TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Tonight Starring Steve Allen premiered September 27, 1954. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Steve AllenSelf - Host
Buddy HackettCredits
- Created by
- Steve Allen, Sylvester Weaver
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Talk Show
- Episodes
- 27
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States- Bristad Enterprises
NBCUnited States