Steve Allen (26 December 1921 – 30 October 2000) was an American television and radio personality, comedian, musician, composer, actor, writer, and an advocate of scientific skepticism.
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According to his own estimate, Allen was a prolific composer who wrote more than 8,500 songs... Wikipedia
Other recurring routines included Allen inviting audience members to select three musical notes at random then on the spot composing a song based on the notes… --adapted from Wikipedia
Sing the praises of Steve Allen,
Man of talents by the gallon!
On his shows he had a schtick,
(Really just a party trick)
Of improvising on the spot
With random pitches he’d just got.
(I do not know if these belong
Among his songs eight thousand strong.)
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