Tonight Starring Steve Allen
Talk

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.

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

View Episodes