Former TV host Jack Paar was an American television personality, comedian, and author. He is best known for hosting the late-night talk show The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962. Paar was born in 1918 in Canton, Ohio, and began his career as a radio announcer in the 1940s. He gained fame as a regular panelist on the game show 'The Quiz Kids' in the 1950s. In 1957, he took over as host of The Tonight Show, which he hosted until 1962. He was known for his wit and humor, and his show was popular with viewers.