TV Series

Tonight Starring Steve Allen (1954–1957)

• First aired September 27, 1954
• Seasons: 2 · Episodes: 27
• 1h 40m per episode

• Talk

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.

Created by

Steve Allen, Sylvester Weaver

Starring

Steve Allen, Buddy Hackett