
Profession: TV Personality, Comedian and Composer
Nationality:
American
Why Famous: First host of The Tonight Show
Born: December 26, 1921
Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Died: October 30, 2000 (aged 78)
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Married Life
- 1954-07-31 "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts" guest host Steve Allen (32) weds actress Jayne Meadows (33)
Historical Events
- 1954-09-27 "The Tonight Show" 1st premieres on NBC hosted by Steve Allen
- 1956-06-24 "Steve Allen Show" returns on NBC-TV
- 1956-07-01 Elvis Presley wearing a tuxedo appears on Steve Allen Show
- 1957-07-28 Jerry Lee Lewis makes his 1st TV appearance (Steve Allen Show)
- 1960-06-06 "Steve Allen Show" last airs on NBC-TV
- 1967-06-14 "Steve Allen Show" premieres on CBS-TV