7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
Overview
Tonight Starring Jack Paar is an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under The Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. It originally aired during late-night. During most of its run it was broadcast from Studio 6B inside the RCA Building. The same studio would also host early episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Its theme song was an instrumental version of "Everything's Coming Up Roses", and the closing theme was "So Until I See You" by Al Lerner.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Tonight Starring Jack Paar is an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under The Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. It originally aired during late-night. During most of its run it was broadcast from Studio 6B inside the RCA Building. The same studio would also host early episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Its theme song was an instrumental version of "Everything's Coming Up Roses", and the closing theme was "So Until I See You" by Al Lerner.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The show's primary function was mainstream entertainment and cultural commentary, providing a platform for diverse guests and discussions without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. While it occasionally engaged with controversial topics, its overall approach aimed for broad appeal and balanced perspectives, leading to a neutral rating.
This talk show from the late 1950s and early 1960s featured traditional casting for its era, with a white male host and guests reflecting the mainstream entertainment industry of the time. The content and framing did not include critiques of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes, aligning with the prevailing social norms of its broadcast period.
Secondary
The show featured Christine Jorgensen, a transsexual woman, in a groundbreaking interview. Host Jack Paar treated her with respect and empathy, allowing her to share her story with dignity. This portrayal was affirming, providing a vital platform for trans visibility and understanding during a time of widespread societal ignorance.
The television show "Tonight Starring Jack Paar" aired during a period when LGBTQ+ themes were not openly discussed or depicted in mainstream media. There is no evidence of identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within the show's content, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a talk show, "Tonight Starring Jack Paar" features real individuals appearing as themselves, rather than fictional characters adapted from source material or reboots of legacy roles. The concept of a gender swap, which applies to character portrayals, does not apply to this format.
Tonight Starring Jack Paar is a talk show featuring real individuals appearing as themselves. The concept of fictional characters, adaptations, or historical portrayals, which are prerequisites for a race swap, does not apply to this format.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
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