Steve Allen – Archive Interview Part 1 of 11
Access all Archive of American Television interview segments at emmytvlegends.org Comedian/Host Steve Allen (1921-2000) described his transition from radio into television, working with writing team Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll on his prime-time radio show, The Steve Allen Show, and his first television appearance in 1949 as a wrestling announcer for ABC in Los Angeles. He fondly recalled hosting a multitude of Steve Allen Shows for television, and the classic Tonight with Steve Allen, as well as the creation and hosting of PBS’ Meeting of Minds.
April 7, 2010
10:25 am
I read his autobiography when I was a kid, and must have been just a middle age man. He was so talented and funny. One of the great talents. If you can read his works, do !
April 7, 2010
11:06 am
Genius!
April 7, 2010
11:43 am
A brilliant and brilliantly funny man. He was utterly right. Americans are indeed getting demonstrably dumber and it’s only gotten worse since this was taped in 2000.
April 7, 2010
12:14 pm
I was privileged to attend a taping of one of his shows on Vine St. studio in Hollywood in the 60’s. He was so down to earth and kind even when the cameras were not on. He treated the audience like guests in his home. A dear and lovable genius.
April 7, 2010
12:31 pm
I just looked up this video after meeting Steve Allen’s son in my office today. He was suprised that I was a fan.
April 7, 2010
12:59 pm
i’ve seen a lot of early tape of this fella. comes off as a big prick to his guests. oh well, thats show business…. apparently he’s a righteous dude.
April 7, 2010
1:57 pm
love you on lbc radio in the morning
April 7, 2010
2:01 pm
Guys like him, inspire me. To not give in to the norm.
April 7, 2010
2:14 pm
I love Steve Allen. His show Meeting of Minds was so informative and entertaining. His book Dumbeth could be a testament to where we are today.
Steve Allen- one of a kind…. and still missed.
April 7, 2010
2:27 pm
Genius. And sadly missed.
April 7, 2010
3:13 pm
Mr.Allen’s mother comic/character actress..Mrs.Belle
Montrose Allen appeared in the Walt Disney Film Comedies
“The Absent Minded Prof.” and”The Son Of Flubber”:with
Mr.Fred MacMurray..Believe it Or Else?!
April 7, 2010
3:18 pm
He was so good.
April 7, 2010
4:02 pm
His comments on the erosion of language in this country is well taken.
April 7, 2010
4:29 pm
THE COOLEST GUY THAT EVER ENTERTAINED
April 7, 2010
5:00 pm
Very interesting interview. Thanks!
April 7, 2010
5:33 pm
This man was a genius. About the only one who followed him on The Tonight Show that approached his talent was Johnny Carson. Jack Paar was good, Leno’s ok, but Conan’s nowhere near Allen or the others.
April 7, 2010
6:13 pm
COOL!
April 7, 2010
6:43 pm
What a great great man.