Tonight Starring Steve Allen(1954–1957)
Ended
September 27, 1954
100 min/episode
2
Seasons
27
Episodes
TMDB6.45
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.
Created by
Seasons
Season 1
3 episodes • 1954
Season 3
24 episodes • 1956
Cast
Networks
Details
Original Language
en
Country of Origin
US
Type
Talk Show
Production
Bristad Enterprises, NBC
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