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Tonight Starring Steve Allen

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 BySteve AllenSylvester Weaver
StatusEnded
Original NameTonight Starring Steve Allen
First Air DateSeptember 27, 1954
Last Air DateJuly 26, 1957
Seasons2
Episodes27
Episode Runtime NaNmin
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesBristad EnterprisesNBC
NetworksNBC
S03E23

July 26, 1957

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