Jack Paar
TV Show Host

Jack Paar Net Worth

Jack Paar was a renowned American television host, born on May 1, 1918 in Canton, OH. He is best known for hosting The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962, and later Jack Paar Tonite for a year in the '70's. He also made guest appearances on Donahue, Late Night with David Letterman, and The Tonight Show with multiple hosts.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 1, 1918
Birth Place Canton, OH
Age 102 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 27, 2004 (age 85)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Best known for hosting The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962. He also served as host of Jack Paar Tonite for a year in the '70's and appeared as a guest on Donahue, Late Night with David Letterman and The Tonight Show alongside multiple hosts.

Before Fame

He worked as a radio host for stations in Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo.

Trivia

After Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast ran on the radio, he calmed the nation by saying, "The world is not coming to an end. Trust me. When have I ever lied to you?"

Family Life

He married his second wife, Miriam Wagner, on October 9, 1943. After their divorce, he remarried and re-divorced his first wife, Irene.

Associated With

He made a guest appearance on The Tonight Show while Jay Leno was host.

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