Tonight Starring Steve Allen
Overview
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.
Details
| Status: | Ended |
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| First Air Date: | 1954-09-27 |
| Last Air Date: | 1957-07-26 |
| Created By: | Steve Allen, Sylvester Weaver |
| Networks: | NBC |
| Production: | Bristad Enterprises, NBC |
