Tonight Starring Steve Allen (1954)
Tonight Starring Steve Allen is a talk show hosted by Steve Allen. It was the first version of what eventually became known as The Tonight Show. Tonight was the first late-night talk show, as well as the first late night television series of any time to achieve long-term success. Allen's run as host of the show lasted for two and a half seasons, beginning in fall 1954 and ending with Allen's dismissal in January 1957. During its run it originated from the Hudson Theatre in New York City.
Seasons & Episode
A salute to Japan.
The 4 Voices; college beauty queens.
Guest host Ernie Kovacs; calypso musician Lord Burgess; comedic actor Joe E. Brown.
Jazz group Billy Taylor Trio.
Jazz pianist Barbara Carroll; a Mexican boys' choir.
Jazz saxophonist Bobby Dukoff; actor Chester Morris.
Musician Joe Venuti; Jacques Cousteau.
Guest host Tony Randall; comic Louis Nye; jazz trumpeter Red Allen & band perform.
Impressionist Jimmy Caesar; magician Kudabux.
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