Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen
(December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000
Television and radio personality, comedian,
musician, composer, writer and actor.
Steve Allen, in 1954 achieved national fame
as the co-creator and first host of The Tonight
Show, which was the first late-night television
talk show.
Allen died in his sleep from chest trauma caused
by injuries sustained in an earlier traffic accident.
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Tonight Starring Steve Allen was 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 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.
The announcer of the show was Gene Rayburn, who would
eventually become a top-game show emcee.
Space Man Bill Dana as Jose Jimenez
From left: Bandleader Skitch Henderson. Eydie Gorme, Steve
Allen and Steve Lawrence.
Drew Carey served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1980-86,
and his experience has had a lasting impact on his life. Before he
was known for hosting The Price Is Right or starring in the hit sitcom
The Drew Carey Show, Carey was an active-duty Marine. His time in
the military instilled with discipline and determination, which helped
him pursue his dreams of becoming a comedian and actor.
After leaving the service in 1986, Carey began performing stand-up comedy around Cleveland and eventually made it to Hollywood
where he found success as one of America’s most beloved
funnymen.
Tonight Starring Steve Allen was 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 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.
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen
(December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000)
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Stephen Glenn Martin is a comedian, actor, writer, producer,
and musician.
He has won five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award,
and was awarded an Honorary Academy Award in 2013.
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