The Tonight Show premiered on NBC 66 years ago today on Sept 27, 1954, hosted by Steve Allen... Allen's version launched talk show staples such as opening monologue, celebrity interviews, outside comedy bits, house band (Skitch Henderson) and more... #TheTonightShow pic.twitter.com/GQ4f3Riy92

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