Quick Facts
Years1954 · Ended
GenresTalk
TV Series
Tonight Starring Steve Allen
1954· Talk
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.
1954-09-27
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Details
First aired1954-09-27
StatusEnded
StudiosBristad Enterprises · NBC
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.5/10 · 6 votes
Original languageen