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'', which aired from October 1, 1962 to May 22, 1992. Lists include first-run episodes only and do not include ''Best of Carson'' rebroadcasts.

Episodes

1962–1969

1970–1979

1980–1989

1990–1992

External links

''The Tonight Show''
from the

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The Man Who Retired
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a January 2005 CNN article
A profile of Carson
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