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List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1971)

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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

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January

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2250July 1, 1971 (1971-07-01)Rodney Dangerfield, Jerzy KosinskiDella Reese, Freeway (band)
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
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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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