[1] It was an effort by ABC to compete with The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on NBC.

[1] A revised format used a rotation of stars as hosts, beginning with Shelley Berman.

[5] Orchestra leaders were Cy Coleman, Elliot Lawrence, and Donn Trenner.

[1] In June 1965, Crane returned as the regular host, accompanied by Russell.

[6] After the series ended, ABC would not return to the late-night television picture until The Joey Bishop Show began in April 1967.