One of the best-remembered, and longest-running, house bands was NBC Orchestra of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Duke's own manuscript of 'Harlem,' which was written for Toscanini's NBC Orchestra in the early 50's, has survived, for instance.

The term "NBC Orchestra" may refer to:

He is best known for leading the NBC Orchestra on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

He also worked with the CBS staff band and with the NBC Orchestra before joining the Adelphi University faculty in 1977.

His mother's connections allowed him access to education from professional musicians, among them Harry Glickman, longtime violinist with the NBC Orchestra.

He did so after gaining formative experience leading his own colleagues as assistant conductor of the NBC Orchestra.

Ed McMahon served as Carson's announcer while Doc Severinsen served as bandleader with the NBC Orchestra.

He had wrangled free passes to practice sessions of Toscanini's NBC Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, and he ingratiated himself with their horn sections.

He continued to work for the CAA after the war, and also played in the NBC Orchestra.