The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Sandy Duncan/Steve Mittleman/Irv Kupcinet (1962–1992) Online
- Original Title :
- Sandy Duncan/Steve Mittleman/Irv Kupcinet
- Genre :
- TV Episode / Comedy / Talk Show
- Year :
- 1962–1992
- Cast :
- Johnny Carson,Ed McMahon,Tommy Newsom
- Type :
- TV Episode
- Time :
- 1h 45min
- Rating :
- 6.4/10
Following the previous night's second presidential debate, Johnny takes his third poll of the audience on the coming election. After that, the comedy segment is vanity license plates for celebrities. Sandy Duncan talks about how being on the show with Johnny makes her nervous, and she and Johnny talk about how they behave differently on TV than in their daily lives. She also talks about receiving an award from her hometown of Tyler, Texas; Johnny mentions that he's about to visit his Nebraska hometown. Steve Mittleman does a stand-up comedy routine. Irv Kupcinet is a Chicago newspaper columnist who also hosted a TV talk show for many years. He has written his autobiography, and tells some stories from hosting his own show.
| Episode credited cast: | |||
 | Johnny Carson | - | Himself - Host |
 | Ed McMahon | - | Himself - Announcer |
 | Tommy Newsom | - | Himself - Substitute Bandleader |
 | Sandy Duncan | - | Herself |
| Steve Mittleman | - | Himself - Guest Comic |
| Irv Kupcinet | - | Himself |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Frederick De Cordova | - | Himself - Producer (voice) |
 | Ed Shaughnessy | - | Himself - The Tonight Show Band: Drums (as Eddie Shaughnessy) |