Steve Allen was a great Tonight Show host, and Carson filled his shoes well. The quality of the guests really declined when he retired. I remember him chatting with Truman Capote, Carl Sagan, and he gave George Carlin his first TV appearance.
I used to stay up late with my mom and watch that show and eat popcorn. Most of the time I had no clue what they were talking about, but I enjoyed the popcorn and hanging out with my mom. I still watch late night programming to this day.
His monologue one night included questions which they never asked Miss America contestants. Some of them would not get passed if I posted them here. “Miss Nevada, why is it that the only other title you’ve held is ‘Miss Holiday Inn’”, was one of his less risqué questions.
Donna Douglas.
From what I've read, he was quite aloof and stand-offish when off stage. Amazing how many actors are very introverted in real life, being on stage allows their alter-ego to come out.
i'm corrected, thank you Larry... not sure how i goofed that up. i have no idea
