Deepest condolences to Marianne Mobley Steve’s very dear friend whom he loves so very much and to her wonderful husband who he loved so much.
Please read the obituary in the Desert Sun.
Steve Rossi on Open Mike at the Bootlegger Bistro
Las Vegas at the Bootlegger Bistro, Kelly Clinton hosts an open mic cabaret where for the price of a meal, customers can hear a variety of local entertainment — mostly professional entertainers, some amateur. This is a selection of just some of the entertainment that appeared December 20, 2010 — including Kelly (the blonde in the first segment), her husband Clint Holmes and special guests Rich Little and Steve Rossi. Wow, what an evening!
Steve appears at 5:40 into the clip.
Steve Rossi Sings Try to Remember on The Ed Sullivan Show
A beautiful timeless song.
Steve Sings To Dream the Impossible Dream 1966 on Hollywood Palace
In 1966 Allen & Rossi appeared on Hollywood Palace. This is a great show. The portion featuring Allen & Rossi starts at 3:36 into the clip.
Steve Rossi on LinkedIn
Steve is thrilled to have over 500 professional connections on LinkedIn. This has been a great tool for re-connecting with those he has worked with throughout his career.
If you would like to connect with Steve please visit his profile.
Ed Sullivan Programs Airing on PBS Stations
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)
- 08/12/2012 – Vegas PBS Channel 10
10 & 1010 Cable
10.1 Digital - 08/23/2012 – Vegas PBS Channel 10
10 & 1010 Cable
10.1 Digital
- 08/12/2012 – Vegas PBS Channel 10
- Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers 1966-1969 (My Music)
- 08/13/2012 – Vegas PBS Channel 10
10 & 1010 Cable
10.1 Digital - 08/18/2012 – Vegas PBS Channel 10
10 & 1010 Cable
10.1 Digital
- 08/13/2012 – Vegas PBS Channel 10
This program has aired on Oregon Public Broadcasting, Iowa Public Broadcasting, Northern California, WGBH Boston
Steve Rossi Back at Work With New Pacemaker!
As Norm Clark noted in his column of August 2nd, 2012 in the Las Vegas Review Journal:
Steve Rossi is back on the job as director and co-producer of Rich Little’s show after having a pacemaker installed. Rossi, best known for teaming up with Marty Allen as the Allen & Rossi comedy duo, turned 80 in May. Little’s “Jimmy Stewart & Friends” is nearing its 18th week at The LVH.
Steve thanks his family, friends, and many well wishers during this time of recovery. He looks forward to working for many more years and has resumed his usual schedule including 5 nights a week at the LVH for the Jimmy Stewart & Friends show. Steve is both director and c0-writer of the production. 
This stage production is certainly a pleasure to behold with great ticket specials including some very special offers for guests with local Nevada ID.
If you are visiting Las Vegas the LVH is offering some great room rates for ticket holders.
Special room rates from $49 and late check-out is available for show ticket holders! Call (800) 732-7117 for reservations and ask for “LVPROMO RATES”. Show tickets must be presented upon hotel check-in.
Book today! Please call the LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Box Office (24 hours a day) at (800) 222-5361 for tickets
Steve Rossi in Fandance the Musical
In 2010 Steve Rossi appeared in the musical Fandance: The Legend of Sally Rand.
Here are a few shots from the show:
For more information about the show check out the Fandance website.
The Original Batman and Rubin – Allen and Rossi
Batman and Rubin Clip – Hello Dere Site
Take heed Comic Con geeks the original spoof of Batman was done by Allen & Rossi.
Wouldn’t you love to see it at next years Comic Con?
Steve is working to re-release this album so that a new generation of Batman fans can enjoy the laughs he had in creating the original album.
Check out this fan article about the album on Way Out Junk. And yes the album is much funnier if you understand the Jewish references.
Here’s the track list:
- Rubin’s Dream
- Enter Batman
- Enter Commissioner Gordon
- Enter the Penguin
- At the Discotheque
- Enter the Catwoman
- Enter the Riddler
- A Clue
- Batman and Rubin Meet the Riddler
- Rubin Awakes
This album was also featured at the exhibition Jews on Vinyl in 2009 at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. Check out the picture from the exhibit.
Don’t forget that in Las Vegas you can get your copy autographed after attending a Steve Rossi or a Marty Allen show!
MicroBrewed Reviews Remembers Last of the Secret Agents!
Steve Rossi would like the world to know that had the studio listened to he and Marty about the script it would have been a MUCH funnier film.
Yet it is still marvelous to be remembered for the film because few men have been as lucky as to have worked on a film with the gorgeous Nancy Sinatra!
Check out the blog post at MicroBrewed Reviews.
Steve Rossi was Mae West Protege – She Anointed his Stage Name!
Check out this story on the Mae West blog.
Mae West told him that his birthname Joseph Charles Tafarella was not marquee-friendly. Mae West re-christened the singer STEVE ROSSI during their 1950s Las Vegas tour, which ended when the Army drafted him.
Steve Rossi and Mae West in Las Vegas 1954.
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The 25th Anniversary of the 25th Anniversary of Allen and Rossi
Steve Rossi is working to release the originals re-mastered for enjoyment by the public.
Steve Rossi, Rich Little, and Carol Channing in the Comedy Talks Series
Photos from the evening:
Steve was the Band Singer for the Original Howard Stern Show on Fox
You can see Steve in the clip starting at 7:32.
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.
Second Hand Songs Remembers Steve Rossi’s Hit: Try to Remember
Second Hand Songs remembers Steve’s performance as the top version on the internet of the classic tune: Try to Remember.
Check out Steve’s performance on the Second Hand Songs website.
Steve Rossi Attended ‘Angel of the Year Award’ at Doral Desert Princess Gala
Andrew Neiderman, Steve Rossi, Jack Carter, Mel Haber and Angel View Client Jacob Ibarra ~Photo Pat Krause
Read the entire article about this lovely evening honoring Ruta Lee on the Desert Local News website.
Steve Remembers his Friend Dick Clark on NBC Affiliate KVBC Las Vegas
Steve joined local Las Ve
gas NBC afflilate KVBC to share memories of his friend Dick Clark when he passed away.
Steve’s Fond Memories of his Friend Dick Clark
Steve Rossi extend his condolences to the family of his friend Dick Clark on his passing today at age 82.
Steve appeared on American Bandstand with Dick Clark in 1960 in addition to many other shared appearances during their careers together. Most importantly Dick Clark is remember by Steve as a great friend and creative genius he was blessed to have shared both work and friendship.
Please direct media inquiries to LegendarySteveRossi@gmail.com
