List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1963)

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The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1963:

January[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
65January 1, 1963 (1963-01-01)June Taylor, Dolores GrayMaynard Ferguson
66January 2, 1963 (1963-01-02)Don Adams, Ronny Graham, Marlin PerkinsBarbra Streisand
67January 3, 1963 (1963-01-03)Peter Cook, Melville Cooper, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Juki ArkinTommy Leonetti
68January 4, 1963 (1963-01-04)TBAN/A
69January 7, 1963 (1963-01-07)Salvador Dalí, Bert Lahr, Patricia MorisonDon Chastain
70January 8, 1963 (1963-01-08)Howard KeelPhyllis Newman, Roger Williams
71January 9, 1963 (1963-01-09)Carla Alberghetti, Glenda Leigh, EnricoDon Cornell
72January 10, 1963 (1963-01-10)Horst Buchholz, Don Adams, Jane WithersBarbara Dane
73January 11, 1963 (1963-01-11)Sandy Dennis, Michael KarmoyanErroll Garner, Joanie Sommers
74January 14, 1963 (1963-01-14)Jimmy Dean (guest host)Roger Miller, Jerry Vale, Al Hirt, Mimi Benzell
This was the first Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episode to have a guest host.
75January 15, 1963 (1963-01-15)Jimmy Dean (guest host)Chet Atkins, The Jordanaires, Anita Bryant, Salvatore Baccaloni
76January 16, 1963 (1963-01-16)Jimmy Dean (guest host)Jo Ann Campbell, Virginia O'Boyle, William Walker, Stu Hamblin
77January 17, 1963 (1963-01-17)Jimmy Dean (guest host)Homer and Jethro, Carmel Quinn, Amy Darlich, Howard Hartman, Lucho Navarro
78January 18, 1963 (1963-01-18)Jimmy Dean (guest host), Peter DonaldEddy Arnold, Sandy Stewart, The Powerhouse Four
79January 21, 1963 (1963-01-21)Bert Parks, Juki ArkinEarl Wrightson, Lois Hunt, Don Cherry
80January 22, 1963 (1963-01-22)Mickey Shaughnessy, Adam KeefeRosalind Elias, The Del Rubio Triplets
81January 23, 1963 (1963-01-23)Wally Cox, Hugh Griffith, Susan KohnerPeter Duchin, The Terriers
82January 24, 1963 (1963-01-24)Don Adams, Peter Lorre, Gretchen WylerBlossom Dearie
83January 25, 1963 (1963-01-25)Agnes Moorehead, Ronny Graham, AdirekBetty Johnson
84January 28, 1963 (1963-01-28)John W. Bubbles, Howard Keel, Jan McCartN/A
A canine fashion show.
85January 29, 1963 (1963-01-29)Paul Ford, Shirley Knight, Jack Douglas and wife ReikoN/A
86January 30, 1963 (1963-01-30)Pierre Claf, Zachary Scott, Jacqueline Bertrand, The Ritts PuppetsN/A
87January 31, 1963 (1963-01-31)Jan Sterling, Yvonne ConstantN/A

February[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
88February 1, 1963 (1963-02-01)Mickey ShaughnessyMatt and Ginny Dennis, Barbra Streisand
89February 4, 1963 (1963-02-04)Shari Lewis, Phil Leeds, Dusty MartinThe Lettermen
90February 5, 1963 (1963-02-05)Count Basie, Moose CharlapSandy Stewart, Lydia Linay
91February 6, 1963 (1963-02-06)Jack Benny, Hal MarchJane Morgan
92February 7, 1963 (1963-02-07)Mitch MillerOscar Peterson, Jill Corey, Connie Brigham
93February 8, 1963 (1963-02-08)Jerry Van Dyke, Jean LiedloffVi Velasco
94February 11, 1963 (1963-02-11)David BarryEarl Wrightson, Yvonne Constant, The Brothers Four, The Barry Sisters
95February 12, 1963 (1963-02-12)Cyril Ritchard, Susan Strasberg, Phil Foster, Ronnie SchellArlene Fontana
Carson and Ritchard receive an award from the American Heart Association in thanks for recording a fund-raising record for the organization.
96February 13, 1963 (1963-02-13)Sargent Shriver, Patricia Morison, Sylvia SymsThe Kirby Stone Four
97February 14, 1963 (1963-02-14)Adam KeefeTeresa Brewer, Earl Humphreys
98February 15, 1963 (1963-02-15)George Jessel, Celly CarrylloPhyllis Newman, Richard Tucker
99February 18, 1963 (1963-02-18)Robert Taylor, Romy SchneiderThe Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, Barbara McNair
Joan Crawford receives a special CARE award.
100February 19, 1963 (1963-02-19)Jan Murray, Eleanor HarrisDave Brubeck, Robert Merrill
101February 20, 1963 (1963-02-20)Art Linkletter, Hal March, Pippa ScottBilly Daniels
102February 21, 1963 (1963-02-21)Cliff Robertson, Wally Cox, Greco and WillardLou Rawls, Mindy Carson
103February 22, 1963 (1963-02-22)Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks, Dr. Joyce BrothersCarol Sloane
104February 25, 1963 (1963-02-25)Jackie Mason, John W. BubblesLucia Hawkins, Carmel Quinn
105February 26, 1963 (1963-02-26)Glenn Ford, Hope LangeConnie Francis, Peter, Paul, & Mary
106February 27, 1963 (1963-02-27)Sam Levene, Pierre BurtonPatachou, Mickey Roberts Trio
107February 28, 1963 (1963-02-28)Hedda Hopper, Patty Duke, Bette Davis, Richard Chamberlain, Suzanne Pleshette, Gary ClarkeN/A
Photoplay magazine Gold Medal honors for movies and television are presented.

March[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
108March 1, 1963 (1963-03-01)Ronny Graham, David DoyleJane Morgan, Joe Williams
109March 4, 1963 (1963-03-04)Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae, Jerry ShaneDukes of Dixieland
110March 5, 1963 (1963-03-05)Artie ShawCannonball Adderley, Jackie and Roy
111March 6, 1963 (1963-03-06)Ross Bagdasarian, Rosalind Elias, Jan De RuthKaren Morrow
112March 7, 1963 (1963-03-07)Cassius Clay, Phil FosterMicki Marlo
113March 8, 1963 (1963-03-08)Richard Rodgers, Florence Henderson, Diahann Carroll, Joshua LoganEarl Wrightson
The show is aimed at honoring Rodgers.
114March 11, 1963 (1963-03-11)David Doyle, Charlie MannaArlene DeMarco
115March 12, 1963 (1963-03-12)George Jessel, Frankie LainePatachou, The Four Saints
Jessel shows films of the Johnny Carson Day luncheon held in Los Angeles the previous week.
116March 13, 1963 (1963-03-13)Greer Garson, Enrico, Adrianna del MareLionel Hampton
117March 14, 1963 (1963-03-14)William Saroyan, Tuesday Weld, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Greco and WillardBobby Kole
118March 15, 1963 (1963-03-15)Mickey Shaughnessy, Augie and Margo RodriguezRoger Williams, Johnny Nash
119March 18, 1963 (1963-03-18)Jack Douglas, Roger RayTeresa Brewer
Earlier in the day, Carson had testified before a House commerce subcommittee on TV ratings.
120March 19, 1963 (1963-03-19)Myron Cohen, Yaffa Yarkoni, Yael DayanThe Barry Sisters
121March 20, 1963 (1963-03-20)Pierre BurtonLovelace Watkins
122March 21, 1963 (1963-03-21)Bruce Gordon, Ina Balin, Mr. Wizard, George KirbyHarry Snow
123March 22, 1963 (1963-03-22)Peter Falk, Ray BerwickJonah Jones
124March 25, 1963 (1963-03-25)Shari Lewis, Warren Robertson, Harry GoldeGigi Galon
125March 26, 1963 (1963-03-26)Thelma Ritter, Joe GaragiolaJimmy Smith, Phyllis Newman
126March 27, 1963 (1963-03-27)Lorne Greene, Taina ElgLovelace Watkins
127March 28, 1963 (1963-03-28)Wally Cox, Lanier Davis, Andrianna del MareN/A
128March 29, 1963 (1963-03-29)George Jessel, Betsy Palmer, John W. BubblesTrio Bel Canto

April[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
129April 1, 1963 (1963-04-01)Jimmy Breslin, Ronny Graham, Margaret MosesThe Four Freshmen
130April 2, 1963 (1963-04-02)George Hamilton, Patricia Morison, Adam Keefe, Masami KuniCarol Sloane
131April 3, 1963 (1963-04-03)Francis BrunnThe Rooftop Singers
132April 4, 1963 (1963-04-04)Joan Collins, Eddie Lawrence, cartoonist Marty LoweGiorgio Tozzi, The Group
133April 5, 1963 (1963-04-05)Al Lewis, The Muppets, EnricoRosalind Elias
134April 8, 1963 (1963-04-08)Earl Holliman, Madeleine Sherwood, Joey CarterN/A
135April 9, 1963 (1963-04-09)Francoise Sagan, Bruce Gordon, Don AllenKatina Ranieri
136April 10, 1963 (1963-04-10)Phil Foster, Contessa Christina PoalozziEarl Wrightson, Lois Hunt
137April 11, 1963 (1963-04-11)Carl ReinerN/A
138April 12, 1963 (1963-04-12)George Jessel, Claire Fazel, Lucho NavarroRobert Merrill
139April 15, 1963 (1963-04-15)Zsa Zsa Gabor, Huey GreenN/A
140April 16, 1963 (1963-04-16)Dan Duryea, Mickey Spillane, David DoyleN/A
141April 17, 1963 (1963-04-17)Richard BooneThe Muppets
142April 18, 1963 (1963-04-18)Sandy Dennis, Brendan Behan, Marty LathamGiorgio Tozzi
143April 19, 1963 (1963-04-19)David Merrick, Glynis Johns, Phil FosterN/A
144April 22, 1963 (1963-04-22)Debbie Reynolds, Ann B. DavisAllen and Rossi
145April 23, 1963 (1963-04-23)Brooks Hays, Diana Dors, Kurt KasznerPaul Anka
146April 24, 1963 (1963-04-24)Beatrice Lillie, Milt Kamen, Little Egypt, Rev. William Bell GleneskN/A
147April 25, 1963 (1963-04-25)Rocky Marciano, Dmitri Vale, Glynis JohnsN/A
148April 26, 1963 (1963-04-26)Eartha Kitt, Dore Schary, Sammy Cahn, Suh Young HeeThe Lettermen
149April 29, 1963 (1963-04-29)Larry Blyden, Arlene Dahl, Louis NyeThe Hi-Lo's
150April 30, 1963 (1963-04-30)Dan Blocker, France Nuyen, James J. O'KeefeDella Reese

May[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
151May 1, 1963 (1963-05-01)Shel Silverstein, Sally BlairN/A
152May 2, 1963 (1963-05-02)Bob Hope, William Saroyan, Brook BentonN/A
153May 3, 1963 (1963-05-03)Bob Considine, Gayelord Hauser, Al Lewis, Salome JensCarol Sloane
154May 6, 1963 (1963-05-06)Judy Holliday, Tammy Grimes, Phil FosterErroll Garner, Terri Thornton
155May 7, 1963 (1963-05-07)Donald O'Connor, Darla Hood, Bernard PfeifferN/A
156May 8, 1963 (1963-05-08)Darren McGavin, Rose MarieMiriam Makeba
157May 9, 1963 (1963-05-09)Olivia de Havilland, Alan Young, Pat Carroll, Brook Benton, Kurt KasznarN/A
158May 10, 1963 (1963-05-10)Dr. Joyce Brothers, Al Capp, Allen and Rossi, Diana DorsN/A
159May 13, 1963 (1963-05-13)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Oleg Cassini, Sandy DennisElla Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington
This is the first episode in which The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson is taped on the road.
160May 14, 1963 (1963-05-14)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Mayor Sam Yorty, George Burns, Otto Preminger, Sonny TuftsRosemary Clooney
161May 15, 1963 (1963-05-15)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Howard Duff, Ida Lupino, Marlon Brando, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Allan ShermanFreda Payne
162May 16, 1963 (1963-05-16)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Ed Begley, Stanley Kramer, Joan BennyMartin Denny Group
163May 17, 1963 (1963-05-17)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Robert TaylorJanuary Jones
164May 20, 1963 (1963-05-20)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Anna Maria Alberghetti, Mort Sahl, Elsa Lanchester, Walter O'Malley, Dr. Frank BaxterN/A
165May 21, 1963 (1963-05-21)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Kirk Douglas, Milton Berle, Edmund G. Brown, Inger Stevens, Maury WillsKaye Stevens
166May 22, 1963 (1963-05-22)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Raymond Massey, Ernest Borgnine, Maureen O'Hara, Wiere BrothersN/A
167May 23, 1963 (1963-05-23)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Edie Adams, Dean Jagger, George Kirby, Inger Stevens, Joan Benny, Abby AlbinVicki Carr
168May 24, 1963 (1963-05-24)(FROM LOS ANGELES) Bob Hope, Ralph Bellamy, Janis Paige, Leslie CaronLiberace
169May 27, 1963 (1963-05-27)George Jessel, Artie Shaw, Elaine ShepardKeely Smith, Rolf Harris
170May 28, 1963 (1963-05-28)Bob Hope, Tallulah Bankhead, Malcolm MuggeridgeKitty Kallen
171May 29, 1963 (1963-05-29)Jack Douglas and wife Reiko, William Bendix, Bil Baird and wife Cora BairdTerri Thornton
172May 30, 1963 (1963-05-30)Arthur Godfrey, Jimmy Breslin, Phil FosterJane Morgan
173May 31, 1963 (1963-05-31)Quentin Reynolds, Milt Kamen, John W. BubblesRosemary Clooney

June[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
174June 3, 1963 (1963-06-03)Arthur Godfrey (guest host), Walter Slezak, Nipsey Russell, Meredith Willson, Frank D'RoneLiza Minnelli
175June 4, 1963 (1963-06-04)Arthur Godfrey (guest host), Eddie Rickenbacker, Najeeb Halaby, Claire ChennaultN/A
176June 5, 1963 (1963-06-05)Arthur Godfrey (guest host), Lauren Bacall, writer Rufus Jarmon, Dr. Thomas Reiss of the African Research Foundation, The Giesenslav BrothersJohnny Nash, June Valli
177June 6, 1963 (1963-06-06)Arthur Godfrey (guest host), Gen. Ira Eaker, C.R. Smith, Richard Hayes, Wisa D'Orso, Dennis Rigor,N/A
178June 7, 1963 (1963-06-07)Arthur Godfrey (guest host), Shari Lewis, Louis Nizer, Jimmy Cannon, William DupreeN/A
179June 10, 1963 (1963-06-10)Jill St. John, Harry Golden, Sally RandBobby Kole
180June 11, 1963 (1963-06-11)Jerry Colonna, Selma Diamond, Maurice Edelman, Dr. Rose FranzblauPhyllis McGuire
181June 12, 1963 (1963-06-12)Roddy McDowall, Bernard BrothersN/A
Videotaped highlights are shown of Bert Parks interviewing celebrities at the premiere of the movie Cleopatra.
182June 13, 1963 (1963-06-13)Jerry Van Dyke, Oleg Cassini, Eleanor HarrisMiriam Makeba
183June 14, 1963 (1963-06-14)Al Lewis, Helen Gurley Brown, Jan PeerceNancy Wilson
184June 17, 1963 (1963-06-17)Margaret Rutherford, Milt Kamen, Manolo FabregasN/A
185June 18, 1963 (1963-06-18)Rona Jaffe, Vance Packard, Muriel GrosfieldTony Bennett
186June 19, 1963 (1963-06-19)Al Capp, Lincoln ZonnN/A
187June 20, 1963 (1963-06-20)Louis Nizer, William Saroyan, Jerry ShaneJanuary Jones
188June 21, 1963 (1963-06-21)Selma Diamond, Ed Begley, Parnelli JonesJane Harvey
189June 24, 1963 (1963-06-24)Eva Gabor, Myron Cohen, Bo Belinsky, MaurusiaJean-Paul Vignon
190June 25, 1963 (1963-06-25)Phil Foster, Paula Prentiss, Robert BerksMiriam Makeba
191June 26, 1963 (1963-06-26)Louis Nye, Jimmy Piersall, The Baker TwinsBenjamin Occassio
192June 27, 1963 (1963-06-27)Roland Kirk, Commander Whitehead, Dr. Rose FranzblauRosemary Clooney
Miss Universe finalists are presented.
193June 28, 1963 (1963-06-28)George Jessel, Walter Matthau, John DieboldCarol Sloane

July[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
194July 1, 1963 (1963-07-01)Diana Dors, Kurt Kasznar, Gordon CurrieN/A
195July 2, 1963 (1963-07-02)Dana Andrews, Marya Mannes, Jerry Holmes, Benson & MannN/A
196July 3, 1963 (1963-07-03)Sander Vanocur, Jose DuvalAngelo DiPippo
197July 4, 1963 (1963-07-04)Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw,Mimi Benzell
198July 5, 1963 (1963-07-05)Adam KeefeThe Group
199July 8, 1963 (1963-07-08)Milt Kamen, Rona Jaffe, Lefty GomezPatrice Munsel
200July 9, 1963 (1963-07-09)John Diebold, Reginald Gardener, George KirbyN/A
201July 10, 1963 (1963-07-10)Allan Sherman, Pierre GeistanToni Lee Scott
202July 11, 1963 (1963-07-11)Corbett Monica, The Amazing DunningerDella Reese
203July 12, 1963 (1963-07-12)Edie Adams, Al Capp, Doug KingmanTony Martin
204July 15, 1963 (1963-07-15)Mickey Rooney, Bobby Van, Adam KeefeEarl Wrightson and Lois Hunt
205July 16, 1963 (1963-07-16)Mamie Van Doren, Bill Veeck, Harry Golden, Marty LoweN/A
206July 17, 1963 (1963-07-17)Damita Jo, BuitoniVictor Borge
207July 18, 1963 (1963-07-18)Artie Shaw, Jackie Mason, Lisa CharellJoe Williams, Ralph Slitkin
208July 19, 1963 (1963-07-19)Louis Nye, Richard HarrisToni Lee Scott
209July 22, 1963 (1963-07-22)Diana Dors, Phil Foster, Marya MannesJerry Vale
210July 23, 1963 (1963-07-23)James Garner, Benny Rubin, Marty LoweSandy Stewart, Jonah Jones Quartet
211July 24, 1963 (1963-07-24)Commander Whitehead, Ilka ChaseTeresa Brewer, Tina Robin
212July 25, 1963 (1963-07-25)Jerry Van Dyke, Susan OliverDella Reese, Koto
213July 26, 1963 (1963-07-26)Selma Diamond, Oleg Cassini, Shel SilversteinCarmel Quinn
214July 29, 1963 (1963-07-29)Ed McMahon and Skitch Henderson (guest hosts), Abe Burrows, Jeannie Carson, George ChristyN/A
215July 30, 1963 (1963-07-30)Ed McMahon and Skitch Henderson (guest hosts), Shelley Winters, Larry Storch, Elizabeth AllenWilliam and Walker
216July 31, 1963 (1963-07-31)Ed McMahon and Skitch Henderson (guest hosts), Pat O'Brien, Jan Sterling, Ty Hardin, Sally Ann HowesJean Paul Vignon

August[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
217August 1, 1963 (1963-08-01)Ed McMahon and Skitch Henderson (guest hosts), Elaine Stritch,Joe Williams
218August 2, 1963 (1963-08-02)Ed McMahon and Skitch Henderson (guest hosts), Senator Ted KennedyN/A
219August 5, 1963 (1963-08-05)Allan Sherman (guest host), Rod Serling, Rose Marie, Pat CarrollRay Charles
220August 6, 1963 (1963-08-06)Allan Sherman (guest host), Art Buchwald, Jim Backus, Bill CosbyKaye Stevens
221August 7, 1963 (1963-08-07)Allan Sherman (guest host), Robert Stack, Phyllis Diller, Ernest AdlerN/A
222August 8, 1963 (1963-08-08)Allan Sherman (guest host), Buddy HackettShirley Horn, Salvatore Baccaloni
223August 9, 1963 (1963-08-09)Allan Sherman (guest host), Richard Gehman, Henry MorganJane Harvey, Tony Martin
224August 12, 1963 (1963-08-12)Diana Dors, Henny YoungmanTommy Leonetti
225August 13, 1963 (1963-08-13)Mel Brooks, Claudia CardinaleRobert Merrill, Three Flames
226August 14, 1963 (1963-08-14)Jean Seberg, Alan King, Betty FriedanFreda Payne
227August 15, 1963 (1963-08-15)Commander Whitehead, Lesia PappasKaye Stevens
228August 16, 1963 (1963-08-16)George ChristyDella Reese, Tommy Leonetti
229August 19, 1963 (1963-08-19)Mamie Van Doren, Mickey MannersHarmonicats
230August 20, 1963 (1963-08-20)Janet Leigh, Stirling MossFrankie Laine
231August 21, 1963 (1963-08-21)Larry Storch, Mercedes McCambridge, Phil FosterN/A
232August 22, 1963 (1963-08-22)Pamela Mason, Ben Hecht, Bergen EvansN/A
233August 23, 1963 (1963-08-23)Phil Foster, Harry MimmaN/A
234August 26, 1963 (1963-08-26)Exiled King Peter II of Yugoslavia, Harry Golden, Clifford GuestTommy Leonetti
235August 27, 1963 (1963-08-27)Eva Gabor, Milt KamenSam Cooke, Micki Marlo
236August 28, 1963 (1963-08-28)Benny RubinLouis Prima and Gia Maione, Carmel Quinn
First 45 minutes of the show were preempted by NBC wrapup of the March on Washington.
237August 29, 1963 (1963-08-29)George Jessel, Horace McMahon, Dick McCormackConstance Towers
238August 30, 1963 (1963-08-30)Rod Serling, Pamela Mason, Barbara MichaelsFerrante and Teicher, Tommy Leonetti

September[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
239September 2, 1963 (1963-09-02)Betsy Palmer, Corbett Monica, Nandor FodorLovelace Watkins
240September 3, 1963 (1963-09-03)Mamie Van Doren, Kurt Kasznar, Bob MelvinFelicia Sanders
241September 4, 1963 (1963-09-04)Allen and Rossi, Jay Ward, Jennie SmithN/A
242September 5, 1963 (1963-09-05)Jerry Van Dyke, Angelo DePippo, Gene BaylosN/A
243September 6, 1963 (1963-09-06)Marianne MeansJoe Mooney, Tommy Leonetti
244September 9, 1963 (1963-09-09)Imogene Coca, Gary Lockwood, Lulu PorterJules Munshin
245September 10, 1963 (1963-09-10)Mitch Miller, Shari Lewis, Andy SinatraJan Peerce, Tommy Leonetti
246September 11, 1963 (1963-09-11)Sol Hurok, Merle Oberon, Al Capp, Phil FosterLeslie Uggams
247September 12, 1963 (1963-09-12)Kurt Kasznar, Jesse White, Gene BaylosConstance Towers, The Big 3
248September 13, 1963 (1963-09-13)Larry Blyden, Marty Ingels, Barbara NicholsFreda Payne
249September 16, 1963 (1963-09-16)Lorne Greene, Sheldon Leonard, Maj. James AndersonSylvia Syms
250September 17, 1963 (1963-09-17)Richard Chamberlain, Henry Morgan, Elaine Stewart, Jess Stearn, Susan BarrettN/A
251September 18, 1963 (1963-09-18)James Franciscus, Milt Kamen, Carlos Arruza, Lisa CharrellN/A
252September 19, 1963 (1963-09-19)Al Lewis, Burmese surgeon Dr. OhlmansonAnita Ray and Diane Hall, Patachou
253September 20, 1963 (1963-09-20)Bill Dana, Selma Diamond, Kermit SchaeferJohn Gary
254September 23, 1963 (1963-09-23)Henny Youngman, Richard EganThe Big 3, Bill Dyer
255September 24, 1963 (1963-09-24)Mary Miller, Harry GoldenN/A
256September 25, 1963 (1963-09-25)Eva Gabor, Jack Ging, Allan DrakeThe New Group
257September 26, 1963 (1963-09-26)Jan Murray, Muriel StaffordTony Martin
258September 27, 1963 (1963-09-27)Larry Storch, Barbara Nichols, Anatole de GrunwaldOscar Peterson
259September 30, 1963 (1963-09-30)Rose Marie, Bob FellerThe New Group

October[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
260October 1, 1963 (1963-10-01)New York City mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr., Henny Youngman, John W. BubblesAbbe Lane,
Johnny celebrates his first anniversary as the host of The Tonight Show.
261October 2, 1963 (1963-10-02)Stanley Kramer, William SaroyanJohn Gary
262October 3, 1963 (1963-10-03)Barbara Nichols, Al Capp, Sylvia SymsVictor Borge
263October 4, 1963 (1963-10-04)New York City traffic commissioner Henry BarnesFran Warren, Erroll Garner
264October 7, 1963 (1963-10-07)Pernell Roberts, George Jessel, Patrice WymoreWilliam Walker
265October 8, 1963 (1963-10-08)James Garner, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Jeane Dixon, Commander WhiteheadN/A
266October 9, 1963 (1963-10-09)Melvin Belli, Henry Morgan, Lisa Charrell, George KirbyIrene Reid
267October 10, 1963 (1963-10-10)Al Capp, Dr. Joost MeerlooThe Big 3
268October 11, 1963 (1963-10-11)Phil Foster, Rep. Jim WrightTeresa Brewer
269October 14, 1963 (1963-10-14)Dr. Joyce Brothers, Milt Kamen, C. Northcote ParkinsonSusan Barrett
270October 15, 1963 (1963-10-15)Mary Ann Mobley, American Medical Association president Edward R. AnnisErik Friedman
271October 16, 1963 (1963-10-16)Selma Diamond, Marlin PerkinsN/A
272October 17, 1963 (1963-10-17)Joey Bishop, Shari Lewis, Abby Dalton, Max FriedmanEnzo Stuarti
273October 18, 1963 (1963-10-18)William Peter Blatty, Barbara Nichols, Miss Vermont Melissa StaffordJan Peerce
274October 21, 1963 (1963-10-21)Groucho Marx, Pamela Mason, Harry LorayneFelicia Sanders
275October 22, 1963 (1963-10-22)Raymond Massey, Daniel Massey, Corbett MonicaThe DeCastro Sisters
276October 23, 1963 (1963-10-23)Sterling Hayden, writer Martha Wyman LearN/A
277October 24, 1963 (1963-10-24)Max GordonBenny Goodman, Abbe Lane
278October 25, 1963 (1963-10-25)Kenneth Galbraith, Al Capp, Libby MorrisLaurindo Almeida
279October 28, 1963 (1963-10-28)Ed McMahon and Skitch Henderson guest hosts, Abe Burrows, Richard Gehman, Jimmy BreslinN/A
Johnny Carson was filming a cameo in the movie, Looking for Love.
280October 29, 1963 (1963-10-29)Ed McMahon and Skitch Henderson guest hosts, Larry Storch, George Maharis, Gloria DeHaven, scientist I.M. LeavittJackie Davis, Flatt and Scruggs
Johnny Carson was filming a cameo in the movie, Looking for Love.
281October 30, 1963 (1963-10-30)Alan King, Harry Lorayne, Leela NaiduAndy Williams
282October 31, 1963 (1963-10-31)Groucho Marx, Denise Darcel, Lisa CharrellThe Hi-Lo's

November[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
283November 1, 1963 (1963-11-01)Woody AllenO.C. Smith
284November 4, 1963 (1963-11-04)Dr. Joyce Brothers, London LeeTommy Leonetti
285November 5, 1963 (1963-11-05)George JesselMiriam Makeba, Robert Merrill
286November 6, 1963 (1963-11-06)Larry Storch, Joan Copeland, Willie HarackJill Corey
287November 7, 1963 (1963-11-07)Alan King, Al Capp, writer Martha Wineham LearNancy Wilson
288November 8, 1963 (1963-11-08)Henry Morgan, Rose FranzblauN/A
289November 11, 1963 (1963-11-11)James Stewart, Phyllis Diller, Ed Wynn, Ann VivianJack Teagarden
290November 12, 1963 (1963-11-12)Allan Sherman, Yvonne DeCarlo, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
291November 13, 1963 (1963-11-13)Hans Conried, Ann LandersAnna Moffo
292November 14, 1963 (1963-11-14)Betsy Palmer, Phil Foster, John W. BubblesTony Martin
293November 15, 1963 (1963-11-15)Larry Storch, Annie FargeChris Connor
294November 18, 1963 (1963-11-18)Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, Arlene DahlDennis Day, Johnny Desmond
295November 19, 1963 (1963-11-19)Jerry Van Dyke, Jimmy Breslin, Charlene HoltCarol Sloane
296November 20, 1963 (1963-11-20)Art Carney, Libby Morris, Joyce DavidsonStan Getz
297November 21, 1963 (1963-11-21)Henry Morgan, Dr. Robert BairdJoe Williams, Rolf Harris
(11/22/63 & 11/25/63 pre-empted for NBC News coverage of President John F. Kennedy assassination and funeral).
298November 26, 1963 (1963-11-26)George Jessel, Libby Morris, Paul GallicoJoey Heatherton
289November 27, 1963 (1963-11-27)Lorne Greene, Corbett MonicaDorothy Kirsten
290November 28, 1963 (1963-11-28)Allan Sherman, Tuesday Weld, John W. BubblesN/A
291November 29, 1963 (1963-11-29)Al Capp, Kenny Delmar, Jackie ClarkeJoe and Eddie

NOTE: 11/22 broadcast cancelled due to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Scheduled guests for 11/22 were actor Kirk Douglas, comedian Henny Youngman, singing group The Willis Sisters and actor/comedian Dave King.

December[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
292December 2, 1963 (1963-12-02)Alan King, Davis and ReeseThe King Sisters
293December 3, 1963 (1963-12-03)Henny Youngman, Don Stewart, Ivan Sanderson, Annie FargéN/A
294December 4, 1963 (1963-12-04)Arnold PalmerThe Willis Sisters
295December 5, 1963 (1963-12-05)Selma DiamondPerry Botkin
296December 6, 1963 (1963-12-06)Milt Kamen, Richard Tucker, The Wazzam TroupeN/A
297December 9, 1963 (1963-12-09)Woody Allen, Shari Lewis, Eli Mintz, Eleanor PowellCarol Sloane
298December 10, 1963 (1963-12-10)Larry Blyden, Dave King, Carol LynleyN/A
299December 11, 1963 (1963-12-11)Al Capp, Raymond A. Wesolowski, Duncan Spinning Top ChampionN/A
300December 12, 1963 (1963-12-12)Johnny Mercer, Eva GaborDick and Richard
301December 13, 1963 (1963-12-13)Milt KamenRichard Tucker
302December 16, 1963 (1963-12-16)Phil Foster, New York City postmaster Robert K. ChristenberryJane Morgan, The Big 3
303December 17, 1963 (1963-12-17)Kaye Ballard, Roger ConklinJan Peerce
304December 18, 1963 (1963-12-18)Al Capp, Eli Mintz, Peter UrbanMilt Grayson
305December 19, 1963 (1963-12-19)Allen and RossiFran Warren
A Christmas wrapping demonstration.
306December 20, 1963 (1963-12-20)Elizabeth Ashley, Jonathan MillerJoel Grey, Vaughn Monroe
307December 23, 1963 (1963-12-23)Peter Bull, Dawn NickersonTony Bennett
308December 25, 1963 (1963-12-25)Shari Lewis, Gerald PetersEarl Wrightson, Dolores Hawkins
309December 26, 1963 (1963-12-26)Corbett Monica, Dr. Joyce BrothersO.C. Smith
310December 27, 1963 (1963-12-27)George Jessel, Jim FowlerTommy Leonetti
311December 30, 1963 (1963-12-30)Kaye Ballard, Jimmy Breslin, Myron CohenO.C. Smith
312December 31, 1963 (1963-12-31)Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Rudy ValleeYvonne Constant
Coverage of the New Year's Eve Times Square Ball drop in Times Square.

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