Celebrating the life of

Jack Paar

01 May 2018 - 27 Jan 2004

Jack Paar was an American author, radio and television comedian and talk show host who passed away at the age of 85 due to natural causes. He is best known for his stint as host of "The Tonight Show." His format of variety skits, interviews, witty conversation and monologues created what is now standard in the genre. Born 1918 in Canton, Ohio, he first worked as a DJ after high school until he wa... more

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29 Aug 2014

Arleen Calma Born 1918 in Canton, Ohio

Jack Paar sits down for interview

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He played Marilyn Monroe's boyfriend in the film, "Love Nest"

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Guest starred in Polly Bergen's short-lived comedy/variety show, "The Polly Bergen Show"

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30 Aug 2014

Arleen Calma Paar married to Miriam Wagner for 61 years from 1943 until he passed away in 2004, they had a daughter Randy

Paar returned to television on a regular base in "Jack Paar Tonite," which broadcasted one week a month

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He guest appeared in "Late Night with David Letterman"

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Jack Paar passed away of natural causes in his Greenwich, Connecticut home on January 27, 2004 at the age of 85

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Jack Paar - Smart Television

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30 Aug 2014

Arleen Calma He quotes, "My life seems like one big obstacle course, with me as the chief obstacle"

Hosted "The Tonight Show" which was formally known as "The Jack Paar Show"

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Hosted the NBC Radio's "The Jack Paar Show"

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30 Aug 2014

Arleen Calma Published his book, "P.S. Jack Paar: An Entertainment"

"What's My Line?" with Jack Paar

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