Summary A short-lived change of format for the talk show "Tonight Starring Steve Allen". The co-hosts Steve Allen and Ernie Kovacs were dismissed, and the series changed into a news show. Jack Lescoulie and Al "Jazzbo" Collins served as the new hosts, while Hy Gardner conducted the interviews. The news show suffered from low ratings, and several NBC affiliates dropped the show. NBC then changed the format back into a talk show, under the title "Tonight Starring Jack Paar". View more details
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Hugh Downs Jack Lescoulie Paul Coates Hy Gardner
Genres : News Talk-Show
Release date : Jan 27, 1957
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production companies : National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Summary A short-lived change of format for the talk show "Tonight Starring Steve Allen". The co-hosts Steve Allen and Ernie Kovacs were dismissed, and the series changed into a news show. Jack Lescoulie and Al "Jazzbo" Collins served as the new hosts, while Hy Gardner conducted the interviews. The news show suffered from low ratings, and several NBC affiliates dropped the show. NBC then changed the format back into a talk show, under the title "Tonight Starring Jack Paar". View more details
Genres : News Talk-Show
Release date : Jan 27, 1957
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production companies : National Broadcasting Company (NBC)