Tonight Starring Steve Allen (1954)
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.
With 30 Day Free Trial!
Tonight Starring Steve Allen
1954Seasons & Episode
A salute to Japan.
The 4 Voices; college beauty queens.
Guest host Ernie Kovacs; calypso musician Lord Burgess; comedic actor Joe E. Brown.
Jazz group Billy Taylor Trio.
Jazz pianist Barbara Carroll; a Mexican boys' choir.
Jazz saxophonist Bobby Dukoff; actor Chester Morris.
Musician Joe Venuti; Jacques Cousteau.
Guest host Tony Randall; comic Louis Nye; jazz trumpeter Red Allen & band perform.
Impressionist Jimmy Caesar; magician Kudabux.
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.
Watch Trailer
With 30 Day Free Trial!