2258July 13, 1971 (1971-07-13) Dom DeLuise, Ashley Montagu, Richard Roundtree Genya Ravan, Luiz Bonfa
2259July 14, 1971 (1971-07-14) James Coco, Norm Crosby, Richard Roundtree The Cowsills, Los Indios Tabajaras
2260July 15, 1971 (1971-07-15) Gig Young, Sharon Farrell, Gael Greene Liz 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. Watson Dana 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 Kann Troy Donahue
Note: This was the episode where Louisa Moritz claimed to have been raped by Bill Cosby backstage. She claimed that her alleged incident with Cosby happened in 1971.
2267July 26, 1971 (1971-07-26) Alan King (guest host), Barbara Walters, Max Shulman, Judith Lowry Eloise Laws
2268July 27, 1971 (1971-07-27) Rodney Dangerfield, Billy de Wolfe Mac Davis
2268July 28, 1971 (1971-07-28) George Carlin, Jack Cassidy, Ashley MontaguN/A
2269July 29, 1971 (1971-07-29) David Brenner Bobby Goldsboro
2270July 30, 1971 (1971-07-30) Dom DeLuise, Mr. Blackwell, Sandy Baron Karen Morrow

August

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2271August 2, 1971 (1971-08-02) Desi Arnaz, George Burns, Cal Worthington, Carol Wayne The 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 Worley Della Reese
2274August 5, 1971 (1971-08-05) Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Dick Gregory Ike & Tina Turner
2275August 6, 1971 (1971-08-06) Albert Brooks, Rob Reiner Pat Boone
2276August 9, 1971 (1971-08-09) Karen Valentine, John McGiver, John Phillip Law, Joe Gerlach Dionne Warwick
2277August 10, 1971 (1971-08-10) Bob Hope, Flip Wilson, David Steinberg Mel Torme, Vikki Carr
2278August 11, 1971 (1971-08-11) Ray Milland Abbe Lane
2279August 12, 1971 (1971-08-12) Sally Struthers, Burt Reynolds, Joan Blondell, Stanley Kramer Johnny Mathis
2280August 13, 1971 (1971-08-13) Gene Kelly, Lily TomlinN/A
2281August 16, 1971 (1971-08-16) Lucille Ball, Broderick Crawford, Victor Buono Kaye Ballard
2282August 17, 1971 (1971-08-17) Bob Newhart, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Don Adams, Charles Nelson Reilly Barbara McNair
2283August 18, 1971 (1971-08-18) Charlton Heston, George Carlin, Sally Kellerman Glen Campbell, Joe Williams
2284August 19, 1971 (1971-08-19) Kirk Douglas, Dennis Weaver Roger Miller, The Carpenters
2285August 20, 1971 (1971-08-20) Ernest Borgnine, George Gobel, Fernando Lamas, Juliet Prowse Roger 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 Kahane Enzo Stuarti, Hines, Hines and Dad
2289August 26, 1971 (1971-08-26) Joey Bishop (guest host), Kreskin Eloise Laws
2290August 27, 1971 (1971-08-27) Joey Bishop (guest host), Frank Sinatra, Jr., Rosey Grier, Milt Kamen Kaye Stevens
2291August 30, 1971 (1971-08-30) Joey Bishop (guest host), Lee Meredith Bobby 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 Handelman Karen Morrow
2295September 3, 1971 (1971-09-03) Joey Bishop (guest host), Mary Ann Mobley, Gary Collins, Pat Henry Aretha 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 Byner Bee Gees, Bernadette Peters, Monti Rock
2298September 8, 1971 (1971-09-08)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Godfrey Cambridge, Jack Douglas and wife Reiko Connie Francis
2299September 9, 1971 (1971-09-09) Rich Little, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
2300September 10, 1971 (1971-09-10) Jo Anne Worley Artie Shaw
2301September 13, 1971 (1971-09-13) Burt Reynolds (guest host), Jake La Motta, Laurie Lea Schaefer, Alex Karras, Kreskin Charo
2302September 14, 1971 (1971-09-14)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Nancy Grigor, Dr. David Reuben Lana Cantrell
2303September 15, 1971 (1971-09-15) David Brenner, Luciana Paluzzi Phyllis 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 Segal Martina 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 Conried Beverly Sills, Della Reese
2310September 24, 1971 (1971-09-24) Burt Reynolds, Albert Brooks, Linda Bennett Buddy Rich
2311September 27, 1971 (1971-09-27) Totie Fields (guest host) Leslie Uggams
2312September 28, 1971 (1971-09-28) Paul Harvey, Louise Lasser Dick Haymes, Joe Williams, Larry Kert
2313September 29, 1971 (1971-09-29) Alex Karras, Jaye P. Morgan, William Peter Blatty Mac 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 Lawrence Robert Goulet
Carnac the Magnificent
2318October 6, 1971 (1971-10-06)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Fifi D'Orsay Bobby Goldsboro
2319October 7, 1971 (1971-10-07) George Carlin, Richard Crenna Bette Midler, Buddy Rich
2320October 8, 1971 (1971-10-08) Lawrence Welk, Jerry Baker, Dick Gregory Shirley Bassey
2321October 11, 1971 (1971-10-11) Steve Allen (guest host), Jayne Meadows, Bob Einstein, Amy Vanderbilt Larry Kert, Victor Borge
2322October 12, 1971 (1971-10-12)Sam Blotner Erroll Garner
2323October 13, 1971 (1971-10-13) Karen Black, David Steinberg, Paul Williams, Ronald SarroN/A
2324October 14, 1971 (1971-10-14) Jo Anne Worley Artie 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 Melvin Gerri Granger
2329October 21, 1971 (1971-10-21) Joey Bishop (guest host), Lana Wood, John Forsythe, Nipsey Russell Peter Lemongello
2330October 22, 1971 (1971-10-22) Joey Bishop (guest host), Rex Reed, Melina Mercouri Jack Jones
2331October 25, 1971 (1971-10-25) James Caan Charles 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 Lasser Marilyn 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 Lamas Bill Withers
2339November 4, 1971 (1971-11-04) Jack Lemmon, Mel Blanc, Barbara Feldon, Billy de Wolfe, Alan Reed Roy Clark
2340November 5, 1971 (1971-11-05) Joan Embery, George Carlin, Cliff Robertson, Suzanne Pleshette The Carpenters
2341November 8, 1971 (1971-11-08) Lucille Ball, Mickey Rooney, Jack Cassidy, Jaye P. Morgan, Jo Ann Pflug Don 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 Greene Ike & 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 Bailey Lola Falana
2346November 15, 1971 (1971-11-15) Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Shoemaker Beverly Sills, Connie Stevens
2347November 16, 1971 (1971-11-16) Richard Harris, Albert Brooks Anne Murray, Glen Campbell
2348November 17, 1971 (1971-11-17) Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Jo Anne Worley, Perkins Harnly Robert Goulet, Vikki Carr
2349November 18, 1971 (1971-11-18) Danny Thomas, Don Rickles, Jennifer O'Neill, James Coburn Caterina Valente, Kaye Ballard
2350November 19, 1971 (1971-11-19) Fernando Lamas, Karen Valentine, Laurence Harvey, Paul Williams Della Reese, Peter Nero
2351November 22, 1971 (1971-11-22) Robert Shaw, Shelley Winters George Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
2352November 23, 1971 (1971-11-23) William Peter Blatty, Myron Cohen Phyllis Newman, George Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
2353November 24, 1971 (1971-11-24) Muhammad Ali, Kreskin, Rodney Dangerfield Mac Davis
2354November 25, 1971 (1971-11-25) Robert Klein, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman Tommy 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 Willard Bernadette Peters, Freda Payne
2357November 30, 1971 (1971-11-30) David Brenner, Fernando Lamas, Pete Hamill, Justin de Villeneuve, Twiggy Roy Clark

December

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2358December 1, 1971 (1971-12-01) Charlie Callas Dennis Day, Los Indios Tabajaras
2359December 2, 1971 (1971-12-02)TBAN/A
2360December 3, 1971 (1971-12-03) Rod Steiger, Otto Preminger Larry Kert, Martina Arroyo
2361December 6, 1971 (1971-12-06) Pearl Bailey (guest host), Maya Angelou Edie Adams, Sandler & Young
2362December 7, 1971 (1971-12-07) Roger Moore, Jane Goodall, Lee Trevino James 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 Kanin Honey 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 Williams Helen Reddy, Phyllis Newman
2368December 15, 1971 (1971-12-15) Paul Williams, Dr. David ReubenN/A
2369December 16, 1971 (1971-12-16) Cloris Leachman, Ruth Gordon Peter Nero, Vikki Carr, Ace Trucking Company
2370December 17, 1971 (1971-12-17) George Carlin, Dr. Paul Ehrlich Bobby 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 Foster Gerri Granger
2373December 22, 1971 (1971-12-22) Joey Bishop (guest host), John Carradine, Jackie Kahane, Jack Douglas and wife Reiko, Rex Reed Martina Arroyo
2374December 23, 1971 (1971-12-23) Joey Bishop (guest host), Sam Levenson, Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes Gerri Granger
2375December 27, 1971 (1971-12-27) Joan Rivers, Tony Randall Ethel 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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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 Hurkos Junior Mance, Ronnie Dyson, Tiny Tim
2124January 4, 1971 (1971-01-04) Sammy Davis, Jr. (guest host), Redd Foxx Irene 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 Kosinski Della Reese
2128January 8, 1971 (1971-01-08) David Brenner, Jack Cassidy Bob & Ray
2129January 11, 1971 (1971-01-11) David Steinberg (guest host), Elaine Stritch, Peter Stone, Helen Gurley Brown, Richard Chamberlain Bette 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 King Jerry Vale, Ray Stevens, Sheila MacRae
2135January 19, 1971 (1971-01-19) Bob Newhart (guest host), Joseph Sirola, Stanley Myron Handelman, Hugh Downs Della Reese
2136January 20, 1971 (1971-01-20) Bob Newhart (guest host), Don Rickles, Pat Henry Bernadette Peters, Cass Elliot, Edmunds & Curly
2137January 21, 1971 (1971-01-21) Alan King (guest host), Tony Randall, Brenda Vaccaro, Dr. William Nolen Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, Helen Reddy
2138January 22, 1971 (1971-01-22) Della Reese (guest host), Rodney Dangerfield, Selma Diamond Ronnie 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 Roberts Donna Theodore, Los Indios Tabajaras
2141January 27, 1971 (1971-01-27) Joan Rivers, David Brenner, David Hartman, Jerzy Kosinski Phyllis Newman
2142January 28, 1971 (1971-01-28) Jaye P. Morgan, Leonard Frey Marilyn Maye
2143January 29, 1971 (1971-01-29) James Coco, Elaine Stritch, Barbara Sharma, Bob Kaufman Phyllis 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 Channing Buddy Rich
2145February 2, 1971 (1971-02-02)TBAN/A
2146February 3, 1971 (1971-02-03)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Melanie Henderson, Bill Toomey, Mary Toomey Della Reese, Ronnie Dyson
2147February 4, 1971 (1971-02-04) Sandy Baron, Gwen Davis, Marilyn Michaels, Helen Gallagher Monti Rock
2147February 5, 1971 (1971-02-05) Bob Newhart (guest host), Eli Wallach, Jack Cassidy, Ashley Montagu Kaye 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 Mason Roger Miller, The Edwin Hawkins Singers
2150February 10, 1971 (1971-02-10) Bob Hope, Mayor Sam Yorty Johnny Mathis, Kaye Ballard
2151February 11, 1971 (1971-02-11) Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Charles Nelson Reilly, John Byner, Johnny Brown Cass Elliot, Johnny Mathis
2152February 12, 1971 (1971-02-12)TBA Nancy 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 Gobel Della Reese, Bee Gees
2157February 19, 1971 (1971-02-19) Robert Shaw Trini Lopez, Vikki Carr
2158February 22, 1971 (1971-02-22) Dr. William Nolen Connie 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, Kreskin Mac Davis, Tammy Grimes
2161February 25, 1971 (1971-02-25) Bob Hope, Burt Lancaster, Jerry Lewis Nitty 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 Langdon Louis Armstrong
2164March 2, 1971 (1971-03-02) David Brenner Buddy Rich
2165March 3, 1971 (1971-03-03) Bill Cosby, Bob Kaufman Clifton Davis
2166March 4, 1971 (1971-03-04) Sargent Shriver, Tony Randall, Hal Frazier, Bob Uecker Dana 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 Monica Abbe Lane
2169March 9, 1971 (1971-03-09) Clement Freud, David Frye, Stanley Myron Handelman, Gordon MacRae Donna Theodore
2170March 10, 1971 (1971-03-10) Marilyn Michaels, Pat Henry, Dr. Joyce Brothers Glen Campbell, Jerry Reed
2171March 11, 1971 (1971-03-11) Joey Bishop (guest host), Selma Diamond, Marty Brill, Nipsey Russell, Elaine Stritch Dick Jensen, Louis Prima
2172March 12, 1971 (1971-03-12) Joey Bishop (guest host), Barbara Sharma, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman Tammy Grimes
2173March 15, 1971 (1971-03-15) Joey Bishop (guest host), James Coco, Milt Kamen, Kreskin Al Martino, Charo
2174March 16, 1971 (1971-03-16) Joey Bishop (guest host), Mickey Rooney, London Lee Eloise Laws, Enzo Stuarti
2175March 17, 1971 (1971-03-17) Joey Bishop (guest host), Joe Garagiola, Mel A. Bishop Dana 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 Melvin Marilyn Maye
2178March 22, 1971 (1971-03-22) Joey Bishop (guest host), Chuck Connors, Joe Frazier, Luci Baines Johnson, Allan Drake Carlos Montoya
2179March 23, 1971 (1971-03-23) Muhammad Ali, Lily Tomlin, Johnny Brown, Rosalind Russell, Bob Kaufman Della 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 Dangerfield Bette Midler
2183March 29, 1971 (1971-03-29) Tony Randall (guest host), Wally Cox, Otto Preminger, Thalassa Cruso Bernadette Peters, Ezio Flagello
2184March 30, 1971 (1971-03-30) Vincent Price, Robert Klein, William Rankin Homer & Jethro
2185March 31, 1971 (1971-03-31) Rod Steiger, Joe Frazier, Jack Douglas and wife Reiko Mac 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 Carey The New Christy Minstrels
2188April 5, 1971 (1971-04-05) Joan Rivers (guest host), Myron Cohen Karen 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 Fabian Lana Cantrell
2191April 8, 1971 (1971-04-08) James Coco, Carol Wayne Sergio 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 Stone Dionne Warwick
2194April 13, 1971 (1971-04-13) Chief Red Fox, Beth Howland, Susan Browning Donna McKechnie, Larry Kert, Phyllis Newman
2195April 14, 1971 (1971-04-14) Burt Reynolds, Elaine Stritch, Sandy Baron, Milt Moss Buddy Rich
2196April 16, 1971 (1971-04-16) Michael Douglas Helen Reddy, Ace Trucking Company
2197April 19, 1971 (1971-04-19) Joey Bishop (guest host), Don Rickles, Frank Gorshin Alice Faye, Billy Daniels
2198April 20, 1971 (1971-04-20) Joey Bishop (guest host), Corbett Monica, Phil Foster, Fifi D'Orsay James Brown
2199April 21, 1971 (1971-04-21) Joey Bishop (guest host), Ashley Montagu, Shelley Berman Romina Power
2200April 22, 1971 (1971-04-22) Joey Bishop (guest host), Phil Silvers, Vonda Kay Van Dyke Lillian Roth, Ronnie Dyson
2201April 23, 1971 (1971-04-23) Joey Bishop (guest host), Don Rickles, Tony Darrow, Sharon Farrell, Nipsey Russell Nitty 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 Kahane Wayne Newton, Charo
2204April 28, 1971 (1971-04-28) Don Rickles, Louise Lasser, Leonard Frey Little Richard, Melba Moore
2205April 29, 1971 (1971-04-29) Rodney Dangerfield, Jerzy Kosinski Jose 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 Peck The 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 Wayne Dana Valery, Sergio Franchi
2213May 11, 1971 (1971-05-11) Shecky Greene, Joey Bishop Della Reese
2214May 12, 1971 (1971-05-12) James Stewart, Jo Anne Worley Mel Torme
2215May 13, 1971 (1971-05-13) Ernest Borgnine, Sally Struthers, Art Metrano Johnny Mathis
2216May 14, 1971 (1971-05-14) Jack Benny, Albert Brooks, Jerry Lucas Vikki Carr
2217May 17, 1971 (1971-05-17) John Byner, Carl Reiner, Ruth Gordon Lou Rawls
2218May 18, 1971 (1971-05-18) Bob Hope, George Gobel, Jaye P. Morgan, Gig Young Kaye Ballard
2219May 19, 1971 (1971-05-19) George Burns, Janet Leigh, Suzanne Pleshette, Sammy Davis, Jr., Altovise Davis Al Hirt, [1] [2] Don Ho
2220May 20, 1971 (1971-05-20) Sammy Davis, Jr., Norm Crosby, Phyllis Diller Jack Jones, Nancy Wilson
2221May 21, 1971 (1971-05-21) Lucille Ball, Debbie Reynolds, Johnny BrownN/A
2222May 24, 1971 (1971-05-24) Joan Rivers Frankie Avalon
2223May 25, 1971 (1971-05-25) Albert Brooks, Des O'Connor Phyllis Newman
2224May 26, 1971 (1971-05-26) Mickey Rooney Chet Atkins, Mac Davis
2225May 27, 1971 (1971-05-27) Charlie Callas, Sharon Farrell, Rodney Dangerfield Liz 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 Meredith Bobby Goldsboro, Patti Austin

June

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2228June 1, 1971 (1971-06-01) David Steinberg, Cliff Gorman Pete Townshend, Los Indios Tabajaras
2229June 2, 1971 (1971-06-02) Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Jack Douglas and wife Reiko Carly Simon, Ace Trucking Company
2230June 3, 1971 (1971-06-03) Tom Tryon Donna Theodore
2231June 4, 1971 (1971-06-04) Robert Klein, Christopher Mitchum, Patrick Wayne Buddy Rich, The Lettermen
2232June 7, 1971 (1971-06-07) David Steinberg (guest host), Muhammad Ali, William Peter Blatty, Selma Diamond Paul Simon
2233June 8, 1971 (1971-06-08) David Hemmings, Julie Ege, Alan King Larry Kert
2234June 9, 1971 (1971-06-09) David Brenner, Dustin Hoffman, George Axelrod Gerri Granger
2235June 10, 1971 (1971-06-10) George Carlin, Chief Red Fox Larry Kert, Los Indios Tabajaras
2236June 11, 1971 (1971-06-11) Orson Bean, Bob Uecker, Alexis Smith Frankie 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 Reed Tiny Tim
2239June 16, 1971 (1971-06-16) Joey Bishop (guest host), Frank Capra, David Hemmings, Jerry Shane Melba Moore
2240June 17, 1971 (1971-06-17) Joey Bishop (guest host), Dom DeLuise, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Sam Levenson George Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
2241June 18, 1971 (1971-06-18) Joey Bishop (guest host), Kreskin Bette Midler, Enzo Stuarti
2242June 21, 1971 (1971-06-21) Joey Bishop (guest host), Sandy Baron Julie 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 Gregory Marilyn 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 Walker Bobby Goldsboro
2247June 28, 1971 (1971-06-28) Buddy Hackett, Bill Dana Sandler & Young
2248June 29, 1971 (1971-06-29) Ed Sullivan, Robert Klein, Polly Bergen, Jerzy Kosinski Buddy Rich, Lucky Peterson
2249June 30, 1971 (1971-06-30) Jaye P. Morgan, Gail Parent, Kenny Solms The Carpenters

July

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2250July 1, 1971 (1971-07-01) Rodney Dangerfield, Jerzy Kosinski Della Reese, Freeway (band)
2251July 2, 1971 (1971-07-02) Bob Hope, Carol Lawrence, Selma Diamond, Godfrey Cambridge, Bob Melvin Irene 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 Stillman Luiz Bonfa, Lynn Anderson
2255July 8, 1971 (1971-07-08) Abie Grossfeld Larry Kert, Marilyn Horne, Yvonne Constant
2256July 9, 1971 (1971-07-09) Yvonne Constant, Yvonne de Carlo Helen Reddy, Ace Trucking Company
2257July 12, 1971 (1971-07-12) Phyllis Diller (guest host), Dr. Lendon Smith Charo
2258July 13, 1971 (1971-07-13) Dom DeLuise, Ashley Montagu, Richard Roundtree Genya Ravan, Luiz Bonfa
2259July 14, 1971 (1971-07-14) James Coco, Norm Crosby, Richard Roundtree The Cowsills, Los Indios Tabajaras
2260July 15, 1971 (1971-07-15) Gig Young, Sharon Farrell, Gael Greene Liz 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. Watson Dana 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 Kann Troy Donahue
Note: This was the episode where Louisa Moritz claimed to have been raped by Bill Cosby backstage. She claimed that her alleged incident with Cosby happened in 1971.
2267July 26, 1971 (1971-07-26) Alan King (guest host), Barbara Walters, Max Shulman, Judith Lowry Eloise Laws
2268July 27, 1971 (1971-07-27) Rodney Dangerfield, Billy de Wolfe Mac Davis
2268July 28, 1971 (1971-07-28) George Carlin, Jack Cassidy, Ashley MontaguN/A
2269July 29, 1971 (1971-07-29) David Brenner Bobby Goldsboro
2270July 30, 1971 (1971-07-30) Dom DeLuise, Mr. Blackwell, Sandy Baron Karen Morrow

August

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2271August 2, 1971 (1971-08-02) Desi Arnaz, George Burns, Cal Worthington, Carol Wayne The 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 Worley Della Reese
2274August 5, 1971 (1971-08-05) Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Dick Gregory Ike & Tina Turner
2275August 6, 1971 (1971-08-06) Albert Brooks, Rob Reiner Pat Boone
2276August 9, 1971 (1971-08-09) Karen Valentine, John McGiver, John Phillip Law, Joe Gerlach Dionne Warwick
2277August 10, 1971 (1971-08-10) Bob Hope, Flip Wilson, David Steinberg Mel Torme, Vikki Carr
2278August 11, 1971 (1971-08-11) Ray Milland Abbe Lane
2279August 12, 1971 (1971-08-12) Sally Struthers, Burt Reynolds, Joan Blondell, Stanley Kramer Johnny Mathis
2280August 13, 1971 (1971-08-13) Gene Kelly, Lily TomlinN/A
2281August 16, 1971 (1971-08-16) Lucille Ball, Broderick Crawford, Victor Buono Kaye Ballard
2282August 17, 1971 (1971-08-17) Bob Newhart, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Don Adams, Charles Nelson Reilly Barbara McNair
2283August 18, 1971 (1971-08-18) Charlton Heston, George Carlin, Sally Kellerman Glen Campbell, Joe Williams
2284August 19, 1971 (1971-08-19) Kirk Douglas, Dennis Weaver Roger Miller, The Carpenters
2285August 20, 1971 (1971-08-20) Ernest Borgnine, George Gobel, Fernando Lamas, Juliet Prowse Roger 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 Kahane Enzo Stuarti, Hines, Hines and Dad
2289August 26, 1971 (1971-08-26) Joey Bishop (guest host), Kreskin Eloise Laws
2290August 27, 1971 (1971-08-27) Joey Bishop (guest host), Frank Sinatra, Jr., Rosey Grier, Milt Kamen Kaye Stevens
2291August 30, 1971 (1971-08-30) Joey Bishop (guest host), Lee Meredith Bobby 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 Handelman Karen Morrow
2295September 3, 1971 (1971-09-03) Joey Bishop (guest host), Mary Ann Mobley, Gary Collins, Pat Henry Aretha 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 Byner Bee Gees, Bernadette Peters, Monti Rock
2298September 8, 1971 (1971-09-08)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Godfrey Cambridge, Jack Douglas and wife Reiko Connie Francis
2299September 9, 1971 (1971-09-09) Rich Little, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
2300September 10, 1971 (1971-09-10) Jo Anne Worley Artie Shaw
2301September 13, 1971 (1971-09-13) Burt Reynolds (guest host), Jake La Motta, Laurie Lea Schaefer, Alex Karras, Kreskin Charo
2302September 14, 1971 (1971-09-14)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Nancy Grigor, Dr. David Reuben Lana Cantrell
2303September 15, 1971 (1971-09-15) David Brenner, Luciana Paluzzi Phyllis 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 Segal Martina 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 Conried Beverly Sills, Della Reese
2310September 24, 1971 (1971-09-24) Burt Reynolds, Albert Brooks, Linda Bennett Buddy Rich
2311September 27, 1971 (1971-09-27) Totie Fields (guest host) Leslie Uggams
2312September 28, 1971 (1971-09-28) Paul Harvey, Louise Lasser Dick Haymes, Joe Williams, Larry Kert
2313September 29, 1971 (1971-09-29) Alex Karras, Jaye P. Morgan, William Peter Blatty Mac 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 Lawrence Robert Goulet
Carnac the Magnificent
2318October 6, 1971 (1971-10-06)Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Fifi D'Orsay Bobby Goldsboro
2319October 7, 1971 (1971-10-07) George Carlin, Richard Crenna Bette Midler, Buddy Rich
2320October 8, 1971 (1971-10-08) Lawrence Welk, Jerry Baker, Dick Gregory Shirley Bassey
2321October 11, 1971 (1971-10-11) Steve Allen (guest host), Jayne Meadows, Bob Einstein, Amy Vanderbilt Larry Kert, Victor Borge
2322October 12, 1971 (1971-10-12)Sam Blotner Erroll Garner
2323October 13, 1971 (1971-10-13) Karen Black, David Steinberg, Paul Williams, Ronald SarroN/A
2324October 14, 1971 (1971-10-14) Jo Anne Worley Artie 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 Melvin Gerri Granger
2329October 21, 1971 (1971-10-21) Joey Bishop (guest host), Lana Wood, John Forsythe, Nipsey Russell Peter Lemongello
2330October 22, 1971 (1971-10-22) Joey Bishop (guest host), Rex Reed, Melina Mercouri Jack Jones
2331October 25, 1971 (1971-10-25) James Caan Charles 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 Lasser Marilyn 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 Lamas Bill Withers
2339November 4, 1971 (1971-11-04) Jack Lemmon, Mel Blanc, Barbara Feldon, Billy de Wolfe, Alan Reed Roy Clark
2340November 5, 1971 (1971-11-05) Joan Embery, George Carlin, Cliff Robertson, Suzanne Pleshette The Carpenters
2341November 8, 1971 (1971-11-08) Lucille Ball, Mickey Rooney, Jack Cassidy, Jaye P. Morgan, Jo Ann Pflug Don 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 Greene Ike & 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 Bailey Lola Falana
2346November 15, 1971 (1971-11-15) Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Shoemaker Beverly Sills, Connie Stevens
2347November 16, 1971 (1971-11-16) Richard Harris, Albert Brooks Anne Murray, Glen Campbell
2348November 17, 1971 (1971-11-17) Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Jo Anne Worley, Perkins Harnly Robert Goulet, Vikki Carr
2349November 18, 1971 (1971-11-18) Danny Thomas, Don Rickles, Jennifer O'Neill, James Coburn Caterina Valente, Kaye Ballard
2350November 19, 1971 (1971-11-19) Fernando Lamas, Karen Valentine, Laurence Harvey, Paul Williams Della Reese, Peter Nero
2351November 22, 1971 (1971-11-22) Robert Shaw, Shelley Winters George Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
2352November 23, 1971 (1971-11-23) William Peter Blatty, Myron Cohen Phyllis Newman, George Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
2353November 24, 1971 (1971-11-24) Muhammad Ali, Kreskin, Rodney Dangerfield Mac Davis
2354November 25, 1971 (1971-11-25) Robert Klein, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman Tommy 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 Willard Bernadette Peters, Freda Payne
2357November 30, 1971 (1971-11-30) David Brenner, Fernando Lamas, Pete Hamill, Justin de Villeneuve, Twiggy Roy Clark

December

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2358December 1, 1971 (1971-12-01) Charlie Callas Dennis Day, Los Indios Tabajaras
2359December 2, 1971 (1971-12-02)TBAN/A
2360December 3, 1971 (1971-12-03) Rod Steiger, Otto Preminger Larry Kert, Martina Arroyo
2361December 6, 1971 (1971-12-06) Pearl Bailey (guest host), Maya Angelou Edie Adams, Sandler & Young
2362December 7, 1971 (1971-12-07) Roger Moore, Jane Goodall, Lee Trevino James 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 Kanin Honey 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 Williams Helen Reddy, Phyllis Newman
2368December 15, 1971 (1971-12-15) Paul Williams, Dr. David ReubenN/A
2369December 16, 1971 (1971-12-16) Cloris Leachman, Ruth Gordon Peter Nero, Vikki Carr, Ace Trucking Company
2370December 17, 1971 (1971-12-17) George Carlin, Dr. Paul Ehrlich Bobby 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 Foster Gerri Granger
2373December 22, 1971 (1971-12-22) Joey Bishop (guest host), John Carradine, Jackie Kahane, Jack Douglas and wife Reiko, Rex Reed Martina Arroyo
2374December 23, 1971 (1971-12-23) Joey Bishop (guest host), Sam Levenson, Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes Gerri Granger
2375December 27, 1971 (1971-12-27) Joan Rivers, Tony Randall Ethel 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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