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List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1978)

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The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1978:

1978

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January

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3842January 2, 1978 (1978-01-02)Kenny Rogers (guest host), Norm Crosby, Dub TaylorKris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge
3843January 3, 1978 (1978-01-03)Charles Nelson Reilly, Buck HenryPete Fountain
Desk- "New Year's Resolutions"
3844January 4, 1978 (1978-01-04)John Davidson, Orson BeanN/A
Aunt Blabby
3845January 5, 1978 (1978-01-05)David Brenner, Antonio SalemmeItzhak Perlman, Joe Williams
3846January 6, 1978 (1978-01-06)Madlyn Rhue, Alan King, David HorowitzHelen Reddy
3847January 9, 1978 (1978-01-09)George Carlin (guest host), Hal Linden, Carol Lawrence, Kelly MonteithN/A
3848January 10, 1978 (1978-01-10)John Byner, Suzanne Somers, Bo SvensonN/A
Desk- "Personalized License Plates for Celebrities"
3849January 11, 1978 (1978-01-11)Tony Randall, Marsha Mason, Dr. Paul EhrlichDonna Theodore
Carnac the Magnificent
3850January 12, 1978 (1978-01-12)Susan Sarandon, Red Buttons, Anne HoffmanAnthony Newley
Floyd R. Turbo- "Against Endangered Species Protection"
3851January 13, 1978 (1978-01-13)Buddy Hackett, Peter O'Toole, William Demarest, Victor BuonoN/A
Desk- "Phobias"
3852January 16, 1978 (1978-01-16)Helen Reddy (guest host), George Gobel, Dr. Joyce BrothersRobert Goulet
3853January 17, 1978 (1978-01-17)Jim Fowler, George Peppard, David SteinbergLinda Hopkins
Stump the Band
3854January 18, 1978 (1978-01-18)Peter Strauss, Robert Klein, Caren KayeWilliam Walker
3855January 19, 1978 (1978-01-19)William Devane, Paul Williams, Shecky Greene, Cyra McFaddenN/A
Sketch- "Weatherman" (It rains on set as part of comedy gag.)
3856January 20, 1978 (1978-01-20)Diahann Carroll, Charlie Callas, Don "Red" BarryJudith Blegen
Johnny shows film clip of attempted 50 men link up on the air by sky divers, after clip Johnny brings out photographer Carl Banish for bow.
3857January 23, 1978 (1978-01-23)David Brenner (guest host), Jack PalanceLou Rawls
3858January 24, 1978 (1978-01-24)David Brenner (guest host), Bob UeckerNeil Sedaka
3859January 25, 1978 (1978-01-25)David Brenner (guest host), Cleveland Amory, Beverly SandersN/A
3860January 26, 1978 (1978-01-26)David Brenner (guest host)Charo
3861January 27, 1978 (1978-01-27)David Brenner (guest host), Arnold SchwarzeneggerLiberace
3862January 30, 1978 (1978-01-30)Bob Newhart (guest host), Dr. Lendon SmithN/A
3863January 31, 1978 (1978-01-31)Henry Winkler, Rodney Dangerfield, Gretchen CorbettLos Indios Tabajaras
Desk- "Diet Books"

February

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3864February 1, 1978 (1978-02-01)Gabriel Kaplan, Cloris Leachman, Marcel MarceauN/A
Carnac the Magnificent, Johnny & Ed lead the audience in a spontaneous rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner".
3865February 2, 1978 (1978-02-02)Carl Reiner, Jack Klugman, Jan ToddKasey Cisyk
Desk- Johnny does a self-defense skit & explains the etymology of "dressed to the nines" & other British phrases.
3866February 3, 1978 (1978-02-03)Joan Rivers, David Susskind, Merie EarleVic Damone
Sketch- "Russian Satellite"
3867February 6, 1978 (1978-02-06)Bill Cosby (guest host), KreskinLoretta Lynn
3868February 7, 1978 (1978-02-07)Garson Kanin, Ed LieberthalBritt Ekland, Mel Tillis
3869February 8, 1978 (1978-02-08)Jay Leno, Charles Nelson Reilly, Norman FellTony Bennett
Desk-Johnny demonstrates the snow and smoke machine on the Tonight Show backdrop set.
3870February 9, 1978 (1978-02-09)Jill Ireland, Pete Barbutti, Dr. Robert JastrowJohnny Mathis
Sketch- "Abe Lincoln"
3871February 10, 1978 (1978-02-10)Bob Hope, Dr. William NolenCarol Neblett, Lola Falana
Desk- "How to Be a Better Lover"
3872February 13, 1978 (1978-02-13)Roy Clark (guest host), Sandy Duncan, Foster BrooksGlen Campbell
3873February 14, 1978 (1978-02-14)Earl Holliman, Steve Landesberg, Bridget BolandBobby Goldsboro
Desk-"Valentine Cards from Children"
3874February 15, 1978 (1978-02-15)Walter MatthauAl Hirt
Desk-"How to Survive a Snowstorm"
3875February 16, 1978 (1978-02-16)Orson Bean, Mary LivingstoneMonti Rock
Sketch- "Man Charges Wife Money for Sex"
3876February 17, 1978 (1978-02-17)Jack Webb, Elizabeth AshleyBuddy Rich, Marilyn Horne
Sketch- "Gene Shallow Movie Review"
3877February 20, 1978 (1978-02-20)Steve Martin (guest host), Steve Allen, Elke Sommer, Andy KaufmanKenny Rogers
3878February 21, 1978 (1978-02-21)Robert Blake, Red Buttons, Johnny YuneGladys Knight & The Pips
Desk- "How to Avoid the Flu"
3879February 22, 1978 (1978-02-22)Goldie Hawn, Buck Henry, Dennis DuganN/A
Sketch: George Washington is interviewed by Ed McMahon; Johnny reads an Oregon classified ad for missing dentures, and quizzes Ed on celebrities' real names; scheduled musical guest Stan Getz was unavailable due to bad weather cancelling his flight
3880February 23, 1978 (1978-02-23)Richard Benjamin, David SteinbergMarilyn Maye
Desk- "Letters"; Johnny demonstrates sea monster on Lake Carson backdrop of the Tonight Show set.
3881February 24, 1978 (1978-02-24)Peter Falk, Fernando Lamas, Dorothy FuldheimChuck Mangione
Sketch- "New Wave Author"
3882February 27, 1978 (1978-02-27)Tom Smothers (guest host), Shelley WintersBen Vereen
3883February 28, 1978 (1978-02-28)Joan Embery, Susan Clark, Kelly Monteith, Barbara HowarN/A
Carnac the Magnificent

March

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3884March 1, 1978 (1978-03-01)Cheryl Ladd, Don Rickles, Ray BradburyN/A
Desk- "Soap Opera Shows"
3885March 2, 1978 (1978-03-02)Bruce Dern, Robert Klein, Susan Sullivan, Dr. Carl SaganN/A
Sketch- "Canadian Mouse"
3886March 3, 1978 (1978-03-03)Shirley MacLaine, Cheryl TiegsRonny Graham, Stan Getz
Stump the Band
3887March 6, 1978 (1978-03-06)Bill Cosby (guest host), Sally KellermanN/A
3888March 7, 1978 (1978-03-07)Bill Cosby (guest host), Teri GarrN/A
3889March 8, 1978 (1978-03-08)Bill Cosby (guest host), Dr. Joyce BrothersFreddy Fender
3890March 9, 1978 (1978-03-09)George Carlin (guest host)Sarah Vaughan
3891March 10, 1978 (1978-03-10)George Carlin (guest host), Joan Rivers, Dick Shawn, George PlimptonN/A
3892March 13, 1978 (1978-03-13)Rich Little (guest host), Sandy Duncan, George GobelLinda Hopkins, Robert Goulet
3893March 14, 1978 (1978-03-14)Charlton Heston, Charles Nelson Reilly, Thalassa CrusoHelen Schneider
Desk-"Theory of Relativity"; Desk-"Winners of Clio Awards for Best Commercials"
3894March 15, 1978 (1978-03-15)John Davidson, Jodie Foster, Johnny Yune, Sam BlotnerJohn Davidson ("I Can't Smile Without You" and "You Light Up My Life")
Aunt Blabby
3895March 16, 1978 (1978-03-16)Mel Brooks, Carol LawrenceN/A
Desk- "Answers to Test Questions by Elementary School Children"
3896March 17, 1978 (1978-03-17)David Brinkley, Arlene Francis, Bert ConvyN/A
Desk- "T-Shirts for Dogs"
3897March 20, 1978 (1978-03-20)David Brenner (guest host), Tom SmothersN/A
3898March 21, 1978 (1978-03-21)noneN/A
3899March 22, 1978 (1978-03-22)Jane Seymour, Rodney Dangerfield, David HorowitzKenny Rogers
Desk- "Police Radio Codes"
3900March 23, 1978 (1978-03-23)Walter Matthau, Bob Uecker, Dr. Michael FoxDee Dee Bridgewater
Desk- "How Various Animals 'Turn-On' Sexually"
3901March 24, 1978 (1978-03-24)Milton Berle, Donna Pyle, Dr. Lendon SmithMarilyn Horne
Commercial Blackouts: Takeoffs of: "RCA Colortrak", "Easy-Off", and "Schlitz Lite Beer".
3902March 27, 1978 (1978-03-27)Bob Newhart (guest host), Kelly MonteithAnthony Newley
3903March 28, 1978 (1978-03-28)noneN/A
3904March 29, 1978 (1978-03-29)Buddy Hackett, Claudia Jennings, Dr. William NolenPat Boone
Blackout Sketch- "King Tut"
3905March 30, 1978 (1978-03-30)Orson Bean, Joanna Cassidy, Robert Easton, Beverly DahlkeJoe Williams
3906March 31, 1978 (1978-03-31)Jack Klugman, George Best, Erica JongRoger Miller
Sketch- "Toto the Dog"

April

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3907April 3, 1978 (1978-04-03)Bob Newhart (guest host), Dick Shawn, Ray JohnsonN/A
3908April 4, 1978 (1978-04-04)noneN/A
3909April 5, 1978 (1978-04-05)Joan Rivers, Fred Astaire, Jack DouglasGloria Loring
Floyd R. Turbo- "Editorial Reply on Mandatory Retirement"
3910April 6, 1978 (1978-04-06)George Peppard, Frank AbagnalePete Fountain
Sketch- "Lou Gehrig Farewell Address"
3911April 7, 1978 (1978-04-07)Robert Mitchum, Dick Van Patten, George Miller, Dennis MadaloneN/A
3912April 10, 1978 (1978-04-10)Rich Little (guest host), Debbie Reynolds, Fernando LamasN/A
3913April 11, 1978 (1978-04-11)noneN/A
3914April 12, 1978 (1978-04-12)Paul Williams, Gore VidalN/A
Sketch- "Ask Mr. Dilly"
3915April 13, 1978 (1978-04-13)Bob Hope, Joseph WambaughLola Falana
Carnac the Magnificent
3916April 14, 1978 (1978-04-14)Elizabeth Ashley, Steve Garvey, Johnny YuneEngelbert Humperdinck
Johnny displays gag 'Le Draught' wine bottle; Mighty Carson Art Players- "Jacque Coocoo"
3917April 17, 1978 (1978-04-17)Robert Klein (guest host), Dick ClarkEartha Kitt
3918April 18, 1978 (1978-04-18)Don Rickles (guest host), Robert Blake, Bruce JennerN/A
3919April 19, 1978 (1978-04-19)Don Rickles (guest host), Shecky GreenePeggy Lee
3920April 20, 1978 (1978-04-20)Don Rickles (guest host), Tony Curtis, Phyllis Diller, Tommy LasordaSkiles and Henderson, Scatman Crothers
3921April 21, 1978 (1978-04-21)George Carlin (guest host), Tom Smothers, Dr. Michael FoxRoger Miller
3922April 24, 1978 (1978-04-24)George Carlin (guest host), KreskinJack Jones
3923April 25, 1978 (1978-04-25)George Carlin (guest host), Wayne Rogers, Kip AddottaN/A
3924April 26, 1978 (1978-04-26)Roy Clark (guest host), Doug Henning, Victor BuonoNatalie Cole
3925April 27, 1978 (1978-04-27)Roy Clark (guest host), Rich Little, Norman FellN/A
3926April 28, 1978 (1978-04-28)Roy Clark (guest host), John Davidson, George GobelN/A

May

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3927May 1, 1978 (1978-05-01)David Steinberg (guest host), Flip Wilson, Dom DeLuiseHelen Reddy
3928May 2, 1978 (1978-05-02)Sammy Davis, Jr.Sammy Davis, Jr. ("Once In a Lifetime", "Mr. Bojangles" and "Life Is a Woman"), Char Fontane
Aunt Blabby
3929May 3, 1978 (1978-05-03)Buddy Hackett, Dr. Paul EhrlichDonna Theodore
Sketch- "Laszlo Wartstuler- World's Greatest Director"
3930May 4, 1978 (1978-05-04)Gabriel Kaplan (guest host), Norm CrosbyConnie Stevens
Desk- "'Do You Ever Wonder If..' Jokes"
3931May 5, 1978 (1978-05-05)Gabriel Kaplan (guest host), Patrick Duffy, Barbara Eden, George PlimptonN/A
3932May 8, 1978 (1978-05-08)Gabriel Kaplan (guest host), Joan Rivers, Richard LewisKenny Rogers
Stump the Comedian with Gabriel Kaplan
3933May 9, 1978 (1978-05-09)noneN/A
3934May 10, 1978 (1978-05-10)Erma BombeckMac Davis
Floyd R. Turbo- "Editorial Reply About the 55 M.P.H. Speed Limit"
3935May 11, 1978 (1978-05-11)Carl Reiner, Florence HendersonMonti Rock
3936May 12, 1978 (1978-05-12)Rich Little, Jean Marsh, McLean Stevenson, Dr. Lendon SmithN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Take-off of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'"
3937May 15, 1978 (1978-05-15)Orson Welles (guest host), Vincent Price, Teri GarrN/A
3938May 16, 1978 (1978-05-16)Bess Armstrong, Bob Speca, David HorowitzTony Bennett
Desk- "Foreign Commercials"
3939May 17, 1978 (1978-05-17)Jane Fonda, Charlie Callas, Dr. Carl SaganEthel Merman ("Gee, But It's Good To Be Here")
Carnac the Magnificent
3940May 18, 1978 (1978-05-18)Fernando Lamas, Bert Convy, Joanna CameronEubie Blake
Desk- "Television Pilots That Didn't Make It"
3941May 19, 1978 (1978-05-19)Robert Blake, Dorothy FuldheimKellee Patterson, Ronny Graham
Commercial Blackouts: "Quotal Cereal", and a take-off on a pantyhose commercial.
3942May 22, 1978 (1978-05-22)John Davidson (guest host), Betty White, Ken NortonJim Nabors
3943May 23, 1978 (1978-05-23)Burt Reynolds, Monte VantonJohnny Mathis
Stump the Band
3944May 24, 1978 (1978-05-24)Shecky Greene, Shelley HackBuddy Rich, Donna Theodore
Desk- "What is Suspicious"
3945May 25, 1978 (1978-05-25)Orson Bean, Bob Uecker, Dr. Joyce BrothersEugene Fodor
El Mouldo
3946May 26, 1978 (1978-05-26)George Gobel, Frank AbagnaleHelen Reddy, Pete Fountain
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Indy 500"
3947May 29, 1978 (1978-05-29)George Carlin (guest host), Kip Addotta, Dr. Art UleneDella Reese
3948May 30, 1978 (1978-05-30)noneN/A
3949May 31, 1978 (1978-05-31)Tony Randall, David Sayh, Shelley WintersN/A
Desk- "How to Make an Impression At An Interview"

June

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3950June 1, 1978 (1978-06-01)Bill Cosby, Dick Van Patten, Mariel AragonN/A
Sketch- "Murray the Mouse"
3951June 2, 1978 (1978-06-02)James Coco, Kelly Monteith, Barbara HowarLeonard Waxdeck & The Birdcallers
Desk- "Ways to Skimp in the State Budget"
3952June 5, 1978 (1978-06-05)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Carol Burnett, James BrolinRoger Miller
Desk- "Blue Cards"
3953June 6, 1978 (1978-06-06)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Orson Welles, Sandy Duncan, David Steinberg, Dub TaylorLinda Hopkins
Desk- "Blue Cards"
3954June 7, 1978 (1978-06-07)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Roy Rogers, Norman FellWayne Newton
3955June 8, 1978 (1978-06-08)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Charles Nelson ReillyLola Falana
3956June 9, 1978 (1978-06-09)Burt Reynolds (guest host), Madeline Kahn, Dr. William NolenN/A
Desk- "Blue Cards"
3957June 12, 1978 (1978-06-12)Bob Newhart (guest host), James HamptonVikki Carr, Mel Tillis
3958June 13, 1978 (1978-06-13)noneN/A
3959June 14, 1978 (1978-06-14)Suzanne Pleshette, Patrick DuffyDonna Summer ("Last Dance" and "I Love You")
Desk-"How to Keep a Happy Marriage"
3960June 15, 1978 (1978-06-15)Jim Fowler, Jenny AgutterPhyllis Newman
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Post Office"
3961June 16, 1978 (1978-06-16)Ann-Margret, Robert Mitchum, Gary Morgan, Tom Dreesen, Joseph N. SorrentinoN/A
Floyd R. Turbo- "Editorial Reply About the Olympics in Los Angeles"
3962June 19, 1978 (1978-06-19)Steve Martin (guest host), Richard Pryor, Robert LoganBernadette Peters, Glen Campbell
Steve Martin sings 'King Tut'.
3963June 20, 1978 (1978-06-20)noneN/A
3964June 21, 1978 (1978-06-21)Tony Curtis, Steve Landesberg, Bess Armstrong, Merie EarleN/A
Carnac the Magnificent
3965June 22, 1978 (1978-06-22)Marsha Mason, Rodney DangerfieldBenny Goodman
Desk- "Fascinating Facts"
3966June 23, 1978 (1978-06-23)Elizabeth Ashley, Johnny Yune, Buck Henry, Tim SeverinN/A
Desk- "The Encyclopedia of How Long Things Take"
3967June 26, 1978 (1978-06-26)John Davidson (guest host), Angie DickinsonSkiles and Henderson, Linda Hopkins
3968June 27, 1978 (1978-06-27)John Davidson (guest host), Elke Sommer, Kip AddottaThe Carpenters ("Thank You for the Music", "Superstar", "Goodbye to Love"), Cubby O'Brien
3969June 28, 1978 (1978-06-28)John Davidson (guest host), Susan Saint James, Jerry Van DykeJim Stafford
3970June 29, 1978 (1978-06-29)John Davidson (guest host), Elliott GouldN/A
3971June 30, 1978 (1978-06-30)John Davidson (guest host), Rob ReinerAnthony Newley

July

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3972July 3, 1978 (1978-07-03)George Carlin (guest host), George Hamilton, George PlimptonEartha Kitt
3973July 4, 1978 (1978-07-04)George Carlin (guest host), Martin Mull, George GobelN/A
3974July 5, 1978 (1978-07-05)McLean Stevenson (guest host), William Shatner, Shelley Hack, Pete Barbutti, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Jim BaileyJose Feliciano
3975July 6, 1978 (1978-07-06)Bob Newhart (guest host), George C. Scott, Gallagher, Dr. Lendon SmithN/A
3976July 7, 1978 (1978-07-07)Bob Newhart (guest host), Henry FondaKenny Rogers
3977July 10, 1978 (1978-07-10)David Steinberg (guest host)Ken Page
3978July 11, 1978 (1978-07-11)Robert Klein (guest host), Orson Bean, Jack GilfordN/A
3979July 12, 1978 (1978-07-12)Robert Klein (guest host), Vincent PriceItzhak Perlman
Robert Klein plugs his new film, 'Hooper'.
3980July 13, 1978 (1978-07-13)Rich Little (guest host), Tom BosleyN/A
3981July 14, 1978 (1978-07-14)Rich Little (guest host), James Stewart, Kelly Monteith, Loretta Swit, Dr. William NolenN/A
3982July 17, 1978 (1978-07-17)McLean Stevenson (guest host)Donna Theodore
3983July 18, 1978 (1978-07-18)noneN/A
3984July 19, 1978 (1978-07-19)Sandy Duncan, Howard JarvisCarol Neblett
3985July 20, 1978 (1978-07-20)Donna Hois, Bruce Jenner, Marilu Tolo, Ray JohnsonJoe Williams ("Young Man on the Way Up")
3986July 21, 1978 (1978-07-21)Richard Pryor, Dorothy FuldheimDave Brubeck Quartet
Sketch- "Morris the Cat"
3987July 24, 1978 (1978-07-24)Kenny Rogers (guest host), Dr. Michael FoxN/A
3988July 25, 1978 (1978-07-25)noneN/A
3989July 26, 1978 (1978-07-26)Joan Embery, Jean Marsh, Nancy LopezAndrea McArdle ("Hopelessly Devoted to You" and "Tomorrow")
Floyd R. Turbo- "Editorial Reply About Smoking in Restaurants"
3990July 27, 1978 (1978-07-27)Angie Dickinson, Bobby Kelton, David HorowitzMarilyn Horne
Desk- "Free Thing to Do in Los Angeles"
3991July 28, 1978 (1978-07-28)McLean Stevenson, Charles Nelson Reilly, Bill Kirchenbauer, Dr. Lendon SmithN/A
Stump the Band
3992July 31, 1978 (1978-07-31)Bob Newhart (guest host), Susan Saint James, Jay LenoBernadette Peters, Harry Chapin

August

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
3993August 1, 1978 (1978-08-01)noneN/A
3994August 2, 1978 (1978-08-02)Burt Reynolds, Susan Sarandon, Andrew TobiasN/A
Desk- "How to Pick a Wife"
3995August 3, 1978 (1978-08-03)Fernando Lamas, GallagherPeggy Lee
Carnac the Magnificent
3996August 4, 1978 (1978-08-04)George Carlin, Charles Frank, Ralph RectorLola Falana
Desk- "Tips on How to Save Money"
3997August 7, 1978 (1978-08-07)Rob Reiner (guest host), Billy Crystal, Tommy LasordaN/A
3998August 8, 1978 (1978-08-08)noneN/A
3999August 9, 1978 (1978-08-09)Dean Martin, Erma Bombeck, Martin MullJohnny Mathis ("Copacabana", "Pieces of Dreams")
4000August 10, 1978 (1978-08-10)David SteinbergRoger Miller
The 4,000th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson airs.
4001August 11, 1978 (1978-08-11)Farrah Fawcett, Charlie Callas, Brooke ShieldsBuddy Rich, Ed Shaughnessy
Desk- "How to Get Over a Heartache"
4002August 14, 1978 (1978-08-14)David Brenner (guest host), Elizabeth Ashley, Kelly MonteithN/A
4003August 15, 1978 (1978-08-15)noneN/A
4004August 16, 1978 (1978-08-16)Betty White, John Byner, Johnny Yune, Merie EarleN/A
Doc's race horses; The 100 most influential people in history.
4005August 17, 1978 (1978-08-17)Ardath Evitt, Bess Armstrong, Bobby Kelton, Elia KazanN/A
Desk- "National Lampoon Sunday Supplement"
4006August 18, 1978 (1978-08-18)Buck Henry, Jack Douglas, Marilu ToloLarry Gatlin
Stump the Band
4007August 21, 1978 (1978-08-21)Bob Newhart (guest host), Don Rickles, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
4008August 22, 1978 (1978-08-22)Bob Newhart (guest host), Suzanne Somers, Dr. Michael FoxN/A
4009August 23, 1978 (1978-08-23)Bill Cosby (guest host), Mary Louise Weller, Adrienne BarbeauPaul Anka, Pete Fountain
4010August 24, 1978 (1978-08-24)Robert Klein (guest host), Teri Garr, Dr. Wayne DyerHudson Brothers
4011August 25, 1978 (1978-08-25)Rich Little (guest host), James Garner, Kip Addotta, Fred TravalenaN/A

September

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4012September 4, 1978 (1978-09-04)George Carlin (guest host), Frank LangellaConnie Stevens, Jim Stafford
4013September 5, 1978 (1978-09-05)noneN/A
4014September 6, 1978 (1978-09-06)Peter Strauss, Charles Nelson ReillyBritt Ekland, Los Indios Tabajaras
Aunt Blabby
4015September 7, 1978 (1978-09-07)Florence Henderson, Patrick Duffy, Marvin HamlischN/A
Desk- "The Soaps"
4016September 8, 1978 (1978-09-08)Elizabeth Ashley, Dan HaggertyGene Bertoncini, Helen Schneider
4017September 11, 1978 (1978-09-11)George Carlin (guest host), Joan RiversJoel Grey
4018September 12, 1978 (1978-09-12)noneN/A
4019September 13, 1978 (1978-09-13)Jack Albertson, Tony Delia, William Peter BlattyDolly Parton
Carnac the Magnificent
4020September 14, 1978 (1978-09-14)Phyllis GeorgeMel Tillis, Donna Theodore
Desk- "Letters from Viewers"
4021September 15, 1978 (1978-09-15)Shecky Greene, Barbara Howar, Jim BoutonChuck Mangione, Placido Domingo
Floyd R. Turbo- "Editorial Reply in Opposition to National Health Insurance"
4022September 18, 1978 (1978-09-18)Rich Little (guest host), Dick Clark, Norm Crosby, KreskinRita Moreno
4023September 19, 1978 (1978-09-19)noneN/A
4024September 20, 1978 (1978-09-20)Jack Klugman, George Plimpton, Tom DreesenKellee Patterson
Behind the Scenes of The Tonight Show
4025September 21, 1978 (1978-09-21)Joe Namath, Jim FowlerKenny Rogers & Dottie West ("The Gambler", "Anyone Who Isn't Me Tonight")
Desk- "Courses Offers from the University of Burbank" (i.e. speed eating, modern dance for animals, history of coughing, and aborigine playwrights.)
4026September 22, 1978 (1978-09-22)Tim Conway, Angie Dickinson, George Miller, Andrew TobiasN/A
Sketch- "Foreman of the Nuclear Power Plant Interview"
4027September 25, 1978 (1978-09-25)Steve Martin (guest host), Burt Reynolds, Cheryl Ladd, Steve LandesbergN/A
4028September 26, 1978 (1978-09-26)Don Rickles (guest host), Suzanne SomersBen Vereen
4029September 27, 1978 (1978-09-27)Don Rickles (guest host), Sandy Duncan, Robert ConradN/A
4030September 28, 1978 (1978-09-28)Don Rickles (guest host), Burt Hooton, Dub TaylorDella Reese
4031September 29, 1978 (1978-09-29)noneN/A

October

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4032October 2, 1978 (1978-10-02)Sammy Davis, Jr. (guest host)Sarah Vaughan
4033October 3, 1978 (1978-10-03)noneN/A
4044October 4, 1978 (1978-10-04)Frank Abagnale, Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, Kelly MonteithSenor Wences
Desk- "Ways to Combat Loneliness"
4045October 5, 1978 (1978-10-05)Betty White, Robert MorleyMonti Rock, Monteith and Rand
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Woman Reporter in Men's Locker Room"
4046October 6, 1978 (1978-10-06)Dick Van Patten, Dr. Lendon SmithBob & Ray, Luciano Pavarotti
Desk- "Celebrity Donations for the Smithsonian Institution"
4047October 9, 1978 (1978-10-09)Beverly Sills (guest host), Carol Burnett, Shecky Greene, Fernando Lamas, Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
4048October 10, 1978 (1978-10-10)noneN/A
4049October 11, 1978 (1978-10-11)Jean Marsh, Yacov Noy, Dr. Paul EhrlichDonna Summer
Carnac the Magnificent
4050October 12, 1978 (1978-10-12)David Steinberg, John Bennett, Marianne BroomeKelly Garrett
Desk- "Dreamer's Dictionary"
4051October 13, 1978 (1978-10-13)Bob Hope, Robert Blake, Bobby Kelton, Ray JohnsonN/A
Commercial Blackouts: 1. Comparative Advertising; 2. Institutional Advertising; 3. Celebrities Endorsing Advertising; and 4. Recording Tape.
4052October 16, 1978 (1978-10-16)John Denver (guest host), John Ritter, Jay Leno, Ellen BurstynN/A
4053October 17, 1978 (1978-10-17)noneN/A
4054October 18, 1978 (1978-10-18)Gregory Peck, Martin Mull, Robert EastonJudith Blegen
Desk- "What To Do When Buying a Used Car"
4055October 19, 1978 (1978-10-19)Rob Reiner, Lit Connah, Carol WayneDizzy Gillespie
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Tea-Time Movie"
4056October 20, 1978 (1978-10-20)Elizabeth Ashley, Johnny Yune, David HorowitzSteve Lawrence
The Edge of Wetness
4057October 23, 1978 (1978-10-23)David Brenner (guest host)N/A
4058October 24, 1978 (1978-10-24)David Brenner (guest host)N/A
4059October 25, 1978 (1978-10-25)David Brenner (guest host)N/A
4060October 26, 1978 (1978-10-26)David Brenner (guest host)N/A
4061October 27, 1978 (1978-10-27)David Brenner (guest host)N/A
4062October 30, 1978 (1978-10-30)David Brenner (guest host), McLean Stevenson, Pete BarbuttiBernadette Peters
4063October 31, 1978 (1978-10-31)noneN/A

November

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4064November 1, 1978 (1978-11-01)Patrick Duffy, Rodney Dangerfield, Dr. Carl SaganCarol Neblett
Desk- "Superstitions"
4065November 2, 1978 (1978-11-02)Bess ArmstrongN/A
Desk- "Christmas Shopping Tips"
4066November 3, 1978 (1978-11-03)Mary Tyler Moore, Beverly JohnsonAnthony Newley
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Politics"
4067November 6, 1978 (1978-11-06)Don Rickles (guest host)Charo, Gladys Knight & The Pips
4068November 7, 1978 (1978-11-07)noneN/A
4069November 8, 1978 (1978-11-08)Charlton Heston, Charlie Callas, Lesley Ann Warren, Julia ChildN/A
Desk- "Yes or No Propositions"
4070November 9, 1978 (1978-11-09)Harvey Korman, Gary Coleman, Lilli PalmerLarry Gatlin
Floyd R. Turbo- "Rebuttal in Favor of Legalized Gambling"
4071November 10, 1978 (1978-11-10)John Davidson, Charles Nelson Reilly, Dorothy Fuldheim, A.L. RoweN/A
4072November 13, 1978 (1978-11-13)Don Rickles (guest host), Carroll O'Connor, Bobby RamsenJose Molina, Peter Marshall
4073November 14, 1978 (1978-11-14)Buddy Hackett, Anthony HopkinsBilly Davis, Jr., Marilyn McCoo
Carnac the Magnificent; Stump the Band
4074November 15, 1978 (1978-11-15)Angie Dickinson, Robert Klein, Erma BombeckLinda Hopkins
Desk- "Qualifications for Seeking Status"
4075November 16, 1978 (1978-11-16)Sylvester Stallone, Bobby Kelton, Thalassa CrusoKenny Rogers
The Edge of Wetness
4076November 17, 1978 (1978-11-17)Jill IrelandPete Fountain
4077November 20, 1978 (1978-11-20)Gabriel Kaplan (guest host), Robert UrichStephen Bishop
4078November 21, 1978 (1978-11-21)Anthony Quinn, Steve Martin, Paul WilliamsN/A
Desk- "Gifts For a Person Who Has Everything"
4079November 22, 1978 (1978-11-22)Susan Saint James, Fernando Lamas, Calvin TrillinDonna Theodore
Sketch- "Thanksgiving Turkey"
4080November 23, 1978 (1978-11-23)Charlie HillRoger Miller
4081November 24, 1978 (1978-11-24)James Garner, Ellen Burstyn, David Letterman, Rod DornsifeN/A
4082November 27, 1978 (1978-11-27)Don Rickles (guest host), Arte Johnson, Elke SommerGlen Campbell
4083November 28, 1978 (1978-11-28)Richard Benjamin, Martin Mull, Dr. Lendon SmithJoe Williams
Desk- "New Etiquette/Manner List"
4084November 29, 1978 (1978-11-29)Buck Henry, F. Lee BaileyAndy Williams
Desk- "Commonly Mispronounced Words"; Mighty Carson Art Players- "G. Walter Schneer- Phone Company"
4085November 30, 1978 (1978-11-30)Cindy Williams, Shecky GreeneAnthony & Joseph Paratore
Desk- "Wild and Crazy Calendars"

December

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4086December 1, 1978 (1978-12-01)Bob Hope, Tom Dreesen, David HorowitzPat Boone
Desk- "Trivia Dispatch"
4087December 4, 1978 (1978-12-04)Bill Cosby (guest host), Sandy DuncanLoretta Lynn, Lou Rawls
4088December 5, 1978 (1978-12-05)Bill Cosby (guest host), Norm Crosby, George PlimptonMac Davis
4089December 6, 1978 (1978-12-06)Bill Cosby (guest host), Richard Pryor, Dr. Michael FoxBobby Goldsboro
4090December 7, 1978 (1978-12-07)George Carlin (guest host), Ray JohnsonDella Reese
4091December 8, 1978 (1978-12-08)David Steinberg (guest host), Orson Bean, Susan SarandonShields & Yarnell
Sketch- "David- The Psychiatrist"
4092December 11, 1978 (1978-12-11)Bob Newhart (guest host), Debbie Reynolds, Wayne Rogers, Pete BarbuttiN/A
4093December 12, 1978 (1978-12-12)Angie DickinsonN/A
4094December 13, 1978 (1978-12-13)Ann-Margret, Joan Rivers, Lou HoltzN/A
Desk- "Letters to Santa Claus"; Johnny hosts a lingerie fashion show.
4095December 14, 1978 (1978-12-14)Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Jean MarshEngelbert Humperdinck
Sketch- "Carl the Cardboard"
4096December 15, 1978 (1978-12-15)Dan HaggertyPhyllis Newman
4097December 18, 1978 (1978-12-18)John Davidson (guest host), Ron HowardN/A
4098December 19, 1978 (1978-12-19)noneN/A
4099December 20, 1978 (1978-12-20)Bruce Dern, Myron Cohen, Calvin TrillinJohnny Mathis
Desk- "Employment Guidelines for Old St. Nick"
4100December 21, 1978 (1978-12-21)Bob Hope, Dick Van Patten, Gil FatesN/A
New Products of 1978
4101December 22, 1978 (1978-12-22)Betty White, Bert ConvyMarilyn Horne
Mighty Carson Art Players- "The Andy Davidson Christmas Special"
4102December 25, 1978 (1978-12-25)Patrick Duffy, Teri Garr, Vincent PriceJim Stafford
4103December 26, 1978 (1978-12-26)John Davidson (guest host), Phyllis Diller, Dick Clark, KreskinRita Moreno
Desk- "Odds and Ends"
4104December 27, 1978 (1978-12-27)John Davidson (guest host), Bernie Kopell, Kip AddottaTony Orlando
4105December 28, 1978 (1978-12-28)John Davidson (guest host), Erik Estrada, Dr. Joyce BrothersVikki Carr
4106December 29, 1978 (1978-12-29)John Davidson (guest host), Lindsay Wagner, Foster BrooksKenny Rogers, The Oak Ridge Boys

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