Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Funny Men |
1956 |
Buy |
| Mark it and Strike it: An Autobiography |
1961 |
Buy |
| Curses |
1973 |
Buy |
| Schmock-Schmock! |
1975 |
Buy |
| Funny People |
1981 |
Buy |
| Beloved Son |
1982 |
Buy |
| More Funny People |
1982 |
Buy |
| How to Make a Speech |
1986 |
Buy |
| How to Be Funny |
1987 |
Buy |
| Dumbth |
1989 |
Buy |
| Meeting Of The Minds 4 Volume Boxed Set |
1989 |
Buy |
| Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion and Morality |
1990 |
Buy |
| Hi Ho Steverino |
1992 |
Buy |
| More Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion and Morality |
1992 |
Buy |
| Make ‘Em Laugh |
1993 |
Buy |
| Steve Allen Songbook |
1994 |
Buy |
| Reflections |
1994 |
Buy |
| But Seriously… |
1996 |
Buy |
| Steve Allen’s Private Joke File |
2000 |
Buy |
Short Story Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Public Hating |
1955 |
Buy |
| Fourteen for Tonight |
1955 |
Buy |
| Wry on the Rocks, A Collection of Poems |
1956 |
Buy |
| The Girls On The 10th Floor And Other Stories |
1958 |
Buy |
| The Man Who Turned Back the Clock |
1995 |
Buy |
| Tasting The Fruit |
2010 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Wake |
1972 |
Buy |
Steve Allen Mystery Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Talk Show Murders |
1983 |
Buy |
| Murder In Hollywood |
1988 |
Buy |
| Murder On The Glitter Box |
1989 |
Buy |
| Murder in Manhattan |
1990 |
Buy |
| Murder in Vegas |
1991 |
Buy |
| The Murder Game |
1993 |
Buy |
| Murder On The Atlantic |
1995 |
Buy |
| Wake Up To Murder |
1997 |
Buy |
| Die Laughing |
1998 |
Buy |
| Murder In Hawaii |
1999 |
Buy |
Steve Allen (1921-2000) was an American entertainer best known as the first host of The Tonight Show. He was also an extraordinarily prolific writer, publishing dozens of books across multiple genres. His mystery novels feature a fictionalized version of himself solving crimes in Hollywood and entertainment industry settings.
Beyond fiction, Allen wrote extensively about comedy (How to Be Funny, Funny People, More Funny People), public speaking, and American culture. His non-fiction covered topics from religion to autobiography, and his humor writing drew on decades of experience as one of America’s most versatile entertainers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Steve Allen written?
Steve Allen has written 36 books across four series.
What was Steve Allen's first book?
Steve Allen’s first book is Fourteen for Tonight, published in 1955.
Was Steve Allen the television host also a book author?
Yes. Steve Allen, the original host of The Tonight Show, was also a prolific author. He wrote mystery novels, humor collections, and non-fiction books about comedy, religion, and American culture. He published over 50 books during his lifetime.