"Tonight's" first monologue was given with Steve Allen seated at the piano: "In case you're just joining us...this is Tonight...and I can't think of too much to tell you about it, except I want to give you the bad news first: this program is going to go on forever. I wouldn't call it a Spectacular....you might say it's more a Monotonous."
Steve Allen: Here's one quick telegram I wanted to read again, wishing us good luck. It says, "Dear Steve: Best of luck on your new show, 'Tonight!', from a competitor. Signed, Warner Oland in 'The Late, Late Show'".