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

First aired

September 27, 1954

Last aired

July 26, 1957

Episodes

27

Network

NBC

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

NBC,Bristad Enterprises

Creators

Steve Allen, Sylvester Weaver