On Several Levels…One Of The MOST INTERESTING Videos I’ve Seen

On January 11, 2015 - TV History


On Several Levels…One Of The MOST INTERESTING Videos I’ve Seen

You are in for some big surprises! More than I can account for here in the text, so I urge you to just see for yourself. This is a whole episode of ‘Steve Allen’s Music Room’ that ran in syndication from ’84 till ’86.

I’ve started it at the place were Steve asks Doc about his early days in music. You will never guess who interrupts them and why, but you’ll be surprised to see who Steve’s sidekick/announcer (Bill Maher) was AND, by the awesome clip he introduces from ‘Tonight’. PLUS, just after that, Doc plays something most of us have never heard before…the original ‘Tonight’ show sign off song. Doc was in the band then and was featured on it every night during Allen’s stint as host. By the way, Steve wrote the song.

Later, Patty Page and Ann Jillian are guests. It good from start to finish, but the featured part I’ve written about here is just amazing on many levels. ENJOY AND SHARE! -Bobby Ellerbee

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13 Comments

  1. Max A Schindler January 12, 2015

    GREAT.

  2. Bob-Mary Delaforce January 12, 2015

    I miss music shows most of all. It’s like reading a book, the images are formed in your head.

  3. David Noferi January 11, 2015

    The good ole days … incredible talent… Steve and Doc

  4. Les Fitzpatrick January 11, 2015

    Steve Allen remains my favorite TV host.

  5. Scott Auerbach January 11, 2015

    Wow. Just wow.

  6. John Roger Bolin January 11, 2015

    Steve was the best. He set the bar and few have even come close, IMHO.

  7. Chris Skrundz January 11, 2015

    Great find Bobby!

  8. Gary Donahue January 11, 2015

    Great clip! I don’t remember this show, but wish I had seen it back in the day. I love the relaxed atmosphere. It makes the viewer feel like one of the guests. Steve did another show called “Meeting of the Minds” on PBS where he interviewed famous people from the past (actors in costume) who discussed various topics. He was such a talented guy.

  9. Frank Siliato January 11, 2015

    Bobby, as always ty for finding and sharing these gems, Steve Allen was such an underated talent, and a man who could truly do anything. Please keep these chestnuts coming….

  10. Bill Ku January 11, 2015

    Wow.

  11. Lou Spinnazola January 11, 2015

    That’s an awesome clip! Thanks for posting.

  12. Russell Ross January 11, 2015

    Steve Allen was the best. IMO…. better than Carson. I wonder if Doc’s “stach” ever got in the way of his playing. lol

  13. James Stanley Barr January 11, 2015

    Steve, Doc, and of course the late, great Skitch Henderson at the 11:00 mark. One-third of the greatest trio in late night history. And yes, Steve’s sidekick/announcer was quite a little surprising. 😀