Unraveling A Comedy Legend: Facts About Don Knotts That Will Shock You

The Steve Allen Show

Don Knotts had a recurring gig on the “The Steve Allen Show” hosted by Steve Allen, starting in 1956. He was an audience favorite and his appearances made him a household name, as well as one of Steve Allen’s personal favorites. The show was a spin-off of “The Tonight Show,” which Allen hosted from 1954 to 1957. Later hosts of “The Tonight Show” include Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Fallon.