Jack Harold Paar (May 1, 1918 – January 27, 2004) was an American talk show host, writer, radio and television comedian, and film actor. He was the second host of The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962. Time magazine's obituary of Paar reported wryly, "His fans would remember him as the fellow who split talk show history into two eras: Before Paar and Below Paar."

Jack Paar

Acting Born May 1, 1918 – Died January 27, 2004 Canton, Ohio, USA

Jack Harold Paar (May 1, 1918 – January 27, 2004) was an American talk show host, writer, radio and television comedian, and film actor. He was the second host of The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962. Time magazine's obituary of Paar reported wryly, "His fans would remember him as the fellow who split talk show history into two eras: Before Paar and Below Paar."

Known For

The Merv Griffin Show

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What's My Line?

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The Dick Cavett Show

Self - Guest

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Host

The Bob Hope Show

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The Ed Sullivan Show

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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

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The Jack Benny Program

Jack Paar

Startime

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Startime

Self – Host

Love Nest

Ed Forbes

50 Years of NBC Late Night

Self (archive footage)