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The 17 pages that link to The Tonight Show, each with the reason it gives.

• NBCBroader topic: Its changing hosts illustrate NBC’s long-running investment in late-night television.

• The Ed Sullivan ShowCompared with: Its interview-centered format contrasts with Sullivan’s weekly parade of performers.

• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonNarrower topic: Carson's program was a long-running version of this broader franchise.

• Observational comedyRelated: Late-night monologues often use observations about current routines, customs, and public life.

• David LettermanRelated: Letterman's unsuccessful bid to host it prompted his move from NBC to CBS.

• Talk showBroader topic: Its long-running format helped define U.S. late-night talk television.

• Johnny CarsonNarrower topic: Carson’s tenure became the program’s most influential era.

• Jay LenoNarrower topic: Leno’s career is one chapter in the franchise’s longer history.

• Late-night television in the United StatesBroader topic: Its successive hosts helped establish the network’s flagship late-night model.

• Television talk showBroader topic: Its long-running format helped establish conventions for American late-night television.

• Bill CosbyRelated: Cosby’s appearances helped bring his stand-up to national television audiences.

• Jonathan WintersRelated: His frequent appearances made the talk-show guest spot a showcase for spontaneous character comedy.

• Arsenio HallCompared with: Hall’s younger, more music-driven show offered an alternative to the genre’s established network format.

• Don PardoRelated: Pardo’s NBC announcing career included work on the network’s late-night television programming.

• Jimmy FallonNarrower topic: Fallon hosts the latest version of this enduring television institution.

• Garry ShandlingNarrower topic: Guest appearances and guest-hosting on the franchise formed a major bridge between Shandling’s stand-up and television career.

• Stiller and MearaRelated: Its variety format gave the team another prominent stage for short comedy performances.