January 4, 1960…”Tonight” Show Moves To NBC Studio 6B
By far, the most famous shows to originate from 6B are ‘The Texaco Star Theater’ and the ‘Tonight’ shows with Jack Paar, Johnny Carson and now, Jimmy Fallon.
‘Tonight’ of course started with Steve Allen and Jack Paar originating the show at The Hudson Theater, but on Monday, January 4, 1960, the show moved to 6B. Paar had begun taping January 12, 1959 and the show went color Monday, September 19, 1960.
On Monday, October 1, 1962 in Studio 6B, Johnny Carson debuted as the host of ‘Tonight’. -Bobby Ellerbee


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