LOS ANGELES – June 26, 2025 – Shout! TV is opening the vault to bring fans classic and unseen episodes of one of the most acclaimed and celebrated TV shows in the history of the medium. “The Very Best of Johnny and Guests” is a 50-episode treasure trove of legendary late-night gold, curated by the Carson Entertainment Group and Johnny’s family.

The entire library of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” has been stored hundreds of feet below the surface in a salt mine in Kansas. Carson Entertainment Group along with Shout! Studios have selected 50 episodes of the show never before seen since their original airing. These beautifully preserved shows contain classic Carson moments that made Johnny and the show so great.

All 50 Episodes of The Very Best of Johnny and Guests will debut on Saturday July 5th on The Johnny Carson TV FAST channel and air all weekend long. This special marathon will re-air every weekend in July, giving fans multiple opportunities to catch these television classics. Hundreds of previously available episodes can also still be seen on Johnny Carson TV and Shout! TV.


The Johnny Carson Show is one of the most revered TV series in Shout’s entire library. Shout! started distributing the groundbreaking series in 2019 and we couldn’t be happier about the opportunity to add new episodes from the series,” stated Matt Arsulich, Senior Director of Brand Management for Shout! Studios. “We have an embarrassment of riches that we know fans are going to love to see, whether it’s Johnny opening an episode by singing ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’, more animal antics with Joan Embery, or a truly raucous appearance from Robin Williams.”

The Very Best of Johnny and Guests programming spans 20 seasons of The Johnny Carson Show, from 1972 to 1991, featuring unforgettable moments with stars including Christopher Reeve, Bill Murray, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Gilda Radner, Lucille Ball, and more. Viewers can enjoy Johnny’s legendary characters, Carnac the Magnificent and Art Fern, along with his signature monologues. Plus, look out for musical performances from The Jackson 5, Martin Mull, Steve Martin, and a special appearance by Ringo Starr.

The new episodes will be available to stream on Shout! TV and Johnny Carson TV; as well as the Shout! TV app on Roku, Android, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV; and the following digital streaming platforms – Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video, Local Now, Plex,  Fawesome, Twitch, Pluto TV, Tubi, Sling Freestream, Peacock, The CW, Fubo, Xumo Play, Vizio, and LiveTVx, available on Google devices.

The Collection is hosted by Brad Gilmore.

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Brad Gilmore is a Houston-based multimedia personality, author, and producer who has built a career at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and storytelling. Known to fans as The BOAT (“Best of All Time”), Brad has hosted and produced programming across ESPN Radio, CW39 Houston, and Reality of Wrestling alongside WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.He is the creator and host of The Collection, a podcast where he sits down with some of the most influential figures in film, television, and music. Brad is also an accomplished author, with forthcoming titles including Why We Love Back to the Future: 40 Years of Fandom, Flux Capacitors, and Timeless Adventures (Mango Publishing, 2025). His interviews, live events, and media work reflect his passion for pop culture and his gift for making conversations both insightful and entertaining.Beyond the microphone, Brad is committed to building platforms that spotlight creativity, amplify voices, and connect communities through media.