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The Tonight Show

The Tonight Show is NBC's long running nightly hour-long comedy variety show.

Originally 90 minutes long, the show features at least two or three guests each night, usually including a comedian or musical guest.

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Sharon Stone and host Jay Leno

Stars

HostFromTo
Steve Allen19541957
Ernie Kovacs1956 1957
Jack Paar19571962
Johnny CarsonOctober 2, 19621992
Jay Leno 1992current

Ms. Miller was a regular in the studio audience, who became such an integral part, she was forced to join the TV actors union.

Music is provided by The Tonight Show Band.

Recurring gags

  • Headlines (every Monday)
  • Jaywalking

Classic gags included

  • Stump The Band
  • The Amazing Carnac
  • The "Dancing Itos" (a parody of Judge Lance Ito during the O. J. Simpson trial)

See also

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