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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.

Resources in This Category

• IMDb: Jack Paar

  http://imdb.com/name/nm0654967/
  Biography, credits, and related career information.

• Jacksonville.com: Jack Paar: A TV pioneer turns 80

  http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/043098/ent_Sjackpaar.html
  Article written by Frazier Moore around the time of Paar's 80th birthday. Extends birthday greetings as well as what should be done to honor him.

• New York Times: Jack Paar, 85, Former 'Tonight' Show Host, Dies

  http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/27/obituaries/27CND-PAAR.html?ex=1233464400&en=101622bfc2ef58d6&ei=5070
  Obituary notice. General overview of his life and work.

• PBS: American Masters: Jack Paar

  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/paar_j.html
  Detailed profile highlighting his achievements in television. Related links.

• TVParty: Great TV Goodbyes

  http://www.tvparty.com/good.html
  Career profiles and listings of personal goodbyes, including Jack Paar's from this television show. Audio clips of his leaving and return, as well as an interview clip with Judy Garland.

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