1962–63 United States network television schedule (late night)

These are the late-night Monday–Friday schedules for all three networks for the 1962–63 season. All times are Eastern and Pacific.

Talk shows are highlighted in yellow, local programming is white.

On October 2, 1962, Johnny Carson debuted as the new host of the Tonight Show, in the 11:15 PM time slot.

Schedule  11:00 PM11:30 PM12:00 AM12:30 AM1:00 AM1:30 AM2:00 AM2:30 AM3:00 AM3:30 AM4:00 AM4:30 PM5:00 AM5:30 AMABCLocalABC News FinalLocal programming or sign-offCBSlocal programming or sign-offNBC11:15 PM: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonlocal programming or sign-off

Johnny Carson becomes the host of The Tonight Show on October 1, 1962.

By network ABC

Returning Series ABC News Final

NBC

New Series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Not returning from 1961-62 The Jack Paar Show The Best Of Paar The Tonight Show

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