Steve Allen

Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen (December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000) was a musician, comedian and writer, who was instrumental in innovating the concept of the television talk show. Allen is called the Father of TV Talk Shows.

Shows

• Songs for Sale (1950- 1952)
• The Steve Allen Show (1950)
• The Tonight Show (1954 - 1956, NBC)
• The Steve Allen Show
• Talent Patrol (1953 - 1955)
• What's My Line? (regular panelist from 1953 - 1954)
• I've Got a Secret (1964 -1967)
• Meeting of Minds (1977 - 1981, PBS)
• Steve Allen Comedy Hour (1980 - 1981)
• The Start of Something Big (1985 - 1986)