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Think Jay Leno came up with those Jaywalking bits on his own? Original "Tonight" host Steve Allen popularized the man-on-the-street idea, except he brought in actual comedians who were in on the jokes. This routine carried over to "The Steve Allen Show," a competitor of "The Ed Sullivan Show."<br>
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<i>Photo: The old "Man on the Street" gang hang out at a party at Chasen's for Don Knotts. From left: Louis Nye, Knotts and Allen.</i>

'Tonight Starring Steve Allen': Man on the Street

( Los Angeles Times )

Think Jay Leno came up with those Jaywalking bits on his own? Original "Tonight" host Steve Allen popularized the man-on-the-street idea, except he brought in actual comedians who were in on the jokes. This routine carried over to "The Steve Allen Show," a competitor of "The Ed Sullivan Show."

Photo: The old "Man on the Street" gang hang out at a party at Chasen's for Don Knotts. From left: Louis Nye, Knotts and Allen.

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