'The Tonight Show' is a U.S. talk and variety show on NBC. Originating on network television in 1954, there have been a number of versions of the show with four primary hosts. The format has varied with each host's style, but has always consisted mainly of celebrity interviews, humor, and music. The hosts include: Steve Allen - 1954 to 1957 Jack Paar - 1957 to 1962 Johnny Carson - 1962 to 1992 Jay Leno - 1992 to current Ernie Kovacs briefly acted as co-host two nights a week near the end of the Steve Allen years, and there have been numerous 'guest hosts' throughout the show's history. This category features general information on the show itself and as hosted by the four principle hosts, as well as the announcers and other show regulars.
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The Jack Paar Tonight Show ran on NBC Television from 1957 to 1962. It was during his hosting that the show moved from mostly comedic skits and situations to more of an interview talk show.
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As host of the popular late-night talk show from 1962 to 1992, Johnny Carson performed sketch comedy and interviewed celebrities. The show also featured, during this 30 year time frame, Ed McMahon and bandleaders Skitch Henderson and Doc Severinsen. Before Carson started his monologue, at the beginning of every show, he was introduced nightly by McMahon with "Heeere's Johnny!"
'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' was also unoffically known as 'The Johnny Carson Show' and most recently 'The Best of Carson.'
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Jay Leno is the current host of 'The Tonight Show,' beginning officially in May 1992. The talk show features a nightly monologue, news-making guests, as well as ongoing comedy segments.
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The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the NBC network in September 1954. During this time frame, with Steve Allen as the host, the show was also known as 'Tonight' and later became 'The Steve Allen Show.'
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