SUPPLEMENTAL: Steve Allen died
October 30th, 2000, after an almost frightening
life during which he wrote 43 published
books, wrote over four
thousand songs, and starred in over a dozen
television programs. He basically invented the style of
The Tonight Show, which is still going strong today under host
Jay Leno.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 once did a host segment during which Joel Hodgson had invented the "Steve-O-Meter," which beeped whenever it was held near something Steve Allen had already thought of. Nothing could be found that did not set it off, including the Steve-O-Meter itself. That sounds about right. In fact, up in Really Smart Person Heaven right about now Steve is probably giving God tips on how to improve the efficiency of his angel workforce.
So, it's time for the (freshly invented) traditional Everything memorial phrase:
Farewell, Steve Allen! Tonight, for you, all the nodes are mourning.