Steve stopped by local Las Vegas Morning Blend to share about his show and legendary career. Both he and Jimmie Rodgers will be performing at the LVH on June 8th and 9th.
Steve Rossi is half of the world famous comedy team of Allen and Rossi. At the age of 6, he appeared in Going My Way with Bing Crosby, The Jolson Story and over 30 movies.
At 16, Steve received a scholarship to The University of Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in communication, arts and theater and in Latin and Greek.
In 1954 Steve co-starred with Mae West in her sold out concerts all over America.
Steve Rossi and Mae West in Las Vegas 1954. All rights reserved copyright Steve Rossi
The film is shown worldwide and has been the movie of the week on Showtime, HBO, Cinemax and 11 appearances (a record) on American Move Classics. Most recently September 21, 1999.
On May 20th 1999, Steve Rossi was inducted into the Show Business Legends Hall of Fame at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. In 1999, Steve celebrated his 50th year in show business and is young enough to look forward to the next 50 years.
Thank you Channel 13 Las Vegas for having Steve Rossi on Friday, December 14th 2012. Click on the image below to view the full clip.
Steve shared his memories of Mae West. He also talked about his show Rich Little’s Jimmy Stewart and Friend which he co-wrote and is there 5 night a week as the director of the show. During the broadcast the interview was interrupted for coverage of the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Steve has those families affected by this unthinkable tragedy in his prayers.
Steve is pleased to share that the Ed Sullivan programs he appeared on are airing on PBS Stations across the country as part of the annual pledge drive.
If you live in Las Vegas this is when you can catch the shows including the episodes with the Beatles which included Allen & Rossi.
Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Classics-The 60s (My Music)
Steve appeared on the original pilot for the Howard Stern program on FOX television which did not air. This was in addition to his work as Howard Stern’s manager.
Check out the interviews of Steve on the Classic Television and showbiz blog. This is a great insight into Steve’s career that may surprise those who think they know everything about his rise to fame.
Topics Include: Joe E. Ross, Nancy Sinatra, Billy Strange, Lee Hazlewood, Marty Allen, Telly Savalas, Cindy Williams, Slappy White, Phil Foster, Norm Crosby, Mitch DeWood, the murder of Dorothy Kilgallen, Break up of Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Danny Aiello, Sandy Baron, Corbett Monica, Harry Crane, Gene Baylos,
Topics Include: Working with Mae West, Arthur Godfrey, Trini Lopez, Slappy White, James Brown, Sammy Davis Jr., Batman and Rubin, Bob Kane, The Man From O.R.G.Y., Real Gone Girls, Howard Stern, the murder of Dorothy Kilgallen,
In 1963 just three years after a report Allen and Rossi were shunning television the pair were happily at work on their television sitcom pilot. Hit or flop the team was eager to get to work with Garry Moore on their show.
“It’s not a gamble to have your own show on television,” says Marty, “because even if you lose, you win, suppose it goes on and it lays an egg. You’ve still gained, because for 13 weeks or 26 weeks a couple of million people have seen your face every week. They know you now.”
Something tells me that when television came calling they did not have to ask Allen and Rossi twice if they wanted to go on. The duo went on to perform on Ed Sullivan, What’s My Line, and Garry Moore show multiple times just to name a few. By the end of the decade the duo had made over 100 appearances on television.
If television called today Steve Rossi would be there!
Episode #17.7 (10 November 1963) – Himself – Comedian (as Allen and Rossi)
Episode #17.20 (16 February 1964) – Himself – Comedian , Soundtrack(performer: “Strike Up the Band” (uncredited))
Episode #17.39 (5 July 1964) – Himself – Comedian (as Allen and Rossi)
Episode #18.3 (11 October 1964) – Himself – Comedian (as Allen & Rossi)
Episode #18.11 (6 December 1964) – Himself – Comedian (as Allen and Rossi)
Episode #18.13 (20 December 1964) – Himself – Comedian (as Allen & Rossi)
Episode #18.17 (17 January 1965) – Himself – Comedian (as Marty Allen & Steve Rossi)
Episode #18.24 (14 March 1965) – Himself – Comedian/Singer (as Allen & Rossi)
Episode #18.30 (25 April 1965) – Himself – Comedian/Singer (as Allen and Rossi)
Episode #18.37 (13 June 1965) – Himself – Comedian/Singer (as Allen and Rossi)
Episode #19.1 (12 September 1965) – Himself – Comedian/Singer (as Allen and Rossi) , Soundtrack (performer: “Try to Remember”, “We Love You” (uncredited))
Episode #19.22 (13 February 1966) – Himself – Audience Bow
Episode #19.36 (22 May 1966) – Himself – Comedian (as Allen & Rossi)
Episode #20.3 (25 September 1966) – Himself – Singer
Episode #20.5 (9 October 1966) – Himself – Comedian (as Allen and Rossi)
Episode #21.9 (5 November 1967) – Himself – Comedian (as Allen and Rossi)
Episode #21.27 (10 March 1968) – Himself – Comedian (as Allen and Rossi)
Steve Rossi appeared on Hollywood Squares 34 times! You can check out his episode answering the question: “how many children does Robert Kennedy have?” on Hulu!
Hulu is your only source to view a licensed copy of this appearance.
There is still time to order your tickets for the show.
Check out the interviews of Steve on the Classic Television and showbiz blog. This is a great insight into Steve’s career that may surprise those who think they know everything about his rise to fame.
