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Steve Allen dies at 78 after long TV career
Late night TV pioneer Steve Allen, creator of The Tonight Show, composer of over 4000 songs and author of 40 books, died at age 78 in Los Angeles after a heart attack. His wife Jayne Meadows rushed to his son’s home as family recalled his restless mind and wide influence across film, theater, and broadcasting.
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