Born in a Trunk (Steve Allen)

Talk show pioneer and first host of "The Tonight Show" Steve Allen tells Upon Reflection host Marcia Alvar that his success in life stems from a series of happy accidents. In this video from the University of Washington, Allen also reminisces about the early days of television and the beginnings of "The Tonight Show." He reflects on fellow comedians and talks about his wife, Jayne Meadows. The University of Washington is committed to ensuring digital accessibility in our services, programs, and activities. If you encounter accessibility barriers using videos found on this channel, please contact UW Video at uwvideo [at] uw [dot] edu.