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| Tonight Starring Steve Allen | |
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| Genre | Talk show |
| Presented by | Steve Allen |
| Starring | Skitch Henderson |
| Narrated by | Gene Rayburn |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Hudson Theatre, New York City |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | September 27, 1954 – January 25, 1957[1] |
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Tonight Starring Steve Allen is an American 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 kind 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 departure in January 1957.
During its run it originated from the Hudson Theatre in New York City.
- ^ Karm, Bob (January 25, 2011). "Steve Allen's Last Tonight Show Appearance on This Date in 1957". pdxretro.com. PDX RETRO. Retrieved April 6, 2015.