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    Tonight Starring Steve Allen

    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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    Created By

    Steve AllenSylvester Weaver

    Status

    Ended

    Original Name

    Tonight Starring Steve Allen

    First Air Date

    September 27, 1954

    Last Air Date

    July 26, 1957

    Seasons

    2

    Episodes

    27

    Language

    English

    Production Companies

    Bristad EnterprisesNBC

    Networks

    NBC

    S03E23

    July 26, 1957

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