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Tonight Starring Steve Allen

1954 Talk

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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.

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Creator

Steve Allen

Sylvester Weaver

Cast

Steve Allen

Status

Ended

Release date

9/27/1954

Last air date

7/26/1957

Seasons

2

Episodes

27

Origin country

US

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5