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.
| Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1954 | Episode 1 | 'Tonight!' National Premiere: Wally Cox, Bill Kenny, Willie Mays | 1954-09-27 | min |
| Season 1954 | Episode 2 | 'Tonight!' Special Guest: Lena Horne | 1954-09-28 | min |
| Season 1956 | Episode 125 | Pat Flaherty, Teddi King | 1956-06-22 | min |
