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 | Steve AllenSylvester Weaver | |
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Status | Ended | |
Original Name | Tonight Starring Steve Allen | |
First Air Date | September 27, 1954 | |
Last Air Date | July 26, 1957 | |
Seasons | 2 | |
Episodes | 27 | |
Episode Runtime | NaNmin | |
Language | English | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United States of America | |
Production Companies | Bristad EnterprisesNBC | |
Networks | NBC |