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Steve Allen: influences and legacy

1921–2000 · United States

Steve Allen (1921–2000) was a comedian; Wikidata lists their country of citizenship as United States. Our sources record Steve Allen as influenced by Alfred Korzybski, and as an influence on David Letterman and Bill Maher. Every link on this page cites its source: a statement in a Wikipedia article or a Wikidata record.

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Influenced by (1)

Alfred Korzybski1879–1950Source: Wikidata ↗

Influenced (2)

Bill Maherb. 1956Source: Wikidata ↗
David Lettermanb. 1947Source: Wikidata ↗

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