Antenna TV To Celebrate 100th Birthday of Johnny Carson

"Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday Party" with Commentary from Legendary Tonight Show Band Leader Doc Severinsen Airs October 20-25 at 11pm ET/8pm PT

September 15, 2025 - Antenna TV will honor the legendary king of late-night, Johnny Carson, with Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday Party, a week-long primetime event airing October 20-25 at 11pm ET/8pm PT.

For 30 years, Carson ruled The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962-1992), greeting America each night with the iconic "Heeere's Johnny!" His sharp monologues, classic sketches like "Carnac the Magnificent," and interviews with Hollywood greats-from Frank Sinatra to Bob Hope-made the show a cultural institution. For comedians like Don Rickles, Robin Williams, and Richard Lewis, a spot on Carson's couch was a career-defining moment.

To mark what would have been his 100th birthday on October 23, Antenna TV will showcase some of Carson's most memorable episodes, featuring unforgettable celebrity appearances, comedy highlights, and music performances. Each night will also include reflections from Doc Severinsen, Carson's longtime bandleader and sidekick, who shared an undeniable chemistry with the host.

"Johnny was a master creator… the basis of his personality and his style was class. He was class personified," said Severinsen.

Carson's influence on television and comedy endures today, with Antenna TV continuing to introduce his wit, warmth, and timeless humor to new generations.

Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday Party airs October 20-25, with a special birthday tribute on October 23.

The following is the episode guide:

Monday, 10/20
Guests: Burt Reynolds/Richard Lewis
Duration: 60 minutes
Original Airdate: 2/11/1982

Tuesday, 10/21
Guests: Michael Landon/Carol Wayne/Bob Hope/Don Rickles/Freddie Prinze
Duration: 90 minutes
Original Airdate: 5/21/1974

Wed, 10/22
Guests: Jackie Gleason/Jim Stafford
Duration: 60 minutes
Original Airdate: 10/18/1985

Thursday, 10/23 10/2/1973
Guests: Buddy Hackett/Burt Reynolds/Don Rickles/Dean Martin/Carol Wayne
Duration: 90 minutes
Original airdate: 10/2/1973

Friday, 10/24
Guests: Robin Williams/Jean Marsh
Duration: 60 minutes
Original Airdate: 10/14/1981

Saturday, 10/25
Guests: Don Rickles/Frank Sinatra/Olivia Newton-John/David Janssen
Duration: 90 minutes
Original airdate: 11/12/1976

For more information and to find Antenna TV in your area, visit www.antennatv.tv.

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About Antenna TV Antenna TV (https://http://www.antennatv.tv/) Nexstar Media Group's multicast network, launched on January 1, 2011. It airs in 151 TV markets across the U.S. reaching 92% of TV households including WPIX-TV (11.2) New York, KTLA-TV (5.2) Los Angeles, and WGN-TV (9.2) Chicago. On January 1, 2016, Antenna TV became the new home of "Johnny Carson." For local station information, please visit: https://http://antennatv.tv/channel-finder/

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