Crossword Clue:

How the answers to this puzzles starred clues all appear

AnswerCrossword Clue
TONIGHTSHOWWith "The," post-prime time fare since the '50s, four of whose regular hosts appear in sequence in the answers to starred clues
HEAVEHODismissal, and a hint to how the answers to starred clues were derived
AASSmallish batteries, and a hint to how the answers to starred clues are formed
SHUFFLEBOARDCruise ship game ... or how to start each of the answers to starred clues?
HELIUMLight element, and a hint to how the answers to starred clues have been inflated
OMNIDIRECTIONALLike the answers to eight starred clues ... and a hint as to how to fill them in
INBEDHow breakfast may be served ... or how the answers to the eight starred clues should be entered?
ALLSHOOKUPSong that first topped the charts on 4-13-1957 ... or how its singer's name appears in the answers to starred clues