List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1970)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1970 episodes
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 259
Release
Original network NBC
Season chronology

This is a list of all The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes that aired between January 1, 1970 and December 31, 1970.

1970

January

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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January 1, 1970Jerry OrbachJune Valli, Ace Trucking Company
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January 2, 1970TBAN/A
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January 5, 1970Andy GriffithN/A
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January 6, 1970Bob SilleTommy Leonetti
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January 7, 1970TBAEdmunds and Curly
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January 8, 1970David Susskind, Charlie MannaMarilyn Maye
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January 9, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host), Pamela MasonN/A
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January 12, 1970James StewartRoslyn Kind
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January 13, 1970Charlie CallasN/A
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January 14, 1970Bob Hope, Willie MaysN/A
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January 15, 1970Jonathan Winters, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
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January 16, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host)Al Hirt
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January 19, 1970Alan King (guest host), Milt Kamen, Norm Crosby, Dr. Joyce BrothersJudy Collins
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January 20, 1970Alan King (guest host)Tony Bennett
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January 21, 1970Alan King (guest host)N/A
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January 22, 1970Peter Lawford (guest host), Morton HuntN/A
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January 23, 1970Peter Lawford (guest host)N/A
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January 26, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host), Robert RyanThelma Houston
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January 27, 1970Tony Randall, Jack Haley, Jr., Dr. David ReubenJudy Collins
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January 28, 1970David Susskind, William F. Buckley, Jr., Jeane DixonN/A
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January 29, 1970George C. ScottN/A
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January 30, 1970TBATony Bennett

February

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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February 2, 1970TBAN/A
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February 3, 1970Maureen Stapleton, James Coco, Carol WayneN/A
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February 4, 1970George Segal, Norm CrosbyDonna Theodore
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February 5, 1970Karl Malden, Joe FrazierN/A
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February 6, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host), Alan Sues, Ann Corio, Marty Brill, Peggy CassStiller and Meara
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February 9, 1970Bob Newhart, Robert Lansing, Dr. Paul EhrlichLeslie Uggams
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February 10, 1970Ross PerotN/A
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February 11, 1970Vincent Price, James Coco, Dr. David Reuben, Liza MinnelliN/A
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February 12, 1970Rodney Dangerfield, Jimmy BreslinPhyllis Newman
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February 13, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host)N/A
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February 16, 1970Jack Lemmon, Don AdamsTiny Tim, Vikki Carr
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February 17, 1970Jack Benny, Tony CurtisN/A
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February 18, 1970Hugh Hefner, Don Rickles, Carol Wayne, The Amazing Criswell, George HamiltonN/A
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February 19, 1970George Burns, Bob Newhart, Robert Blake, Bill CosbyConnie Stevens
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February 20, 1970George Gobel, Edgar BergenN/A
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February 23, 1970Lucille Ball, Buddy HackettN/A
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February 24, 1970Groucho Marx, Rose Marie, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet NelsonN/A
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February 25, 1970Mickey Rooney, Patty DukeDella Reese
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February 26, 1970Ernest Borgnine, Barbara Eden, George RaftN/A
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February 27, 1970Bob Hope, Dennis Weaver, Red Buttons, Billy de WolfeN/A

March

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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March 2, 1970Joe Frazier, James StewartN/A
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March 3, 1970Alan King, Stella Stevens, Hal FrazierBob & Ray
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March 4, 1970Don Rickles, Lorne Greene, Telly SavalasN/A
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March 5, 1970James Coco, Corbett MonicaRoberta Flack
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March 6, 1970Bill Cosby (guest host)N/A
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March 9, 1970David Steinberg, Jaye P. MorganSergio Franchi
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March 10, 1970TBAN/A
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March 11, 1970Peggy CassAl Hirt, Nancy Ames
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March 12, 1970TBAN/A
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March 13, 1970Peter Lawford (guest host)Cass Elliot, Cissy Houston, Monti Rock
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March 16, 1970Alan King (guest host), Molly Picon, Jerry ShaneLola Falana
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March 17, 1970Alan King (guest host), Rich Little, Laura Greene, Robert StraussHarry Belafonte
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March 18, 1970Alan King (guest host), Marian Mercer, Hal FrazierN/A
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March 19, 1970Art Linkletter (guest host)N/A
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March 20, 1970Peter Lawford (guest host), Soupy SalesCissy Houston
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March 23, 1970TBADana Valery, Richie Havens
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March 24, 1970Orson BeanCissy Houston, Bob & Ray
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March 25, 1970Tony Randall, Cliff Robertson, Jack Haley, Jr.N/A
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March 26, 1970Graham KerrSandler & Young, Melba Moore
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March 27, 1970Rodney Dangerfield, James CocoO.C. Smith
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March 30, 1970Charlie MannaN/A
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March 31, 1970Peter Hurkos, Penny Fuller, Phil FosterN/A

April

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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April 1, 1970Dr. Robert BairdN/A
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April 2, 1970TBAN/A
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April 3, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host)Bernadette Peters, Louis Armstrong
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April 6, 1970Robert TownsendBuddy Rich, Hines, Hines and Dad
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April 7, 1970TBAPeggy Lee, Homer & Jethro
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April 8, 1970Bob Uecker, Barbara Anderson, David Steinberg, Johnny BrownErroll Garner, Peggy Lee
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April 9, 1970TBAN/A
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April 10, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host), Dody GoodmanCass Elliot, George Benson
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April 13, 1970Lauren Bacall, Shirley BoothDana Valery
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April 14, 1970Agnes Moorehead, David Susskind, Patty RooseveltMelba Moore, Ace Trucking Company
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April 15, 1970Jack Klugman, Judy Carne, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
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April 16, 1970Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Marcel MarceauGlen Campbell
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April 17, 1970TBAN/A
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April 20, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host), Rich Little, James CocoJoe Williams, Nancy Ames
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April 21, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host), Joe Frazier, Betty WalkerMelba Moore, Monti Rock
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April 22, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host)Lovelace Watkins, The Four Tops
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April 23, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host), Louis NyeThe Three Degrees
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April 24, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host), Tony Curtis, Cleavon Little, Irwin C. WatsonHelen Reddy, Modern Jazz Quartet
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April 27, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host), Mario Andretti, Virginia GrahamJerry Butler, Laura Lee, The Dells
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April 28, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host)Kim Weston
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April 29, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host), Ruby Keeler, Dody GoodmanJoe Simon, Dionne Warwick
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April 30, 1970Flip Wilson (guest host)N/A

May

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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May 1, 1970Mayor John Lindsay, Dr. Benjamin SpockDana Valery, Tiny Tim
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May 4, 1970Charlie Callas, Tony Randall, Gore VidalN/A
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May 5, 1970Francis Gary Powers, David Steinberg, Kenneth NelsonTammy Grimes
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May 6, 1970Jack BennyN/A
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May 7, 1970Bill FioreRita Moreno
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May 8, 1970Dr. Robert MenningerMelba Moore
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May 11, 1970Jack Lemmon, Dr. Alvin Novick, Virginia Vestoff, Neil SimonN/A
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May 12, 1970Barbara Anderson, Orson BeanMarilyn Maye
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May 13, 1970Beau BridgesKaye Stevens
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May 14, 1970Shelley Winters, James Coco, Cliff GormanDonna Theodore
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May 15, 1970Joan RiversN/A
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May 18, 1970Peter Hurkos, Sylvia ParkerTiny Tim, Vikki Carr
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May 19, 1970Gig Young, Billy de WolfeN/A
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May 20, 1970Buddy Hackett, Billy de Wolfe, Alan King, Claudia JenningsN/A
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May 21, 1970TBAN/A
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May 22, 1970Vikki Carr (guest host), Danny Kaye, Sandy Baron, David Winters, Joe KappN/A
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May 25, 1970Tom SeaverDella Reese
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May 26, 1970Michael Caine, Marian Mercer, Dr. David ReubenLittle Richard
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May 27, 1970Virginia Vestoff, Charlie Callas, Alan King, Sander VanocurN/A
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May 28, 1970David SmithKim Weston, Melba Moore, Shocking Blue
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May 29, 1970Della Reese (guest host)N/A

June

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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June 1, 1970Tony RandallN/A
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June 2, 1970David SusskindB.B. King, June Valli, Louis Armstrong
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June 3, 1970Jim LovellN/A
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June 4, 1970Truman Capote, Lynn Kellogg, Herbert PhilbrickStiller and Meara
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June 5, 1970Corbett Monica (guest host), Dick Shawn, Jim FowlerEydie Gorme, The Three Degrees
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June 8, 1970Lily TomlinGloria Loring, Hines, Hines, and Dad
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June 9, 1970David Steinberg, Fran Allison, Burr TillstromDana Valery, Gary Puckett
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June 10, 1970Danny ThomasRay Stevens, Ace Trucking Company
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June 11, 1970James Coco, Jo Ann Pflug, Dick GregoryN/A
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June 12, 1970David Steinberg (guest host), Elliott Gould, Gene WilderN/A
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June 15, 1970Red Buttons, Herbert PhilbrickBuddy Rich, Sarah Vaughan
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June 16, 1970James Coco, Phyllis Diller, Vic PerryTrini Lopez
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June 17, 1970Zsa Zsa Gabor, Michael ConstantinePhyllis Newman
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June 18, 1970Rodney Dangerfield, Jaye P. Morgan, Martin Rackin, Shari Lewis, Diahn WilliamsN/A
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June 19, 1970Peter Lawford (guest host), Carol Lawrence, Vic PerryCass Elliot, Sandler & Young
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June 22, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Louis NyeN/A
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June 23, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Dino De Laurentiis, Jan Murray, Jose GrecoMarsh & Adams
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June 24, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Henny YoungmanN/A
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June 25, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Clement Freud, Sidney Miller, Steve Franken, Ossie Davis, Jan MurrayConnie Stevens, Merry Clayton
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June 26, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, Dame Judith AndersonMac Davis
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June 29, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Forrest Tucker, Mickey RooneyEsther Phillips
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June 30, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Bob Hope, Marty Brill, Judith Lowry, Jacqueline SusannAbbe Lane, Buddy Rich

July

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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July 1, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Clement FreudLesley Gore, Monti Rock
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July 2, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Joe GaragiolaDella Reese
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July 3, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Dr. Joyce BrothersDella Reese, Irving Fields, Melba Moore
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July 6, 1970Bob Hope, Lily TomlinB.J. Thomas
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July 7, 1970Zsa Zsa Gabor, Robert Klein, Otto PremingerFreda Payne
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July 8, 1970Shelley Winters, James Coco, Erich SegalAce Trucking Company
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July 9, 1970Myron Cohen, Otto Preminger, Dick ShawnIke & Tina Turner
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July 10, 1970Della Reese (guest host), Peter Lawford, Rich Little, Noel Harrison, Pamela MasonSarah Vaughan
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July 13, 1970TBADonna Theodore
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July 14, 1970Charles Nelson Reilly, Graham KerrMahalia Jackson, Phyllis Newman
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July 15, 1970TBAN/A
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July 16, 1970Truman Capote, Mitzi GaynorSergio Franchi
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July 17, 1970Arnold Palmer (guest host)N/A
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July 20, 1970Rodney DangerfieldLana Cantrell
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July 21, 1970Joan Rivers, Lynn KelloggN/A
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July 22, 1970Anthony Perkins, Jaye P. Morgan, Irwin C. WatsonN/A
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July 23, 1970Jim Fowler, Jackie Bright, Marvin KitmanMelba Moore, Monti Rock
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July 24, 1970Vikki Carr (guest host)N/A
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July 27, 1970James Coco, Judith Lowry, Marty BrillHelen O'Connell
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July 28, 1970Zsa Zsa Gabor, Lee Trevino, Elaine Stritch, Alan KingHelen Reddy
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July 29, 1970Willie Mays, Joe Garagiola, Lee Meredith, Carol WayneHelen Reddy
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July 30, 1970Paul HarveyN/A
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July 31, 1970Della Reese (guest host), Cleavon Little, Rex Reed, Jack LaLanneRichie Havens

August

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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August 3, 1970Gene Wilder, Erich SegalN/A
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August 4, 1970Steve Allen, Rodney Dangerfield, Dr. David ReubenN/A
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August 5, 1970Peter BoyleN/A
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August 6, 1970Warren Mauley, Elaine StritchN/A
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August 7, 1970Bob Newhart (guest host), Danny KuchinskiN/A
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August 10, 1970Corbett Monica (guest host), Judy CarneN/A
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August 11, 1970Ron CareyN/A
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August 12, 1970KreskinBette Midler
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August 13, 1970Buddy HackettN/A
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August 14, 1970Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Lada Edmund, Jr., Ben J. WattenbergAretha Franklin
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August 17, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host), Debbie Reynolds, Milt Kamen, Dr. Lendon SmithEdie Adams, Peter Allen
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August 18, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host), Minnie PearlDonna Theodore, Peter Marshall
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August 19, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host), Charles Nelson ReillyTiny Tim
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August 20, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Gore VidalSons of Dawn
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August 21, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host), Marty Brill, Rip Taylor, Michael Dunn, Jeane Dixon, Peter WhiteFreda Payne, Mac Davis
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August 24, 1970David Steinberg (guest host), Mr. Blackwell, Carol WayneN/A
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August 25, 1970Phyllis Diller (guest host), Jerry HartwellN/A
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August 26, 1970Della Reese (guest host), Pat Morita, Jim FowlerBilly Daniels
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August 27, 1970David Steinberg (guest host), Paul Williams, Rex ReedCass Elliot, John Phillips
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August 28, 1970Della Reese (guest host), Soupy SalesMelba Moore
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August 31, 1970Red ButtonsBette Midler

September

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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September 1, 1970Elaine Stritch, Jackie Vernon, Jaye P. Morgan, Wes SternN/A
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September 2, 1970Warren MauleyN/A
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September 3, 1970Alvin Toffler, Wes SternN/A
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September 4, 1970Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jerry Lewis, Norman Wisdom, Joe GaragiolaCarla Thomas
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September 7, 1970KreskinSkiles and Henderson
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September 8, 1970James Whitmore, Charlie CallasJulie Budd
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September 9, 1970TBABernadette Peters, Ethel Merman
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September 10, 1970Rich Little, Maximilian Schell, Dick Shawn, Frank SinatraN/A
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September 11, 1970Don Rickles, Dr. Lendon Smith, DuVal and TrinaRandy Newman, Little Richard
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September 14, 1970Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Alan King, Anthony Perkins, Dody GoodmanN/A
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September 15, 1970George Kirby, Cy HowardDana Valery
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September 16, 1970Totie Fields, Madeleine Collinson, Mary CollinsonJose Molina, Don Cherry
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September 17, 1970James Coco, Sen. Mike Gravel, Gloria VanderbiltPhyllis Newman
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September 18, 1970James CocoThe Carpenters
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September 21, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host)Marilyn Maye
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September 22, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Jacqueline SusannN/A
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September 23, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Jimmy BreslinPat Boone
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September 24, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host)Eloise Laws
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September 25, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Mr. BlackwellEsther Phillips
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September 28, 1970Joan Rivers (guest host), Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanN/A
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September 29, 1970Joan Rivers, Cliff Gorman, Helen Hayes, Pamela MasonMelba Moore, Ronnie Dyson, Bob & Ray
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September 30, 1970Gore Vidal, Jaye P. MorganJose Feliciano

October

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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October 1, 1970Paula Prentiss, Dean Martin, Don Rickles, Charlton Heston, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jack Webb, Ed Ames, Bob Hope, George GobelN/A
8th Anniversary Show
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October 2, 1970Carol Wayne, Rodney Dangerfield, Shelley WintersBuddy Greco
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October 5, 1970Cass Elliot (guest host), Lee Marvin, Peter Lawford, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, Jeanne Moreau, Amanda AmbroseDave Mason
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October 6, 1970Carol Channing, James Whitmore, Sandy BaronBette Midler
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October 7, 1970TBAN/A
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October 8, 1970Pat Morita, Albert Almoznino, Charlie Manna, Dick ShawnPhyllis Newman
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October 9, 1970Kaye Hart, Ron Carey, Cliff GormanN/A
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October 12, 1970Sammy Davis, Jr. (guest host), Jerry Lewis, Suzanne CharnyAretha Franklin, Gene Chandler
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October 13, 1970David Steinberg, Janos Prohaska, Jerry Lewis, Allan Blye, Melanie HendersonBuddy Rich
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October 14, 1970Bob UeckerLittle Richard, Ace Trucking Company
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October 15, 1970TBACharles Aznavour, George Barnes and Bucky Pizzarelli
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October 16, 1970Robert Mitchum, Mary TraversShirley Bassey, Bob & Ray
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October 19, 1970Ruth Gordon, George Segal, Carl Reiner, Frank RobinsonCass Elliot, Mac Davis
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October 20, 1970TBAN/A
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October 21, 1970Lenny Schultz, Dr. Irwin Maxwell StillmanPhyllis Newman
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October 22, 1970James Coco, Marty Brill, Richard HarrisRita Moreno, Woody Herman
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October 23, 1970TBAN/A
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October 26, 1970Bob Newhart (guest host), Gig Young, Elaine Stritch, Ricky Jay, Rex ReedDana Valery
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October 27, 1970Bob Newhart, Mel Brooks, Truman CapoteNancy Ames
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October 28, 1970Shari Lewis, Mr. Blackwell, David FryeN/A
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October 29, 1970Muhammad Ali, Bill Cosby, Kreskin, Louise HuebnerHarlem Globetrotters
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October 30, 1970Bill Cosby (guest host)Mac Davis, Miles Davis

November

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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November 2, 1970Tony RandallN/A
(11/3/70 pre-empted for NBC News mid-term election night coverage)
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November 4, 1970Phyllis Diller, Clement Freud, Lenny SchultzLana Cantrell
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November 5, 1970Richard ChamberlainN/A
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November 6, 1970Rodney Dangerfield, Jack Klugman, Dr. Leopold BellakMalcolm Roberts
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November 9, 1970Joe Namath (guest host), Phyllis GeorgeN/A
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November 10, 1970Burt Bacharach (guest host), Bill ShoemakerDizzy Gillespie, James Brown, Mac Davis, Melba Moore
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November 11, 1970Danny Thomas, Marlo Thomas, James Brolin, Carol BurnettGlen Campbell
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November 12, 1970Don Rickles, Lily Tomlin, Dick ShawnVikki Carr
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November 13, 1970Gig Young, Carol WayneThe Carpenters
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November 16, 1970Lucille Ball, Doug McClure, Alan SuesDella Reese, Roger Miller
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November 17, 1970Goldie Hawn, Jaye P. Morgan, Alex Karras, Carrie SnodgressN/A
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November 18, 1970Walter Matthau, Billy de WolfeN/A
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November 19, 1970Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Judy Carne, George GobelN/A
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November 20, 1970Charles Nelson Reilly, George BurnsN/A
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November 23, 1970Paul Newman, Buddy Hackett, Rose MarieN/A
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November 24, 1970Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon, George CarlinLulu
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November 25, 1970James Stewart, Peter LawfordIke & Tina Turner
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November 26, 1970Flip WilsonN/A
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November 27, 1970Gov. Ronald Reagan, Flip Wilson, David SteinbergCass Elliot
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November 30, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), James Coco, Trevor Howard, London LeeDella Reese, Peter Nero

December

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
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December 1, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Henry Gibson, Jimmy BreslinN/A
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December 2, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Muhammad Ali, Suzanne Charny, Rex ReedSandler & Young
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December 3, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Sandy BaronN/A
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December 4, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Corbett MonicaN/A
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December 7, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), John CassavetesPhyllis Newman
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December 8, 1970Joan Rivers, Clement Freud, John BynerHines, Hines and Dad
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December 9, 1970TBAN/A
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December 10, 1970James Coco, David Steinberg, Rev. Ellwood KieserBette Midler
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December 11, 1970Rodney DangerfieldN/A
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December 14, 1970Dick Shawn (guest host), Elaine Stritch, Erich SegalBernadette Peters
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December 15, 1970David Frost, Alan King, Derek SandersonBuddy Greco
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December 16, 1970Dick Shawn, KreskinBette Midler
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December 17, 1970Elliott Gould, Nancy Grigor, Bob KaufmanDick Jensen, Lana Cantrell
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December 18, 1970Tony Randall, Robert Klein, Angel TompkinsRichie Havens
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December 21, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Richard Boone, Larry Best, Dr. Leopold BellakEnzo Stuarti, Monti Rock
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December 22, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host)N/A
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December 23, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host)Helen O'Connell
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December 25, 1970Jerry Lewis (guest host), Jose Greco, Ashley MontaguTiny Tim
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December 28, 1970Eli Wallach, Anne JacksonN/A
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December 29, 1970Joe Frazier, Julius Sumner Miller, Kenneth Nelson, Roz KellyLos Indios Tabajaras
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December 30, 1970Dustin Hoffman, Heywood Hale BrounMac Davis
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December 31, 1970James Coco, Maureen Stapleton, Mary HarperRonnie Dyson
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