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Tonight Starring Steve Allen

1954–1957NBC
  • 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.Read more
Seasons
2
Episodes
27
Runtime
1h 40m

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Latest episode · aired

July 26, 1957

S03 · E23 · Aired Jul 26, 1957

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Seasons

2 total

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Status
Ended
First aired
Sep 27, 1954
Last aired
Jul 26, 1957
Created by
Steve Allen, Sylvester Weaver
Networks
NBC
Country
United States
Original language
English
Seasons
2
Episodes
27

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