Capital Punishment
- Episode aired Apr 11, 1966
Steve Allen, host of "The Tonight Show," states his objections to the death penalty. Although Allen was an entertainer, he was also a social critic. Allen discusses whether the death penalty... Read allSteve Allen, host of "The Tonight Show," states his objections to the death penalty. Although Allen was an entertainer, he was also a social critic. Allen discusses whether the death penalty deters crime and the role of moral agency.Steve Allen, host of "The Tonight Show," states his objections to the death penalty. Although Allen was an entertainer, he was also a social critic. Allen discusses whether the death penalty deters crime and the role of moral agency.