Wednesday, December 31, 2025

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, December 31st, 1965

 



Hey everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Now let's have a wonderful New Year!

Today I present a full episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from New Year's Eve, 1965. Even the commercials are included! Back then, the show aired live from New York City rather than taped in Los Angeles, so they check into Times Square live as the ball drops. It's a window into a familiar show but in a possibly unfamiliar format. I love pop culture time capsules like this (even if I have misgiving about Carson after learning some things about his treatment of staffers).

Enjoy embedded below or directly on YouTube here

Before I go, I want to reiterate that I have a feature starting in January that I'm looking forward to presenting. I think you'll really enjoy it. If I do it right, it will be running on the blog for a few good weeks!

Thanks, and...

,,,HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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