Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo: Courtesy of Byron Allen) Allen is the first African American male late-night host on broadcast network television. Byron ...

Byron Allen got his first big break at age 18 in 1979 as a standup comedian on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” More than 45 years later, Allen is now a media mogul: But he’s still got his ...

Recently, Byron Allen personally welcomed his mentor, friend, and comedian Jimmie Walker onto his show “Comics Unleashed.” While reflecting on Walker’s career, Allen revealed a little-known, fun fact ...