http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8rf5wpf No online items Johnny Carson Tonight Show script collection 2630 Finding aid prepared by John Brockman USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Doheny Memorial Library G4 3550 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, California, 90089-0185 213-740-3994 [email protected] 2013 November Johnny Carson Tonight Show 2630 1 script collection 2630 Title: Johnny Carson Tonight Show script collection Collection number: 2630 Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Language of Material: English Physical Description: 23.0 Linear feet Date (inclusive): 1966-1992 Abstract: The collection consists primarily of television scripts from the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The remainder of the collection consists of other forms of script-related material including: correspondence, clippings, treatments, photographs, as well as scripts that were never performed. Containing material from 1966-1992, the collection spans all but the first four years of Carson's tenure as host of the Tonight Show. Conditions Governing Access COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access. Conditions Governing Use All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained. Preferred Citation [Box/folder# or item name], Johnny Carson Tonight Show script collection, Collection no. 2630, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California Arranged The materials are arranged alphabetically by script title, then chronologically when multiple scripts share the same title. Custodial History In 1996, the USC Cinematic Arts Library acquired the paper archives of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Library (Academy Foundation Library), which included this collection of scripts from the Tonight Show. Scope and Content The collection consists primarily of television scripts from the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The remainder of the collection consists of other forms of script-related material including: correspondence, clippings, treatments, photographs, as well as scripts that were never performed. Containing material from 1966-1992, the collection spans all but the first four years of Carson's tenure as host of the Tonight Show. Subjects and Indexing Terms Carson, Johnny, 1925-2005 -- Archives McMahon, Ed -- Archives National Broadcasting Company. -- Archives NBC Television Network. -- Archives Television personalities--United States--Archival resources Television programs--Archival resources Television scripts Television series--Archival resources Television--Archival resources Tonight show (Television program) Scripts Box 1, Folder 1 Absentee Ballots 1988 Box 1, Folder 2 Acronymns 1991 Box 1, Folder 3 Adam and Eve Sketch 1979 Box 1, Folder 4 Adam And Eve Twelve undated Box 1, Folder 5 Additional Amendments to the Constitution 1987 Box 1, Folder 6 Adlibs 1986 Box 1, Folder 7 Adlibs (from Rip 'N' Reads) 1986 Johnny Carson Tonight Show 2630 2 script collection 2630 Scripts Box 1, Folder 8 Adlibs Comments 1986 Box 1, Folder 9 Adlibs Comments 1986 Scope and Content Script, Charles Manson Comments Box 1, Folder 10 Ads in TV Movie Magazines undated Box 1, Folder 11 Advertising For A Wife undated Box 1, Folder 12 Aerobicise Intro 1982 Box 1, Folder 13 Affiliate Promos 1988 Box 1, Folder 14 Affiliates Show 1976 Scope and Content Script, Correspondence, Hollywood Reporter Article Box 1, Folder 15 Airline Re-Routing Schedules 1985 Box 1, Folder 16 Airline Restrictions 1989 Box 1, Folder 17 All Star Band Lineup 1987 Box 1, Folder 18 Allen Audience Questions, Steve 1975 Box 1, Folder 19 Altered Car Logos 1990 Box 1, Folder 20 Altered Car Logos 1991 Box 1, Folder 21 Altered Car Logos 1991 Box 1, Folder 22 Alysheba 1987 Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Box 1, Folder 23 Amazing Abdominizer, The 1990 Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Box 1, Folder 24 Amazing Sports Shots 1990 Box 1, Folder 25 Anatomy of a Hangover undated Scope and Content Script, Copies of news clippings included Box 1, Folder 26 Animal on the Street Interview 1986 Box 1, Folder 27 Anniversary Party Photos 1984 Box 1, Folder 28 Anniversary Party Photos 1985 Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Box 1, Folder 29 Anniversary Show Intros, Twenty-Third 1985 Box 1, Folder 30 Anniversary Show, 1975 1975 Box 1, Folder 31 Anniversary Show, Twenty-Eighth 1990 Box 1, Folder 32 Anniversary Show, Twenty-Ninth 1991 Box 1, Folder 33 Anniversary Show, Twenty-Second 1984 Box 1, Folder 34 Ann-Margaret Cutout 1989 Box 1, Folder 35 Answering Machine, Johnny Calls His 1985 Box 1, Folder 36 Answering Service Messages, Stars and Celebrities 1984 Box 1, Folder 37 Appeals To Special Interest 1984 Box 1, Folder 38 April Fools' Novelty Items 1987 Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Box 1, Folder 39 April Fool's Prank 1982 Box 1, Folder 40 Archaeological Sketch undated Box 1, Folder 41 Archaeology Professor undated Johnny Carson Tonight Show 2630 3 script collection 2630 Scripts Box 1, Folder 42 Are You Neurotic? 1987 Box 1, Folder 43 Argentinian General 1982 Box 1, Folder 44 Art Forgery 1990 Box 1, Folder 45 Art Forgery Expert Sketch 1984 Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Box 1, Folder 46 As The White House Turns 1982 Box 1, Folder 47 As The White House Turns 1983 Box 1, Folder 48 As The White House Turns 1983 Box 1, Folder 49 As The White House Turns 1983 Box 1, Folder 50 As The White House Turns 1984 Box 1, Folder 51 As The White House Turns 1985 Box 1, Folder 52 As The White House Turns 1986 Box 1, Folder 53 As The White House Turns 1987 Box 1, Folder 54 As The White House Turns 1987 Box 1, Folder 55 As The White House Turns 1987 Box 1, Folder 56 As The White House Turns 1987 Box 1, Folder 57 As The White House Turns 1988 Box 1, Folder 58 Ask Doctor Dilly 1978 Box 1, Folder 59 Ask Mr. Showbiz undated Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Box 1, Folder 60 Audience Credits 1990 Box 1, Folder 61 Audience Demographic Survey 1986 Box 1, Folder 62 Audience Formations 1989 Box 1, Folder 63 Audience Genealogy 1989 Box 1, Folder 64 Audience Genealogy 1990 Box 1, Folder 65 Audience Genealogy 1990 Box 1, Folder 66 Audience Genealogy 1990 Box 1, Folder 67 Audience Genealogy 1992 Box 1, Folder 68 Audience General Knowledge Quiz 1989 Box 1, Folder 69 Audience Giveaways 1989 Box 1, Folder 70 Audience Graduation, Tonight Show 1985 Box 1, Folder 71 Audience Graduation Address, Tonight Show 1985 Box 1, Folder 72 Audience Graduation Address, Tonight Show 1986 Box 1, Folder 73 Audience Graduation Address, Tonight Show 1986 Box 1, Folder 74 Audience Graduation, Tonight Show 1987 Box 1, Folder 75 Audience Graduation, Tonight Show 1988 Box 1, Folder 76 Audience Graduation, Tonight Show 1989 Box 1, Folder 77 Audience Graduation, Tonight Show 1990 Box 1, Folder 78 Audience Graduation 1991 Box 1, Folder 79 Audience Graduation 1992 Box 1, Folder 80 Audience Health Survey 1985 Box 1, Folder 81 Audience Hometown Snapshots 1986 Box 1, Folder 82 Audience Laugh Tracks 1985 Box 1, Folder 83 Audience Longevity 1989 Box 1, Folder 84 Audience Longevity 1990 Box 1, Folder 85 Audience Longevity 1990 Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Box 1, Folder 86 Audience Member Who Breaks The Rules 1986 Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Johnny Carson Tonight Show 2630 4 script collection 2630 Scripts Box 2, Folder 1 Audience Morality Survey 1986 Box 2, Folder 2 Audience Oscar Survey 1986 Box 2, Folder 3 Audience Poll Input into TV Programs 1987 Box 2, Folder 4 Audience Satisfaction Survey 1990 Box 2, Folder 5 Audience Survey - Women's Secrets 1987 Box 2, Folder 6 Audience Survey 1988 Box 2, Folder 7 Audience Swearing In 1985 Box 2, Folder 8 Auditor Sketch undated Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Box 2, Folder 9 Aunt Blabby 1970 Scope and Content Script, Also (2/18/75, 4/30/75, 12/21/73, Blabby Campus, 2/19/76, ) Box 2, Folder 10 Aunt Blabby 1975 Scope and Content Script, Drafts Box 2, Folder 11 Aunt Blabby 1976 Box 2, Folder 12 Aunt Blabby undated Scope and Content Script, Drafts Box 2, Folder 13 Aunt Blabby (Bicentennial Bus Tour) undated Scope and Content Script, Drafts Box 2, Folder 14 Aunt Blabby (Christmas Accent) 1984 Box 2, Folder 15 Aunt Blabby (Consumer Advocate) undated Box 2, Folder 16 Aunt Blabby (Inaugural Visit) undated Box 2, Folder 17 Aunt Blabby (Kelly Girl) 1977 Box 2, Folder 18 Aunt Blabby (Let's Make A Date) 1978 Box 2, Folder 19 Aunt Blabby (Miss America) 1983 Scope and Content Script, Press Release Box 2, Folder 20 Aunt Blabby (Opens TV Station) 1978 Box 2, Folder 21 Aunt Blabby (Summer Camp) 1978 Box 2, Folder 22 Aunt Blabby (Summer Vacation) 1980 Box 2, Folder 23 Aunt Blabby (Thanksgiving) 1981 Box 2, Folder 24 Aunt Blabby (Trip To Europe) 1977 Box 2, Folder 25 Aunt Blabby (Vacation/England) 1981 Box 2, Folder 26 Aunt Blabby's Vacation 1987 Scope and Content Script (Not Done) Box 2, Folder 27 Available Jobs 1982 Box 2, Folder 28 Available Men for New Year's Eve Date 1986 Box 2, Folder 29 AXL Footage 1990 Box 2, Folder 30 AXL the Parakeet 1990 Box 2, Folder 31 Baby Doc Bit 1986 Box 2, Folder 32 Baby The Rooster Eulogy 1981 Box 2, Folder 33 Baby The Rooster Eulogy 1986 Johnny Carson Tonight Show 2630 5 script collection 2630 Scripts Box 2, Folder 34 Baby's Progress 1989 Box 2, Folder 35 Baby's Progress 1990 Box 2, Folder 36 Bad Campaign Slogans 1988 Scope and Content