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Jack Harold Paar was born on May 1, 1918, in Canton, Ohio. He began his career as a radio announcer in the Midwest. During World War II, he entertained troops in the South Pacific. Appearing in films and on radio, Paar may be best remembered as a legendary television talk pioneer, as well as host of 'The Tonight Show' from 1957 to 1962. He became popular with viewers due to his ability to engage in conversation with guests that went above and beyond the usual generic chat. Jack Paar died on January 27, 2004.