Jack Paar Collection, The
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He was one of the most controversial and provocative personalities in the history of television. Witty, well-informed and always spontaneous, Jack Paar was the embodiment of "Smart TV." In 1957 he was hired to host "The Tonight Show" on NBC, and within a very few weeks he had invented a TV talk show. Always outspoken and emotional...no matter who the guest was...you couldn't take your eyes off Jack Paar. Over the next five years he took the art of conversation to the highest levels, becoming an enormously influential television. In 1962 he left "Tonight", bringing his groundbreaking blend of talk, comedy and music to prime time. Three years later he walked away from TV stardom while still on top.