Steve Allen died Monday night at the age of 78. His friends and colleagues commented Tuesday on what Allen meant to his profession. "He was one of the sharpest guys off the cuff. He never played dumb.

Steve Allen, the zany comedian and witty social commentator whose career zipped at warp speed from one occupation to the next--from hosting the original “Tonight” show to lecturing about ...

Steve Allen is remembered today primarily as the first host of The Tonight Show, which debuted on NBC in September 1954. With his quick wit, broad knowledge, conversational ease, showbiz savoir ...

In his 37th book, Allen, the greatest show-biz autodidact since Artie Shaw and arguably TV's only Renaissance man, has crafted a tricky, well-made whodunit. His protagonist, Steve Allen ...

From Jack Paar’s extemporaneous small talk to Steve Allen’s infectious laugh to Johnny Carson’s witty monologues, and all the big personalities that filled the guest chairs, America has had ...