28K views · 477 reactions | #OnThisDay 1965 Trevor Philpott on Tonight investigated the many problems around the building of Sydney Opera House - including theories it could sail away. | BBC Archive | Facebook

This is a great and entertaining segment from the 11th anniversary of the tonight show (10/2/1973) with the following guests: Burt Reynolds Don Rickles Buddy Hacket Carol Wayne Sadly only 33 shows exist from before May 1st 1972 because NBC used to wipe the show and use the tapes to record other shows which was common practice at the time. 4,351 episodes were made and it is truly the greatest TV talk show of all time. A small side note; the title card says tonight 12 years. It was a mistake as it

Hey Drum Family! Remembering the great Johnny Carson today, born on October 23, 1925. Best known for his hosting duties on "The tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" for 30 years (1962–1992) he was an influential TV personality, TV host and comedian and he was also a drummer! Johnny often had guests like the incredible Buddy Rich on his show and he developed lots of personal relationships with drummers and musicians over the years... Here is playing some drums on the Jack Benny Show in 1963. Have

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (December 3rd, 1963)