The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is streaming in the US on fuboTV.
The verdict
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson stood out as one of the better-rated English series of its release window. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 96 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 60 minutes. In the US you can stream it on fuboTV.
Is it worth starting?
This is 31 seasons deep — English talk, fine for the whole family. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a number you can lean on. This one is still settling
- you're not starting a 31-season show this week
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 96 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Talk |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Steve Allen
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 22, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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